The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Operation Nordwind - Jan. 1st, 2003

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[jokar]

Red-Eye Gravy

This flavorful ham gravy contains no flour, so lumps are never a problem.

5 or 6 slices of Country Ham (about ¼" thick)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, firmly packed
½ cup strong black coffee
Dash of salt
Slash the edges of the ham slices so they won't curl up while they're cooking.
Over medium to low heat, sauté the ham in the butter, turning frequently to lightly brown both sides of each slice.
Remove the ham from the pan and keep warm.
Over low heat, stir the brown sugar into the pan juices,
stirring constantly until it dissolves.
Stir in the coffee and simmer for 4 or 5 minutes.
Makes 5 or 6 servings. I've heard good things about Red-Eye Gravy made with Coca-Cola, but I've never tried it, myself. You omit the brown sugar and coffee altogether, and substitute ½ cup of Coke.

credit to:
http://www.texascooking.com/features/oct2000plm.htm

[southerngrit]

Grits? Ya'll don't like GRITS?

Have you eaten the real thing cooked by a southern girl, or just had some lumpy, gluelike globby stuff passed off on you?

Real grits are a delicacy - especially salted and peppered and dripping in butter.

[SAMWolf]

Which reminds me I need to get to my doctor to have her renew my Zocor prescription. It ran out last October some time and just haven't found the time to go in.

Am I catching grief from my wife for that one!

[SAMWolf]

Morning Misty. Hope you had a great New Year's Eve.

[Eastbound]

Thanks, jokar! I bet we can make a believer out of Sam. In lieu of redeye, I just use a little salt and pepper, bury a paddy of butter in it and sprinkle a little cheddar. I'll definitely try the recipe. Make sure you salt the water first, but not too much. Grits leftovers make nice grits steaks. Cut you a slab and fry it a little crispy. With or without syrup.

[SAMWolf]

Hi ex-snook. Thanks for the personal account.

Not pulling back was a politcal decision, forced on Eisenhower by the French. The Germans would not have been able to hold Strasburg and the French knew that the Americans would defend it if they whined loud enough.

IMHO opinion, the French would not have "sacrificed" their Army to hold Strasburg, it was held strictly to "save face" by not letting the Germans recapture a large French city after it had been liberated.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks for the red-eye gravy recipe. Something new to try!

[SAMWolf]

I have to admit the only grits I ever had was in the Army (I know they don't count) and in restuarants when I was visiting down South.

[SAMWolf]

Current Military News
The "Real" New Year in Afghanistan

Four U.S. Army soldiers belonging to the 82nd Airborne Division prepare to enter a house during a search mission Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost in Afghanistan. The soldiers conducted the search based on a report from one of the U.S. aircraft that they were allegedly fired upon coming from village. (AP Photo/Pat Roque)


Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division position themselves along an alley before they start with their search Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost in Afghanistan


Members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division keep a close watch on firearms found in different houses during a search Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost, Afghanistanconfiscating some and returning the rifles to the owners . The soldiers conducted the search based on a report from one of the US aircraft that they were allegedly fired upon coming from village. (AP Photo/Pat Roque)


Some members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division position themselves on higher grounds as they secure the area while conducting the search operations Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost, Afghanistan

[SAMWolf]

Current Military News

U.S. soldiers search a room for firearms Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost, Afghanistan


A U.S. soldier searches a boy as others wait for their turn during a search mission Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost, Afghanistan


A group of Afghan children cast a curious glance to an American soldier outside their house during a search misson Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost, Afghanistan


A crowd of Afghans watch members of the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division leave the area after their search operation Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost, Afghanistan

[SAMWolf]

Current Military News

A U.S. soldier positions himself outside a house as they conducted the house to search on a compound Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost, Afghanistan


A U.S. Army soldier positions himself on a higher ground as he provides security on the ongoing search mission Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003 in a village in Khost, Afghanistan

[The Real Deal]

I'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year. I hope it is everything that you want it to be. Thanks for making the FReeper Foxhole what it is.

Paul

[SAMWolf]

Happy New Year Real Deal.

[Soaring Feather]

Hi SAM,

Fine thread!

Thank you for the ping!

[SAMWolf]

Good Morning Bentfeather.

[Eastbound]

Bump to 'real grits.' Yup! A touch of heaven, fer sure.

[Soaring Feather]

Thank you for the New Year wishes.

[Fiddlstix]

Thank you & Happy New Year again J

[TheGrimReaper]

Close your eyes and picture in your mind the soldier at Valley Forge, as he holds his musket in his bloody hands. He stands barefoot in the snow, starved from lack of food, wounded from months of battle and emotionally scarred from the eternity away from his family surrounded by nothing but death and carnage of war. He stands though, with fire in his eyes and victory on his breath. He looks at us now in anger and disgust and tells us this...

I gave you a birthright of freedom born in the Constitution and now your children graduate too illiterate to read it.

I fought in the snow barefoot to give you the freedom to vote and you stay at home because it rains.

I left my family destitute to give you the freedom of speech and you remain silent on critical issues, because it might be bad for business.

I orphaned my children to give you a government to serve you and it has stolen democracy from the people.

It's the soldier not the reporter who gives you the freedom of the press.

It's the soldier not the poet who gives you the freedom of speech.

It's the soldier not the campus organizer who allows you to demonstrate.

It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves the flag, whose coffin is draped with the flag that allows the protester to burn the flag!

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen."
[From a sermon by John Hagee]

[SAMWolf]

Thanks, GrimReaper. Definately some food for thought.

I hope I did a good enough job with my children that they always remember what their Freedom cost.