Let The Fun Begin!
We were up before the chickens this morning.
We decided to make corned beef four different ways for this evening's meal. That means we had to get up early and start the slow cooker at about 8:30 AM.
The slow cooker requires about eight hours so it was first!
The Dutch oven was loaded with goodies and put into the oven at 375° for almost four hours.
Chef Mary is todays spiceologist!
We need TV while we work!
Robin is off to the hairdresser and Colleen and Nick are off to the Elks!
We are ready for the pressure cooker now.
Scout helps by keeping the elephants from coming into the kitchen and stealing the beef!
Paul releases the steam!
Ah ha, Mary put tiny onions into the onion dip!
The Slow Cooker
The traditional boiling method.
The Instapot goes to work.
Roasting in the Dutch oven!
Mary made horses-doo-overs!
Donna gets a preview of the dinner setup!
Mary decides what goes where!
Always a smile!
I sharpened the knives just before the meat hit the counter!
The Dutch oven tied for first place!
Excellent but lost to the slow cooker and Dutch oven
Veggies are out and time to dish up!
Success and we did not have to call the fire department!
May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light. May good luck pursue you each morning and night.
Mary writes down the methods for the voting!
The meal was excellent and the company even more so!
All is well with the world, David has his beer!
Those who drink to forget, please pay in advance !
The Irish butter was a hit; Kerrygold!
Even though the butters can be used interchangeably, Irish butter has a higher fat and lower water count than American butter, so it has a better taste and makes it a better choice for baking.
Great fun with family!
All smiles
"As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction." – Irish Blessing
A toast is about to be proposed!
Who is going to adjust the rabbit ears?
Father and daughter having a great laugh!
The toast is given!
Donna has a friend!
Dianne relates her "Birthday Story". In September we must correct this situation!
David tells us of many years of of happy marriage!
Paul explains the finer points of sniffing and tasting wine!
Group discussion on wine tasting (BEWARE!)
Paul explains more about tasting wine!
More wine discussions! Oh dear!!
The great beer discussion
We tried to sing "The Unicorn" song but were laughing too hard!
"When does a leprechaun cross the road? When it's green!
The night has slipped by and it is time for bed!
