Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:28 PM
Le Taz Hot (22,271 posts)
Scored Big at the Fair This Year!
Ruby Boysenberry Preserves: FIRST PLACE
Spiced Pickled Beets: FIRST PLACE Creole Sauce: Nada Ruby Boysenberry Jam: FIRST PLACE Blueberry-Basil Vinegar: FIRST PLACE Macramé Bracelet: THIRD PLACE Macramé Earrings: FIRST PLACE Speecy Spicy Salsa: THIRD PLACE 5 BLUE RIBBONS!!!!! That beats my record of 3 Blue Ribbons in one year. ![]()
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Le Taz Hot | Oct 2014 | OP |
petronius | Oct 2014 | #1 | |
Le Taz Hot | Oct 2014 | #3 | |
marzipanni | Oct 2014 | #13 | |
Le Taz Hot | Oct 2014 | #14 | |
SoapBox | Oct 2014 | #15 | |
marzipanni | Oct 2014 | #16 | |
VA_Jill | Oct 2014 | #17 | |
marzipanni | Oct 2014 | #42 | |
Le Taz Hot | Oct 2014 | #18 | |
Brother Buzz | Oct 2014 | #37 | |
juxtaposed | Oct 2014 | #20 | |
mountain grammy | Oct 2014 | #21 | |
Le Taz Hot | Oct 2014 | #22 | |
mountain grammy | Oct 2014 | #25 | |
daleanime | Oct 2014 | #32 | |
antiquie | Oct 2014 | #2 | |
Le Taz Hot | Oct 2014 | #4 | |
In_The_Wind | Oct 2014 | #5 | |
femmocrat | Oct 2014 | #6 | |
annabanana | Oct 2014 | #12 | |
NYC_SKP | Oct 2014 | #7 | |
LeftofObama | Oct 2014 | #8 | |
vanlassie | Oct 2014 | #9 | |
shenmue | Oct 2014 | #10 | |
ColesCountyDem | Oct 2014 | #11 | |
japple | Oct 2014 | #19 | |
raven mad | Oct 2014 | #23 | |
sendero | Oct 2014 | #24 | |
Enthusiast | Oct 2014 | #26 | |
pinboy3niner | Oct 2014 | #27 | |
WinkyDink | Oct 2014 | #28 | |
mnhtnbb | Oct 2014 | #29 | |
malthaussen | Oct 2014 | #30 | |
valerief | Oct 2014 | #31 | |
littlemissmartypants | Oct 2014 | #33 | |
marzipanni | Oct 2014 | #40 | |
No Vested Interest | Oct 2014 | #34 | |
Aristus | Oct 2014 | #35 | |
joanbarnes | Oct 2014 | #36 | |
Tuesday Afternoon | Oct 2014 | #38 | |
kag | Oct 2014 | #39 | |
Le Taz Hot | Oct 2014 | #43 | |
awoke_in_2003 | Oct 2014 | #41 |
Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:31 PM
petronius (26,434 posts)
1. Congratulations!
![]() (And those creole sauce judges were clearly corrupt - I demand an investigation.) |
Response to petronius (Reply #1)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:35 PM
Le Taz Hot (22,271 posts)
3. I know, huh?
Some dirty rice topped with some sautéed peppers and onions, add some Andouille sausage and top it with creole sauce? That's some good eats right there.
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Reply #3)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:57 PM
marzipanni (6,011 posts)
13. OK you've got me salivating
Did they critique the entries, or just give ribbons? What is creole sauce made of? I'd like to try it on that dish, ribbon or not.
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Response to marzipanni (Reply #13)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 07:05 PM
Le Taz Hot (22,271 posts)
14. Here's the recipe.
It's made for canning but you can just as easily freeze it.
Creole Sauce *Ingredients: 3 quarts chopped, peeled, cored tomatoes (about 18 medium) 2 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium) 1 cup chopped sweet red peppers (about 2 medium) ½ cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic. Minced 1 hot pepper, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tsp. salt ½ tsp marjoram ½ tsp chili powder Directions: Combine all ingredients in a large saucepot. Cook slowly until thick. As sauce thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Ladle hot sauce into hot jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust 2-piece caps. Process pints 25 minutes at 10 lbs. psi in a pressure canner. *Amounts are approximate. Season to taste. |
Response to Le Taz Hot (Reply #14)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 07:30 PM
SoapBox (18,791 posts)
15. OMG...
When is dinner...I'm in as long as I don't slip on the drool!
Sounds Dee-licious. |
Response to Le Taz Hot (Reply #14)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 07:41 PM
marzipanni (6,011 posts)
16. Thanks, Le Taz!
I'll make a small batch with tomatoes from our garden and peppers, celery, parsley from our monthly CSA box of goodies.
We discovered that the guy who recently opened a new little restaurant in our small town has developed his own linguica recipe over several years. Would it be sacrilege to make dirty rice topped with sautéed peppers and onions, and Portuguese sausage? |
Response to marzipanni (Reply #16)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 07:45 PM
VA_Jill (8,048 posts)
17. Not if you invite me for dinner! n/t
Response to VA_Jill (Reply #17)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 04:57 PM
marzipanni (6,011 posts)
42. I would, but VA to CA would be make it a pretty expensive dinner! :)
Response to marzipanni (Reply #16)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 07:55 PM
Le Taz Hot (22,271 posts)
18. Nahhh.
Use whatever you've got handy. We've used chicken and it worked out just fine.
