BilletHead

Ok what's cooking at the BilletHead's today? It literally is cooking right now and is smells pretty darned good here right now. So this character Terrierman brings this dish to JigFest. I should say bowl instead of dish because it is a soup. I was hooked from the first spoonful. Thanks Rick! The recipe I have calls for three different dried chilies. Took looking at two places in the metropolis of Springfield to get what I needed. Anchos, mulato and guajillo. Here they are stemmed , seeded and toasting, They were then put into warm water to reconstitute. When this was done they were taken from the water and blended until smooth with garlic and a bit of soaking water. Then there is browning of the protein. Meat of choice? Venison of course. Doing it's thing in some goose fat, After browning meat pulled and brown bits loosened in bottom of browning pot. Meat and chili paste returned to pot with Mexican oregano and five cups of water. This is simmering until meat is tender under a lid, More will be coming in a few hours , BilletHead

I would say you are pretty lucky too! BilletHead

Dang Patfish, Hoping and praying the invasive thing is eradicated ! BilletHead

I ran into a pretty strange thing myself while at the Bass Pro outlet in Springfield. I know Bass Pro and Cabelas are one and the same now but Found a Cabelas brand return in the Bass Pro outlet. BilletHead

Yes John did but I am not sure how much he really got to eat because Mrs. Folly, Mrs. BilletHead and I got some off of his plate . Kind of like a buffet at our table. A very talkative buffet! BilletHead

Pretty funny Donna G. I wondered that about Mrs. BilletHead for awhile. She as you do with your Champ likes to Fish but Fly fishing is our vice. We used to discuss if she had more shoes than we have fly rods. Now I see less shoes in the pile and more Fly Rods being accumulated. I don't say anything when she wants anything, nadda, nothing at all. She doesn't question me about fly fishing or fly tying gear as she thinks we may need it. Got her fooled about that , BilletHead

Been a pretty good day, Got a text from JohnsFolly. He invited the Mrs. and I to meet he and his clan minus one to have lunch in Springfield. Went to eat Chinese at recommendations from FlySmallie and another forum member (forgot who). Met them for a great meal and visit. John and his family are a hoot. Nice to be included in the circle of their friends as they are ours. We all ordered different meals and shared with each other. That way we all sampled a variety. Thumbs up from the BilletHeads. John took some pictures , I got one of him but it looked like he was in a stupor but he wasn't so I will spare you that. I will let him catch up here when he gets back. So with full bellies we did not want much for dinner here at home. We decided on a salad. Wanted to make a ginger sesame dressing from scratch. Ingredients in the dressing called for tahini. To be fair I actually did not know what tahini was but when I found out I said hey no buying it since we are going from scratch we will attempt to make it. Make it we did! So we made the dressing. Homemade is always better and it was a hit on the simple salad of romaine, thin sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes and a few croutons. A mighty tasty salad and the dressing will be used on other things like a topping or marinade on chicken, duck or pork, Again good day for the BilletHead's

MoPanfish, Looks pretty good. I have seen you incorporate coke into many of your dishes. Never tried that. When doing carrots I go no farther than baby or large carrots sliced and cooked in a double boiler and add some dill to it. BilletHead

Yep welcome to the Forums Lee, Looking forward to your input and reports from your trip in our area and from the places you fish otherwise, BilletHead

Wrench, I think it is a hybrid. You know don't you that will get into the native gene pool and mess up the purebred we have now! BilletHead

All it has to be is tasty and that looks tasty! BilletHead

Then there is backtalk . Don't bite the hand that feeds you . Please, BilletHead

Sadie being tormented! BilletHead

Wimpy! I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today . BilletHead

I will tell her but just so you know the first thing she will say is Orion part of the deal? BilletHead

You just had to make me sentimental. Dang it Ness ! Four generations of BilletHead's Just two of us left now and Billethead Jr. has a BilletHead Jr. Jr. now, Hey lookie here Ness man! Hair you go buddy! BilletHead

Nice kitty, soft kitty, BilletHead

Good stuff here in this thread, Thanks Ness we needed this. So what rocks the BilletHead's world? Ok, ok I know this was a few maybe more than a few years ago BilletHead

Bet we could discuss and visit on like matters some day. BilletHead

Remind me not to make you mad ketchup, I will keep my nose clean. Are you the man from Uncle ? I will always remember pellets and not bb's, BilletHead

I feel sorry for your girls but I feel much more sorry about the world from what I may turn into, BilletHead

You know the older we get we regress into our childhood. I am finding that out with my mom. So I know what is in store for me. I just hope they take away my computer or you all will be in trouble! BilletHead

Awe look how cute he was. They used to say that about you one time Wrench and now look at you BilletHead

Orange /chartreuse, Pink/white and others too. Someone shared the non slip mono loop? For shame, for shame! Can't believe it! On the smaller size generally, sparse tie this being said one early spring day I had a screaming day on a four to five inch half and half gray over white clouser! Don't tell it had some long bright silver flash in it. A big sow type of day , BilletHead

I may have to leave mine home since we all get to fish out of yours, I mean at least we get to look and touch it. Promise to rub off the drool and fingerprints , BilletHead