Then just be sure to use a brand that uses San Marzano tomatoes. They're fleshier with less seeds than other plum tomatoes. Like DC, in my family we prefer Tuttorosso brand, but they're just a brand. There are lots of other quality brands, such as Pope and Rienzi. Some people even swear by Redpack, which sounds quite American, but I'm told they're very good.

Redpack is like K-Mart......

It Sucks!

I said I've never tried them.

Never said or even implied that you did!

But I have.

Don't like Redpcak at all.

I've never even heard of Redpack or that Tuttorosso brands.

Sold exclusively in Ohio!

The most important thing is to strain the seeds out. They're what makes the sauce bitter.

Actually, I've bought Redpack on sale. They're not bad, although I too prefer Tuttorosso. Rienzi's also pretty good, too.

I personally don't add my sugar until the very end. I would rather let it cook for a few hours. Also, the meat that you add determines the flavor of your sauce. If you like spicy gravy, then put in hot sausage. I prefer a sweet sauce, so I usually add piece of pork and one of chicken. Just make sure to brown them before adding them to the tomatoes.

I knew I should've used the tomatoes out of the garden for other things besides juice.

Just had fish and chips from the chip shop!

Lovely it was as well.

Sirloin steaks, sauteed broccoli rabe, rice with peas and pancetta.

Pizza.

ShopRite has steaks on sale - $3.99/lb. for porterhouse and T-Bones. I haven't seen that price in years!!! Mr. Babe picked some up and we threw them on the grill. One of them was 31 oz. and I ate it all.

Spinach and ricotta tortellini tonight!

It's so damp and rainy here. I'm making New England Clam Chowder for dinner tonight. I'm taking the lazy way out and using canned clams, though. I am NOT in the mood to shuck clams.

It may snow tonight!

Where do you think you are, PB? The weather thread?

If it does snow, it just would make the New England Clam Chowder appropriate, wouldn't it??

I like chowder!

Tasty stuff.

Home made corned beef and potato pies.

Served with carrots,peas,potatoes and topped with gravy.

Being that I'm taking my aunt back to the village in a little while, we're eating at The Old Homestead tonight.

Cardio-chek!

Swedish meatballs(leftovers)

Lamb chops, honey glazed carrots, mashed potatoes and some applesauce.

KFC

Speaking of KFC, has anybody seen the meal they've been advertising: three pieces of chicken, a small chicken sandwich, two sides, a biscuit and a drink. That's quite a lunch.

Can you say, "overweight Americans"??

Unless, of course, you get a diet soda with that order.

I love KFC. I know it's not good for me. I know it's fatty and fattening and full of sodium. And, quite frankly, every now and then, I just don't care. Their extra-crispy is just too good to pass up. And I love their potatoes and gravy and mac n cheese and biscuits and those crappy little parfaits for dessert.

Oh, and popcorn chicken, too.

I always get Original recipe. The best part of the chicken is the skin.

Someday, I'm going to try the omelette sandwich from Burger King for breakfast. It is loaded with eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage and greasy hash browns.

And then go to KFC for that huge meal for lunch. And I'll go with the regular Coke just to be naughty.

I made a beef roast w/carrots,celery,potatoes and I also made corn.

That is a quintessential American dinner on Election Day.

Taco Bell!

Beef supreme gordita combo!