The 15th Official (Christmas Countdown Edition) Discussion for TPBM (15)

DerekRob wrote in post #6560642
mtnphtgrphr, Your right we do have a climbing class but this is in Michigan, We also have a cave class as well. Also a wilderness exploring class which I will take in 2010.

I was a grad student so I never saw all the stuff that the college I went to offered... but I'm sure there were some additional classes that were similar... I backpacked all over the mountains of NC as a teen.... no classes

Becky N wrote in post #6560644
A dutch oven full, but; Curt loves left overs so no problem here to make more than enough.

Oh and simmer with the lid off, helps it to thicken.

I don't think I could eat that much.... ever... left overs or not! The boys won't eat it!

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #6560676
I was a grad student so I never saw all the stuff that the college I went to offered... but I'm sure there were some additional classes that were similar... I backpacked all over the mountains of NC as a teen.... no classes

I don't think I could eat that much.... ever... left overs or not! The boys won't eat it!

Ah I see, and your lucky you got an erly start because the more I watch the news the more it looks like your not going to be able to leave your house being afraid of getting shot and so on, But I can't sit here and worry I have a goal

Becky N wrote in post #6560630
She has the advantage of you and your work. Lucky dog, pun intended. Don't think my company or the Treasurer's office would favor us bringing a dog to the offices.

I had to sigh when you took Jinx to the Outback, that is an area where Europe has it well above us. When I was in Austria, dogs were everywhere with their human packs. We need to learn that lesson here, IMKIAO.

We have way too many irresponsible pet abusers here.

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #6560676
I don't think I could eat that much.... ever... left overs or not! The boys won't eat it!

Leave the beans out....I bet I could get them to eat it.

Woolburr wrote in post #6560664
Reems Creek.

You don't know what you are missing...and there is no relationship between pastrami and salami....good pastrami is right up there in taste with prime rib.

Never had pastrami.... but baaaaaaaad experience with salami... won't eat the stuff... But I don't eat much of that kind of meat... liek sandwhich meat.... ham/turkey sure... but other than that no thanks.

Woolburr wrote in post #6560674
Hey....did anyone else try take chocolate cake in a cup recipe? I made one the other night...used Kahlua as a substitute liquid....cooked it up...popped it out and dusted it with some powdered sugar....very tasty.

I've lost the recipe! And you can keep the kahlua....

Woolburr wrote in post #6560674
Hey....did anyone else try take chocolate cake in a cup recipe? I made one the other night...used Kahlua as a substitute liquid....cooked it up...popped it out and dusted it with some powdered sugar....very tasty.

I think I have it bookmarked, but in case I don't would you re-post. The Kahula sounds like a great substitute.

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #6560676
I don't think I could eat that much.... ever... left overs or not! The boys won't eat it!

Just use one can of each ingrediant and 1/2 pound ground meat. Might have to simmer a bit longer, but should only make enough for 3 soup bowl size servings if that much.

Woolburr wrote in post #6560695
Leave the beans out....I bet I could get them to eat it.

I'd love to see you get them to eat it.... I've never made chili without beans.....

DerekRob wrote in post #6560687
Ah I see, and your lucky you got an erly start because the more I watch the news the more it looks like your not going to be able to leave your house being afraid of getting shot and so on, But I can't sit here and worry I have a goal

Yes I did get an early start... I'm too freakin out of shape for that now.... Hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail, and through parts of the Linville Gorge when you are 16-20 and 25 lbs lighter.... is MUCH different than hiking those same places when you are almost 20 years older... and 25 lbs heavier...

Woolburr wrote in post #6560689
We have way too many irresponsible pet abusers here.

Yes... yes we do...

Becky N wrote in post #6560705
I think I have it bookmarked, but in case I don't would you re-post. The Kahula sounds like a great substitute.



Just use one can of each ingrediant and 1/2 pound ground meat. Might have to simmer a bit longer, but should only make enough for 3 soup bowl size servings if that much.

