Food Thread: Pop! Goes The Bottle...Happy New Year!

Champagne is the traditional celebratory drink, and its place as the preferred New Year's Eve bottle is cemented in our culture.

But...there is a lot of crap champagne out there that isn't much fun to drink! Too sweet...to acidic...too bubbly...not bubbly enough. And when I say champagne I mean the real stuff from France and the sometimes excellent copies from around the world. Just because it isn't real Champagne doesn't mean it isn't going to be good, and real Champagne is no guarantee of quality.

But the really important part is whether you even enjoy a carbonated drink! There are lots of people who don't, and that is fine, because the only important calculation when choosing something to drink is; "Do I like it?"

Like Bourbon and Scotch and fine wines, there is a lot of hype surrounding champagne, and those $500 bottles are mostly advertising and scarcity. Sure, there are great bottles out there, and I have had a few bottles of vintage, aged Champagne that were pretty damned delicious.

So if you are looking for a celebratory bottle but don't have much experience, then a bottle from one of the several good American producers is a good bet, and they are a fraction of the cost of the French stuff. There's even one from New Mexico (Gruet) that isn't bad for the price. The Italians make Prosecco, which is a lower end sparkling wine, but it can be loads of fun and delicious. And the French make sparkling wines that are not from Champagne but are still delicious, and reasonably priced, so you can go that route as well.

Regardless...it's just bottle of fermented grape juice; it doesn't have mystical properties that will make your date into Claudia Schiffer or Chris Hemsworth!

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Yup...this one will be abbreviated. I figure readership is going to be light, and since you maniacs race off onto tangents I can never predict, why not give this horse its head!

I hope all of you have a happy and healthy New Year!

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Beef Wellington is a great dish, and a pain in the ass to make. It takes a long time and there are lots of steps, but if you like beef and mushrooms and puff pastry, it's hard to beat as a festive dish.

Here is Tyler Florence's version, which is classic and actually not insanely complicated. I like most of his recipes, and I think that he and Ina Garten are probably the two best chefs on the Food Network when it comes to accessibility and just overall quality.

The Ultimate Beef Wellington

If you make it, please send along a photo!

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Taylor Ham...Pork Roll...either one is fine, and which one you use simply locates you geographically in New Jersey.

I don't have much use for the stuff in my kitchen, but there is something to be said for a Taylor Ham, Egg And Cheese sandwich on a bagel or a round roll after a long night...

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Go ahead...guess the state. You get one chance.

Of course it is California. And the sad thing is that the drink sounded good until I reached the last ingredient. How f*cking stupid is ruining a good idea for a cocktail with a monumentally dumb idea that caters to...um...idiots.

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The oyster imperative remains in effect, and send pork rib roasts with the pork belly attached, carrots that don't taste like stalky chalk (and speaking of vegetables; were all of our snap peas stolen by space aliens?), garlic...lots of garlic! (and basil! My basil did not do well this year!), well-marbled hanger steaks and elk chops to: cbd dot aoshq at gmail dot com.

And don't think that the rest of you are off the hook with maple syrup and French Toast: so why don't you put maple syrup on your steaks and chops and chicken?

But the real culprits are those poor deluded souls who shake their Manhattans

And yes, I used to demand fancy bourbon, but let's face it, $1,200 for a bottle of bourbon is just stupid, insulting, and a ghastly affront to most people's palates and wallets. I think the sweet spot is $40-$60 for excellent and interesting bottles, and bumping that to $100 gets you an incremental improvement in quality, but nothing mind-blowing. More than that and I think you are paying for hype and rarity, which may look good in your liquor cabinet, but doesn't translate to more quality in the bottle.

Posted by: CBD at 04:00 PM

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1 Food fight

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 04:01 PM (fwDg9)

2 And Happy new year everyone

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 04:01 PM (fwDg9)

3 ye

Posted by: Ciampino - Litter fitter at December 31, 2023 04:01 PM (qfLjt)

4 gotta sous vide shit

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at December 31, 2023 04:02 PM (sJHOI)

5 I hope all of you have a happy and healthy New Year!

Same to you and yours, CBD.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 31, 2023 04:03 PM (V8he0)

6 No champagne, I H8 the stuff really, but have sparkling wine, cognac and scotch so not short of alcohol.
Chicken sausage Sammy's later

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 04:04 PM (fwDg9)

7 Regardless...it's just bottle of fermented grape juice; it doesn't have mystical properties that will make your date into Claudia Schiffer

Not even if you recite an incantation and pour the entire bottle on her?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 31, 2023 04:04 PM (bo7UB)

8 Beef Wellington is a great dish

Once it's been cooked enough to stop mooing.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 31, 2023 04:05 PM (V8he0)

9
We are continuing to host otur gKid Coof refugees -- probably until Friday.

Hot chocolate with marshmallows for tonight's early NYE celebration.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at December 31, 2023 04:05 PM (8Z5Bd)

10 I have had expensive wines, never a champaign

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 04:05 PM (fwDg9)

11
Well the Philadelphia Iggles lost to the worst team in the division - but the butter is almost drawn and the crab clusters are in the pot.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 04:05 PM (3qE2b)

12 Not much going on here, food-wise. Just heating up leftovers, and snacking. Sons are gone,but we had a great week together.

Posted by: Pug Mahon, 3/12 FA at December 31, 2023 04:06 PM (T/Lqj)

13
I have had expensive wines, never a champagne.

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 04:05 PM

Heavily carbonated weak white wine - you haven't missed out on anything.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM (3qE2b)

14 I used to like Pouilly Fuisse which is a sparkling white wine. It was better than champagne.

Posted by: vic at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM (A5THL)

15 I generally buy Prosecco, which meets my bubbly needs without having to take out a second mortgage. However, we recently participated in a silent auction and won a bottle of Taittinger Brut Champagne, which seems to retail for $40-$60. The wife wants to open it tonight, but I prefer to hold onto it for the rest of my life, because I'm anal.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM (CsUN+)

16 I had rice and beans for lunch, and just found a few pieces of rice in my beard. Not sure whether to be delighted or horrified.

Posted by: Weasel at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM (JwHpX)

17 I got the new oven igniter in the post today, and work tonight restocking at the supermarket. So no pizza and no NYE for me.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 04:08 PM (OJ1IG)

18 Simple roasted pork roast, baked sweet potatoes and asparagus. White wine or an Old Fashioned for me. Hubby nec had a really bad bout of gastritis Wednesday evening so pretty bland diet for him and no alcohol. Going to enjoy a quiet evening. Happy New Year to all.

Posted by: neverenoughcaffeine at December 31, 2023 04:08 PM (2NHgQ)

19 Yesterday was clam chowder and maybe an oyster or two with my besties. Tonight there shall be fondue.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 31, 2023 04:08 PM (ZLI7S)

20 Walnut Creek Canned Pork. When you guests really do deserve the best...just heat and serve.

Oh look, Martini Time. One olive only please.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at December 31, 2023 04:09 PM (R/m4+)

21 Freixenet from Spain is a good dry 'Champagne' to be had a a good price. I'm old enough to remember when it even said champagne on the label.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at December 31, 2023 04:09 PM (GRdu1)

22 I have had expensive wines, never a champaign

Champaign is only for the Urbane: the Champaign-Urbana if you will.

Posted by: Archimedes at December 31, 2023 04:09 PM (CsUN+)

23 I follow a YouTube channel called Chase the Heat. The guy eats and reviews super hot chilies. But the other day he reviews maple syrup infused with hot chilies. The thing is he drank it. Turned my stomach.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 04:09 PM (zYoUB)

24 Let the kids decide New Year's Eve meal...so it's...

Ground beef soft tacos with all the fixings
Loaded baked beans
Clementine/green grape/pineapple fruit salad.

Tonight, we'll have discount Christmas candy and hot mulled apple cider for dessert.

Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 04:09 PM (exHjb)

25 Just another Sunday evening in store for the BFD.

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 31, 2023 04:10 PM (V8he0)

26
I had rice and beans for lunch, and just found a few pieces of rice in my beard. Not sure whether to be delighted or horrified.

Posted by: Weasel at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM

Some chicks really appreciate the flavored beard experience. Avoid them at all costs.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 04:10 PM (3qE2b)

27 Beer should have low carbonation.
Mead might have low carbonation.
No other liquid needs to be carbonated.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 04:10 PM (0zai3)

28 16 I had rice and beans for lunch, and just found a few pieces of rice in my beard. Not sure whether to be delighted or horrified.

Posted by: Weasel at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM (JwHpX)
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It's a snack for later.

Posted by: Ciampino - mind the flies though at December 31, 2023 04:11 PM (qfLjt)

29 I'm on the road tonight, so no good times for me. Tomorrow, though, there will be black eyed peas for good luck.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at December 31, 2023 04:11 PM (GRdu1)

30 I had rice and beans for lunch, and just found a few pieces of rice in my beard. Not sure whether to be delighted or horrified.

Leftovers!

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 31, 2023 04:11 PM (V8he0)

31 Used to get Veuve Clicquot Brut at Sam's for about $35. If you can find it there now it's about $58. Good stuff. Poor man's Dom Perignon.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 04:11 PM (ju2Fy)

32
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at December 31, 2023 04:11 PM (GRdu1)
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Hi Jinx!

Posted by: Weasel at December 31, 2023 04:12 PM (JwHpX)

33 Once it's been cooked enough to stop mooing.

My astonished uncle to my rare steak eating father:"I've seen cows hurt worse than that get up and walk away."

Posted by: Bandersnatch at December 31, 2023 04:12 PM (CnLzB)

34 Taittinger Brut Champagne, which seems to retail for $40-$60. The wife wants to open it tonight, but I prefer to hold onto it for the rest of my life, because I'm anal.
Posted by: Archimedes

Wine, especially white wine, doesn't not 'age' forever.
Drink it or sell it (or donate it to be auctioned!).

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 04:12 PM (0zai3)

35 We usually purchased Spumante when growing up with my Folks.

Posted by: Ciampino - I like the sweeter carbonated wines at December 31, 2023 04:13 PM (qfLjt)

36 14 I used to like Pouilly Fuisse which is a sparkling white wine. It was better than champagne.
Posted by: vic at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM (A5THL)

I agree it's wildly better than champagne. But I don't think it's normally sparkling (at least not the types I've had)...it's been a few years, so I could be misremembering...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 04:13 PM (exHjb)

37 My astonished uncle to my rare steak eating father:"I've seen cows hurt worse than that get up and walk away."

lol

Posted by: Notorious BFD at December 31, 2023 04:13 PM (V8he0)

38 Just checked and Dom Perignon is about $250 at Sam's. I remember when it was about $150-160 there.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 04:13 PM (ju2Fy)

39 Not sure whether to be delighted or horrified.
Posted by: Weasel

You wondered why the dogs seem to be more friendly after meals. This is the reason.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 04:14 PM (0zai3)

40 Ahhh...typo on my menu - it's Loaded Refried Beans, not Baked Beans (not sure where my brain was at)...I haven't made them yet, so maybe it's good I reset my brain before I grabbed the wrong starting can...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 04:14 PM (exHjb)

41 My basic rule of thumb on wine cost is, for white wine, cost is irrelevant. You can't rely on a $100 bottle of chardonnay being any better than one that costs $9. Wife of Cicero prefers whites so in addition to chardonnays we've tasted a lot of pino grigios, sauvignon blancs and others, and the rule seems to carry across the board.

For red wine, price is somewhat indicative of quality, to a point. A $5 cabernet is guaranteed to be almost undrinkable. Go to the $40-$50 range you can usually expect a good, complex wine that can be savored. In the $20 range it's hit or miss. Some are surprisingly good and some are bad. Even the same producer will have marked differences in quality from year to year.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 31, 2023 04:16 PM (bo7UB)

42 Ain't nothin' gonna beat a good bottle of ChamPipple!

Posted by: Zombie Fred Sanford at December 31, 2023 04:16 PM (V8he0)

43 Miller High Life, the Champagne of bottled beer!

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in solidarity with the struggle to maintain Moron standards at December 31, 2023 04:16 PM (s1aIn)

44 "doesn't not"

Inadvertent double negative. \White wine doesn't benefit from long aging.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 04:16 PM (0zai3)

45 It has been years since I have had it. I was first introduced to it in CA.

Posted by: vic at December 31, 2023 04:16 PM (A5THL)

46 Best thing I made this week was Prime Rib (literally the leftover meat from the rib) Shakshuka with mini bagel garlic bread dippers. I don't know why I don't make shakshuka often...and I don't know why I never thought to put the rib to such a good use before...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 04:16 PM (exHjb)

47 Happy New Year everyone!

My celebration this eve will consist of creating a cocktail made of housemade sangria and some pomegranate fizzy water.

*the sangria was not made in my house*

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 04:17 PM (C3Wtu)

48
Wine, especially white wine, doesn't not 'age' forever.
Drink it or sell it (or donate it to be auctioned!).

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 04:12 PM

As a novice to wine cellars I built mine myself, brick columns, shelving and all. Then stocked it with white and red wine at a perfect temperature. A year later the white wine was yellow in color. At that point I did some research. Now I have nothing but reds.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 04:17 PM (3qE2b)

49 I really love Mionetto prosecco. Hubby gives me a hard time because I always add a couple of bottles whenever we're wine shopping. I had quite a little stockpile going in the garage fridge, and the kids (30 somethings) drained it over the holiday.

Posted by: jix at December 31, 2023 04:17 PM (VghtP)

50 The wife wants to open it tonight, but I prefer to hold onto it for the rest of my life, because I'm anal.
Posted by: Archimedes at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM (CsUN+)

Ah, come on, Archimedes. Let her have the champagne. It's New Year's Eve!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 31, 2023 04:18 PM (OX9vb)

51 Shecky Greene, legendary standup comedian who dominated the Las Vegas scene for decades, has died at age 97.

Shecky Greene, Legendary Las Vegas Headliner, Dies at 97
The comedian, a regular on Carson's 'Tonight Show,' pioneered the hotel lounge act as he battled stage fright, alcoholism and prescription-drug abuse during his career.
BY MIKE BARNES; The Hollywood Reporter; DECEMBER 31, 2023 9:29AM
http://tinyurl.com/3b2y6de2

Here's a better obit from Variety:
http://tinyurl.com/yc66tx3k

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 04:19 PM (2yu8s)

52 but the butter is almost drawn and the crab clusters are in the pot.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 04:05 PM (3qE2b)

we have a local thrift shop that has some neat finds. Today I saw a set of red crab shaped vessels, I guess they are to hold the melted butter in which to dip the crab? I don't know exactly what they are meant for but they are very cool

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 04:19 PM (C3Wtu)

53 The Clicquot Club Eskimos was a popular musical variety radio show, first heard in 1923, featuring a banjo orchestra

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenkoism in solidarity with the struggle to maintain Moron standards at December 31, 2023 04:20 PM (s1aIn)

54 Shecky Greene, legendary standup comedian who dominated the Las Vegas scene for decades, has died at age 97.

So Shecky will no longer be getting the jet.

Posted by: Frasier Smith at December 31, 2023 04:20 PM (bo7UB)

55 Beer should have low carbonation.
Mead might have low carbonation.
No other liquid needs to be carbonated.

Are you sure?

Posted by: Gin and tonic at December 31, 2023 04:22 PM (CsUN+)

56 Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 04:11 PM (ju2Fy)

Yup. Veuve used to be an excellent champagne at a good price. Now it is an excellent champagne for a stupid price.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at December 31, 2023 04:22 PM (gSZYf)

57 this is the closest I could get wrt the crab dishes:

http://tinyurl.com/4pcubxck

the ones at the shop were tomato red and more vintage looking, maybe from the 1960s

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 04:22 PM (C3Wtu)

58 For here or Hobby thread, should take pictures of wine cabinets I made though not used much anymore. Have 2 cabinets and one built in under cellar steps, that only place that still has old wine stored

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 04:23 PM (fwDg9)

59 I like champagne. And sparkling wine. And Prosecco. And non-sparkling wine. As long as it's dry, I like it all.

No sweet wines.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 31, 2023 04:23 PM (OX9vb)

60 >>Beer should have low carbonation.
Mead might have low carbonation.
No other liquid needs to be carbonated.

You can have my rum and tonic when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 31, 2023 04:24 PM (ZLI7S)

61 Li'l Smokies on the stove for the Chief's game. Didn't have grape jelly so substituted Raspberry/Honey Mustard pretzel dip to add to Chili Sauce. Good call.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 04:24 PM (ju2Fy)

62 Buffalo Trace > Champagne
for New Years Eve. I think I'll start now...

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, anti-Marxist, buy ammo and keep your rifle by your side at December 31, 2023 04:25 PM (xcxpd)

63 Italian spumante wines are fine for my very occasional celebrating though I bought two Henkel Trocken mini-bottle [200ml] three-packs after the Lockdowns to give to neighbours at Christmas.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 04:27 PM (2yu8s)

64 You can have my rum and tonic when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 31, 2023 04:24 PM (ZLI7S)

I have never had a Rum & Tonic, and I think I'll keep it that way.

But what do you expect from a Mets fan.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at December 31, 2023 04:28 PM (gSZYf)

65 You can have my rum and tonic when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.
Posted by: JackStraw

Rum... you're a sailor so rum, something, and the lash...

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 04:28 PM (0zai3)

66 >>I have never had a Rum & Tonic, and I think I'll keep it that way.

How can you be a sailor and never had a rum and tonic?

This is practically a keelhauling offense.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 31, 2023 04:29 PM (ZLI7S)

67
You can have my rum and tonic when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 31, 2023 04:24 PM

Tonic water with rum?

Alright... I guess it's okay to pour a small splash over 150 proof Appleton's.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 04:29 PM (3qE2b)

68 For red wine, price is somewhat indicative of quality, to a point.

I recall hearing quite a few years ago about somebody entering a bottle of Two Buck Chuck in some prestigious blind tasting and it causing somewhat of a scandal when it won. My suspicion is that the bottler just buys whatever overproduction is available in a given year and for that particular year and that particular bottle, it just happened to be good stuff.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 04:30 PM (sNc8Y)

69 Taylor Swift is a little smoky.

Posted by: Amirite at December 31, 2023 04:32 PM (wdmwd)

70 Rum and tonic doesn't really sound good to me though I suppose I'd try it.

What rum and what tonic?

Anything else like lime or bitters?

Posted by: naturalfake at December 31, 2023 04:33 PM (nFnyb)

71 Amber Heard has alot of nose.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 04:34 PM (2yu8s)

72 tonite's dinner is white chili: chicken, corn, white beans etc.
with avocado slices and cilantro garnish, a little squeeze of lime

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 04:34 PM (C3Wtu)

73 >>Rum and tonic doesn't really sound good to me though I suppose I'd try it.

Who are you people?

Posted by: JackStraw at December 31, 2023 04:34 PM (ZLI7S)

74 How can you be a sailor and never had a rum and tonic?

This is practically a keelhauling offense.
Posted by: JackStraw at December 31,
2023 04:29 PM (ZLI7S)

Rum Punch or rum on the rocks.

God intended tonic to be used with gin. There is no other civilized use and I am now rethinking my previous respect for you

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at December 31, 2023 04:34 PM (gSZYf)

75 easiest highball: booze on ice, pourover grapefruit radler.
bourbon: try johnny drum (101) and pure kentucky (107). 'bout forty dolla. willets family stuff.

Posted by: cmeat at December 31, 2023 04:35 PM (QBEAD)

76 Rum and tonic doesn't really sound good to me though I suppose I'd try it.

What rum and what tonic?

Anything else like lime or bitters?
Posted by: naturalfake at December 31, 2023 04:33 PM (nFnyb)

Gummie bears are an addition that is guaranteed to surprise and delight.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at December 31, 2023 04:36 PM (bo7UB)

77
I guess they are to hold the melted butter in which to dip the crab?
Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 04:19 PM (C3Wtu)

I just use a small clear glass dessert bowl. Half a stick of butter after skimming the foam off and reserving the grit at the bottom doesn't need a lot of space. But it is so good with snow crab, or lobster, or Dungeness crab - the crab that the west coast people won't let the east coast people have any of.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 04:36 PM (3qE2b)

78 r Dungeness crab - the crab that the west coast people won't let the east coast people have any of.
Posted by: Divide by Zero

You can have all you can afford, in season... you just have to come to the PNW coast.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 04:38 PM (0zai3)

79 Sailors drink their rum as grog I thought

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 04:39 PM (fwDg9)

80 I drink a lot of sparkling wine, it's kind of a thing with the House of Plus. If you've got a Total Wine in the area be sure to check out their selection, they carry a lot of Grand Cru from established but not heavily bling-bling marketing based champagne houses for 30 to 60 bucks a bottle.

Can also second the suggestion that Gruet is excellent for the price. Been drinking it for years, neat to see that it's starting to pop up at major wine sellers.

Posted by: CppThis at December 31, 2023 04:39 PM (PZvjL)

81 Both the Crown Roast of Pork and Prime Rib came out perfect for Christmas Dinner.

Surprisingly, I created a new controversy. I now have requests to replace our traditional Prime Rib Christmas Dinner with a Crown Roast of Pork.

Nay! I say!

As a secondary meatcperhaps but not the main course.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 31, 2023 04:39 PM (nFnyb)

82 I've had some good sweet champagnes, but don't know the names to look for. I usually end up with Brut, which is too dry in my opinion.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at December 31, 2023 04:40 PM (hbjSA)

83 I'd sous vide that shit in a thermal caldera in Yellowstone, but there wouldn't be enough of it left to spread on a Ritz.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 04:40 PM (J3ryZ)

84 >>Rum Punch or rum on the rocks.

The Newport - Bermuda race is co-sponsored by the New York Yacht Club and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The RBYC stays open 24 hours a day after the start and they serve free Dark and Stormys to all the participants. As many as you can drink which it turns out is a lot.

Carbonated excellence.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 31, 2023 04:41 PM (ZLI7S)

85
You can have all you can afford, in season... you just have to come to the PNW coast.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 04:38 PM

Here on the east coast we have blue crab, which are like the Pee Wee Herman's of crabs. Sure they taste great, but totally unlike the girthy mass of Dungeness.

It's maybe every third year I might see Dungeness crab around these parts... for a week or two.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 04:43 PM (3qE2b)

86 Piper Heidsick. $40. Can’t beat it.

Posted by: halfastro at December 31, 2023 04:43 PM (JHJQk)

87 80 . . . Can also second the suggestion that Gruet is excellent for the price. Been drinking it for years, neat to see that it's starting to pop up at major wine sellers.
Posted by: CppThis
_________

It's been moved and seconded. I vote aye.

Posted by: Kam Fong as Chin Ho at December 31, 2023 04:44 PM (gf7Ez)

88 Heidseick. Minus 2 for spelling.

Posted by: halfastro at December 31, 2023 04:45 PM (JHJQk)

89 Pondering if I want to go just a bit out of my way to work in Delaware to go to Total Wine, did go to a liquor store just down street a block last week

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 04:46 PM (fwDg9)

90 “ Can also second the suggestion that Gruet is excellent for the price. Been drinking it for years, neat to see that it's starting to pop up at major wine sellers. ”

I’ll second this. I’m a big fan of New Mexico bubbly.

Posted by: halfastro at December 31, 2023 04:47 PM (JHJQk)

91 Some Baby Cham and a pack of Cools, garçon!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 04:48 PM (+RQPJ)

92 Germany and Austria make some excellent sparkling Rieslings for the money. Huet's sparkling Chenin Blanc is superb, far more so than any Champagne for the price, and ages well.

Posted by: Splunge at December 31, 2023 04:49 PM (CJkBc)

93 Admiral Edward Vernon (12 November 1684 – 30 October 1757) was a Royal Navy officer and politician. He had a long and distinguished career, rising to the rank of admiral after 46 years service. As a vice admiral during the War of Jenkins' Ear, in 1739 he was responsible for the capture of Portobelo, Panama, seen as expunging the failure of Admiral Hosier there in a previous conflict. However, his amphibious operation against the Spanish port of Cartagena de Indias was a disastrous defeat. Vernon also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) on three occasions and was outspoken on naval matters in Parliament, making him a controversial figure.

The origin of the name "grog" for rum diluted with water is attributed to Vernon. He was known for wearing coats made of grogram cloth, earning him the nickname of "Old Grog", which in turn came to mean the diluted rum that he first introduced into his naval squadron. He is also the eponym of George Washington's estate Mount Vernon, and thereby the many places in the United States named after it.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 04:49 PM (2yu8s)

94 I'm on the road tonight, so no good times for me. Tomorrow, though, there will be black eyed peas for good luck.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at December 31, 2023 04:11 PM (GRdu1)

I have both black eyed peas and collard greens for tomorrow. passed on the herring to keep some peace in the home to start the new year.`

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at December 31, 2023 04:49 PM (hEv4o)

95 A few more specific suggestions with an eye toward dry, potent bubbly at a moderate price point.

French: Kirkland Signature Champagne (Costco--yes it's actually good), Mailly Brut Reserve, Marie De Moy Grand Cru, Saint Hilaire (sp?), Moet & Chandon Imperial, Franck Bonville Grand Cru

American: Mumm Napa Brut Prestige, Korbel Natural, Iron Horse Brut, Gruet Brut, Roederer Estate Brut

Posted by: CppThis at December 31, 2023 04:50 PM (PZvjL)

96 The 15 bean soup with Andouille sausage has come together nicely to put a finish on this weekend of bowl games.

Happy New Years, Morons!

