FOH: A Week In Pictures.

[Ford2112]

11 hours ago, jakebarnes said:

A beautiful espresso martini and a fantastic dessert courtesy of @Ford2112

How was the Boli?

[jakebarnes]

21 minutes ago, Ford2112 said:

How was the Boli!

So. damn  good. Write-up in the morning 

[Capn_Jackson]

A great Thanksgiving with turkey and a smoked ham, nice little Boli cigar, and a rare date night while grandma and grandpa watched the kiddos. Went to one of our favorite Fort Worth restaurants last night, in downtown, called Reata. I heavily advise you visit Reata if you come through town!

[Connoisseur Kim]

At last, I received an El Habano Moderno Cigar Vitola Poster today after a long wait (had to get a replacement since 1st one was severely damaged). It was a massive and gorgeous looking 1:1 scaled cigar vitola poster with excellent paper quality indeed. Can't wait to put it into a classy frame and display this wonderful poster on my room's wall soon 👍

[MrBirdman]

Enjoyed a lovely Davidoff 2014 Art Edition (still with life) and then a huge meal with the family. No keto that day! When the Thanksgiving turkey is flavorful and juicy, it’s hard to go wrong. 

[Chucko8]

Got a bit wet at times over the weekend for cigars. Was ok for a beer in the clouds on the balcony one evening though

[Wailbait]

I actually thought I did post this on the day of but I guess the internet was wonky on Cape Cod.  Anyway, went to visit the in-laws and was tasked to make a turkey.  This post is mostly just a PSA to say that when you spatchcock the bird, not only does it cook in 85 minutes (as opposed to 4 hours) but you get really great results even in an oven you aren’t familiar with.  So, short moral, pull the backbone out, salt for 48 hours, throw some herbs under the skin (including the thigh and drumstick), roast and pull when breast is 147 degrees.  I think the reason that people associate white meat with being dry is because they pull at 165.  I was happy.  
 

I am grateful for health, family, and friends.  
 

oh I have no cigar to speak of because I am a California wimp and the idea of a cigar outside at 35 degrees gives me the willies. 

[01Vert]

  Strange way to spend a holiday but we had family working on Thanksgiving so ours was celebrated on Saturday.   I continued to tear out the floor and tub in the bathroom and rebuilt the wall to include a niche (non load bearing wall) and rock wool insulation.   FYI the small spaces where the rock wool doesn’t completely fit were filled including above the niche.  This is a work in progress pic.   
    Tasted (and wore) lot of joint compound dust after rebuilding several areas that had to be removed for plumbing and tile work.  Best pic I have of some of the work.  
   Today the radiant floor and shower walls were installed.  

[Jackdani7401]

Very thankful for this little butter ball as well as this lady….the dog too😂😂

had a few different CC’s over the weekend, but no pictures. I’m finding a new love for the corona gorda and while the Mag46 is top of the list the JL1 and Punch Punch are not far behind. 

[rolaand]

 

Glad to be able to spend time with family and friends over the holidays. Unfortunately no cigars but I’ll make up for it this week.

[Cello]

Good cigars with friends! 

[Fuzz]

18 hours ago, Wailbait said:

oh I have no cigar to speak of because I am a California wimp and the idea of a cigar outside at 35 degrees gives me the willies.

You smoke in those temps, you will have no willy to speak of!

[Wailbait]

30 minutes ago, Fuzz said:

You smoke in those temps, you will have no willy to speak of!

Some folks are “rain or shine.”  I am definitely “shine.”

[BrightonCorgi]

18 hours ago, Wailbait said:

I actually thought I did post this on the day of but I guess the internet was wonky on Cape Cod.  Anyway, went to visit the in-laws and was tasked to make a turkey.  This post is mostly just a PSA to say that when you spatchcock the bird, not only does it cook in 85 minutes (as opposed to 4 hours) but you get really great results even in an oven you aren’t familiar with.  So, short moral, pull the backbone out, salt for 48 hours, throw some herbs under the skin (including the thigh and drumstick), roast and pull when breast is 147 degrees.  I think the reason that people associate white meat with being dry is because they pull at 165.  I was happy.  
 

I am grateful for health, family, and friends.  
 

oh I have no cigar to speak of because I am a California wimp and the idea of a cigar outside at 35 degrees gives me the willies.

Having celebrating Thanksgiving with Mayflower decedents and growing up 35 miles from Plymouth Rock, I too break the turkey up before cooking. 

I quarter it and and remove the thigh bones before cooking.  The spine, wings, and bones are used for stock the night before.

 

[Wailbait]

4 hours ago, BrightonCorgi said:

Having celebrating Thanksgiving with Mayflower decedents and growing up 35 miles from Plymouth Rock, I too break the turkey up before cooking. 

I quarter it and and remove the thigh bones before cooking.  The spine, wings, and bones are used for stock the night before.

I mean.  PERFECTO.  

[shokao]

Who likes some barbecue? 

[BrightonCorgi]

1 hour ago, shokao said:

Who likes some barbecue? 

I see the farofa.  Where's the feijão tropeiro?  Looks great.

[hrs1]

Cigars, food & drink with the family.  A Michigan victory.  A belated bday celebration for my youngest with everyone in town. 'Twas a very happy Thanksgiving  

[Russell]

Family tradition. Getting the Griswold family Christmas tree !

[jakebarnes]

Spur of the moment drive up last night to watch Marquette take on #6 Baylor. Needless to say, it was well worth it. 

[Lamboinee]

Some things that caught my eye at the National Gallery of Art and the Renwik Gallerty of the Smithosian from a quick trip to see friends in Washington D.C.

[shokao]

On 11/29/2022 at 2:28 PM, BrightonCorgi said:

I see the farofa.  Where's the feijão tropeiro?  Looks great.

I do like feijão tropeiro but it’s lots of work to make it happen 

[Connoisseur Kim]

I got Pfizer BA.4/5 booster shot on last Friday. As usual, it wasn't painful at all 🙂. Hope that I can do more Kimfessions Series soon 👍.

[MAT]

Today I received a beautiful gift ...

SCDLH Limited edition...😀

[BrightonCorgi]

Went to see Morrissey last night in Boston.  Great show, very tight band and he had a great voice.  Big fan.