Geez, I turn my back for a year and look what happens!

11 years ago

It's been a while but I see most of my fellow foodies are still here! I'm doing well, though it's been a tough couple of years. So good to see you all still posting.

I am absolutely floored by the amazing photos; breathtaking. Such talent.

I think it might be time to get back into the game and try to take some decent pics.

Bought a food-styling book for entertainment and haven't cracked it open yet. Also have the tutorials for food photography that someone posted a few years back. Can't think of who, memories a little dusty, but I'll remember when I find the posts...I know I saved them somewhere...

You all are such an inspiration. I hope to be half as good.

Good to 'see' you all. Go easy on my re-entry!!!

Sue

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centralcacyclist
11 years ago
Welcome home!

Eileen
booberry85
11 years ago
Sorry you went through a rough patch. Glad you're back! This crew is always welcoming.
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11 years ago
Sue so good to see you back!

You sound well and that's a good thing. It was Sharoncb that posted the tutorial. Unfortunately she doesn't post here anymore.
Hope to hear from you often. I still have several of your recipes in my regular rotation!

Sharon
sally2_gw
11 years ago
Welcome back! I'm not one of the great photographers, but I sure do admire their talent.

Sally
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11 years ago
Hey Sue, Welcome back. Nice to hear from you.

~Ann
annie1992
11 years ago
Sue, I've missed you, I still use several of your recipes, like your ribs, and I think about you when I do.

I hope you're well and join everyone else in welcoming you back.

Annie
cookingrvc
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi everyone. So nice to 'hear' your voices.

Sue
mustangs81
11 years ago
Yay, welcome back Sue! I remember your beautiful kitchen, I hope you have been able to work in it.
lindac
11 years ago
Always great to see old friends!! Hope all the bad stuff is behind you....and nothing but good times ahead.
Linda c
doucanoe
11 years ago
So good to "see" you again, Sue!

Yep, your Roadhouse Ribsare the only ribs I make anymore and I also think of you whenever I make your Hashbrown Quiche....which is often!

(I even took a HBQ to a CF get-together at Peppi's a couple of years ago...it was an instant hit!) LOL

Hope to see you posting alot! We've missed you!

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cookingrvc
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi Lindas. Ribs...yum. It's been a while since I had them.

I am doing quite well; been in remission for over a year. Just stopped chemo in August and got off the evil (but necessary) steroids a month ago. They were the worst part of it. Getting stronger every day and even allowed to drive since June. It's all good.

Glad to be back. Thanks for the welcome.

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arabellamiller
11 years ago
Hi Sue!
I'm not here much anymore, but I was thrilled to see your name. I'm glad you are doing well and look forward to seeing you post again.

AM
cookingrvc
Original Author
11 years ago
Hi AM. So good to hear from you. I hope you're still cooking!

Sue
Lars
11 years ago
I've missed you too and hope you will be back to posting regularly again in the near future.

I'm glad to hear that you are in remission and hope to hear that you are continuing to get stronger. You can do a lot with your will-power to strengthen yourself.

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lakemayor
11 years ago
Hi Sue, I'm relativly new and don't remember you but I hope your improving health continues. There are so many good cooks here and it's always nice to see another one come back.

I'm in need of a good ribs recipe, I wonder if someone would share and the HBQ sounds good too.

Karen
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11 years ago
Karen, here is Sue's Ribs. EVeryone that has made them raves about them.

Roadhouse Grill Baby Back Ribs

2 large racks pork baby back ribs
salt
coarse ground black pepper

SAUCE:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup minced fresh onion
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon Jim Beam whiskey
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper -- coarse
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika

To make the ribs, cut each large rack of ribs in half so that you have 4 half-racks. Sprinkle a light coating of salt and a more generous portion of coarse pepper over the top and bottom of each rack. Wrap the ribs in aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 300 degree oven for 2 1/2 hours.

As the ribs cook, make the sauce by heating the oil in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat. SautÃ¯Â¿Â½ the onions for 5 minutes or until they start to brown. Add the remaining ingredients and bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/4 hours, uncovered, or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside until the ribs are ready. Preheat your barbecue grill.

When ribs are finished in the oven, the meat should have pull back about 1/2-inch from the cut-ends of the bones. Remove the ribs from the oven, let them sit for 10 minutes or so, then remove the racks from the foil and put them on the grill. Grill the ribs for 3 to 4 minutes per side. They should be slightly charred in a few spots when they're finished. Brush barbecue sauce on the ribs while they're grilling, just before you serve them. Don't add the sauce too early or it will burn.
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lakemayor
11 years ago
Thank you Ann, the recipe sounds wonderful. I have ribs in the freezer and will get them out and try this recipe Friday night.

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