Show Notes #599: The Weekender CXXXV

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

  • IPAs: Eden or the 7th Circle of Hell

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner
  • Atomic Buffalo Turds
  • Description
    • Russ and I love stuffed Jalapenos, and I stumbled across this recipe browsing the web.  When I mentioned the ingredients to Russ, he protested... thinking that this was going too far outside the proverbial box for his liking.  Even though he balked at the idea, I decided to go ahead and buy the ingredients and served them a few nights ago.  He admitted they were really good and he'd definitely enjoy them again. While I did follow the recipe according to how it was written, next time I am going to tweak it... using some raspberry jam in the filling, which we love mixed into our cream cheese mixture, giving it more of a sweet and salty mix. For those that have a smoker, this recipe includes the info on smoking them or baking them in the oven.
  • Ingredients (BBQ Rub)
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Ingredients (Jalapeno Filling)
    • 8 large jalapeno peppers
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 16 cocktail sausages (lil smokies)
    • 8 slices bacon cut in half
    • Barbecue rub sprinkle on
  • Directions
    • Cut whole peppers in half lengthwise (may want to wear gloves). Use a spoon to scoop out any seeds and the ribs. In a medium bowl mix together the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, paprika, chipotle powder, salt and pepper. Fill the jalapeño halves with a generous portion of the cream cheese mixture. Place a cocktail sausage on top of the cream cheese (lately, the jalapenos offered at my local grocery store have been huge, so it has allowed me to place 2 sausages in the jalapeno, end-to-end). Wrap each pepper in half slice of bacon, if you need to you can secure the bacon in place with a toothpick. Sprinkle with barbecue rub. Smoke the jalapeños in the smoker that is set to 225° F and cook for 2-3 hours until bacon is brown.
  • Notes
    • How to Make Buffalo Turds in the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Follow all of the instructions to prepare the bacon wrapped jalapeños. Put the peppers on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and browned. Serve hot. Tips and Variations: Thin bacon. Use regular bacon for best results instead of thick cut bacon. To add a little sweetness to the cream cheese, add a few spoons of raspberry jam. More spicy: Add some of the jalapeño seeds back in with the cream cheese and cheese mixture. Extra spicy: Are you feeling risky? If you want to make these jalapeños REALLY spicy, leave all of the seeds and ribs inside of them. Or use a spicier pepper like a habanero. Different flavor: Use cayenne pepper or chili pepper instead of the chipotle chile powder. It will add a hint of spice and a different flavor from the chipotle. Double recipe: Easily double the recipe to how every many you can fit in your smoker.
  • Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
  • Jalapeno Margarita
  • Description
    • For those that like a bit of spice and love Margaritas, this is the drink for you.  Definitely consider rimming your glass in the Tajin!
  • Ingredients
    • 1/4 jalapeno pepper, sliced, plus more slices for garnish
    • 1 ounce blanco tequila
    • 1 ounce orange liqueur, like Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or triple sec
    • 1 ounce fresh lime juice, plus a lime wedge for the glass rim
    • 1/2 ounce agave nectar, simple syrup, or freshly squeezed orange juice, plus more to taste
    • Ice
    • Tajin or kosher salt, optional, for the glass rim
  • Directions
    • Prep the rim of the glass (optional): Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Fill a small plate with Tajin or kosher salt. Dip the glass into the Tajin or salt to coat the rim. Fill with ice. Muddle the jalapeño in a cocktail shaker. Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar and fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake until chilled. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with jalapeno slices and serve.
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • Jeptha Creed Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
  • Description
    • Our family motto from ancient Scotland is "Ne Oublie" which loosely translates to "Don't forget where you come from." Jeptha Creed is the embodiment off the maxim as we honor our family, state and local heritage. We honor traditions at Jeptha Creed - but we put our mark on them, too. For this mash bill, we've combined our bloody butcher corn, grown right here on our famly farm, with malted barley and an ample helping of malted rye to create a spicy bourbon with a smooth finish. Distilled and aged until it's just right, this bottled-in-bond Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey is a bold take on an old favorite.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: 75% bloody butcher corn, 20% malted rye, 5% malted barley
    • Region: Shelbyville, Kentucky
    • Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
    • Color: Caramel brulee
    • Nose: Sweet orange creme brulee, followed by bold baking spices, and dried cranberries, faint hints of lack licorice
    • Taste: Light caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, corn flakes and lemongrass with undertones of sweet oak
    • Finish: Long caramel and butter finish with hints of ginger and cinnamon, dries with a hint of butterscotch
    • Price: $55 (750ml)
    • Rating: 90
  • Bill's Whatever Corner
  • Reef Donkey APA - Tampa Bay Brewing Company
    • 5.5 % ABV
    • 35ish IBU

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Show Notes #598: Fake Ham Radio

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

  • Ed Hare, W1RFI, Long time ARRL Lab Engineer, Passes Away

Segment 3 (Open Source)

