Simple pleasures

[handysr]

Well I *was* enjoying this thread in the GB until it turned into a.... well, a GB thread.

Some of these are truly simple pleasures, but I wont name names because of mutual animosity, and we can't possibly agree on anything, lol. Even when we would agree here.

Back to the topic,

A hot coffee on a cool morning
A hard drink and a cuddle with my soft woman
The pitter-patter of baby feet

 

[hsmh]

Well I *was* enjoying this thread in the GB until it turned into a.... well, a GB thread.

Now's as good a time as any to get a clue, dipshit.

 

[handysr]

Now's as good a time as any to get a clue, dipshit.

Hope you have a great day too, buttercup

 

[Hard_Rom]

A long distance ride on my motorcycle with the wind blowing in my face and seeing panoramic views of the countryside.

I always have my visor down, so no wind in the face. Or bugs, rocks, and such.

 

[Maggsm]

I admit that i'm pretty new to posting things but i have literally no idea what happened here. I think someone mentioned pecan waffles... ✌

 

[GeorgeWalker]

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"You have really nice arms."

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Thank you.

 

[HisArpy]

I admit that i'm pretty new to posting things but i have literally no idea what happened here. I think someone mentioned pecan waffles... ✌

Nope. No pecan waffles. Just the indelicate mention of home made bacon by somneone who shall forever more remain nameless... right Ms. Ann?

Dinner was sliced braised Tri-Tip. With an olive oil, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder, brown sugar rub. And a salad. With home made croutons (so there!), black olives, hard boiled eggs, red onion, and freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese. And biscuits (from a can unfortunately).

If that wasn't a simple pleasure I don't know what is.

 

[Aquagal]

Nope. No pecan waffles. Just the indelicate mention of home made bacon by somneone who shall forever more remain nameless... right Ms. Ann?

Dinner was sliced braised Tri-Tip. With an olive oil, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder, brown sugar rub. And a salad. With home made croutons (so there!), black olives, hard boiled eggs, red onion, and freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese. And biscuits (from a can unfortunately).

If that wasn't a simple pleasure I don't know what is.

I perked up at this, and then saw how you cooked it. Frou frou tri tip?

 

[HisArpy]

I perked up at this, and then saw how you cooked it. Frou frou tri tip?

Try it. It tastes like filet mignon or prime rib. Juicy, tender, flavorful. Trust me, it beats roasting or braising beef chuck. Around here, we use beef chuck roast for stew and shepherds pie.

If you dry roast it, the sugar melts into the outer surface and makes a crust. When braising, don't use too much beef stock in the pan and set the roast on a wire rack to lift it. The steam will soften the sugar so it doesn't crust. You won't notice it at all and it is NOT sweet. The stock makes a fantastic au jus but you won't need it.

3 people will devour a whole tri tip, side fixins', and a salad, and be looking for more meat. I know, it happens all the time around here. With a same sized Chuck, half gets left for sliced beef sandwiches. (I make a mean aioli for this too. Mayo, horseradish, smoked paprika, salt/pepper/onion/garlic. Adjust to taste but it should have a bite.) Sharp cheddar sliced and laid on top of a pile of thin sliced beef, pop into the nuker to heat everything and melt the cheese, and then onto grilled bread slathered with the aioli. It's heaven on bread.

 

[Aquagal]

Try it. It tastes like filet mignon or prime rib. Juicy, tender, flavorful. Trust me, it beats roasting or braising beef chuck. Around here, we use beef chuck roast for stew and shepherds pie.

If you dry roast it, the sugar melts into the outer surface and makes a crust. When braising, don't use too much beef stock in the pan and set the roast on a wire rack to lift it. The steam will soften the sugar so it doesn't crust. You won't notice it at all and it is NOT sweet. The stock makes a fantastic au jus but you won't need it.

