Oh, everything was fine. I did a kind of crowd-sourced thing at the gourmet shop, and just yelled out my question to the folks who were waiting. They felt that pre-browning and parboiling were critical, so I went ahead and did them. It seems OK so far. Roast is going into the oven momentarily!

No. It isn’t.

Furlock, I have a question: I am running behind. of course, and I noticed that the Alton Brown Sauerbraten recipe calls for the marinade to be pre-boiled for 10 minutes, and also for the meat to be browned on all sides in a large frying pan before marinating begins. Are these two steps necessary? The marinade is…

Me, too!

Aw. She told me she loved my username too and I thought she really meant it. I was pretty psyched cuz not many people get the reference. It was all a LIE. *hysterically crying sad face emoji*

AB usually has recipes you can take at a glance so I’m hopeful it’ll turn out well Poodle! Although I must say I preferred fat balding Alton to the current buzz cut skinny version.

It’s really great — very thick and savory/sweet. I’m using Alton Brown’s recipe this year. I’ll report back on it!

That’s the nice thing about Christmas if you celebrate the religious aspect of the holiday: you aren’t alone. Last night I was falling asleep and just thought (to God) I’m so glad you’re here.

Lasagna, including noodles, from scratch, and tiramisu from scratch, for a dinner party of family and friends. A lovely evening all around. 😊

It was a joke(kindof) and id never suggest shitting on anyone’s stoop(seriouslyshitontheirstoop) or taking pictures we can revel in(youBETTERTAKEPICSWECANREVELIN) because that’d be cruel(ANDILOVEIT).

I made blackberry infused vodka to give as Christmas presents! I have to buy little bottles at Walmart tomorrow though, damn.

Every year I wish Christmas was less of a three ring circus. When I was little and we were just a nuclear family of four it was more fun to eat whatever we wanted, stay up late and watch great movies non-stop together. It was a guaranteed week of peace and quiet between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Now I see my…

A frighteningly massive dildo positioned upright in the middle of the floor when he comes out of the bathroom. Then pretend it isn’t there, like you can’t even see it.

Hi everybody hi! Anybody not drinking? I am, vodka of course because carbs give me anxiety. Also, my lovely routine of a drink and a Marlboro Light at night is officially over, and damn. The plastic surgeon (who is doing my boob job on my upcoming birthday told me I had to quit even that because nicotine hampers…

Hey lovely,

That’s amazing. Congratulations and Happy Holidays:D

Jumping in to share my Grinchy attitude.

I’ve been feeling down the past week............. Oh well, whatever.

Same. I came here for help clarifying what I had just seen with Kassia. I don’t get it, the other guy is dead so why not just let the Vikings go? What are we missing?

I had to hold back! But I was laughing on the inside. That line sounded like something out of a Christian romcom.