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Spike says hello!
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How about a Jose' Andres Gin and Tonic!
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The bar scene at Jaleo's
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Jaleo's Bethesda, Md
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The newly engaged couple!
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Susquehanna river outside of Harrisburg,Pa - very high!
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Get ready FALL has come to the Southern Tier of NY!
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Cucuzza-Ground meat Casserole

Cucuzza is a Italian squash-like vegetable that grows well over 4 feet. I was presented with a 4.5foot cucuzza which is very interesting to peel. Now to add the cheese and italian bread crumbs. Then another 20 minutes till golden brown and a Italian treat is complete. Watch for finish product pictures. Ray
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Cucuzza-Ground meat Casserole

Cucuzza is a Italian squash-like vegetable that grows well over 4 feet. I was presented with a 4.5foot cucuzza which is very interesting to peel. Now to add the cheese and italian bread crumbs. Then another 20 minutes till golden brown and a Italian treat is complete. Watch for finish product pictures. Ray
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Mushroom-Sausage Ragu'. With Seafood sausage and Morel Mushrooms. To die for!
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Centonze sauce extradinair!
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Centonze sauce in process. A wise person once told me never put bottled sauce on fresh ingredients. I wonder who?
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ODonnell produce. Not much but double as compared to last year!
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Then to top it off fresh Limonchello made from a recently acquired family recipe. Thanks Jeff ! This will be ready in 3 weeks after the Lemon rinds soak in 153 proof alcohol.
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Tomorrow's meal - beef shank, rice pilaf, green veggies and a salad. Served with a aged red wine.
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200 degrees for 12 hours. Were on our way.
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Now carmelize the veggies
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Its begun. One 10 l b beef shank nicely seared now to carmelize the vegetables and on to the 14 hour 200 degree slow cook!
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Up top of Oregon Dunes. Phew what a climb!
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Welcome to Elmira, Oregon
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Cheers!
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King estate winery tasting
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France or Oregon?
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Got moss!
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Ray up top Crater lake
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Wizzard island
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Crater lake oregon
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Jocelyn and her bear friend
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Porters of Medford, Or
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The girls celebrating friday
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Celebrating Friday
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Jacksonville jubilee. Vodka, watermelon and pear liquor. Yummy!
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Oregon fishing is calling. BUT temperatures in the triple digits keep water temps in the high 70's. Not a fish seen surfacing. So ill just watch for now!
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Rouge creamery. Best Oregon blue cheese around
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Roxyann a Oregon Rouge Valley Winery
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Rogue Valley is full of Red wine producing wineries. Each of those little red dots is a Oregon winery.
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