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 04:52 PM (J3ryZ)

97 In Miami, when I lived there, Mt. Gay rum and tonic is sort of the default drink. Because it is outstanding! Some people like Dark and Stormy's, another carbonated rum drink. Lots of good rum drinks.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 31, 2023 04:52 PM (p//7s)

98 Sous viding a 3-pound flat cut of brisket to smoke for New Year's Day tomorrow. Sides of potato salad and--of course--the traditional black-eyed peas. Not terribly exciting but should be fun.

Plus the brisket was cheap enough that we can share some bites with the pooch.

Posted by: Art Rondelet of Malmsey at December 31, 2023 04:53 PM (FEVMW)

99 I over-drank champagne about 30 years ago. never touched it again. Thanks to Ace, CBD, and all the COBs and I hope they all have a happy, healthy 2024.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at December 31, 2023 04:53 PM (hEv4o)

100 Costco branded booze is typically sourced from some pretty big name brand distillers. I hear Heaven Hill, Sky and other distillers provide them their booze.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, anti-Marxist, buy ammo and keep your rifle by your side at December 31, 2023 04:53 PM (xcxpd)

101 >>In Miami, when I lived there, Mt. Gay rum and tonic is sort of the default drink. Because it is outstanding! Some people like Dark and Stormy's, another carbonated rum drink. Lots of good rum drinks.

This guy gets it.

Posted by: JackStraw at December 31, 2023 04:53 PM (ZLI7S)

102 15 different types of beans or just 15 individual beans put in the pot??

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 04:54 PM (2yu8s)

103
Pondering if I want to go just a bit out of my way to work in Delaware to go to Total Wine

We'll be sitting in the parking lot, watching you if you turn north after purchase.

Posted by: Pennsylvania State Police at December 31, 2023 04:54 PM (3qE2b)

104 I'm making Bacon Bocaditos for a New Year's Eve party that may or may not go down. If not, more for us!

It's cream cheeze , Manchego, bacon, cherries, almonds, and a hint of smoked paprika, spooned into wee phyllo cups and baked at 400 for ten to fifteen minutes.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 04:54 PM (+RQPJ)

105 We are doing our usual new years eve. Lots of snack type food and movie marathon. Little Smokey sausages are bubbling in barbecue sauce, the shrimp is thawed, the chips and salsa are ready and those nasty pizza roll things that Hubbymayhem and the spawn love are heating in the oven!

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at December 31, 2023 04:54 PM (cRrcX)

106 Shecky Greene has died at age 97

Another one I would not have guesses was still alive.
RIP

Posted by: mindful webworker - seriously at December 31, 2023 04:55 PM (HbfzH)

107
Those 500,000 ballots needed to keep Biden in office aren't gonna purchase themselves.

Posted by: Pennsylvania State Police at December 31, 2023 04:55 PM (3qE2b)

108 Hey I like food as much as the next guy

Posted by: Don Black at December 31, 2023 04:55 PM (geLO8)

109 Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 04:34 PM (C3Wtu)

Sounds delicious. Someone at church told me it was considered good luck to have beans for the New Year's Eve and Day. I had heard that before, but didn't know where that idea came from.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 04:55 PM (RSbhh)

110
Amber Heard has alot of nose.
Posted by: andycanuck

So does Barbra.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 31, 2023 04:55 PM (63Dwl)

111 For Christmas, I got three bottles of Redemption bourbon:
Redemption Bourbon
Redemption High Rye bourbon
and Redemption Rye.

All three are pretty good and not expensive (the High Rye Bourbon being the most pricy at about $40 a bottle)

It's not Buffalo Trace but it's pretty darn good. You can find some of them at Winco, if you are low on cash.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, anti-Marxist, buy ammo and keep your rifle by your side at December 31, 2023 04:56 PM (xcxpd)

112 May the Horde have a happy New Year.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 04:56 PM (zYoUB)

113 Champagne is the only liquor that will give me a headache. So I avoid it.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 31, 2023 04:57 PM (W/lyH)

114 Tonight I am at a wedding in Arizona. Tequila in all its forms will be consumed to excess.

Last night I was introduced to Jose Cuervo Reserva La Familia tequila. Delicious. Pricey.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 31, 2023 04:57 PM (Kmjfb)

115 We're doing the usual New Year's Eve, also. Hubs and I will drink wine and play cards until about 10:00, when we'll be too tired to stay up.

Definitely not driving to the city to go out, and my children will celebrate with their friends. No one's driving out here to see us. Heh.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 31, 2023 04:58 PM (OX9vb)

116 My current challenge is to find some Kahlua at a reasonable price. They are apparently making it out of gold these days.

Posted by: Emmie at December 31, 2023 04:58 PM (Sf2cq)

117 Did the Tyler Florence Wellington version as promised last week. One minor error where I failed to eggwash the joint on a couple of pieces of puff pastry and the thing split open like a Matryoshka doll. That, and Tyler's recommendation to pull the beef at 128 deg. F leaves it a bit rare for my tastes. I did do the brined green peppercorn sauce but we rolled our own when it came to the potatoes and greens.

All in all, just fine and it remains on my list of recipes.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 31, 2023 04:58 PM (/HDaX)

118
The 15 bean soup with Andouille sausage has come together nicely to put a finish on this weekend of bowl games.

In these cold winter months 'fluffing' the covers over your wifes head while she sleeps is a sign of deep affection.

Posted by: Marital Advice Hotline at December 31, 2023 04:59 PM (3qE2b)

119 >>>15 different types of beans or just 15 individual beans put in the pot??

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s)

>16 bean soup? Luxury! We had to kill 15 neighbors to harvest enough beans to feed our 13 bean family.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 04:59 PM (J3ryZ)

120 Greetings and Happy New Year to ace, CDB, the other cobs and the entire horde!
The black eyed peas story I read has civil war roots. Sherman burning his way thru the south left nothing to eat for the locals except the peas still in the field.
After the yanks passed thru peas were picked and cooked for new years day eating.
A tradition was born. Or so I've read.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 31, 2023 04:59 PM (MeG8a)

121 Flank steak is in the marinade.
Will have some wine with dinner.
Some scotch later.
In bed by 1030.
Joe the dog hates new years.

Posted by: Diogenes at December 31, 2023 05:00 PM (W/lyH)

122 I've had some German Henkell Trocken sparkling wine which I thought was very nice.

Posted by: Tuna at December 31, 2023 05:00 PM (oaGWv)

123 118
The 15 bean soup with Andouille sausage has come together nicely to put a finish on this weekend of bowl games.

In these cold winter months 'fluffing' the covers over your wifes head while she sleeps is a sign of deep affection.
Posted by: Marital Advice Hotline at December 31, 2023 04:59 PM (3qE2b)

The Dutch have known this wisdom for years....

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, anti-Marxist, buy ammo and keep your rifle by your side at December 31, 2023 05:00 PM (xcxpd)

124 Korbel Brut for the win … under $20 and does a fair impression of a higher-end bottle. The really expensive stuff is a waste of money unless it’s a special occasion AND everyone drinking is an experienced drinker who can appreciate an excellent (very) dry taste. The vast majority of casual drinkers like and expect a sweeter champagne. If you give them a glass of $500 champagne, they’ll think the shit is sus and went bad. Don’t ask me how I know.

Posted by: Elric Blade at December 31, 2023 05:00 PM (f9jKU)

125 Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 31, 2023 04:58 PM (OX9vb)

I may not even make it up till 10:00, I'm that tired. I do have some Kahlua in a big bottle which I can use to make Kahlua and cream.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 05:01 PM (RSbhh)

126 I used to be a rum drinker.
Then I went on a tour at Bacardi and watched it being made...

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 31, 2023 05:01 PM (MeG8a)

127 The cat is laying behind me and snoring. Silly kitty is healing from her injury.

Happy new year to you all!

Posted by: Madamemayhem (uppity wench) at December 31, 2023 05:01 PM (cRrcX)

128 http://tinyurl.com/y7spbtre

Bierstadt

I think you did this CBD.

It is great IRL.

It is at Chrystal Bridges

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 31, 2023 05:02 PM (lwOKI)

129 I don't believe I've ever had champagne. I'm not a big wine drinker.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:02 PM (zYoUB)

130 'Old Smokey, 1968' has been compared favourably to a Welsh claret, whilst the Australian wino society thouroughly recommends a 1970 'Coq du Rod Laver', which, believe me, has a kick on it like a mule: 8 bottles of this, and you're really finished -- at the opening of the Sydney Bridge Club, they were fishing them out of the main sewers every half an hour.

Of the sparkling wines, the most famous is 'Perth Pink'. This is a bottle with a message in, and the message is BEWARE!. This is not a wine for drinking -- this is a wine for laying down and avoiding.

Another good fighting wine is 'Melbourne Old-and-Yellow', which is particularly heavy, and should be used only for hand-to-hand combat.

Posted by: SMOD at December 31, 2023 05:03 PM (RovqD)

131 Yarborough finished his driving career in 1988 with 83 victories -- a mark which now ties him for sixth on NASCAR's all-time wins list -- and a resume that includes four Daytona 500s (1968, 1977, 1983, 1984) and five Southern 500s (1968, 1973, 1974, 1978, 1982).

RIP Cale

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 31, 2023 05:03 PM (lwOKI)

132 Bean there; done that.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 05:04 PM (2yu8s)

133 It's cream cheeze , Manchego, bacon, cherries, almonds, and a hint of smoked paprika, spooned into wee phyllo cups and baked at 400 for ten to fifteen minutes.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 04:54 PM (+RQPJ)
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And in TDG under your nic and has been made several times by moi, to rave reviews.

Please to ignore the grammar; I am waiting for my green beans to steam.

Posted by: bluebell at December 31, 2023 05:05 PM (pTb/Z)

134 We went out for lunch on Christmas Day.
A single roasted Dungeness crab was $51 on the menu. $52 roasted with garlic.
We passed on that.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 31, 2023 05:06 PM (MeG8a)

135 let's keep this thread happy and carefree... [CBD]

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 31, 2023 05:07 PM (lwOKI)

136 My current challenge is to find some Kahlua at a reasonable price. They are apparently making it out of gold these days.

Posted by: Emmie at December 31, 2023 04:58 PM (Sf2cq)

Make it yourself. When I was a poor student I had a girlfriend who liked Kahlua. We made it ourselves and it was excellent.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 31, 2023 05:07 PM (gSZYf)

137 My favorite rum cocktail is a Dark and Stormy.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:09 PM (zYoUB)

138 I think it was 2000 but we had a champagne taste test; our friend had Dom Perignon, we got three others in varying levels of cost. I like the Ballatore.

Happy New Year!

Posted by: Iris at December 31, 2023 05:09 PM (n3DL0)

139 My wife has a bottle of Dom Pérignon she bought years ago. Waiting for "the right time."

Same with my bottles (2) of Pappy van Winkle.

I've no idea what or when "the right time" is.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 31, 2023 05:09 PM (Q4IgG)

140 Couple more good American bubblies that I forgot to mention: Gloria Ferrer and Decoy.

Posted by: CppThis at December 31, 2023 05:09 PM (PZvjL)

141 I got a bottle of Luc Belaire Bleu, which is a blue sparkling ...something or other. It looks festive and wintry.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 05:10 PM (+RQPJ)

142 Before going into work I am taste-testing homemade rakija from X-Place that is CLEARLY MARKED on the label as 47% which I can attest is total bullshit.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 05:10 PM (OJ1IG)

143 >>>I don't believe I've ever had champagne. I'm not a big wine drinker.

Posted by: Northernlurker

>I like to keep my adult beverages mostly neat. If my cocktails are too sweet and mask the taste of alcohol, then we're looking at a potential blowout later in the evening. I haven't yet found a way to charge admission for the encore.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 05:10 PM (J3ryZ)

144 o have beans for the New Year's Eve and Day. I had heard that before, but didn't know where that idea came from.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

The tradition is 'black eyed peas' (a bean) will bring luck in the new year and is consumed on New Years day (I'm not sure about new years eve).

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 05:11 PM (0zai3)

145 Bluebell, I'm so glad you like them!

I'm winging the recipe because my cookbooks are boxed up in the basement.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 05:11 PM (+RQPJ)

146 My wife has a bottle of Dom Pérignon she bought years ago. Waiting for "the right time."

Same with my bottles (2) of Pappy van Winkle.

I've no idea what or when "the right time" is.

