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[scatman]

27 degrees here in Salt Lake this evening, with a wind chill of 18. I made some Dutch oven Scatman chili to warm the cockles of my heart.

 

[kwc]

Looks delicious!

 

[regehr]

I didn't take a pic but I made a nice big batch of cabbage borscht with the leftover Christmas ham!

 

[The Trout Whisperer]

What? NO circus peanut relish to go with it? Got the ac goin to keep us cool here..stay warm…with th chili, bet there will be a warm wind later!

 

[Jackson]

Looks great. Is that ground turkey?

Great minds think alike! Chili for dinner here too. Got 6 inches of snow and it just hit 0 and will continue to drop a bit more. Glad winter is finally coming to parts of the west!

 

[Rockskipper]

 

[Rockskipper]

Strawberry pizza

 

[Bob]

Lol...... 3 ft 4 in on the ground , still snowing. 13 deg. Hey 20 been closed and open last two days. Smoked pork ribs for dinner.....

 

[The Trout Whisperer]

Woke up to 68 here this morning..got a hot cup of coffee..may need some iced coffee instead!
Scatman, now ya see why I hoped it’d be nice n cool up on Gneiss Creek! Hope my Christmas present is Grizz lake temps of 55\35!

 

[scatman]

I didn't take a pic but I made a nice big batch of cabbage borscht with the leftover Christmas ham!

Sounds delicious!

 

[scatman]

Looks great. Is that ground turkey?

Great minds think alike! Chili for dinner here too. Got 6 inches of snow and it just hit 0 and will continue to drop a bit more. Glad winter is finally coming to parts of the west!

Yes, it is ground turkey. I've made it with ground beef before too, but went with the leaner choice this time. Below zero is a great time for chili. That just means you'll need an extra dash of red pepper flakes in your chili. Stay safe and keep warm.

 

[scatman]

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Strawberry pizza

That looks interesting. How does it taste?

 

[scatman]

Lol...... 3 ft 4 in on the ground , still snowing. 13 deg. Hey 20 been closed and open last two days. Smoked pork ribs for dinner.....

Smoked ribs sound mighty good. You might need to bring a batch to the Beartooths in August to share.

 

[scatman]

Woke up to 68 here this morning..got a hot cup of coffee..may need some iced coffee instead!
Scatman, now ya see why I hoped it’d be nice n cool up on Gneiss Creek! Hope my Christmas present is Grizz lake temps of 55\35!

I think I might take the 68 degrees in the morning right about now.

Grizzly Lake is about 800 feet higher than Gneiss Creek so it should be slightly cooler there. And besides, the breeze that you'll be creating running from the grizz will cool you off some too, or at least those around you.

 

[Rockskipper]

That looks interesting. How does it taste?

A friend who owns a pizza shop made it and it was really good. I could never cook something like that. My pizzas are all seriously burned around the edges.

 

[SteveR]

Minus 35 here today- a good morning to put the Christmas turkey carcass into the stock pot, with soup on the menu for tonight. I don't think Piper approves of that plan, though! And yes- the hardwood floor badly needs re-finishing. It's on the to-do list for 2022.

 

[SteveR]

Yes, it is ground turkey. I've made it with ground beef before too, but went with the leaner choice this time. Below zero is a great time for chili. That just means you'll need an extra dash of red pepper flakes in your chili. Stay safe and keep warm.

Scatman, have you ever put a bit of canned chipotle or hot smoked paprika into your chili along with the sautéing veggies? Extra yummy if you like things on the spicy side! We like about a TBSP in the quantity you show there, but I'd start with less to get a feel for it.

 

[scatman]

Scatman, have you ever put a bit of canned chipotle or hot smoked paprika into your chili along with the sautéing veggies? Extra yummy if you like things on the spicy side! We like about a TBSP in the quantity you show there, but I'd start with less to get a feel for it.

-35 sounds bitter cold to me! The lowest I've ever experienced is -13.

Your turkey soup sounds wonderful.

Your chipotle idea sounds like a winner. I'm going to try that the next time I make a pot of chili. I've got some smoked paprika on hand, is hot smoked different than regular smoked?

 

[The Trout Whisperer]

Minus 35 here today- a good morning to put the Christmas turkey carcass into the stock pot, with soup on the menu for tonight. I don't think Piper approves of that plan, though! And yes- the hardwood floor badly needs re-finishing. It's on the to-do list for 2022.
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Woke up to it bein’ 105 degrees warmer here than there!

 

[Jackson]

Minus 35 here today- a good morning to put the Christmas turkey carcass into the stock pot, with soup on the menu for tonight. I don't think Piper approves of that plan, though! And yes- the hardwood floor badly needs re-finishing. It's on the to-do list for 2022.
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I thought our -20F last night was bad. I always forget that our northern neighbors usually have whatever we're having but colder. Excellent idea on the soup!