In article . com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > In article .com>,
> > "Sheldon" > wrote:
> >
> > > Got my 18 qt. PIAZZA stock pot out... I'm ready.
> > >
> > > Ingredients:
> > > 4 packages corned beef (17 lbs)
> > > 2 large cabbages
> > > 5 lbs Red Bliss potatoes
> > > 3 lbs carrots
> > > 1 large onion.
> > > Loaf of real Jewish rye (seeded) imported from Brooklyn.
> > > Spicey brown mustard (home made)
> > > Genesee Cream Ale
> > > http://www.history.rochester.edu/class/beer/genny.htm
> > >
> > > Anyone else ready?
> > >
> > > Sheldon
> >
> > Jesus, Sheldon, who are you feeding? The IRA? Seventeen pounds of
> > corned beef? And only one loaf of rye? Is it for sandwiches or for
> > sopping pot likker?
>
> Actually just four people. Cooking for a neighbor family just across
> town, they're definitely Irish, heavy brogue and the name Flannigan...
> they moved up here from NYC too. Unfortunately the husband has been
> diagnosed with the big "C" and hasn't much longer, this will be his
> last. I asked, and the lady of the house said they'd love it but he
> was not up to company so I will deliver their dinner, stay five minutes
> and depart.

That's really awesome of you Shel'. :-)

>
> I only make corned beef once a year so always make lots, it shrinks ya
> know. And if I'm going through the trouble I have to have lots of
> LOs... corned beef platter for two days, corned beef sandwiches for two
> days, the rest for my favorite, corned beef hash. I have three loaves
> of imported rye in my freezer, anyone visits from NYC who asks what can
> they bring I tell them real rye and real bagels.
>
> Sheldon

Cheers!!!!!!


>
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