3 people will devour a whole tri tip, side fixins', and a salad, and be looking for more meat. I know, it happens all the time around here. With a same sized Chuck, half gets left for sliced beef sandwiches. (I make a mean aioli for this too. Mayo, horseradish, smoked paprika, salt/pepper/onion/garlic. Adjust to taste but it should have a bite.) Sharp cheddar sliced and laid on top of a pile of thin sliced beef, pop into the nuker to heat everything and melt the cheese, and then onto grilled bread slathered with the aioli. It's heaven on bread.

I'm a tri tip purist. Garlic salt and pepper rub. BBQ, with red oak. Salsa, optional.

And don't dare cut that fat cap off.

 

[HisArpy]

I'm a tri tip purist. Garlic salt and pepper rub. BBQ, with red oak. Salsa, optional.

And don't dare cut that fat cap off.

This is how I always used to fix it too. And it's fine for BBQ afternoons or whatever casual dining you're having. And yes, that fat cap is the whole deal.

But, one rainy Sunday I needed to make family dinner and all I had was a tri-tip. So I roasted it because you make do with what you have sometimes.

Everyone was SHOCKED (even me) because they expected an ordinary chuck roast with potatoes and veggies. You know, the stereotypical grandma Sunday dinner.

We've never looked back since that day. Sometimes I smoke the tri-tip if I have the day off and I want it that way, but I never automatically grill it anymore.

 

[Maggsm]

Tried it but added too much stock. The fat was squishy so it had to go. The meat still tasted good so i just shredded it up for sandwiches. I'm not the greatest cook so i've learned to improvise.

 

[HisArpy]

Tried it but added too much stock. The fat was squishy so it had to go. The meat still tasted good so i just shredded it up for sandwiches. I'm not the greatest cook so i've learned to improvise.

If you're gong to braise, you have to lift it on a rack. And, put the fatty side up (Which I shoulda said before but, you know, sometimes I forget to mention basic things.) If you don't like a lot of fat, then dry roast it (fatty side up of course) or trim before cooking, but leave some for flavor.

The leftovers can be used for LOTS of things besides sandwiches. For example, add some mole, cheddar cheese, tortillas and ranchera sauce to turn it into some baked enchilladas.

Don't forget to tell us how the sandwiches turned out.

 

[Maggsm]

Awesome picnic sandwiches. Crock pot worked great to keep warm and not dried out. Little crunchy cole slaw with shredded beef and a little sauce on a soft bun. Now to sleep off a food coma.

 

[adrina]

Clean teeth.

 

[HisArpy]

Awesome picnic sandwiches. Crock pot worked great to keep warm and not dried out. Little crunchy cole slaw with shredded beef and a little sauce on a soft bun. Now to sleep off a food coma.

And that, ladders and germs, is truly what a simple pleasure is all about.

 

[Maggsm]

Awake just long enough for some leftovers and REALLY cold lemonade!

 

[remy_lebeau8]

A glass of whiskey and fire on a cool night.

 

[nowisthetime]

^Love me some Gambit by the way!


Missing the cold weather and sipping on peppermint tea. It's so muggy out here.

 

[RunningJib]

A good cup of coffe

and good chocolate


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[Sensualfemale]

Jasmine room fragrance
Chocolate truffles
Feeling a breeze in this hot weather
My cat meowing and purring
Gently stroking my skin (soothing)
Seeing the moon and the stars.

 

[Colonel Hogan]

A sunny, 73-degree, no humidity spring day. There is something about that temperature that fully defines perfection for me. Always a great day to be alive.

 

[Maggsm]

I had one of those beautiful days today AND my ear infection is better so i can swim again! Whoo hoo!

 

[jezzilee]

A sunny, 73-degree, no humidity spring day. There is something about that temperature that fully defines perfection for me. Always a great day to be alive.

Seriously? I kinda hate you right now. It was hot, and humid, I thought it was hotter than it was because of the humidity today....perhaps it will thunderstorm..I'd like that.

 

[Antryg_Windrose]

Playing bagpipes in office-tower stairwells.