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On Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 11:39:54 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
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> On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 11:51:03 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
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> > On Monday, January 2, 2017 at 7:04:23 PM UTC-10, Roy wrote:
> > > Had my fill of turkey, ham and such, so tonight a simple beef stew
> > > consisting of rutabaga, potatoes, carrots and beef stew meat dredged
> > > in flour and browned. Spiced with salt & pepper, chili powder, a bit
> > > of Italian spice, garlic salt, paprika and a touch of BBQ spice.
> > > Four hours in the slow cooker on high using two scant cups of water
> > > and
> > > it
> > > was
> > > ready. One of the best that I had ever made. The veggies were not
> > > over-done,
> > > the meat was tender and flavorful. The only thing I missed was a bit
> > > of
> > > celery but everything else was fine.
> > > ====
> >
> > Good show! I'll have to make beef stew or curry too.
> >
> > My wife is ill and can't stomach my usual cooking. I made pork chops
> > tonight. When I was a kid, I used to make pork chops by simmering it in
> > canned cream of whatever soup. These days I don't like it that way
> > because
> > it made the chops kind of rubbery and tough but I needed to prepare the
> > chops in a bland way.
> >
> > The chops were dredged in flour and browned in oil till lightly browned.
> > A
> > large onion was browned in butter - around 5 minutes. The chops were
> > laid
> > on
> > top of the onions and some chicken stock was added and the chops were
> > simmered slowly. The idea was very gentle heating of the meat. After 30
> > minutes, the gravy was made with the pan juices using a roux base.
> > Treating
> > the chops gently makes for a very tender pork chop. I actually like it
> > that
> > way!
> >
> > https://www.amazon.com/photos/share/...SixW3b7BJGyiFW
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> > ========
> >
> > You might say that is bland, I would say it is perfect))
> >
> > I hope your wife is well soon!
> >
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> Well, the original intent was something bland but that was only moderately
> successful.
>
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> Was she able to eat? I do hope so and it helps her get well quickly.
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She was able to eat a little. These days it's like we have a competition to
see who can eat the least. Usually, I win.

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I am pleased she ate even a little though. You need to make her favourites.
I am sure she will get better faster if she is eating. You? Pah you are
just ornery ... <g>



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