While you wait, you could will the two bottles of Pappy to me. Ya know, just in case you wait a liiiitle too long.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 05:12 PM (sNc8Y)

147 138 I think it was 2000 but we had a champagne taste test; our friend had Dom Perignon, we got three others in varying levels of cost. I like the Ballatore.

Happy New Year!
Posted by: Iris at December 31, 2023 05:09 PM (n3DL0)

I got a bottle of Dom Perignon in the mid 2010s and wasn't all that impressed. I think I prefer the taste of M&C Imperial more than the prestige vintage.

Posted by: CppThis at December 31, 2023 05:12 PM (PZvjL)

148 Ha ha PLCB, I will go to Total Wine Then go to work further south

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 05:12 PM (fwDg9)

149 Please to ignore the grammar; I am waiting for my green beans to steam.

Posted by: bluebell at December 31, 2023 05:05 PM (pTb/Z)

That is no excuse! You should be able to multitask!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 31, 2023 05:12 PM (gSZYf)

150 I think I prefer the taste of M&C Imperial more than the prestige vintage.

Posted by: CppThis at December 31, 2023 05:12 PM (PZvjL)

A good vintage champagne is different than the regular stuff. It is made to age, and the bubbles are different...finer and creamier and subtle.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 31, 2023 05:14 PM (gSZYf)

151 Friend of mine would make a fine beef wellington, using a tube or two of crescent roll dough...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 31, 2023 05:14 PM (NAi0z)

152 The tradition is 'black eyed peas' (a bean) will bring luck in the new year and is consumed on New Years day (I'm not sure about new years eve).

My grandmother would make us eat a spoonful of black-eyed peas on new year's day. And I really mean "make us." As best I can remember, it was the only food thing she was really adamantly insistent about.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 05:14 PM (sNc8Y)

153 Make it yourself. When I was a poor student I had a girlfriend who liked Kahlua. We made it ourselves and it was excellent.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 31, 2023 05:07 PM (gSZYf)

I had no idea it was DIY. We will have to try that.

Posted by: Emmie at December 31, 2023 05:15 PM (Sf2cq)

154 Can you buy champagne in a box?

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:15 PM (zYoUB)

155 Sitting here with friends stuffing giant shrimp. And drinking.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 31, 2023 05:15 PM (maYGA)

156 Eris, just sent you a pic of the recipe!

Posted by: bluebell at December 31, 2023 05:16 PM (pTb/Z)

157 If I am waiting for beans to bring me luck in the New Year, it will have to do with a half acan of baked beans which I have in the fridge, because I am not going out to the store to get black eyes peas.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 05:16 PM (RSbhh)

158 When Chicago-born MiladyJo first came to Oklahoma, the neighbor asked was she going to cook black-eye peas for New Year's. She'd never heard of the tradition.

Being the master chef she was even back then, we had a fine stew on New Year's Day.... and every year since.

Posted by: mindful webworker - tradition! at December 31, 2023 05:16 PM (HbfzH)

159 Happy to report going on year 4 of no ER visits on NYE. Drinking has commenced and my knives are put away.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:16 PM (ju2Fy)

160 15 different types of beans or just 15 individual beans put in the pot??
Posted by: andycanuck

They make pre-mixed bags of beans for recipes like this, so you can cheat and use two of the seven-and-a-half-bean-soup bags.

Posted by: mikeski at December 31, 2023 05:17 PM (DgGvY)

161 Even the freaking internal search engine at YouTube sucks.

I was looking for the SCTV parody ad for "Dom Perignon -- the Beer of Champagnes", I think the setting was Milwaukee, and only got hits for real champagne tasting/ brand comparisons and a few real SCTV sketches.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 05:17 PM (2yu8s)

162 That is no excuse! You should be able to multitask!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 31, 2023 05:12 PM (gSZYf)
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Too tired. These days I'm lucky if I can single-task.

Posted by: bluebell at December 31, 2023 05:17 PM (pTb/Z)

163 They make pre-mixed bags of beans for recipes like this, so you can cheat and use two of the seven-and-a-half-bean-soup bags.
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LOL.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 05:17 PM (2yu8s)

164 Here in NorCal we have some excellent Sparkling wines . Piper Sonoma, Roederer, Gloria Ferrer....

Posted by: It's me donna at December 31, 2023 05:17 PM (n2vyf)

165 154 Can you buy champagne in a box?
Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:15 PM (zYoUB)

In a box. That's the bit I don't like, frankly. That’s why I don’t think of it. Because you'd be helpless wouldn't you? Stuffed in a box like that. I mean, you'd be in there forever. Even taking into account the fact that you're dead. It isn't a pleasant thought. Especially if you're dead, really. Ask yourself: if I asked you straight off I'm going to stuff you in this box now – would you rather to be alive or dead?

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, anti-Marxist, buy ammo and keep your rifle by your side at December 31, 2023 05:17 PM (xcxpd)

166 Reference to Claudia Schiffer, thereby dating everyone. So to speak.
Earlier maybe yesterday was the luscious Nikki Cox.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 05:18 PM (OJ1IG)

167 I picture CBD sending his man servant to the dungeon under the house where he will blow the dust off an aged bottle of wine before bringing it upstairs for master and mistress.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:18 PM (zYoUB)

168 BLACK-EYED PEAS ... These are always on our NYD menu and, to be safe, I've always cooked them on the stovetop (after soaking overnight) ... This year I decided to cook half of them the way I usually do and the other half in the InstantPot (bone dry without pre-soaking) ... Was delighted that the InstantPot beans emerged fully cooked to the centers -- which isn't always the case with red or black beans -- and that the flavor was perfect thanks to cooking them with salt pork (which is getting to be more difficult to find each year).

Posted by: Kathy at December 31, 2023 05:18 PM (LPNLk)

169 We did Beef Wellington for Christmas dinner, following a recipe much like the one posted - and it came put perfectly, the beef nicely rare in the middle and the crust and mushrooms excellent and tasty. There was a red wine and broth reduction as sauce, and it was all very good, even rewarmed on subsequent nights. We ate every scrap of it, so alas, no pictures. Honestly, it's not that difficult - just a more than the usual number of steps, forming the roast, doing the mushroom mixture, then assembling the roast and letting it sit in the fridge for various lengths of time. I honestly don't see why it should be a difficult challenge for anyone accustomed to cooking entirely from scratch.

Posted by: Sgt. Mom at December 31, 2023 05:19 PM (xnmPy)

170 So daughter and I made the feast of the seven fishes. Salt cod baccala lobster tails crab claws scallops fried cod shrimp Alfredo and herring in cream sauce. I don’t think these dumb ass okies appreciate fish.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:19 PM (Fwuhb)

171 I was looking for the SCTV parody ad for "Dom Perignon -- the Beer of Champagnes"

I went looking for that just now instead found John Candy in 'Magnum, PEI', which is so hysterical I'm not sure where to even go with it.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 05:20 PM (OJ1IG)

172 150 A good vintage champagne is different than the regular stuff. It is made to age, and the bubbles are different...finer and creamier and subtle.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at December 31, 2023 05:14 PM (gSZYf)

That's a fair point about the aging; I drank mine not long after I got it, and probably when the DP vintage was still relatively new.

One of these days I intend to try the Veuve Cliquot version to see how it stacks up, but it's never been a priority.

Posted by: CppThis at December 31, 2023 05:20 PM (PZvjL)

173 I honestly don't see why it should be a difficult challenge for anyone accustomed to cooking entirely from scratch.
Posted by: Sgt. Mom at December 31, 2023 05:19 PM

Concur. The individual steps are simple, the rest is just an assembly process. One of my favorite special occasion meals.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 31, 2023 05:20 PM (maYGA)

174 I prefer prosecco to champagne.

Rum and tonic with a healthy squeeze of lime is compulsory on a PNW race boat apres regatta.

I just enjoyed a crab cake Benedict with roasted purple and gold potatoes for brunch with son #1.

And prosecco. We may start on the Cesars if the Seahawks can't figure out how to fucking tackle.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 31, 2023 05:21 PM (EafTE)

175 We did Beef Wellington for Christmas dinner... Made it for a dinner party... Even made the demi-glace from veal bones... Quite delicious

Posted by: It's me donna at December 31, 2023 05:21 PM (n2vyf)

176 I don't do "lucky" New Year's Day food. Maybe I should!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 31, 2023 05:21 PM (OX9vb)

177 139 My wife has a bottle of Dom Pérignon she bought years ago. Waiting for "the right time."

Same with my bottles (2) of Pappy van Winkle.

I've no idea what or when "the right time" is.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 31, 2023 05:09 PM (Q4IgG)

I have a bottle of Blantons, same story. Dunno when will be a good celebration worth uncorking it. Maybe in November 2024 but...I ain't holding my breath there.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, anti-Marxist, buy ammo and keep your rifle by your side at December 31, 2023 05:22 PM (xcxpd)

178 I almost forgot to mention, Santa brought us an air fryer! I've only used it for French fries so far and it does a great job on those. Going to research some recipes for it.

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 31, 2023 05:22 PM (MeG8a)

179 grandmother would make us eat a spoonful of black-eyed peas on new year's day. And I really mean "make us." As best I can remember, it was the only food thing she was really adamantly insistent about.
Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 05:14
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That's my wife. She wanted Cowboy Caviar this year to slip them in tomorrow. But I've got a stove-top recipe where they're cooked in bacon with a little sugar & vinegar we're going with.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:22 PM (ju2Fy)

180 A friend told me he never goes out on New Year’s Eve. He say’s it’s amateur night.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:22 PM (Fwuhb)

181 I honestly don't see why it should be a difficult challenge for anyone accustomed to cooking entirely from scratch.

Posted by: Sgt. Mom at December 31, 2023 05:19 PM (xnmPy)

Fair enough. There are lots of steps that are simple in and of themselves, but they add up to a fair amount of effort.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at December 31, 2023 05:23 PM (gSZYf)

182 I went looking for that just now instead found John Candy in 'Magnum, PEI', which is so hysterical I'm not sure where to even go with it.
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Hey! Drop those potatoes!

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 05:23 PM (2yu8s)

183 I liked the "no nonsense" Coffee guide.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 05:23 PM (RSbhh)

184 How f*cking stupid is ruining a good idea for a cocktail with a monumentally dumb idea that caters to...um...idiots.
Posted by: CBD

Ask them to substitute a regular gummy bear because you're allergic to CBD. Ironic as that may be.

It's California, so they're legally required to cater to any physical or mental issues that anyone claims to have. Or have heard about.

Posted by: mikeski at December 31, 2023 05:23 PM (DgGvY)

185 vie clicquot and some champagne bottles will still have Queen Elizabeth seal on the bottle and when they run out of bottles it will switch to King Charles seal so they will become Collectable.

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at December 31, 2023 05:23 PM (dKiJG)

186 15 I generally buy Prosecco, which meets my bubbly needs without having to take out a second mortgage. However, we recently participated in a silent auction and won a bottle of Taittinger Brut Champagne, which seems to retail for $40-$60. The wife wants to open it tonight, but I prefer to hold onto it for the rest of my life, because I'm anal.
Posted by: Archimedes at December 31, 2023 04:07 PM (CsUN+)

Tattinger is a fine champagne. Get yourself a nice goat cheese or maybe a gorgonzola. Slice up a brown pear. The two of you will knock off that bad boy tonight and not give a damn about anything 2024 throws at you at least until mid January..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 31, 2023 05:23 PM (NAi0z)

187 Black eyed peas and cornbread are reason enough to suffer a new year. Mine are wonderful by the way.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:24 PM (Fwuhb)

188 I just enjoyed a crab cake Benedict with roasted purple and gold potatoes for brunch with son #1.
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Ah. The ancient food of Senator Warren's people.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 05:24 PM (2yu8s)

189 154 Can you buy champagne in a box?
Posted by: Northernlurker
________________

Yes, but would you, could you, drink it with a fox?

Posted by: Kam Fong as Chin Ho at December 31, 2023 05:24 PM (gf7Ez)

190 A friend told me he never goes out on New Year’s Eve. He say’s it’s amateur night.
Posted by: Blutarski

Saint Paddys and Cinco de Drunko, also.

That still leaves about 99% of the year for professional public intoxication.

Posted by: mikeski at December 31, 2023 05:24 PM (DgGvY)

191 Fair enough. There are lots of steps that are simple in and of themselves, but they add up to a fair amount of effort.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete '

No Math.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 05:25 PM (OJ1IG)

192 I suppose all you champagne quarters like to sabre the top off or perhaps shoot it off like John Steed.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:25 PM (zYoUB)

193 The black eyed pea recipe around here is more like a dip. Jalapeños and green chiles added.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 05:26 PM (I6hse)

194 176 I don't do "lucky" New Year's Day food. Maybe I should!
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 31, 2023 05:21 PM (OX9vb)

Nah, I avoid the luck menu b/c I don't find it very appetizing. Maybe someone could change my mind, but I already had luck today with Aldi's clearancing almost their whole meat/fish department b/c they closed at 4pm today and won't be open tomorrow. If I had a bigger freezer, I'd have bought more, but I bought today's ground beef (90/10), another ground beef, 2 packs of fresh burgers, tomorrow's salmon filets, and strip steak, all 50% off, and none dated before 1/4...and this was me skipping the 50% off pork chops b/c the fam just doesn't really eat that cut of pig...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 05:26 PM (exHjb)

195 I've no idea what or when "the right time" is.
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Deathbed -- but the timing can be a bitch!