  • Realistic Radio Communication Simulator for Flight Simulators

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

Segment 5 (Announcements & Feedback)

  • Mastodon comment on Episode #595 from @bgarfoot
    • It was a great episode.  Very curious about the Skyroof project - I'll have to look more into it.
  • Mastodon ping from @bgarfoot
    • @kb6nu Really, you can't go wrong with any Debian-based distribution.  Linux Mint is generally the easiest to learn (and what I run), but any of them will work. Also, paging @lhspodcast. [Dan's original comment: I'm thinking of converting my #hamradio computer to #Linux, now that W10 is no longer being supported. Do any of you have a #Linux computer powering your ham station? If so, what distro and what, if any, logging software are you using?]
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Show Notes #597: arcOS-Linux Deep Dive

Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

  • ArcOS-Linux
    • The Amateur Radio Community Operating System is a bootable live Linux system on a USB drive built to "just work" with the affordable Digirig Mobile device. arcOS is founded on the belief that digital communications within communities of operators can be accessible and easy to use for ALL, regardless of license class or experience.

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

  • Comment on Episode #594 from Tim, KD0UUU
    • I enjoyed your coverage of CachyOS so much I downloaded an ISO for my Ventoy collection. Seems like a good stable system so I will have to test it out on a spare PC see how it compares to ElementaryOS for my spouse. She really likes ElementaryOS so far but I am always open to options. Great work on bringing Linux to the masses!
  • Comment on Episode #595 from Tim, KD0UUU
    • Interesting that the small “country” that had an issue with an illegal ham license. Did they say which foreign nation the “spy” was from? Just curious...
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Show Notes #596: The Weekender CXXXIV

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Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

  • Why is HF Put on a Pedestal?

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

  • Cheryl's Recipe Corner
  • Skillet Apple Cider Chicken
  • Description
    • This is a great fall recipe. Perfect served over egg noodles.
  • Ingredients
    • 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 6 strips bacon
    • 1 onion, sliced
    • 2 cups chicken broth, divided
    • 2 cups apple cider, divided
    • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
    • 4 sage leaves
    • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Directions
    • Season chicken thighs with salt; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thighs; cook until browned on both sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside. Cook bacon in the skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; drain excess grease from the skillet. Cook onion in the skillet over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup apple cider; cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add cooked bacon, apples, sage, and thyme; simmer for 2 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup each chicken broth and apple cider. Return chicken thighs to the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until thighs are no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes. Transfer thighs to a serving platter. Remove skillet from heat; add butter, swirl to combine with sauce. Pour sauce over thighs.
  • Cheryl's Mixed Drink Corner
  • Apple Cider Margarita
  • Description
    • Fall is in the air in Missouri, and the apples are being picked... so what better than a great apple cocktail?
  • Ingredients
    • 2 cups apple cider
    • 1/2 cup silver tequila
    • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • Sugar, for rim
    • Cinnamon, for rim
    • Salt, for rim
    • Apple slices, for garnish
    • Cinnamon sticks, for garnish
  • Directions
    • In a pitcher, combine cider, tequila, and lemon juice. Dip glasses in water, then into mixture of sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Fill with margarita mixture, and garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick.
  • Russ's Drink Corner
  • Ironroot Republic Promethean (Batch P16)
  • Description
    • Promethean is the creative rebel in our portfolio. Prometheus stole fire from Olympus and gave it to man. This bourbon is perfect as a rainy day dram or the key ingredient in your Manhattan. This batch is aged 30 months.
  • Details
    • Mashbill: 80% yellow corn, 15% other corn varietals, 5% rye
    • Region: Denison, Texas
    • Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
    • Color: Rich amber
    • Nose: Tobacco, smoked figs
    • Taste: Candied prunes, dark fruit, caramel, dark chocolate, raisins, dusty oak, hint of cayenne pepper
    • Finish: Spicy, lingering 
    • Price: $50 (750ml)
    • Rating: 87
  • Bill's Whatever Corner
  • Headframe Spirits - Orphan Girl
    • Bourbon Cream Liqueur
    • West of town, the Orphan Girl mine stands as the centerpiece of the World Museum of Mining, a testament to Butte’s rich legacy. Our Orphan Girl makes a perfect centerpiece for your evening and can be used for sipping, mixing, baking and making great memories.
    • Nose: Bourbon, caramel
    • Palate: Rich and creamy but not too sweet, finishing with hints of caramel and bourbon
    • Shelf-stabilized Wisconsin cream mixed with our Neversweat Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    • ABV 35 (17.5%)
    • $30 (750mL)

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Show Notes #595: Toys in the Attic

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Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

  • ARRL Launches Nationwide Grassroots Campaign to Pass Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act
  • Gear Packed for 3Y0K DXpedition to Bouvet in February 2026

Segment 3 (Open Source)

  • Multi-Kernel Architecture Proposed for the Linux Kernel

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

  • LHS to Investigate arcOS-Linux
  • SkyRoof Satellite Tracker

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