New Groundhog Recipes,Anyone?

Quote: Originally Posted by TenPenny

I've often wondered: who, in their right mind, would think that winter would ever end before mid March anywhere in Canada?

Quote: Originally Posted by Spade

Groundhog (aka woodchuck, aka marmot, aka whistle pig, aka land beaver)

Strike the groundhog on the head with an NHL hockey stick. Use a composite stick with not too pronounced a curve, as a glancing blow is not likely to dispatch him.

Many aficionados recommend first softening up the rodent by cross checking him into the boards repeatedly. This approach to meat tenderizing is called Cherry picking!

Once the critter's soul is headed towards the light, skin and eviscerate removing any pendulous glands. Cut into 6 - 8 pieces and soak in brine for an hour.
Then, flour lightly. You may wish to add a little curry.
Brown in a heavy skillet with two onions and one crushed garlic clove.
Place in a casserole dish and cover with a can (no water added) of cream of celery soup,
Cook at 175°C (350°F) for 1 hour.
Serve with oven baked potatoes and asparagus.
Serves 6.

Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle

TenPenny, nearly all of BC has had about the warmest winter on record. I know (as it's been printed in the news) that my city is experiencing it's warmest winter in the last 60 years. Other than a few flakes of snow early on (I think in November) we have had temp. that are warmer than the usual March temps. It is 7 degrees here right now, lawns are as green as can be and flowers are in bud. People are worried about their bulbs. Tulips and daffs. are coming up. We usually count on mid February here in BC to signal the end of winter. If we can make it til then without any major change (like VANOC is hoping for) then we are into Spring. It has really felt like Spring for nearly all winter. Juan can confirm that and so can Talloola.

Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle

How much wood can a Woodchuck, chuck! You fly right at that recipe and enjoy. We'll stay with the ham I have out for dinner tonight.

Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle

The City is concerned about water shortages but there is lots of snow up in the mountains. We can see it from our homes but we don't have it here where we are. Not even on the Malahat. We have water restrictions every year so this won't be any different.

Quote: Originally Posted by Spade

I really don't know how to tell you this,VanIsle, but "ham" is a euphemism for "pig." Gawd, I hope I got to her in time!

Quote: Originally Posted by Spade

I really don't know how to tell you this,VanIsle, but "ham" is a euphemism for "pig." Gawd, I hope I got to her in time!

Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle

We truly enjoyed our "pig" (ham) - a nice whole pork picnic like we used to buy years ago. $7.00 for a whole ham. It fed 6 of us tonight and will probably feed all of us again tomorrow night. It had not been frozen so it really tasted especially good. That with potatoes and beets and for dessert - homemade banana nut muffins. Actually made the muffins for the kids for after school but I made lots so --- all kids ate some (big kids and little kids) and every little kid has one in their lunch for tomorrow.
One of the kidlets wants to know if I'll make chicken pot pie for dinner next Tuesday. Do you think it's safe? Is there another name for chicken or is it too fowl to put into print???

Quote: Originally Posted by Nuggler

Damn good try old sport, but, I fear not.

Carry on regardless.

Quote: Originally Posted by VanIsle

TenPenny, nearly all of BC has had about the warmest winter on record. I know (as it's been printed in the news) that my city is experiencing it's warmest winter in the last 60 years. Other than a few flakes of snow early on (I think in November) we have had temp. that are warmer than the usual March temps. It is 7 degrees here right now, lawns are as green as can be and flowers are in bud. People are worried about their bulbs. Tulips and daffs. are coming up. We usually count on mid February here in BC to signal the end of winter. If we can make it til then without any major change (like VANOC is hoping for) then we are into Spring. It has really felt like Spring for nearly all winter. Juan can confirm that and so can Talloola.