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 05:26 PM (2yu8s)

196 Taylor Ham vs Pork Roll will draw blood in certain parts of NJ. The joke is that Taylor Ham is Pork Roll. The true story is that Taylor originally called its pork roll “Taylor Ham.” But the processed dogshit the stuff was made out of wasn’t real “ham,” so the government made them change the name. The new name? Taylor Pork Roll.

Posted by: Elric Blade at December 31, 2023 05:26 PM (f9jKU)

197 Yes, but would you, could you, drink it with a fox?
Posted by: Kam Fong as Chin Ho at December 31, 2023 05:24 PM (gf7Ez)

A fox in a box?

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:26 PM (zYoUB)

198 He say’s it’s amateur night.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:22 PM (Fwuhb)

Smart guy.

I haven't gone out in years. Good meal, good booze, and usually go to sleep before that stupid ball drops in Times Square.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at December 31, 2023 05:26 PM (gSZYf)

199 MiladyJo and will be spending this NYEve as we always do, staying at home and avoiding humanity.

Tomorrow, the Black-Eye Pea stew with family and friends. There will be at least one good day in 2024!

May your new year be fortuitous, dear Hordlings!

Posted by: mindful webworker - tradition! ! at December 31, 2023 05:27 PM (HbfzH)

200 Can you buy champagne in a box?
Posted by: Northernlurker
________________

Yes, but would you, could you, drink it with a fox?
Posted by: Kam Fong as Chin Ho at December 31, 2023 05:24 PM (gf7Ez)

I would not, could not, with a fox. Those little fuckers are mean drunks.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 31, 2023 05:27 PM (maYGA)

201 Taylor Ham vs Pork Roll will draw blood in certain parts of NJ. The joke is that Taylor Ham is Pork Roll. The true story is that Taylor originally called its pork roll “Taylor Ham.” But the processed dogshit the stuff was made out of wasn’t real “ham,” so the government made them change the name. The new name? Taylor Pork Roll.
Posted by: Elric Blade'

Was it made Swiftly?

Posted by: Tom Swift has found his soul mate at December 31, 2023 05:27 PM (OJ1IG)

202 >>>So daughter and I made the feast of the seven fishes. Salt cod baccala lobster tails crab claws scallops fried cod shrimp Alfredo and herring in cream sauce. I don’t think these dumb ass okies appreciate fish.

Posted by: Blutarski

>That sounds delicious. Not sure I could find all of the ingredients in flyover country. I'll have to research with my logistics providers.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 05:28 PM (J3ryZ)

203 192 I suppose all you champagne quarters like to sabre the top off or perhaps shoot it off like John Steed.
Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:25 PM (zYoUB)

I did try to saber it once, but made a mess because I wasn't using the right tool for the job.

Posted by: CppThis at December 31, 2023 05:29 PM (PZvjL)

204 Thanks to Berserker and Mrs. B. we did deep fried Taylor ham along with the bacon this year.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 05:29 PM (I6hse)

205 I picture CBD sending his man servant to the dungeon under the house where he will blow the dust off an aged bottle of wine before bringing it upstairs for master and mistress.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 05:18 PM (zYoUB)

Exactly!

Ace pays us very well.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at December 31, 2023 05:29 PM (gSZYf)

206 A friend told me he never goes out on New Year’s Eve. He say’s it’s amateur night.
Posted by: Blutarski

I generally don't go out because of nuts on the road. Possibly some the nicest NYE I've had were when we had a dinner and a worship service at one of the churches which I served-and no, we can't have alcohol on church property. It was just nice to get together and have a nice meal and worship. Some AA churches do Watch Night Services where they have worship about 10: or 11;00 but it's harder to stay awake longer as I get older, particularly when I'm used to getting up at 5:00.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 05:29 PM (RSbhh)

207 New Year's Eve is most certainly Amateur Drunk Night.

Even if your driver is sober, no one else is.

And people are stupid. And can't handle their alcohol. And start fights.

No thank you.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 31, 2023 05:30 PM (EafTE)

208 The black eyed pea recipe around here is more like a dip. Jalapeños and green chiles added.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 05:26
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Cowboy Caviar is what we call here, Ben Had.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:30 PM (ju2Fy)

209 Dr Bone I am the epitome of flyover. Got the salt cod off the interweb. Also the herring. Everything else was readily available. Thank you Costco!

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:30 PM (Fwuhb)

210 CBD,

I just sent a set of photos of the TF Beef Wellington.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 31, 2023 05:31 PM (/HDaX)

211 Thanks to Berserker and Mrs. B. we did deep fried Taylor ham along with the bacon this year.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 05:29 PM

That was good. Can't go wrong with deep fried ham and bacon.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 31, 2023 05:31 PM (maYGA)

212 olddog, I saw you reference that but I had not heard that before.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 05:32 PM (I6hse)

213 I’m doing sous vide rack of lamb tomorrow.

At least I’m not driving drunk.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:33 PM (Fwuhb)

214 I don't think I've ever been out for a NYE.

Why bother with the crowds?

I think a bar/restaurant once where I was a regular but not a "ticketed" special party.

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 05:33 PM (2yu8s)

215 I’ve been in Times Square for the ball drop several times. That’s not what it once was. Now it’s amateur night. 90% tourists. I don’t think they even allow booze in there anymore.

Posted by: Elric Blade at December 31, 2023 05:33 PM (f9jKU)

216 I have a 5# sack of evaporated Pacific sea salt from Ixtapa Mexico in the fridge. It's a local specialty, everyone does it. It's literally just salt from the ocean evaporated off probably in/on a sack or a cloth.

Seems to be more or less unavailable in the USA, I wonder what I should do with it. It's seriously like almost diamonds, it's big salt crystals.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 05:34 PM (OJ1IG)

217 Instead of champagne, I like Cold Duck wine in the Pontchartrain style or a Tom&Jerry (better than eggnog).

Posted by: NaughtyPine at December 31, 2023 05:35 PM (Ht3Uz)

218 214 I don't think I've ever been out for a NYE.

Why bother with the crowds?

I think a bar/restaurant once where I was a regular but not a "ticketed" special party.
Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 05:33 PM (2yu8s)

The only time I went out was to see Lionel Richie at a Philly fireworks show in my younger days.

I went to the Mummers on Jan 1 more than I ever went out Dec 31.

And I've NEVER paid for an event, b/c why pay more to eat and drink on Dec 31 than you would on Jan 2? Yes, I don't pay for Feb 14, either. We are President's Day celebrators here...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 05:35 PM (exHjb)

219 Here's one version of Cowboy Caviar. You can add or delete to your palate's content, but must add the black-eyed peas for good luck.

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/cowboy-caviar/

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:35 PM (ju2Fy)

220 MiladyJo and will be spending this NYEve as we always do, staying at home and avoiding humanity.

You're humanity and very nice humanity. You mean "Avoid the rest of humanity."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 05:36 PM (RSbhh)

221 And I get to work tonight in an empty store, no customers. We're closed the whole time.

Glorious.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 05:36 PM (OJ1IG)

222 215 I’ve been in Times Square for the ball drop several times. That’s not what it once was. Now it’s amateur night. 90% tourists. I don’t think they even allow booze in there anymore.
Posted by: Elric Blade at December 31, 2023 05:33 PM (f9jKU)

When I was a kid, I wanted to do that...then, when I was an adult, the desire went away

...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 05:36 PM (exHjb)

223 they add up to a fair amount of effort.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo

As if you shy away from cooking effort!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 05:36 PM (k+eYX)

224 Peas for luck and turnip greens for money. I thought everybody knew that.

Posted by: fd at December 31, 2023 05:36 PM (vFG9F)

225 Happy New Year early - going to be staying offline for a few days as I move furniture etc. See you in 2024!

Posted by: NaughtyPine at December 31, 2023 05:37 PM (Ht3Uz)

