914Driver said:
And a really good hardware store.
NickD said:
We have 3-4 of those in town. Everyone is always raving about them.
I hate to tell everyone, but that stuff is nasty. Invariably it's tough and mostly flavorless because for some stupid reason, they trim all the fat before they cook it. At that point, it's just overcooked beef. If you like it, do you order your steaks well done?
I'd rather get a burger from BK.
In reply to Toyman! :
A couple of weekends ago we went to a Greek Easter celebration at Mrs. VCH's friend's house. Every year they roast a lamb, and we drive 2+ hours each way to be there, every time. They start the lamb the night before, over a brick coal smoker they built in the backyard, and they guys all crowd around it when they pull it off the coals to carve it. I ate so much lamb before it even got plattered and set out I didn't even put any on my plate. We always bring side dishes and drinks to share (this year, since it was Cinco de Mayo as well as Greek Easter, I brought a gallon of Italian Margaritas). It's such a good time.
EDIT: Also wanted to add, I've made better BBQ than most places simply by sticking a butt/ shoulder in a slow cooker for a day, covered with water and apple cider. Salt to taste, and use a vinegar finishing sauce when chopping it up. You don't get that awesome smokey flavor from an actual BBQ, but it's still pretty tasty.
volvoclearinghouse said:(this year, since it was Cinco de Mayo as well as Greek Easter, I brought a gallon of Italian Margaritas).
In reply to Beer Baron 🍺 :
It's basically just substituting Amaretto for the Triple Sec. My recipe is a bit hazy, but to make ~ a gallon it's something like:
This makes a drink that's not stupidly strong but still has a good, slightly boozy flavor, and the Amaretto really comes through. That gallon got gone as soon as I started walking around with it and a stack of red Dixie cups.
In reply to NickD :
In reply to NY Nick :
The funniest part was that it was a Facebook post and there was a ton of people who didn't get the reference and were ranting "I lived in Albany County for 20 years and I never once heard that term used!!!!"
David Elfering said:
Photoshop. I90 traffic is never light.
Also, it's creepy how close I am to this right now.
Well I'm from Utica and I never heard anyone use the expression steamed hams....
In reply to volvoclearinghouse :
If you didn't eat at least 4 plates piled high, Yaya is disappointed in you.
Apologies for good image quality and the resultant searing of retinas. I couldn't find a fuzzier copy.
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