Hi Mike,

Also, I am curious what makes it "mock"... sounds like a chili

to me! > MP> ;)

My usual chili takes a lot more time/fuss. I'll put in an assortment

of > peppers, meat will be usually be beef but used a combo of beef,
goat and > elk in a prize winning chili. I'll also use onions,
tomatoes (diced and > paste), then cook it long and low, letting it
really combine flavors. > That's my competition style chili; I also
make a family friendly one

with ground beef, bell pepper, onion, beans, tomato, corn and

various > powdered peppers. It's milder, more for those that don't
like it hot

(but it has also won a couple of cook offs). UDD introduced me to

the > first version of chili; the second (family friendly) is a take
off on > what Steve and I grew up with.

OK, so now I know that "mock" means not competition level. :)

Or in this case, just a throw together of some of my usual chili
ingredients. (G)

We're due for a big snow storm over the week end so we went to Wegman's
today to get a few things. Don't need bread, milk or eggs but picked up
some kimmelweck rolls and beef for supper tonight as well as a bagged
salad. Also got some split peas to use with a ham bone (probably Sunday,
if snowed in) as I'm planning to do chicken soup to use up a rotisserie
chicken tomorrow. I had to get some dill pickles (got Wegman's own
brand) so I can make rouladen next week. The store was crowded and a lot
of the shelves of basics (bread, milk, meat) were empty. Our fridge and freezers are quite well stocked, we have full propane tanks and we can
move into the camper if power goes out so we're set for snow. We've
still got some snow and ice from last week end's storm. (G)

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We're due for a big snow storm over the week end so we went to Wegman's
today to get a few things. Don't need bread, milk or eggs but picked up
some kimmelweck rolls and beef for supper tonight as well as a bagged
salad. Also got some split peas to use with a ham bone (probably Sunday,
if snowed in) as I'm planning to do chicken soup to use up a rotisserie chicken tomorrow. I had to get some dill pickles (got Wegman's own
brand) so I can make rouladen next week. The store was crowded and a lot
of the shelves of basics (bread, milk, meat) were empty. Our fridge and freezers are quite well stocked, we have full propane tanks and we can
move into the camper if power goes out so we're set for snow. We've
still got some snow and ice from last week end's storm. (G)

We are due some more snow starting late today. It won't be a lot but will
be falling on top of what we already have... ice (from sleet, thank
goodness) and compacted snow. It won't help matters but we should be ok
as they are not calling for any freezing rain this time.

I still wouldn't want to be in the store here today! ;)

Sounds like you are well stocked and well prepared for whatever might come your way. Good on you!

Mike
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Hi Mike,

We're due for a big snow storm over the week end so we went to

Wegman's > today to get a few things. Don't need bread, milk or eggs
but picked up > some kimmelweck rolls and beef for supper tonight as
well as a bagged > salad. Also got some split peas to use with a ham
bone (probably Sunday, > if snowed in) as I'm planning to do chicken
soup to use up a rotisserie > chicken tomorrow. I had to get some dill pickles (got Wegman's own

brand) so I can make rouladen next week. The store was crowded and a

We are due some more snow starting late today. It won't be a lot but
will be falling on top of what we already have... ice (from sleet,
thank
goodness) and compacted snow. It won't help matters but we should be
ok as they are not calling for any freezing rain this time.

We ended up with about 3.5 inches (measured on our back deck). Other
areas got a lot more, including 17" down in Swansboro on the coast where
we used to live. We were living there when they got 18", first week end
Of March, 1980--saw people using all sorts of improvised "shovels" to
clear sidewalks, paths to the door, etc.

I still wouldn't want to be in the store here today! ;)

Nor would I; I needed a few things but not bread, milk, etc. The soup
aisle was pretty well cleaned out, same with just about all ready to eat
stock, especially canned goods. I got my pickles, made rouladen Monday
night (will have left overs tonight).

Sounds like you are well stocked and well prepared for whatever might
come your way. Good on you!

We try to be. Right now I'm pulling from that stock to load up the
camper; we're heading down to Florida soon for a ham radio event. I like
to load up the camper some time in advance so I have time on the last
few days before we take off to catch the little odds and ends that have
to be done before leaving. This get together includes 2 pot lucks so
I've got to get some stuff for a veggie/relish tray for the first one.
Second one I'll be doing the crock pot goulash, have all I need for that
on hand but have to take it out to the camper.

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Ruth
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