Brian Robinson Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Spent the past 5 hours putting together baby furniture. Now I'm treating myself to a Great American Wit's End White. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Legate Report post Posted September 3, 2007 How long until that baby furniture is occupied? Just a couple more weeks? Your son is going to rule your world in such a wonderful way. The mead is delightful. The clarity of each mead is incredible. The Forest Berries is warming like a fine brandy. The experience was definitely enhanced by the special cups. My favorite so far is the Chestnut and Honey. I was amazed at how pronounced the honey is and yet so light. It is simply delicious. Thank you my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Due date is October 15th now. She's getting more and more uncomfortable by the day. She's enjoyed being pregnant, but over the past week or so, she seemed to have come around to the point of, "OK, it's been fun, but get the hell out now." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted September 3, 2007 she seemed to have come around to the point of, "OK, it's been fun, but get the hell out now." Who could blame her? I'm thinking scenes from "Alien". It doesn't help much but good people* from all over the world are thinking about you and your family. *Granted, they are all drunks but good people nevertheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jetzster Report post Posted September 3, 2007 "OK, it's been fun, but get the hell out now." Wish I had a dollar for everytime Ive heard that!! good luck Shabba! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Le Gimp Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Went to pop's for my monthly visit (four kids once a month). Got back tonight. Smoker is going. E&J Brandy is overly sweet with too much carmel to add coloring. Smoker is going. Ribs for tomorrow. Ready, Go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted September 3, 2007 "John Hurt is why I got into this business!" Last night I had my favorite absinthe- an HG verte. Tonight I had some Edouard with a new friend and some others. Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted September 3, 2007 Le Gimp, that is quite a smokin' rig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Le Gimp Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Just finished eating the smoked ribs. I ate too much. I'm so stuffed I can't drink a beer. Good thing I had a glass of absinthe before dinner. The smoker is a project I did to see if I could build my own* offset smoker. It worked out pretty well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Robinson Report post Posted September 4, 2007 That looks amazing... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dakini_painter Report post Posted September 4, 2007 I want to have ribs at Gimp's some day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Just one glass of Rangpur and ice this evening. It's been a long weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Le Gimp Report post Posted September 4, 2007 It's a wonder my BP is not sky high with some of the food I eat. The pork (ribs and some other cut that was called something like California Ribs) were smoked from around 10pm last night till 7pm today. The smoker never got over 235F. They looked and taste like ham. Good smoked pork is easy. Use Morton's Tinder Quick Salt (contains Sodium Nitrate) with an equal part of Brown sugar and a good helping of crushed cayenne pepper. rub the meat good and let set for at least three hours while you build your fire. I use Kingsford charcoal (no instant light or such, just plain charcoal) and apple wood. I let the fire go till the smoke goes from dense gray to light blue. Then put the meat on and keep the temp below 250. 185-205 is ideal. I don't restrict the outlet flue, but control the heat with the air inlet damper. A good load of coals will burn for over 6hrs if you dampen it right. I got up at 7am and started a new batch of coals today. I had to go buy another bag at noon to finish the job. I also made stuffed jalapeños peppers. Instead of frying them I baked them and they turned out great. Split a half dozen jalapeños and carve out the seeds and membrane. Beat an egg and drop the split jalapeño halves in it and coat them. Set them aside and add two tsp of flower to the egg. Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and blend. fill the halves with the cheese / egg / flower mix. Rollin bread crumbs. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peridot Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Damn, that looks great. TN ain't that far from here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandpedlar Report post Posted September 4, 2007 I just wanted a little break... maybe a little more than I needed ... Duplais verte. Though I prefer vertes, I had a rough start with this one. Further reviews encouraged me to make another purchase, and I am glad of it. Yummy, tasty. Good deal. I'm scared of Mansinthe, which is funny, because I am not scared of Manson. In fact, I'd like to give him a swift kick. So cheeky, yet so "someone please kick my ass". My dream date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluescat Report post Posted September 4, 2007 Le Gimp, that is some smoker! Way cool. The stuffed peppers sound great......are they WAY hot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swatantra Report post Posted September 4, 2007 (edited) Gimp, the liquor store called! They want to know when you're going to return those empty kegs! Edited September 4, 2007 by Swatantra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted September 4, 2007 After a day like today I figured the only way to bring it to a close was with my favorite verte. An HG with a half naked lady on the bottle. I'm very grateful to the artist-and I do mean artist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Tonight I'm sipping Prototype 33. It's different, in a good way, and variety is a good thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amber von Doom Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Yesterday it was dark rum and root beer. Then sangria. Then really old absinthe. Then more sangria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Well, I've moved on to some Balance. Interesting how such a decent variety can still make you go "hmmmm". G'night Ya'll Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fée époussetée Report post Posted September 5, 2007 After waiting 6 days to get a 3 day shipment of Lucid I learned my UPS driver fell and injured his back today. He arrived at my door sans truck.. with my package at 7:30 pm I invited him in for a drink. I bet my absinthe arrives on time next time I have ordered the Balance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Legate Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Nice move! A couple of blanches this evening. Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brooks Report post Posted September 5, 2007 I invited him in for a drink.Of Lucid? Did he take you up on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluescat Report post Posted September 5, 2007 That is great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baubel Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Dan and I tried Mathlide's Pear liqueur tonight. It was very nice, I might try their raspberry if I can find it 'round here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfnmagik Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Omm 3 Philosophers, St Bridget's Porter, Young's Double Choco, Rodenbach Cru, and finished off with some yummy HG. Ouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fée époussetée Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Of Lucid? Did he take you up on it? Yes, he did.. he likes it and said next time I have a shipment held at PDX to let him know.. he can go rescue it on time for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brooks Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Fantastic. Did he know what absinthe was? Or did you have to sit him down for a history lesson? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShaiHulud Report post Posted September 5, 2007 Just one glass of Rangpur and ice this evening. It's been a long weekend. OMG- Since you like the rangpur that much try it like I did on Monday (way too many times). Sort of a variation on a Gin and Pink 2oz Rangpur gin 3-4 dashes Peychaud's Bitters Tonic water to taste but not too much, maybe 2oz Throw the ice cubes into an old fashoned glass and pour the gin over top. add bitters (looks cool) and top with tonic. Lime or cherry for garnish but it doesn't really need it It was so fresh and light tasting with strong lime and cherry notes - I loved it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