226 I had no idea it was DIY. We will have to try that.
Posted by: Emmie at December 31, 2023 05:15 PM (Sf2cq)
~~~~~

If you do make your own Kahlua, make sure to re-use the vanilla beans and make vanilla sugar.

Posted by: IrishEi at December 31, 2023 05:37 PM (vvLxk)

227 I prefer to start the new year with a spring in my step and a go get it done attitude. Day 2 all that can fall by the wayside.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 05:38 PM (I6hse)

228 Do you dudes put a drink me in your black eyed pea pots?

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:38 PM (Fwuhb)

229 Dime. Not drink.

Autocorrect is my enema.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:39 PM (Fwuhb)

230 The church in which I grew up would host a game night for New Years and we would have communion at midnight to start the year off right.

Posted by: Emmie at December 31, 2023 05:39 PM (Sf2cq)

231 My bottle for the evening: Krug Grand Cuvée. Happy New Year hordelings. Celebrate life. Celebrate well

Posted by: Mike Oxlong at December 31, 2023 05:40 PM (dRxzV)

232 Posted by: Emmie at December 31, 2023 05:39 PM (Sf2cq

I think that's fun and lovely.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 05:40 PM (RSbhh)

233 Here's one version of Cowboy Caviar. You can add or delete to your palate's content, but must add the black-eyed peas for good luck.

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/cowboy-caviar/
Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:35 PM (ju2Fy)

Thanks olddog. I gonna try to make that to eat during the game tomorrow. Happy New Year and Roll Tide.

Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at December 31, 2023 05:40 PM (hEv4o)

234 Prime rib and twice baked potatoes for dinner.

For fun I am going to attempt my first ever cheesecake. After spending about an hour looking at recipes I decided on Black bottom chocolate chip cheesecake. Wish me luck....

Posted by: Molly k. at December 31, 2023 05:41 PM (j/yko)

235 NaughtyPine God bless you, I detest moving so much they can carry me out stone cold from here for all I care

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 05:41 PM (fwDg9)

236 222 215 I’ve been in Times Square for the ball drop several times. That’s not what it once was. Now it’s amateur night. 90% tourists. I don’t think they even allow booze in there anymore.
Posted by: Elric Blade at December 31, 2023 05:33 PM (f9jKU)

When I was a kid, I wanted to do that...then, when I was an adult, the desire went away...
Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 05:36 PM (exHjb)
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My first time was in high school and it was a legendary night of drunken debauchery that we still tell stories about. Arrests were made. That was before 9-11 and all the resulting security. No way you could do what we did now. The cops would just shoot you.

Posted by: Elric Blade at December 31, 2023 05:41 PM (f9jKU)

237 232 Posted by: Emmie at December 31, 2023 05:39 PM (Sf2cq

I think that's fun and lovely.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 05:40 PM (RSbhh)

It was. Good people that have been faithful friends for decades.

Posted by: Emmie at December 31, 2023 05:42 PM (Sf2cq)

238 I was in a bar last night featuring bull riding, with real bulls. A first for me.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at December 31, 2023 05:43 PM (OIPxF)

239 Marcel Marceau drinks Dom Pérignon from an invisible box.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at December 31, 2023 05:43 PM (63Dwl)

240 I've had Beef Wellington and it was an experience.

Well the crab is picked but I woke from my nap and the prawns are not cleaned yet, and Mrs. F. is asleep, so...

I guess I'll awaken her.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 31, 2023 05:43 PM (RIvkX)

241 We just went and got some stuff that goes up in the air and blows up. Gonna scare some demons away.

Posted by: fd at December 31, 2023 05:43 PM (vFG9F)

242 Last night, traditional cheese fondue. Very Swiss. And plenty of wine.

Tonight, beef fondue, with shrimp because I like them, all sorts of tasty sauces, and boiled fried potato cakes, because they are also Swiss.

We aren't Swiss, but we like eating like we were.

Plus, it's our 26th anniversary so we can do as we please.

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 31, 2023 05:44 PM (sRfrW)

243 I gonna try to make that to eat during the game tomorrow. Happy New Year and Roll Tide.
Posted by: Rufus T. Firefly at December 31, 2023 05:40
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If you can make it tonight all the better for tomorrow. It's one of those that's even better the second day.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:44 PM (ju2Fy)

244 212 olddog, I saw you reference that but I had not heard that before.
Posted by: Ben Had

I wonder if they call that Cowboy Caviar everywhere *except* Texas?

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 31, 2023 05:45 PM (OX9vb)

245 185 vie clicquot and some champagne bottles will still have Queen Elizabeth seal on the bottle and when they run out of bottles it will switch to King Charles seal so they will become Collectable.

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at December 31, 2023 05:23 PM (dKiJG)

Never noticed the queen on the seal. Is it the regular Veuve or the Grande Dame?

Posted by: jix at December 31, 2023 05:45 PM (VghtP)

246 Had a lovely blessing from the priest after Mass today, Feast of the Holy Family. Plus they are blowing up fireworks tonight in our honor (or so DH told me....).

Posted by: tcn in AK, Hail to the Thief at December 31, 2023 05:46 PM (sRfrW)

247 Many moons ago I won a bottle of Dom at an office party and saved the thing in the box untouched for prob 5-6years waiting for the worthy moment and when that special NYE happened (daughter's first year) and we toasted, it was like - I was waiting for THAT? Overrated IMO.

Posted by: Son of Dad at December 31, 2023 05:46 PM (8JB5s)

248 I guess I'll awaken her.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 31, 2023 05:43
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I'm sure she'd be ticked if you didn't.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:48 PM (ju2Fy)

249 A few years ago we were on a cruise over new years. We were in a theater where they were playing fun music but there was this one old man who kept shouting “Turn it down!” He was legitimately pissed. We still laugh about it.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:49 PM (Fwuhb)

250 TCN in Alaska, i want to spend some fondue time with you!
Happy New Year to the horde. We're off to an early party and then to dinner at Commanders Palace . i had one of the best meals of my life
there in the early 80s ; i don't expect the same but hopefully its still special.

Posted by: LASue at December 31, 2023 05:50 PM (pXTGA)

251 I will second the vote for Korbel! When I first discovered it in '99, it could be had for under $10.

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 31, 2023 05:50 PM (NAi0z)

252 Haha, Blutarski, there's another reason for me to stay home. Going out is too loud. Harumph.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at December 31, 2023 05:51 PM (OX9vb)

253 Snacking on horse dervies. Half time of Chief's game. See SyFy channel is running their Twilight Zone marathon.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:51 PM (ju2Fy)

254 I’m thinking a big slice of hot apple pie with 2 scoops of vanilla icecream and a cup of coffee wih a shot of Captain Morgan and Kalhlua. Might keep me awake through the gubthread. Yo?

Posted by: Eromero at December 31, 2023 05:51 PM (NxC5+)

255 I recall hearing quite a few years ago about somebody entering a bottle of Two Buck Chuck in some prestigious blind tasting and it causing somewhat of a scandal when it won. My suspicion is that the bottler just buys whatever overproduction is available in a given year and for that particular year and that particular bottle, it just happened to be good stuff.
Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 04:30 PM (sNc8Y)

There was a Rumpole of the Bailey story where he was defending a client accused of stealing high shelf wine, that turned out to be an insurance scam for relabled cheap red wine, which was the grade of wine he drank and always referred to as "Plonk" and "chateau Thames Embankment"

Posted by: Kindltot at December 31, 2023 05:52 PM (D7oie)

256 Eromero, I hope Mrs.E is feeling better.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 05:52 PM (I6hse)

257 Olddog thank you! I was wondering if they’d do it!

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:52 PM (Fwuhb)

258 Local store had my favorite smoked salmon, so I'm havng that with Triscuits. And chocolate milk with a shot of brandy.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 31, 2023 05:53 PM (L8hCM)

259 I’m thinking a big slice of hot apple pie with 2 scoops of vanilla icecream and a cup of coffee wih a shot of Captain Morgan and Kalhlua. Might keep me awake through the gubthread. Yo?

I'm sure it would have exactly the opposite effect on me but, dang, it sure does sound good.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 05:53 PM (sNc8Y)

260 Hey CBD!

Just wanted to let you know the Sous Vide machine went over well and the first attempt was pretty good. Just a seasoned chicken breast but it came out tender and moist. Gonna try some ribs later in the week.

Thanks for your help!

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 31, 2023 05:54 PM (YRsIm)

261 I'm sure she'd be ticked if you didn't.
Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 05:48 PM (ju2Fy)
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I can tell we've both been married a long time and are pretty good at this.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 31, 2023 05:55 PM (RIvkX)

262 On twilight zone now is the old man in the cave with James coburn. Thank you olddog!

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 05:55 PM (Fwuhb)

263 Friend had ten over for prime rib last night. Body count today was 11 bottles of red disappeared.

Posted by: free tibet at December 31, 2023 05:57 PM (DQlPT)

264 Costco Kirland Champagne is fine.

Posted by: free tibet at December 31, 2023 05:58 PM (DQlPT)

265 And don't think that the rest of you are off the hook with maple syrup and French Toast: so why don't you put maple syrup on your steaks and chops and chicken?

Because I like my meat dishes savory, not sweet, CBD. On the other hand, French toasts SCREAMS to go with some thing sweet.

Here's a Kalifornia solution: Agave syrup. That better?
/sarc

Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 31, 2023 05:59 PM (ynpvh)

266 Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 31, 2023 05:54 PM (YRsIm)

Huzzah!

Glad to hear that we have another convert!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo...liberal esthete at December 31, 2023 06:00 PM (gSZYf)

267 Sous vide, because every meal should take no less than 5 hours

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 06:02 PM (I6hse)

268 Posted by: Kindltot at December 31, 2023 05:52 PM (D7oie)

Those Rumpole of the Bailey stories annd great and Leo McKern did such a fine job as Rumpole in the PBS adaptation.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:03 PM (O58D1)

269 When I made Beef Wellington for Thanksgiving,

this is the recipe I used:

https://www.seriouseats.com/the-ultimate-beef-

wellington-recipe

It's from Kenji Lopez-Alt.

Superdelicious, rich, and juicy. No gravy required...seriously!

Give it a look. Several steps but easy enough to to do.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 31, 2023 06:04 PM (nFnyb)

270 Midnight comes stupid late in Western Oregon; I can't wait that long to drink, but I don't want to get fucked up.

I've got a chilled bottle of Martinelli's.

Posted by: Tom Perry at December 31, 2023 06:04 PM (MX0bI)

271
Never noticed the queen on the seal. Is it the regular Veuve or the Grande Dame?
Posted by: jix at December 31, 2023 05:45 PM (VghtP)

It’s on both, it’s on the rose as well. Their are several French Champagne that have the Seal on the Bottles you just have to look

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at December 31, 2023 06:05 PM (dKiJG)

272 Having made Beef Wellington I'm gonna say up front I'm not sure the puff pastry works. The texture of the puff pastry leaves a bit to be desired once it's soaked with juice from the beef.

I intend to try wrapping my next one in a large crepe rather than puff pastry.

There, I said it.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:06 PM (tT6L1)

273 216 I have a 5# sack of evaporated Pacific sea salt from Ixtapa Mexico in the fridge. It's a local specialty, everyone does it. It's literally just salt from the ocean evaporated off probably in/on a sack or a cloth.

Seems to be more or less unavailable in the USA, I wonder what I should do with it. It's seriously like almost diamonds, it's big salt crystals.
Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 05:34 PM (OJ1IG)

I use coarse salt on any beef that could stand a bit of tenderizing overnight. Hell, I rub a generous handful or two over my prime rib roasts the day before slathering with butter, black pepper and herbs...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 31, 2023 06:06 PM (NAi0z)

274 Ok all. I’m outta here. Gotta prepare — and take a nap — for the NYE party I’m hosting at my place for some pretty young ladies. Happy New Year!!

Posted by: Elric Blade at December 31, 2023 06:06 PM (euNcE)

275
I'm only guessing based on a buncha decades of experience but any white wine or champagne or sparkly white wine does not get better with time.

Pull it out of hiding tonight but taste test first, don't commit. Unless you like the taste of white vinegar.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 06:06 PM (3qE2b)

276 I intend to try wrapping my next one in a large crepe rather than puff pastry.

There, I said it.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:06 PM (tT6L1)

Commie!

Let us know how it turns out.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 31, 2023 06:07 PM (/HDaX)

277 I intend to try wrapping my next one in a large crepe rather than puff pastry.

If it works, you can call it a Beef Napoleon and claim credit for it.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 06:09 PM (sNc8Y)

278 I had heard that before, but didn't know where that idea came from.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 04:55 PM (RSbhh)

in Italian lore, each bean subs for coins. So if you make a pot of lentil stew or soup, it's like ingesting a bunch of gold coins!
so that's the luck or magic

which rarely works

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 06:09 PM (EjkL4)

279 So Biden is where? The VIRGIN Islands? To you saps out there with him and whats her name: a better 2024 than 2023, but maybe sleep with your clothes on.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at December 31, 2023 06:10 PM (as3uC)

280 Having made Beef Wellington I'm gonna say up front I'm not sure the puff pastry works. The texture of the puff pastry leaves a bit to be desired once it's soaked with juice from the beef.

I intend to try wrapping my next one in a large crepe rather than puff pastry.

There, I said it.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:06 PM (tT6L1)

Ackshewallee, some recipes have you wrap the tenderloin in a crepe before you wrap it with puff pastry so the crepe acts to block/absorb the juice.

I didn't have the soggy problem at all as I cooked the Beef Wellington on cooking paper which apparently prevents the juice from collecting between the pastry and the pan and it can evaporate.

Nice non-soggy pastry is the result.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 31, 2023 06:10 PM (nFnyb)

281 Oh, and I cannot believe the master of the sous vide is promoting a 1 hour prep time Wellington when he knows perfectly well there are some great 2 and 3 day Beef Wellington recipes.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:10 PM (tT6L1)

282 Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 06:09 PM (EjkL4)

Thx for the info.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:10 PM (O58D1)

