SUNDAY'S RECIPE - KANSAS SHRIMP BOIL

1 lb big shrimp(31-40 count is smallest I would use) *** 1 lb smoked sausage, cut in 2-3" chunks *** 2 lbs small red potatoes, scrubbed & unpeeled *** 4 ears of corn, cleaned & halved *** 2 medium onions, peeled & halved(can use garden green onion) *** beer & water-equal amounts *** 1 pkg shrimp or crab boil *** large stockpot

In stockpot place potatoes, corn ears, halved onion, then shrimp, sausage, and seasoning pack. Fill till liquid just covers food with equal amounts of beer & water(can buy cheap beer, but get good, spicy sausage!) Bring to boil and simmer 15 minutes, or until 'taters are done. Drain and pour out onto rimmed cookie sheet and place in middle of table...everyone dig in! Makes enuf for 4 hearty eaters. Garlic cheddar bisquits go well with this, as does a decadent dessert!

In northwestern Kansas, they call this "cream can supper", as they put all this into cream cans(much larger amounts) and put it onto coals/open fire. They also put each ingredient into panty hose and tie them off between ingredients...makes for easier removal from the cans if they do more batches!

SWEET COLESLAW

Sweet Coleslaw

1/2 small head cabbage, fine chopped(2 cups) ***1/2 peeled carrot, shredded *** 1 TBSP minced yellow onion *** 1/4 cup+1 TBSP mayo *** 1 TBSP cider vinegar *** 3 TBSP sugar *** 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, fine grated *** dash paprika

Blend mayo, vinegar and rest of spices in small bowl till sugar dissolved. Add to vegetables in larger bowl and mix, set in fridge at least 1 hour to meld spices. Small recipe-makes 4 - 1/2 cup servings...goes great with bbq ribs, pork, or brisket.

I've been working on getting a good recipe for coleslaw developed...I think this one comes close. The only thing I would add/substitute in would be some good whole dairy cream with the mayo.

Summer Evening In Kansas

evidence of the turbulence in the sky after funnel clouds, hail, and strong winds/rain passed just to the south of Newton...all we got was a nice little 30/100th of an inch of rain!

ROLLING ROCK PLEDGE

"To honor the tradition of this great brand, we quote from the original pledge of quality...'From the glass lined tanks of Old Latrobe, we tender this premium beer for your enjoyment as a tribute to your good taste.' It comes from the mountain springs to you...33".

SUNDAY'S RECIPE-SWEET MARINATED BABY BACK RIBS

Marinade: 1/2 medium onion, fine chopped *** 2 cloves garlic, minced *** 3/4 cup red currant jelly (i used homemade sand plum jam) *** 1/4 cup honey *** 1/4 cup soy sauce *** 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar *** 1 tsp hot chili sauce (i used srirachi)

Combine all ingredients. VERY IMPORTANT!! - peel membrane off bone side of baby back ribs...many people don't do this, it makes ribs tough even when they're done! Place ribs in large ziplock bag or other non-metal container and referigerate for 24 hours. Place on smoker and smoke at 250 degrees for 3-4 hours. Wonderful!

2011 NATIONAL BIPLANE FLY-IN JUNCTION CITY, KS

A view of the cockpit of one of the little acrobatic
models...all business.













This is the 1925 biplane they were giving rides in...for $80 a person for a 15 minute ride. I thought about it, but there was NO getting Nancy up in one of those machines!









June 4, 2011, our 33rd wedding anniversary, at the National Biplane Fly-in at Freeman Field, Junction City KS. Nancy behind one of several neat, acrobatic biplanes.

Looking down the flight line with several Waco's in the foreground, the yellow was a PT-13D...all such beautiful planes.

My personal favorite (but I can't tell you the model!) This aircraft had an incredible lavish interior with walnut and burl appointments and was restored magnificiently.

Me visiting with the owner of a nice Waco...all the pilots were very friendly!

This little sporty model was for sale, hmmm...they only wanted $35K for it, maybe I should sell the Harley...nah!

Thought for the Day

"Friendship is like peeing your pants...everyone can see it but only you can feel the true warmth."