Red beans, sausage and rice, ummmmmmm good, just saying

One of my favorite foods but you forgot the "Tan" in your B&T.....

I've been DYING for a Black and Tan, but I've been so frigging sick for the past 2 weeks that it ain't happened.

flu shot??

Just curious.

GWS!

I thought someone cooked a coon hound

you guys can have all those dark, nasty beers. I'll stick with a good Pilsner.

that bowl of red beans, sausage and rice looks mighty tasty though.

What is the difference between a black & tan and a half & half ?

Wife returned from visiting family sick as hell. They all had it, respiratory infection/cough. Wife developed pneumonia, I didn't get that bad but almost 2 weeks of crazy coughing. Hell, I passed out once.

B&T is served at a Pub....Half and Half is served at a Brothel....

Perfect

OK, but do you know what that is?

Ronc,

What's your recipe for the Red Beans and Sausage ?

I'm quite partial to Guinness myself.

Flyer

fug yeah MM, an ice cold Bud Select. laughing

And that's true around the world.

A good stout is a beautiful thing

Budweiser is an excellent beer. This Budweiser that is:

I have had many a bottle of Budweiser Budvar when visiting in Europe. It's not such a great beer, and for my humble taste, not as drinkable as Budweiser Select.
American Budweiser has been around longer anyway.

I'm not sure which is better....a good Stout... a good Whisky....or a good Stout followed by a good Whisky....

A good whiskey dropped into a good stout....

Nothing fancy but i'll give it a shot.


1 large onion
1 celery stalk
1 medium bell or poblano
1 or 2 Tbsp rendered bacon fat
1 lb red kidney beans
1 lb Andouille or smoked sausage ( I like Vension )
3 bay leaves
1 Tsp thyme
1/2- 1 Tsp cayenne
8-10 cups chicken stock or H2O
Tony Chachere Original Creole seasoning

Sweat onions, pepper, and celery in bacon fat until tender. Add your kidney beans, sausage, bay leaves, thyme then cover 2" with chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer on low until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Also, make sure beans stay covered in liquid. I like to add Tony's or salt at the end. Serve over white rice with a piece of cornbread on the side. And don't forget the Louisiana Hot Sauce.

Bud Select? When did you give up beer?

I'd have to consult with MathMan before trying something as risky as that....

For my taste that's a way to ruin both.

An Old Crow shot dropped into a PBR would be more fitting. No real harm there, except to the drinker.

...but not as tasty as the Fairweather!

I'm still chuckling at the pretentiousness.

Next, you will be telling me that my new favorite, Best Damn Rootbeer, is not good.

No pretense here. My superior taste in beer is real.

If you can't enjoy an Irish Car Bomb or three on St. Paddy's Day then the hell with you....

Beats the Hell out of green beer!

I'll take the kit version and drink it disassembled.

That's called deconstructed in the culinary language and I agree!

mm, dump that Budvar idea next time you're in CZ and getcha some of the Kozel brand pils. You'll forget all about the Budvar.

BTW, they also make the best dark beer I've ever had. Guinness pales in comparison.

Guiness as we get it is way over-rated.

No one knows the diff between a Black & Tan and a Half & Half ?
I am referring to Guinness and Harp or Bass.

It all depends. I do Guinness and Bass.

Years ago, I used to drink Bass here and there, and on occasion some Harp. Over it. Not saying it's bad beer. Just doesn't fit my taste preferences any more. Thoughtfully made smooth pils is tops for me for several years now.

If you ever get a chance, try some Westmalle Tripel. It's a Belgian pils. Consistently rates in the top 5 beers in the world. ABC Liquors and Total Wine carry it down here.