I found this to be the best way to cook taco meat from frozen. I typically cook six pounds of meat per batch. This is the largest amount that fits easily on my propane griddle. If you use this method, the grease will automatically be removed from the ground beef in sous vide and there… Continue reading Bulk Taco Meat from Frozen
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Taco Seasoning – Randy’s 2023
This recipe tastes good, it is just slightly spicy if you eat the meat by itself but it goes well with cheese and sour cream. If you want a very mild recipe, cut the cayenne pepper in half. If you want a medium, slightly spicy recipe, cut the cayenne pepper to 3/4. Ingredients for 1… Continue reading Taco Seasoning – Randy’s 2023
Simple Syrup
Makes a little over 1.25 cups INGREDIENTS : INSTRUCTIONS:
My Singer 431G
NOTE: Additional Mods and Information that would apply to all 431G machines has been moved to midcenturysinger.com. I was looking for a very rare Singer 431G but the only ones I found were on Etsy and they were priced between $600 and $900 U.S. I took a chance and went to the German version of… Continue reading My Singer 431G
Dutch Pancakes
We had Dutch pancakes at King Fred Princess Diana’s in Aruba. This is my attempt to create the same recipe at home. Note: These work best with a large frying pan. You will need a large spatula to turn the pancakes without tearing them. You can also add thinly sliced apple, pineapple, precooked bacon, ham,… Continue reading Dutch Pancakes
German Pancakes
INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS:
Travel Packing List – Aruba 2023
Note: (40 lbs. max) Wear, Day One:
Working with Spring Steel
I used this technique to turn a cheap metal putty knife into a replacement part for a 115 year old cyclone sweeper I wanted to preserve the process in my notes, here. Deforming and Reforming Spring Steel Spring steel is hardened carbon steel which enables it to bend without deforming. The thing which makes steel… Continue reading Working with Spring Steel
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
This is from the Viking Cruise Line website. Wisconsin, home of so many cheeses, is the inspiration for this hearty soup that highlights bock beer and two kinds of cheddar, with its traditional garnish of popcorn and chives. Be sure to use sharp, good-quality cheeses and bock beer—the strong, dark lager’s maltiness creates a depth… Continue reading Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
Foccacia Bread
Note: You can make this in advance and refrigerate for a few hours before baking. INGREDIENTS – DOUGH: INGREDIENTS – TOPPING INSTRUCTIONS: