Gator Pam

Yay! Thank you. Congrats everyone.

Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!

I'll probably continue posting until this year's thread closes, as this is the best thread for general topics outside of the Lounge. Then, it will be time to post in next year's thread.

Shanah Tovah! שנה טובה Happy New Year!

Todah! Back at ya and Gut Shabbos.

I would like to see a deal on the new Instant Pot model, the Duo Evo Plus 6-quart or 8-quart. I don't need a fourth Instant Pot, but some of the bells and whistles on this model, such as the built in handles on the insert and the fact that the insert can be used directly on a stove burner, intrigue me.

Attended an event at Chabad of Kirkland for the first time yesterday. It reminded me of the early days of Chabad UF in Gator Town. We made Honey Cake batter to bake and decorate at home, as well as socialization and a lesson. I had a blast! May the growth of Chabad of Kirkland equal or exceed what Chanie Berl Goldman have accomplished. Here are how my honey cakes turned out once baked. The coffee icing may be a bit strong, but we can always avoid eating that, if need be.

Ooo... This looks good for a dairy meal, whether Rosh Hashannah lunch or Break Fast. https://www.kveller.com/recipe-apple-honey-brie-cheesy-pull-apart-bread/

I think I'll eat what I can reasonably switch out, such as the cauliflower leek soup for potato leek souo, but I'll indulge in sweet challah, apples, and honey. For break fast, I'll concentrate on smoked fish and cream cheese, with maybe the teeniest serving of blintz casserole. Although, I do have a decent keto blintz recipe, using the Crepini brand cauliflower crepes at Costco.

Do keep an open mind. My parents had a similar retirement plan, to be enacted at 62. ... Mom died on her 50th birthday. Daddy died when he was 57.

I think I can reduce the carbs somewhat in the pumpkin kugel, by using Dreamfields pasta (I'm fortunate that it does not cause my insulin to spike), Lakanto maple flavored syrup, and Gnom-gnom's almond flour "graham cracker" crust receipt for the crumble. http://overtimecook.com/2015/11/17/pumpkin-noodle-kugel/

I'm going to a challah bake in the evening of the 25th. I go monthly, but this one is specifically focused on making round challot for Rosh Hashannah. If the loaf is a sweet one, I'll share the recipe after. Trying to stick to keto as much as possible, I'll probably sub this cauliflower leek soup for the potato leek soup. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/69635/low-carb-cauliflower-leek-soup/

I came across these menu plans for the holiday on another website. If i can get the recipes for some of these dishes that I don't have yet, I may just follow these. Not very keto, but definitely festive. First night: Sweet challah with honey Apples and other symbolic foods(e.g., pomegranate, dates, fish head) Potato-leek soup (also symbolic, especially with some leek and carrot floating in it) Glazed corned beef Israeli style couscous Roasted peppers and onions Pumpkin kugel (also symbolic) Apple cake, coffee/tea First day: Sweet challah with honey Ambrosia Garlic-wine pot roast Mini potato knishes Simanim salad Fresh & dried fruit, coffee/tea Second night: Sweet challah with honey Apples and other symbolic foods, plus a new fruit Potato-leek soup Chicken Wellington Apple noodle kugel Sugar snap peas Pumpkin kugel Honey cake, coffee/tea Second day: Sweet challah with honey Split pea soup Baked salmon fillets California rice trilogy Mandarin orange lettuce salad Apple crisp, coffee/tea

Harbor Freight 10/18

I'm not sure I've ever seen a thread for this topic here on GottaDeal, but with Erev Rosh Hashannah three weeks away, I figure, why not? I'm so glad we're not going straight from Shabbos in to yontif this year; I appreciate hearing about the foods prepared the day of by those more frum than me. As for me, I'll admit I've gotten pretty decent at doing homemade six strand braided challot. But, I've never done a round one. I'm hoping to correct that this year. Otherwise, I need to decide if the two festive meals for Rosh Hashannah, and break fast for Yom Kippur will be cheat meals for me. Doing keto will prevent me from enjoying traditional foods such as apples and honey, honey cake, or tayglach.

I do hope when the rare t-shirts are distributed, we'll get to see what they look like then.

I tend to post more in the Gottadeal Lounge or the cooking for holidays threads, so I don't expect a lot of entries for me. But, I'll enjoy reading everyone else's!

Looking forward to trying something new!

Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit (I threw an extra one in for good measure☺) Happy September. Happy meteorological Fall, y'all!

Get one of the just introduced Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Nitro Cold Brews. A cold drink with fall flavors, and a pumpkin spice scone or muffin. Sit in the air conditioning, and allow the imagined autumnal bliss to sooth you for a short time.

Was it strictly music? Or were there any stories about The Hardy Boys, Twin Peaks, or other projects he's done?

^this^ Bit I don't mind others sharing their excitement.

Way out of my league, but have y'all heard of pressure smokers? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jLGkKQEbMA0

Facebook gave me the heads up... Happy Happy, Marcster!

Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! len, I haven't tried drying food, but have always been curious. Do most recipes include sugar or honey? Would an artificial sweetener work instead?