LHS Episode #255: The Weekender XVIII

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LHS Episode #255: The Weekender XVIII

This is Episode 255 of Linux in the Ham Shack. It's our 18th edition of The Weekender. In this episode, we talk about upcoming amateur radio contests, special event stations, Open Source conferences, new and interesting Linux distributions, liquor, food, movies, music and more. Thank you for listening and hope you have a great couple of weeks.

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This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

  • Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

  • Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

  • Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed

  • 6 bacon strips, chopped

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed

  • 1/4 cup 2% milk

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • Directions

  • Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding cream cheese, sour cream and butter. Stir in milk and seasonings. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese, green onions and bacon. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove potatoes from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake, covered, about 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes more, or until heated through. NOTE: For slow cooker prep, prepare the night before, spraying your crock with non-stick cooking spray and put in your cooker on low for 4-6 hours, or until hot.

  • Russ’s Drink Corner

  • Colville 5YO Small Batch Bourbon

  • Description

  • Just as the old Colville Bridge takes you on a journey back in time to the old Bourbon Country, Colville Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky submerges you into the earliest of all Bourbon traditions.

  • Details

  • ABV: 43% (86 Proof)

  • Region: Kentucky, USA

  • Color: Hazy golden amber

  • Nose: Vanilla, lemongrass, green apple taffy, cedar, oak, maple

  • Taste: Dry grain, biscuit dough, orange, cinnamon, cacao nibs, clove, pepper, pear

  • Price: $20 (750ml)

  • Rating: 80

  • Bill’s Whatever Corner

  • Margaritaville Tequilla and Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale