Linux in the Ham Shack

This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

Feld Hell Sprint

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tU

Russian WW MultiMode Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/hu

State QSO Party Challenge & WAQP

Missouri

Contests Next Weekend

North American QSO Party

Source: https://lhs.fyi/5v

ARRL 222 MHz and Up Distance Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/7s

Special Events

World’s Largest Teapot

Source: https://lhs.fyi/u0

Countdown to the 100th Anniversary of the Discovery of Pluto

Source: https://lhs.fyi/u1

Missouri Bicentennial Commemoration

Source: https://lhs.fyi/u3

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/u3

Announcements

Still looking for good leads on places to get short runs of T-shirts printed for a reasonable cost. We can do one color or full color. Also, what kind of merch would you be interested in?

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Operate QRP on a mode that isn’t considered weak signal and attempt to make at least three contacts.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

Kaisen Linux 1.7 Rolling Release

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tV

Events

The Bioinformatics Open Source Conference

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tP

ASWF Open Source Days

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tQ

International Conference on OSS and Future Trends

Source: https://lhs.fyi/u4

LHS Open Source Challenge

Explore a free and open source virtualizations platform such as Xen, oVirt or ProxMox.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Slow-Cooker Deep-Dish Pizza

Description

Ahh…Missouri in the summer. Where the heat is bad, and the humidity is insane. The air conditioners can’t keep homes cool…therefore, it’s just too hot to cook. This recipe will keep the house cool, yet give you a great meal in the end. And who doesn’t love pizza?

Ingredients

1/2 lb bulk mild Italian sausage

1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pizza Crust

1/2 cup pizza sauce

1/4 cup chopped red or green bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped onion

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)

Directions

Spray 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain. Unroll pizza dough; fold in half crosswise. Place pizza dough in slow cooker; press in bottom and 1 inch up sides. Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with half each of the cooked sausage, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Repeat with remaining sausage, bell pepper, onion and cheese. Place folded, clean dish towel under cover of cooker. This will prevent condensation from dripping down onto pizza. Cover; cook on High heat setting 45 minutes. Carefully remove slow cooker’s ceramic insert, leaving cover on, and rotate insert 180°. Continue to cook on High heat setting 30 to 60 minutes or until crust edges are deep golden brown, cheese is melted, and thermometer inserted in center reads 165°F. Loosen edges of pizza with metal spatula or small knife; carefully remove from slow cooker to cutting board. Cut and serve. Notes: Substitute whatever meat or veggies you want!  Or make it a breakfast pizza!

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Rum Sunset

Description

Summer…the days where something light and easy is needed. And this is one of those drinks!

Ingredients

12 oz. orange juice

3 oz. light rum

2 tbsp. grenadine

lime slices, for garnish

Directions

Combine orange juice and rum. Set aside 1/3 of the mixture. Pour 2/3 of the orange juice mixture into 2 ice-filled glasses. Set aside. Mix reserved orange juice and rum with 2 tbsp. grenadine. Slowly pour into each glass so it settles on the bottom, creating an ombré effect. Garnish with lime slices.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Laphroaig Select Single Malt Scotch

Description

Our master distiller carefully draws whisky matured the historic way in Oloroso sherry butts, Pedro Ximinez seasoned hogsheads, and first-fill bourbon quarter casks to create this distinctive blend. The heart is drawn from a final maturation in new, American oak — a rarity in Scotch whisky production — which adds bold flavor. The final addition is our quintessential single malt scotch, Laphroaig 10, which is aged for a decade. With flavors of smoky peat, spicy oak and a surprising sweetness, Laphroaig Select is a fantastic introduction to peated whisky. A hand selected blend of single malt casks create a unique character.

Details

Mashbill: 100% malted barley

Proof: 80 (40% ABV)

Region: Islay, Scotland

Color: Light gold

Nose: Honey, malt, caramel, peat, vanilla, pear, Granny Smith apple, light nondescript spices

Taste: Peat, toasted wood, salted caramel, nuts, honey, apple, pepper and brine

Finish: Lengthy with notes of peat, vanilla, honey, apple, brine and a general sweetness

Price: $50 (750 ml)

Rating: 96

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Yellowstone Single Barrel Select

Details

102 (51% ABV)

Liqour Barn #1 9-7-2016 7482955

Limestone Branch Distillery

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Interview

Youth on the Air Camp - IARU Region 2

Neil Rapp, Coordinator - WB2VPG

Peter Lafreniere, Participant - N8JPL

Topics

What is YOTA Camp?