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Response to marzipanni (Reply #16)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 02:17 PM
Brother Buzz (34,552 posts)
37. Umm, that guy also makes his own hot links....
according to the menu I plastered on the refrigerator, dear.
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Reply #14)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 08:22 PM
juxtaposed (2,778 posts)
20. give it up,, you are so cool
Response to Le Taz Hot (Reply #14)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 08:23 PM
mountain grammy (25,513 posts)
21. thank you, thank you, thank you! Looks wonderful, I'll try it this winter
the only time I really cook.
Congratulations.. where's the fair? |
Response to mountain grammy (Reply #21)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 08:27 PM
Le Taz Hot (22,271 posts)
22. Fresno, CA
Response to Le Taz Hot (Reply #22)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 11:15 PM
mountain grammy (25,513 posts)
25. No kidding!! Was sure that would be Louisiana.
think that might be why no prize for the creole sauce?
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Reply #14)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 12:35 PM
daleanime (17,796 posts)
32. Saved for next summer.....
just started getting the gear ready for canning and that sound delicious!
If your willing to share, could I get the blueberry-basil vinegar and salsa recipes? Love of salsa and need for low sodium diet are the reasons for my canning quest. |
Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:31 PM
antiquie (4,299 posts)
2. You rock!
![]() ![]() ![]() Creole judges obviously corrupt. |
Response to antiquie (Reply #2)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:38 PM
Le Taz Hot (22,271 posts)
4. That's alright.
Wait 'til they taste next year's Cajun Hot Sauce. It'll wake 'em up if nothing else.
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:42 PM
In_The_Wind (72,300 posts)
5. That's totally awesome!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 05:53 PM
femmocrat (28,392 posts)
6. Congratulations!
That is fantastic!
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Response to femmocrat (Reply #6)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:54 PM
annabanana (52,791 posts)
12. especially the Macramé. . . .
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:24 PM
NYC_SKP (68,644 posts)
7. Congratulations!!!! But what is wrong with those judges? Creole Sauce? YUM!!!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:42 PM
LeftofObama (4,243 posts)
8. Congrats!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:46 PM
vanlassie (5,217 posts)
9. Well Done!!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:47 PM
shenmue (38,410 posts)
10. Mazel tov!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 06:52 PM
ColesCountyDem (6,943 posts)
11. Congratulations!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 08:21 PM
japple (9,332 posts)
19. Yee Haw!!!! Congrats to you, Le Taz, for winning those
blue ribbons. They are the best! Wish I could taste your beet pickles. I love them, but root vegs. don't grow well in Georgia clay. My cousin, however, has a much better garden than mine and she grew enough beets to make 90 pints of pickled beets this year. She says the grandchildren love them. Wish my grandchildren ate something this good!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 09:01 PM
raven mad (4,940 posts)
23. Super job!
Congratulations!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Fri Oct 3, 2014, 10:05 PM
sendero (28,552 posts)
24. Hot Damn!
That is great!!!!!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 05:29 AM
Enthusiast (50,983 posts)
26. Wow! Ya done good!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 05:54 AM
pinboy3niner (53,339 posts)
27. Woo Hoo! Congratulations!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 06:09 AM
WinkyDink (51,311 posts)
28. Did you bring enough for the whole class? I THINK NOT!
CONGRATULATIONS!
About 5 years ago I placed 5th for a photo at my local fair, and even it still makes me feel good! |
Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 06:17 AM
mnhtnbb (30,631 posts)
29. Wow! Good for you!
All that time in the kitchen has rewards!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 11:44 AM
malthaussen (16,078 posts)
30. Should have put boysenberries in your Creole Sauce.
Congrats! Can't wait to see you top it next year!
-- Mal |
Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 12:02 PM
valerief (53,235 posts)
31. Congrats, but no speecy spicy meataball?
Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 01:16 PM
littlemissmartypants (20,501 posts)
33. Congratulations!
I would love to see pictures of the macrame. Please consider posting if you are able and thanks for the recipe.
~ Lmsp 🙌 |
Response to littlemissmartypants (Reply #33)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 04:38 PM
marzipanni (6,011 posts)
40. I want to see the macrame, too! n/t
Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 01:21 PM
No Vested Interest (5,067 posts)
34. Congratulations! I am impressed.
You came, you entered, and you conquered,
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 01:47 PM
Aristus (62,645 posts)
35. Congrats, Taz!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 02:14 PM
joanbarnes (1,695 posts)
36. Congrats. Happy for you.
Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 02:26 PM
Tuesday Afternoon (56,912 posts)
38. well done. Congratulations !!
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Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 03:06 PM
kag (4,021 posts)
39. Way to go!
Anyone who can make beets taste good should be rewarded!
![]() On Edit: Could you post pics of your macrame? I used to do a little myself, but not for years. |
Response to kag (Reply #39)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 06:29 PM
Le Taz Hot (22,271 posts)
43. I can post pictures after the fair ends
and I get my stuff back. I tried to take pictures of them in the display case but they didn't come out. (I'm notorious for taking really bad pictures anyway.)
The beets are a spiced pickled beet which means the brine is a sweet brine and I added nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon. My husband hates beets but eats these buy the bowl full. He ate my entire first batch before the fair and I had to make 2 more batches and hide 2 jars to make sure I had fair entries. |
Response to Le Taz Hot (Original post)
Sat Oct 4, 2014, 04:53 PM
awoke_in_2003 (34,582 posts)
41. Party at your place...
I'll bring the beer if you have more pickled beets
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