283 I use coarse salt on any beef that could stand a bit of tenderizing overnight. Hell, I rub a generous handful or two over my prime rib roasts the day before slathering with butter, black pepper and herbs...
Posted by: Joe Kidd
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I've been doing this since CBD mentioned it. On all my steaks. Seems to work.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 06:11 PM (ju2Fy)

284 Sous vide, because every meal should take no less than 5 hours
Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 06:02 PM (I6hse)
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GAAAK!

Posted by: Weasel at December 31, 2023 06:12 PM (JwHpX)

285 I intend to try wrapping my next one in a large crepe rather than puff pastry.

There, I said it.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:06 PM (tT6L1)

chef Jean-Pierre wraps his in a crepe first, then puff pastry. He does this to keep the mushroom layer from getting the puff pastry soggy. And it likely adds a great new dimension of texture and taste as well!

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 06:12 PM (EjkL4)

286 Those Rumpole of the Bailey stories annd great and Leo McKern did such a fine job as Rumpole in the PBS adaptation.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke'

I do enjoy your stories and jokes, Fen. At the moment I got a very interesting message from XCountry and sometime I'll tell you all about this particular spiritual odyssey of mine. What I just got is a bit of a 'WOW' and I'm not sure what to even think of it.

That said, I loved The Prisoner on PBS and I still think Leo McKern did his best work in the final episodes. And then Patrick McGoohan did his best work in 'The Hard Way' which nobody has seen.

Best to you.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:12 PM (OJ1IG)

287 Sous vide,
Because we don't get enough plastics in our food.

Please. Spare me.

Posted by: nurse ratched at December 31, 2023 06:12 PM (eV35g)

288 oops, naturalfake got there first!

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 06:13 PM (EjkL4)

289 let me see, do I trust the word of a naturalfake over a kallisto? Hmmmm

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:13 PM (tT6L1)

290 Costco Kirland Champagne is fine.
Posted by: free tibet at December 31, 2023 05:58 PM (DQlPT)

I am sure it is tasty and far better than running the muscat through the soda stream machine.

Posted by: Kindltot at December 31, 2023 06:14 PM (D7oie)

291 Blutarski: So daughter and I made the feast of the seven fishes. Salt cod baccala lobster tails crab claws scallops fried cod shrimp Alfredo and herring in cream sauce. I don’t think these dumb ass okies appreciate fish.

Don't know about them dumb ass okies, but son-in-law's Christmas Eve fish feast - slightly different menu - was 'preciated 'round these hyar parts! 🤠

Posted by: mindful webworker - Okie by birth & choice at December 31, 2023 06:14 PM (HbfzH)

292 I use coarse salt on any beef that could stand a bit of tenderizing overnight. Hell, I rub a generous handful or two over my prime rib roasts the day before slathering with butter, black pepper and herbs...
Posted by: Joe Kidd'

So I should go shoot a cow. Got it.
Wait, human or 4 legs?

Posted by: LenNeal says it is Wisconsin at December 31, 2023 06:14 PM (OJ1IG)

293 Hot new numerology goal: 202402242224. The Julian date stuff isn:t that much fun. ¡Bendiciones!

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at December 31, 2023 06:14 PM (as3uC)

294 Oh, yeah, and some BW recipes recommend that you wrap the tenderloin in filo dough before wrapping with puff pastry, because fill is so thin that it more or less disappears flavor wise.

Posted by: naturalfake at December 31, 2023 06:14 PM (nFnyb)

295 let me see, do I trust the word of a naturalfake over a kallisto? Hmmmm
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing'

You should trust me, I'm not a drunken lunatic or anything.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:16 PM (OJ1IG)

296 O.K. This is my big NYE. The family and I are going to watch one or more episodes of Paul Giamatti in the series, "John Adams." . He is such a fine actor. They all are.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:16 PM (A5uGN)

297 Tonight it's wine, grilled steaks, mushrooms, potatoes and gravy, and bourbon. Tomorrow is two flavors of game-day soup for the vagabonds. BYOB.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 06:18 PM (J3ryZ)

298 You should trust me, I'm not a drunken lunatic or anything.
Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:16 PM (OJ1IG)
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But, are you a drunk or a lunatic?

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:18 PM (tT6L1)

299 let me see, do I trust the word of a naturalfake over a kallisto? Hmmmm

I would trust Tyler Florence;s recipe because he is a hottie

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 06:19 PM (EjkL4)

300 Because we don't get enough plastics in our food.

Please. Spare me.
Posted by: nurse ratched'

Bit of a tip, I used to buy plastic utensils at work and keep them for a while until I realized the plastic tips of the forks were breaking off! So now I have actual utensils in my locker including a kitchen knife, and everyone thinks I'm weird. I'm like FUCK THAT, I'm not swallowing a jagged Krusty-O of a piece of plastic fork.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:19 PM (OJ1IG)

301 so why don't you put maple syrup on your steaks and chops and chicken?

Because I like my meat dishes savory, not sweet, CBD. On the other hand, French toasts SCREAMS to go with some thing sweet.

Here's a Kalifornia solution: Agave syrup. That better?
/sarc
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at December 31, 2023 05:59 PM (ynpvh)

I put it on bacon...and I'll use maple in a chicken marinade - hot maple is a nice alternative to hot honey...

Posted by: Nova Local at December 31, 2023 06:20 PM (exHjb)

302 Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:12 PM (OJ1IG)

What is XCountry?

Best to you as well.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:20 PM (A5uGN)

303 Blutarski - that sounds really good

Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 06:20 PM (EjkL4)

304 World of Engineering @engineers_feed 12h
today’s date is 123123

once in a lifetime experience

Posted by: andycanuck (2yu8s) at December 31, 2023 06:20 PM (2yu8s)

305 I would trust Tyler Florence;s recipe because he is a hottie
Posted by: kallisto at December 31, 2023 06:19 PM (EjkL4)
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In the words of RAH, "I don't share your glandular bias."

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:20 PM (tT6L1)

306 https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/
status/1741490835051720813

So we had womens lib for a dude to take a womans job

Posted by: rhennigantx at December 31, 2023 06:21 PM (lwOKI)

307 That said, I loved The Prisoner on PBS and I still think Leo McKern did his best work in the final episodes. And then Patrick McGoohan did his best work in 'The Hard Way' which nobody has seen.

Best to you.
Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:12 PM

Loved Leo McKern as Rumpole. He played a great Basil Zacharov in Reilly Ace of Spies, too.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 31, 2023 06:21 PM (maYGA)

308 FenelonSpoke: You mean "Avoid the rest of humanity."

Heh, of course I mean the besotted revelers humanity.

I do miss watching them drop Dick Clark on Times Square.

God bless you & yours in 2024, Fen.

Posted by: mindful webworker - we like it like that at December 31, 2023 06:21 PM (HbfzH)

309 ¡Bendiciones!
Posted by: Hokey Pokey at December 31, 2023 06:14 PM (as3uC)

Dios te bendiga!

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 31, 2023 06:22 PM (NAi0z)

310 271 It’s on both, it’s on the rose as well. Their are several French Champagne that have the Seal on the Bottles you just have to look

Posted by: Patrick from Ohio at December 31, 2023 06:05 PM (dKiJG)

Thanks. I'll look from now on. The Sunday Food Thread is always educational.

Posted by: jix at December 31, 2023 06:22 PM (VghtP)

311 "May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live" is an Irish toast

"Mix 4 large eggs with 2/3 cup milk, add 2 teaspoons cinnamon together, then dip slices 2-day-old bread in the egg mixture, and fry in butter at moderate temperature, both sides, until brown. Serve with butter and Maple syrup" is French toast

Posted by: Kindltot at December 31, 2023 06:23 PM (D7oie)

312 Posted by: mindful webworker - we like it like that at December 31, 2023 06:21 PM (HbfzH)

Thanks. God bless you and yours too.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:23 PM (A5uGN)

313 I trained Boy F. to clean the prawns. If there's one thing, he is capable of severe repetition.

We're also watching "Destroy All Monsters!" On Comet

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 31, 2023 06:24 PM (RIvkX)

314 *waits for CBD to note kindltot's permanent record.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:24 PM (tT6L1)

315 What is XCountry?

Best to you as well.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke'

It's a bit obscure, it references Elijah and the prophets of Baal. ! Kngs 18:20-40, I had to go looking. I have to do a conference call about this tomorrow, it's in a Church and so now it's permanent. It's Orthodox. It's an interesting choice by the leaders of the Church and I'm a bit surprised by it. It's a kind of... 'Yeah, you aren't the POS we originally thought you were.'
Very interesting business.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:25 PM (OJ1IG)

316 Roughly 45 min. after sunset, the sporatic fireworks have begun. I enjoy identifying the fireworks vs. firearms discharges. Often, one can count off a distinctive mag dump.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc. etc. at December 31, 2023 06:25 PM (XeU6L)

317 World of Engineering @engineers_feed 12h
today’s date is 123123

once in a lifetime experience
___________

I think pretty much every day/week/hour is "once in a lifetime."

That being said, there are tall tales of weirdness being propagated on December 31st, 1899 at sea, near the international date line. Same for 1999.

Being able to live, for a second, in two centuries, two days, etc.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at December 31, 2023 06:26 PM (Q4IgG)

318 The whole idea of being squashed together in Times Square with. Bunch of other people for NYE does not appeal to me. I may be getting more claustrophobic in my old age, but I realize " different strokes for different folks."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:26 PM (A5uGN)

319 I may be getting more claustrophobic in my old age, but I realize " different strokes for different folks."
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:26 PM (A5uGN)
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Let's go with, "neither of us are 25 and bullet proof any more."

Which, in the case of Times Square is probably literal and figurative.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:28 PM (tT6L1)

320 I trained Boy F. to clean the prawns...
Posted by: San Franpsycho
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Boy, Mrs. F is going to be disappointed you didn't wake her. (But good on Boy F.)

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 06:29 PM (ju2Fy)

321 I'm sensing this may be the season and possibly the year for the return of the Monte Cristo.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 06:29 PM (J3ryZ)

322 Local store had my favorite smoked salmon, so I'm havng that with Triscuits. And chocolate milk with a shot of brandy.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 31, 2023 05:53 PM (L8hCM)

any meal or snack built around the formidable Triscuit is impressive. And to wash it down with spiked chocky milk ---

genius!

Posted by: kallisto bringing essential facts of life here at December 31, 2023 06:29 PM (EjkL4)

323
Being able to live, for a second, in two centuries, two days, etc.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
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A friend of mine announced today that we will have no more cold days this year. It took me a moment to digest that.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc. etc. at December 31, 2023 06:29 PM (XeU6L)

324 Second City Cop is running The Ghoul Pool if anyone is interested. First district to rack a homicide wins!

CPD has run it forever. It's pretty funny

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:30 PM (OJ1IG)

325 LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:25 PM (OJ1IG)

I hope it goes well. I have.friend- a retired Army chaplain -who is an Orthodox priest. I got out of the habit during Covid but always enjoyed going to the Saturday evening services and other services when things weren't going on the church which I serve.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:31 PM (A5uGN)

326 Happy new year horde!

Good champagne is a favorite in our little bog on the prairie .

Posted by: Pete Bog at December 31, 2023 06:31 PM (eYYSv)

327
Because we don't get enough plastics in our food.
Please. Spare me.
Posted by: nurse ratched

The planet will be here for a long, long, LONG time after we’re gone, and it will heal itself, it will cleanse itself, ’cause that’s what it does. It’s a self-correcting system. The air and the water will recover, the earth will be renewed. And if it’s true that plastic is not degradable, well, the planet will simply incorporate plastic into a new paradigm: the earth plus plastic. The earth doesn’t share our prejudice toward plastic. Plastic came out of the earth. The earth probably sees plastic as just another one of its children. Could be the only reason the earth allowed us to be spawned from it in the first place. It wanted plastic for itself. Didn’t know how to make it. Needed us. Could be the answer to our age-old egocentric philosophical question, “Why are we here?”

Posted by: Zombie George Carlin at December 31, 2023 06:32 PM (3qE2b)

328 SCC comments get funny around NYE, cops get anxious. It's like the Super Bowl.
Come on, start blasting/stabbing/running donw/beating!

WTF

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:32 PM (OJ1IG)

329 Off to my date with John Adams. I may be back later if I stay awake afterwards

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at December 31, 2023 06:33 PM (A5uGN)

330 I hope it goes well. I have.friend- a retired Army chaplain -who is an Orthodox priest. I got out of the habit during Covid but always enjoyed going to the Saturday evening services and other services when things weren't going on the church which I serve. Posted by: FenelonSpoke'

One of these days I'll explain to you what I really do.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:34 PM (OJ1IG)

331 Fen, don’t watch the part where the Adams family gets the cow pox inoculation. It always creeps me out and looks unnecessarily painful. But then Covid vax.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 06:36 PM (Fwuhb)

332 Often, one can count off a distinctive mag dump.

Yet another reason to stay indoors tonight. I'm told that NYE fireworks are not such a big thing here because of the weather but that they make up for it on July 4th.

Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 06:36 PM (sNc8Y)

333 A friend of mine announced today that we will have no more cold days this year. It took me a moment to digest that.
Posted by: Mike Hammer'

Did you eat your 'friends' liver with a fine Chianti?

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:36 PM (OJ1IG)

334 Off to make cod cakes to bring to NYE celebrations. May this time next year find us all in a happier, if not higher, place..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at December 31, 2023 06:36 PM (NAi0z)

335
I gotta say, if I'm up at New Years Eve this year, it's 'cause I gotta pee.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 06:37 PM (3qE2b)

336 191
LenNeal, did you get my suggestion for dustless kitty litter? Feline Pine. Recommended that you get a litter mat to trap any 'sawdust' that gets scooped out. Google pr Amazon that litter mat.

Posted by: Ciampino - Kitty Litter may be bitter at December 31, 2023 06:37 PM (qfLjt)

