March 23, 2026

LHS Episode #609: The Weekender CXXXVII

38 minutes

Show Notes

Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

“Your Dream Car”

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner

Honey Balsamic Glazed Ham

Description:

Russ was never a fan of baked ham, until he moved here and tried my mom’s (which I’ve shared that recipe before in the past; it was an orange juice and brown sugar mixture). While we hadn’t gotten the chance to try this recipe yet, he was excited to try it (because what is better with ham that a lot of tasty mustard?). This is in my menu rotation for Easter.

Ingredients

1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 7 lb. total; preferably shank end)

2 tsp. black peppercorns

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup whole-grain mustard

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F. Place ham, cut side down, on rack set in roasting pan; add 1/4 cup water to pan. Score ham on all sides in diamond pattern, cutting only 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Cover ham and pan tightly with foil and bake 11/2 hours.

Meanwhile, using heavy pan, crush peppercorns; place in bowl. Add honey, mustards, and vinegar and whisk to combine. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to small bowl and reserve for serving.

Brush one-third of glaze (about 1/3 cup) over ham and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes; rotate ham in oven and repeat with another 1/3 cup glaze and bake another 15 minutes. Brush remaining 1/3 cup glaze over ham and bake until ham is heated through and internal temperature registers 140°F, 15 to 20 minutes more. Slice and serve with remaining glaze.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

White Sangria

Description:

I have always been a huge fan of fruity drinks, and I am a huge fan of white wine… so what could be better for your Easter related meal?

Ingredients

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup Applejack

1/2 medium green apple, cored and diced

1 medium orange, halved

1 lime, thinly sliced

1 mango or nectarine, pitted and sliced

1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries

2 (750-mL) bottles dry white wine, chilled

1 (750-mL) bottle prosecco, chilled, to serve

Fresh mint or basil sprigs, to garnish

Directions

In a microwave-safe glass measuring cup, combine the sugar with ⅓ cup water. Microwave until the sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir well, then let cool completely.

In a large pitcher, combine the Applejack and apple. Let sit for 10 minutes until the flavors incorporate.

Squeeze half of the orange into the pitcher. Cut the remaining half of the orange into thin slices. Add the orange slices, lime, mango or nectarine, and strawberries; stir to combine. Pour the white wine over the fruit and stir to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup and taste for sweetness. Add more simple syrup, 1 tablespoon at a time, if desired.

Serve the sangria over ice, topped with a splash of chilled prosecco, if you like. Garnish with fresh mint or basil sprigs.

Russ’s Drink Corner

(I will occasionally pick something from Russ’s collection to mention… but I didn’t have time tonight)

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Charlie Russel Irish Style Red Ale - Harvest Moon Brewing - Belt, Montana

5.5% ABV 20 IBU

Because the water in Belt is almost identical to the classic Burton water in England, we have brewed a beer very similar to an ale from that region. Two row pale ale malt combined with hops of a soft, flowery character but not overly aromatic or bitter, combine for an ale to be enjoyed year round. This ale is red in color and has malt character like an amber ale but with the hoppiness of a pale ale.

Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)

Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX

There will be a memorial service for Russ at our home in Mt. Vernon, MO on November 1, 2026. Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to join us, please send an email to [email protected] and we’ll send you more info!

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March 23, 2026

LHS Episode #609: The Weekender CXXXVII

38 minutes

Show Notes

Spin the Random Topic Wheel (Segment 1)

“Your Dream Car”

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 2)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner

Honey Balsamic Glazed Ham

Description:

Ingredients

1/2 fully cooked bone-in ham (about 7 lb. total; preferably shank end)

2 tsp. black peppercorns

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup whole-grain mustard

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Directions

Meanwhile, using heavy pan, crush peppercorns; place in bowl. Add honey, mustards, and vinegar and whisk to combine. Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to small bowl and reserve for serving.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

White Sangria

Description:

I have always been a huge fan of fruity drinks, and I am a huge fan of white wine… so what could be better for your Easter related meal?

Ingredients

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup Applejack

1/2 medium green apple, cored and diced

1 medium orange, halved

1 lime, thinly sliced

1 mango or nectarine, pitted and sliced

1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries

2 (750-mL) bottles dry white wine, chilled

1 (750-mL) bottle prosecco, chilled, to serve

Fresh mint or basil sprigs, to garnish

Directions

In a microwave-safe glass measuring cup, combine the sugar with ⅓ cup water. Microwave until the sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir well, then let cool completely.

In a large pitcher, combine the Applejack and apple. Let sit for 10 minutes until the flavors incorporate.

Serve the sangria over ice, topped with a splash of chilled prosecco, if you like. Garnish with fresh mint or basil sprigs.

Russ’s Drink Corner

(I will occasionally pick something from Russ’s collection to mention… but I didn’t have time tonight)

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Charlie Russel Irish Style Red Ale - Harvest Moon Brewing - Belt, Montana

5.5% ABV 20 IBU

Segment 3 (Announcements & Feedback)

Memorial Service for Russ, K5TUX

Please Help Support the Show

Patreon, Paypal, Merch, Topics, YouTube

Segment 4 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)