If Dan doesn't repost it I'd love to have it again... it would be something for the boys to have fun doing!

That sounds like the perfect amount....

OK, Curt is awake and Chilli is ready...out for a bit. And I'm sure glad I don't have acid reflux or the like, eating chilli this late.

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #6560713
I'd love to see you get them to eat it.... I've never made chili without beans.....

Yes I did get an early start... I'm too freakin out of shape for that now.... Hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail, and through parts of the Linville Gorge when you are 16-20 and 25 lbs lighter.... is MUCH different than hiking those same places when you are almost 20 years older... and 25 lbs heavier...
Yes... yes we do...

I understand what your saying but I'm not about to give up my dream to see the world threw a camera lens

Just call me the next Bear Grills

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #6560713
I'm too freakin out of shape for that now.... Hiking parts of the Appalachian Trail, and through parts of the Linville Gorge when you are 16-20 and 25 lbs lighter.... is MUCH different than hiking those same places when you are almost 20 years older... and 25 lbs heavier...
Yes... yes we do...

We need to follow the Dragon's lead, she is inspiring me.

Becky N wrote in post #6560644
A dutch oven full, but; Curt loves left overs so no problem here to make more than enough.

Oh and simmer with the lid off, helps it to thicken.

I made chili Monday.
11/2 pounds COARSE ground 15% fat beef
1 can tomato sauce
2 cans whole tomato
1 can kidney beans
1 good size sweet onion
2 tbs rough cut fresh oregano(estimate)
2 or three chopped cloves garlic
1 tbs cumin
3 tbs chili powder
Brown sugar to taste(optional)
Salt to taste

Brown meat in a 4-5 quart Dutch oven if you have one. Add garlic and onion and cook until onion is soft and transparent. Add everything else and cook an hour. You can cook it longer which makes for a rich taste just cover it if it starts to get too thick. I used a chipolte chili powder on a whim. It was good and added a lot of smokey flavor. That said it was a bit too smokey. I think I had a taste for really traditional chili taste and the bit of smoke threw me off. It is a nice twist if you are trying to have your dish stand out as different but I might try like a tbs. chipolte and the rest traditional chili powder. Anyone know the difference between chili powder and Mexican chili powder? That might be good to try. I also considered a little sherry but was not willing to trash the whole dish on an experiment.

Woolburr wrote in post #6560674
Hey....did anyone else try take chocolate cake in a cup recipe? I made one the other night...used Kahlua as a substitute liquid....cooked it up...popped it out and dusted it with some powdered sugar....very tasty.

I had forgotten all about that! Would you repost?

mtnphtgrphr wrote in post #6560676
I don't think I could eat that much.... ever... left overs or not! The boys won't eat it!

So freeze it I do that with my venison chili

Becky N wrote in post #6560729
We need to follow the Dragon's lead, she is inspiring me.

I think that is one of the nicest things I have ever been told. Thank you!

Zane, that sounds yummy!

My chili is never the same. I shoot from the hip and toss things in the pot

Becky N wrote in post #6560724
OK, Curt is awake and Chilli is ready...out for a bit. And I'm sure glad I don't have acid reflux or the like, eating chilli this late.

Yeah chili this late would keep me up all night... I have terrible reflux!

DerekRob wrote in post #6560726
I understand what your saying but I'm not about to give up my dream to see the world threw a camera lens

Just call me the next Bear Grills

Oh I see lots through my camera lens... that doesn't involve hiking!

Becky N wrote in post #6560729
We need to follow the Dragon's lead, she is inspiring me.

I would like to get back in shape.... I am finally feeling well enough to do short day hikes with the boys.... I just won a camping basket at the boys school carnival... and they'll be getting some things for birthday/Christmas.... so we'll be set for camping next spring! And don't even think I'm going to consider camping in the winter.... I'm too cold natured!!!!!