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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 4:19 pm
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Originally Posted by gaobest
Cheers, it looks ace
can I use old wine? I have bottles of whites all 2000-2010, all old yet not opened.
which beer? Any beer that’s on sale or a better quality beer?
As long as the wine is dry and isn't oxidised it should be fine. Any beer will do, but I tend to use a lighter beer like a lager etc. You probably want to avoid stouts and porters. Don't forget the whiskey or brandy.

BTW, that recipe for peri peri in the link is outstanding.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 4:53 pm
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Originally Posted by JBord
I guess it's probably sad that it's my least favorite holiday meal. Everything just seems so boring to me, with the exception of some creative stuffing I've had. Although you named my favorite part of it, leftover turkey sandwiches, preferably with some leftover mashed potatoes and gravy on there too. Anyone want to join me in starting a new tradition of Thanksgiving duck or maybe quails?
Duck or quail sounds good to me! I'm ok with non-turkey thanksgivings.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 5:28 pm
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Originally Posted by bensyd
As long as the wine is dry and isn't oxidised it should be fine. Any beer will do, but I tend to use a lighter beer like a lager etc. You probably want to avoid stouts and porters. Don't forget the whiskey or brandy.

BTW, that recipe for peri peri in the link is outstanding.
Budweiser is lager, yes? Usually I think thats on sale.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 5:44 pm
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Originally Posted by gaobest
Budweiser is lager, yes? Usually I think thats on sale.
Is Bud even beer?

Yes, Bud will be fine.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 6:06 pm
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Originally Posted by cblaisd
Would prefer barbecue myself
My boss does gumbo and etouffee for Thanksgiving. We frequently do barbeque for Christmas.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 6:19 pm
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Originally Posted by bensyd
Is Bud even beer?

Yes, Bud will be fine.
thank you! Would you believe that I dont have any beer inside my house? I will have to buy something lol lol
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 6:24 pm
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Originally Posted by bensyd
Is Bud even beer?
It's basically bottled water.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 6:27 pm
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Originally Posted by gaobest
thank you! Would you believe that I dont have any beer inside my house? I will have to buy something lol lol
I can! I think I have some awful craft stuff at the back of the fridge, but nothing aside from that. I only drink at pubs and restaurants. We rarely have alcohol in the house. Just did a 4 month lockdown and I didn't drink the entire time.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 7:21 pm
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Originally Posted by yyznomad
Duck or quail sounds good to me! I'm ok with non-turkey thanksgivings.
Originally Posted by cblaisd
Would prefer barbecue myself
Originally Posted by gaobest
It’s not sad - just eat what you want. I love Turkey and would still want you to have duck or some other main if you don’t want Turkey on thanksgiving.
One family tradition we had... we'd buy a whole chinese roast duck, some cucumbers, green onions, carrots and beansprouts... and a few bags of pita bread (the pocket kind). We'd shred the duck (the remains would go into a soup pot or left to cook with congee), julienne the cucumbers/green onions/carrots (at least we'd tried to) and just blanch the beansprouts... cut the pitas in half... little bit of hoisin, some veggies and duck and boom, you're done. Over time the veggies might change (or the duck/goose/chicken might) but a not to unhealthy meal that would cover a lot of people... and lots of bonding while assembling everything.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 7:37 pm
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Sorry folks, I absolutely need turkey on Thanksgiving. Sounds kind of corny, but it’s a link to my childhood. Getting up early, watching Mom prep and cook the bird. Joining her as I got older…then after marriage, continuing the tradition myself. Mrs PhillyGold offers to help, but I enjoy preparing this meal by myself.
As mentioned earlier…the sandwiches the rest of the week are awesome!
Good rye bread. Turkey. Stuffing. Gravy. Cranberry sauce. Mayo.
Now I’m getting hungry!!!
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 7:42 pm
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Originally Posted by yyznomad
It's basically bottled water.
With a yellow/brown crayon dipped in it.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 7:56 pm
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Originally Posted by gaobest
How do you do your peppercorns? I have zero luck. I first cook them on stove, then grind with a spoon. Zero tingle. I use the nyt recipe and the food is good yet no mala tingle. Sigh. How do you do it with the peppercorns?
do you have a recipe to share?
We followed the recipe Woks of Life Mapo Tofu with a less oil, plus onion and other veggies. We like to grind the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle, then add them to the oil at the beginning of the cooking, leaving them in the dish. We like the tingle from this process.
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Old Oct 13, 2021 | 11:03 pm
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Had some boneless short ribs that needed cooking, so they went on the pellet smoker. Not quite perfect - I should have wrapped them part way through, and they ended up a tiny bit dry - but very tasty nonetheless. 1 1/2 for dinner, the rest for leftovers.
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Old Oct 14, 2021 | 12:58 am
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Originally Posted by CoffeeTraveler
We followed the recipe Woks of Life Mapo Tofu with a less oil, plus onion and other veggies. We like to grind the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle, then add them to the oil at the beginning of the cooking, leaving them in the dish. We like the tingle from this process.
thank you so much. Ill have to try this one out :-)
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Old Oct 14, 2021 | 6:00 am
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Originally Posted by phillygold
Sorry folks, I absolutely need turkey on Thanksgiving. Sounds kind of corny, but its a link to my childhood. Getting up early, watching Mom prep and cook the bird. Joining her as I got olderthen after marriage, continuing the tradition myself. Mrs PhillyGold offers to help, but I enjoy preparing this meal by myself.
As mentioned earlierthe sandwiches the rest of the week are awesome!
Good rye bread. Turkey. Stuffing. Gravy. Cranberry sauce. Mayo.
Now Im getting hungry!!!
Don't get me wrong, I love the tradition of the day (and you forgot to mention football). I just wish all that food prep energy had different results.
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