337 On the topic of wet puff pastry, I cook the duxelles pretty slowly but I cook them considerably longer than Tyler recommends. Pretty much until the mushroom paste barely holds together when you assemble everything.

The flavor's still good but you don't get a soggy mess.

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 31, 2023 06:38 PM (/HDaX)

338 I’ll be in bed by 9:30 cst easy. Watch some mst3k and then I’m off.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 06:38 PM (Fwuhb)

339 Also I think 2024 is going to rival 1968.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 06:40 PM (Fwuhb)

340 A toast of good cheer to the Horde.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 06:40 PM (I6hse)

341 Ben Had, Mrs. E is turning the corner I think. She ordered Mrs. H, our widow lady to the ER yesterday and I got her home after work. Visited her after church and she’s lots better. Seems like I’m the only one still marching.

Posted by: Eromero at December 31, 2023 06:40 PM (NxC5+)

342 Right back at you, Ben Had.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:41 PM (tT6L1)

343 A toast of good cheer to the Horde.

* clink *

Posted by: Oddbob at December 31, 2023 06:42 PM (sNc8Y)

344 I know, it's weird. I think of it as low rent Baileys.

I have brandied cherries to try but will save them for tomorrow. Really soery I didn't go to the meat market for more pickled asparagus. I need to make my own this spring.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 31, 2023 06:42 PM (L8hCM)

345 Could be the answer to our age-old egocentric philosophical question, “Why are we here?”'

In answer to your query, We, are here as individuals so God could give us the same agency as Himself. We are created individually and separated from the GodHead so we, as you, me, anybody, could have agency just like Him. The masculine form is more of a definition to explain agency. It does not say women are inferior. We are 'here' to share in what God experiences, which is wondrous. The wonders of the Universe. The wonders of intelligence, the wonders of observation. We are here because God wants us to see and experience what He (? we are limited in our perceptions) sees and experiences. Separation 'from' God is not a punishment it is a reward.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:42 PM (OJ1IG)

346 I honestly don't want to hijack the food thread but are the genocidal Nazis planning anything?

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 06:42 PM (zYoUB)

347
I’ll be in bed by 9:30 cst easy. Watch some mst3k and then I’m off.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 06:38 PM

Late night braggart. Me and Skip will be waking Pixy up at 4am USA/4pm Australia time tomorrow.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 06:43 PM (3qE2b)

348 Ben Had, Mrs. E is turning the corner I think. She ordered Mrs. H, our widow lady to the ER yesterday and I got her home after work. Visited her after church and she’s lots better. Seems like I’m the only one still marching.
Posted by: Eromero
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More and more of my conversations with acquaintances are similar to that.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc. etc. at December 31, 2023 06:43 PM (XeU6L)

349 I kind of want to stay in now. Put on my robe and it's like I donned a cloak of apathy.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 06:44 PM (+RQPJ)

350 A toast of good cheer to the Horde.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 06:40 PM

Back at ya, Ben Had!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 31, 2023 06:44 PM (maYGA)

351 There are angry Jews who attack God in The Kabballah, demanding 'How dare You separate Us from the Godhead!'

They are fools.

Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:44 PM (OJ1IG)

352 Maybe apathy is the wrong word. I'm FULL of good cheer, I just don't want to put on pants now.

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 06:46 PM (+RQPJ)

353 I now steal the phrase, 'Donning the cloak of Apathy!'
Which is amazing.

Posted by: LenNeal says see ya at December 31, 2023 06:46 PM (OJ1IG)

354 *raises glass to Ben Had*

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 06:46 PM (+RQPJ)

355 Divide by two, I’ll be there, man.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 06:47 PM (Fwuhb)

356 I honestly don't want to hijack the food thread but are the genocidal Nazis planning anything?
Posted by: Northernlurker at December 31, 2023 06:42 PM (zYoUB)

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Yes. This is never a question of "if" it is always a matter of "when."

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:47 PM (tT6L1)

357 A married woman should not take her lifelong commitment so cavalierly. Understandably, it's the most grand night of the year for infidelity, but still. Perhaps a re-dedication to one's vows should be reconsidered here.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 06:47 PM (J3ryZ)

358 People outside are shooting off fireworks already.

Posted by: vic at December 31, 2023 06:48 PM (A5THL)

359 A toast of good cheer to the Horde.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 06:40 PM
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Cheers!, Ben Had.

Posted by: olddog in mo at December 31, 2023 06:48 PM (ju2Fy)

360 Oops! Pants on! Another neighbor invited me over.

Later, taters!

Posted by: All Hail Eris at December 31, 2023 06:48 PM (+RQPJ)

361 333 A friend of mine announced today that we will have no more cold days this year. It took me a moment to digest that.
Posted by: Mike Hammer'

Did you eat your 'friends' liver with a fine Chianti?
Posted by: LenNeal at December 31, 2023 06:36 PM (OJ1IG)

That is not the Mike Hammer way. The Mike Hammer way involves a hot .45, and a bit of a speech.

Posted by: Splunge at December 31, 2023 06:49 PM (CJkBc)

362 Seems I would want Beef Wellington on June 14

Posted by: Skip at December 31, 2023 06:49 PM (fwDg9)

363 "The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion"

Isaiah 61:1-3

Posted by: Marcus T at December 31, 2023 06:50 PM (8u1Ia)

364 Just responsible for green beans at our friends’ dinner party. Kind of feel relieved and underemployed. Easier to drink too much if you don’t have other tasks at hand.

Posted by: Pete Bog at December 31, 2023 06:50 PM (eYYSv)

365 Well, if we're discussing illnesses, whatever has been going around certainly leveled the residents of Che Blake. I got wiped out to the point I hit the ER and they hit me up with a quart of Brawndo equivalent. I'm barely starting to feel better when the lovely Mrs. Blake gets sideswiped by this crud, which meant my time was taken up looking after her.

Fortunately, she's on the mend but, holy cow, this is really a nasty virus what's going around.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:50 PM (tT6L1)

366 The second worst day of my life is when I realized no young man feared me. The worst day day is when I wandered into a room of lovely young women and none feared for their virtue.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 06:50 PM (Fwuhb)

367 340 A toast of good cheer to the Horde.
Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 06:40 PM (I6hse)

And to you, Ben Had, with maximum respect.

Others on the thread are likely correct that there are hard times ahead. My list of people tough enough to weather them would not be complete without you.

Posted by: Splunge at December 31, 2023 06:52 PM (CJkBc)

368 I must admit I did shake my manhattans early on. Had the shaker. But was convinced to get a stirring glass and the improvement was surprising.

I will also admit to using Jim Beam. I spend on the vermouth, that is the biggest flavor bang for the buck imo.

Posted by: aawlberninf350 at December 31, 2023 06:52 PM (SXVlR)

369 It is a really nasty virus and takes forever to recover. I still get exhausted easily. I think I'm past the sinus infection. Plan to take more vitamin D and zinc tonight.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 31, 2023 06:53 PM (L8hCM)

370 "The worst day day is when I wandered into a room of lovely young women and none feared for their virtue."

Did they call you "sir"?

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 31, 2023 06:53 PM (MeG8a)

371 The worst day day is when I wandered into a room of lovely young women and none feared for their virtue.
Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023

My friend says we’ve reached the “Age of Invisibility” where young women are concerned.

Posted by: Pete Bog at December 31, 2023 06:53 PM (eYYSv)

372
Divide by two, I’ll be there, man.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 06:47

The early morning Tech thread is my favorite of the day. Everyone is laid back, calm, slowly filling with caffeine, confident, assured.

Our pseudo code lacks the ability to provide proper indentation which I have let Pixy know of my concern. I'm pretty sure he's intentionally ignoring me. As it should be.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at December 31, 2023 06:53 PM (3qE2b)

373 To return to the topic...

Tonight's dinner will be a Cantonese dish called Steamed Pork Hash with Salt Fish. It has gone out of favor, a bit, but who cares about that. It's one of my favorite simple dishes, and one of Mrs. Splunge's, too.

Tonight's Champagne will be Alfred Gratien's Blanc de Blancs Champagne, only because I couldn't source the Brut. I discovered this one at a winemaker tasting, and darned if it doesn't have most of the qualities of my favorite, Krug, at about 1/4 of the price.

Posted by: Splunge at December 31, 2023 06:55 PM (CJkBc)

374 Divide by zero, I love the thread too. And I usually get a Fen joke.

Posted by: Blutarski at December 31, 2023 06:55 PM (Fwuhb)

375 Happy New Year to the Food Thread inhabitants!!!

Posted by: Scuba Dude at December 31, 2023 06:56 PM (f0/sc)

376 Shaking Manhattans: bad

Not shaking Pisco Sours: even more bad

Posted by: Splunge at December 31, 2023 06:56 PM (CJkBc)

377 I use this litter called Okocat. Used to buy it in Safeway but get it from Amazon now. It's wood based but fluffy, not pellets.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 31, 2023 06:56 PM (L8hCM)

378 Food of the day: Whatever the lovely Mrs. Blake said she could stomach.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:56 PM (tT6L1)

379 >>>Just responsible for green beans at our friends’ dinner party. Kind of feel relieved and underemployed. Easier to drink too much if you don’t have other tasks at hand.

Posted by: Pete Bog

>A proper green bean casserole can be a make or break a moment of feasting at a holiday get-together. It takes considerable trust to give this task to a guest and one should approach the endeavor as a privilege and an honor not to be considered lightly.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 06:57 PM (J3ryZ)

380 Splunge, enjoy the growers champagne. They are favorites in our house as well.

Happy New Year Everyone

Posted by: Pete Bog at December 31, 2023 06:57 PM (eYYSv)

381 Happy New Year, Scoob!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 31, 2023 06:57 PM (maYGA)

382 A married woman should not take her lifelong commitment so cavalierly. Understandably, it's the most grand night of the year for infidelity, but still. Perhaps a re-dedication to one's vows should be reconsidered here.
Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 06:47 PM (J3ryZ)

But, it's ok for us guys, right? Right?

Posted by: BJ Clinton at December 31, 2023 06:58 PM (iODuv)

383 food thread? I thought this was the "killing time until the gun thread" thread.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(tT6L1) at December 31, 2023 06:58 PM (tT6L1)

384 380 Splunge, enjoy the growers champagne. They are favorites in our house as well.

Happy New Year Everyone
Posted by: Pete Bog at December 31, 2023 06:57 PM (eYYSv)

Happy New Year to you, and to all Morons and Moronettes everywhere.

Posted by: Splunge at December 31, 2023 06:58 PM (CJkBc)

385 A toast of good cheer to the Horde.
Posted by: Ben Had

Thanks.
I'll raise a glass to that as well!

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at December 31, 2023 06:59 PM (k+eYX)

386 Dr Bone,

Tossed with shallots and garlic infused olive oil. Topped with bacon and crispy garlic.

No casserole. I may be courting failure.

Posted by: Pete Bog at December 31, 2023 06:59 PM (eYYSv)

387 Seriously, Happy Whatever, Horde.

At our crib, it's Carry Out Pizza, Beer in the Can, and staying off the streets. A stack of old movies and older board games.

Happy Whatever. Even those in New Jersey.

Posted by: Happy Whatever at December 31, 2023 07:01 PM (vYniK)

388 Pete Bog, failure is not in your resume. Questionable, eh, sometimes .

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 07:02 PM (I6hse)

389 Wife says she doesn't have a thing to wear for the living room tonight. She may not even show up...

Posted by: gourmand du jour at December 31, 2023 07:02 PM (MeG8a)

390 gubgub

Posted by: Eromero at December 31, 2023 07:02 PM (NxC5+)

391 Pack up the buns & grab yer guns
SHOOTY NOOD
If ya wanna
https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=407688

Posted by: mindful webworker - burrp at December 31, 2023 07:04 PM (HbfzH)

392 gubgub
Posted by: Eromero
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[checks pan and flint]

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc. etc. at December 31, 2023 07:04 PM (XeU6L)

393 My friend says we’ve reached the “Age of Invisibility” where young women are concerned.

Your friend is wrong. They see me still. I also see their stupidity.

The trick, as it were, is to do the work so that you can simply not care about their age. Or any age.

Posted by: Happy Whatever at December 31, 2023 07:05 PM (vYniK)

394 >>>Wife says she doesn't have a thing to wear for the living room tonight. She may not even show up...

Posted by: gourmand du jour

>Have you considered slipping her a couple of shots of tequila?

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 07:11 PM (J3ryZ)

395 377 I use this litter called Okocat. Used to buy it in Safeway but get it from Amazon now. It's wood based but fluffy, not pellets.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at December 31, 2023 06:56 PM (L8hCM)
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Yikes! That's expensive (but good to know).

Posted by: Ciampino - Kitty Litter may be bitter at December 31, 2023 07:11 PM (qfLjt)

396 I just microwaved some Chicken Alfredo, because I'm at work until ten.

I managed to avoid the Senate staffer's video (you know which one), but unfortunately I just saw another one he made - fully clothed - where he gushes about how many hot homeless dudes there are in Baltimore.

Maybe I shouldn't have used the phrase "he gushes".

Posted by: Pete in Texas at December 31, 2023 07:12 PM (b8LUX)

397 >>>I managed to avoid the Senate staffer's video (you know which one), but unfortunately I just saw another one he made - fully clothed - where he gushes about how many hot homeless dudes there are in Baltimore.

Maybe I shouldn't have used the phrase "he gushes".

Posted by: Pete in Texas

Pete, you must grasp the nearest firearm, head out into an uninhabited area, focus your mind and cleanse your soul of these unholy visions.

Posted by: Dr. Bone at December 31, 2023 07:17 PM (J3ryZ)

398 I am guilty of some o' dark thirty shooting but there is always a pig involved.

Posted by: Ben Had at December 31, 2023 07:24 PM (I6hse)

399 Happy New Year everybody!

Posted by: Additional Blond Agent, STEM Guy at December 31, 2023 08:09 PM (/HDaX)

400 Don't forget about Spain's sparkling wine, cava.

Posted by: Dr. Fausti - I AM The Science at December 31, 2023 08:25 PM (lg881)

401 Friend of mine made peary several years back. Peary is made like hard apple cider. Damn! but that stuff was good! Sadly, he never made another batch, and has passed away since then. He gave all of his brewing equipment to my oldest son. We're just waiting for the damn pear trees to grow a couple more years.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin -- I stand with Israel and all Jews everywhere at December 31, 2023 09:16 PM (6TzTY)

402 Very good blog! Do you have any suggestions for aspiring
writers? I'm planning to start my own website soon but I'm a
little lost on everything. Would you recommend starting
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