I'm heading to the store, Do you want anything?
What should I buy?

Oh thanks Tom, so kind of you! I would like some dark chocolate please

Fruit that's in season. Coffee to get your day started.
Something to go with the coffee

Any fruit or veggies that are on sale.

ALWAYS make sure you are stocked up on Charmin. You never want to have to try to go to the store directly from the bathroom, after realizing too late that you already used up the last roll.

A bulk bag of Serendipity.....but you were probably picking that up anyway.

Get some sour cream and onion chips with some dip, man, some beef jerky, some peanut butter. Get some Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars, a whole lot, make sure chocolate, gotta have chocolate, man. Some popcorn, red popcorn, graham crackers, graham crackers with marshmallows, the little marshmallows and little chocolate bars and we can make s'mores, man. Also, celery, grape jelly, Cap'n Crunch with the little Crunch berries, pizzas. We need two big pizzas, man, everything on 'em, with water, whole lotta water, and Funyons.

I make my own, old recipe handed down over the years.
It comes out fluffy and light.

Oh, please could I have a telescope ( big as possible ) a note pad and Steven hawking new book!

Sorry Tom, I forgot to mention what you should buy. Buy yourself something nice, out of the ordinary that you wouldn't normally get. And also ginger root tea or some other herbal tea...good for pain, depending on what kind of pain you're having.

Thanks Tom

Tom probably has a pain in the butt from all the silly questions I was asking!

LOL, no not from that.

I have ginger root and take it daily. It also helps with digestion.

Pickles?
Nobody wanted pickles?

I did pick up charcoal and lighter for the grill.

What meat should I get?
1" thick Rib-eyes are on the list.
So are baby back ribs and marinated sweet potato slices.

Was thinking about some shisk-ka-bobs?
What should I put on the stick?

I have the stuff to make Vodka Bomb Pops
Also have 6 different pie fillings.

Should I pick up a watermelon or other melon?

What kind of beer do you want me to get? I like Michelob Light.

For the grandkids I have frozen Italian ice pops and fiddle faddle.

Who can make tater salad? Macaroni salad?
I make a tasty Cucumber salad.

Oh yes, bread and butter pickles!
And can you get Diet Pepsi please, I don't drink!

Sure, it will be in a 2 liter (less waste) I have plenty of ice and glasses.
I can even make you a slushy diet pepsi ifn ya want?

Any particular brand?
I have some of those homestyle ones (I save the jars)

That's perfect! And the slushi sounds great too!

Do they have pickled eggs tom?

I did notice last time I went shopping that they are carrying Alligator meat now.
Anyone want anything Cajun?
Crawfish is starting to hit the stores.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=memp62N0yr8
Morgan Blanchard: "The Crawfish Boil"-Official Video

LOL love that video!

I can make you some pickled eggs

Pickled Eggs

First, Hard-boil some eggs. I use large.
Put enough water in a pot to cover the eggs 1 inch
but don't put the eggs in the pot.
Bring the water to a boil & add a bit of vinegar (Just a lil)
Use a strainer or a slotted spoon to lower the eggs into the boiling water.
Boil for about 10-15 minutes and immediately run cold tap water till the eggs are cold to the touch. Crack each egg around its center and return them to the cold water for a few minutes.
If you cooked them long enough the shells will peel right off.
Test one egg before you crack them all - If it won't peel right - reboil the others for a few minutes. Rinse and place the peeled eggs in a bowl.

Get yourself one of those big pickle jars.
The kind that have those huge pickles whole.
Worsh it out real good, including the lid.
Leave the lid off till you fill the jar.

For Baseline Pickled Eggs

You need:
1 Cup of Water
1 Cup of Vinegar
1 Cup of Sugar

This will give you clear brine.
Ya gotta bring those ingredients to a boil
and pour it over the eggs you placed in your jar.
Put in fridge.
After 3 days they will taste pickled
after a few weeks they will be completely pickled.

For Beet Pickled Eggs

Make the baseline brine above.
Add 1 cup of beet juice to the brine while cooking it
Add the beets only to the jar with the eggs.
I like to add chunks of onion too.
Pour the brine over the eggs and put the lid on.
Put in fridge for at least 3 days.
For best brine penetration into the yoke
don't touch them for at least 2-3 weeks.

Cajun Super Hot Pickled Eggs

Make up the beet brine as above.
Add the Following:

Habanero Peppers (sliced or dried & crumbled)
Red Pepper Flakes
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper
Blacken Seasoning
(I also add)
Swamp Dust Firehouse Blend Seasoning

Cook that brine while stirring it every once in awhile.
When it boils, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes
Pour onto eggs, beets, onions and a few garlic cloves.
Seal the jar and let them set in the fridge for about 3 weeks.

Variations on a Theme

Honey & Apple Cider Eggs
Bacon & Maple Eggs
Bourbon Eggs
Brandy Eggs
Sage Eggs

Different seasonings in the brine results in different tastes.

Try pickling multiple flavors in those smaller pickle jars
and only doing 4-6 eggs of each flavor.

Sounds good tom, I've only had normal or my brother once made chilli ones.