Participants and the selection process

Location(s)

Activities and Events

The VOA Museum

Future of the camp

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/pM (YOTA)

https://lhs.fyi/it (Youth Contesting)

https://lhs.fyi/tS (YOTA Camp 2021)

https://lhs.fyi/tT (YouTube)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

YouTube Comment from Dr. Mikeal Hughes

Comment on Episode #393 from Ken

E-mail from Gene, BX8AAD

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Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

FCC Seeks Comments in Proceeding Involving 70 and 5 Centimeters

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tF (ARRL)

Futher Notice: https://lhs.fyi/tG (FCC)

ARRL Plans Rededictaion of Operations

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tH (Bristol Press)

Meet the World’s First Wooden Satellite

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tI (EarthSky)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Linux Foundation Introduces Open Voice Network

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tC (Linux Foundation)

Linux 5.13 isOut

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tD (LWN)

Mixxx 2.3.0 Released

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tB (Mixxx)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

How about an open source study guide?

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tE (kb6nu)

LHSBot Now Connected to Libera.chat

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Patreons

David Potter

Subscriptions

Paul Mooney

Facebook

Russ Hules

Twitter

@Emcommprep

@VA3SMU

@LincolnMics

@braincode

@ratinthetub

@ELavrova24

YouTube

Ambrish Upadhyay

Discord

RetroPia

Aki

Symbola

riPPerMD

Listen Now

This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

Marconi Memorial HF Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/eI

Original QRP Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tA

Contests Next Weekend

IARU HF World Championship

Source: https://lhs.fyi/n0

Special Events

Colonial Williamsburg Special Event

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ty

Midway Museum Ship Special Event

Source: http://www.qrz.com/db/ni6iw

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/tM

Red Skelton Museum of Comedy Festival 2021

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tJ

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/tK

13 Colonies Special Event

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tR

Announcements

Still working on the mailing list.

Still looking for good leads on places to get short runs of T-shirts printed for a reasonable cost. We can do one color or full color.

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Turn off WSJT-X for a few minutes and fire up fldigi to get a feel for what PSK31 used to be like in the not-so-distant past of amateur radio.

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

RescaTux

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tO

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/tN

Events

The Bioinformatics Open Source Conference

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tP

ASWF Open Source Days

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tQ

LHS Open Source Challenge

Expand your knowledge in a scripting language, whether it’s one you’re familiar with or not–even if it’s just to pick up one or two class methods or learn a new way to do something you’ve already done.

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Strawberry Pretzel Salad

Description

I love quick and easy recipes for summertime desserts, and this is a great dessert to take to cookouts and such!  Sweet and salty, it is the way to go!

Ingredients

1 package (6 oz) Jell-O strawberry-flavored gelatin

2 cups boiling water

2 boxes (10 oz each) frozen sweetened strawberries in juice, thawed

2 cups finely crushed small pretzel twists (about 6 cups small pretzel twists)

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup sugar1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1 container (6 oz) French Vanilla Yogurt

1 cup Frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed

Directions

In medium bowl, stir strawberry gelatin and boiling water until dissolved. Stir in strawberries and juice; refrigerate 60 to 90 minutes or until partially set. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix crushed pretzels, melted butter and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Press firmly into bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Bake 10 minutes; cool completely, about 30 minutes. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, yogurt and remaining 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping until incorporated. Carefully spread over cooled crust. Pour strawberry gelatin mixture over cream cheese filling layer; spread evenly. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. To serve, cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Notes: Store covered in refrigerator. If desired, top with additional crushed pretzels or a dollop of whipped topping before serving. To easily crush pretzels, measure out what you need for the recipe and place them in a resealable gallon-size food storage bag; remove air from the bag and seal. Use a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet to crush pretzels.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Strawberry Mojito

Description

Summer… the time for fresh and light cocktails!  This one uses the tasty strawberry to kick it up and notch!

Ingredients

white sugar, for rimming

2 large limes, quartered

1/2 bunch mint leaves

7 strawberries, quartered

1 cup white sugar

1 cup white rum

2 cups club soda

8 cups ice cubes

Directions

Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch of sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Run one of the lime quarters around the rim of each cocktail glass, then dip the glasses into the sugar to rim; set aside. Squeeze all of the lime quarters into a sturdy glass pitcher. Toss the juiced limes into the pitcher along with the mint, strawberries, and 1 cup of sugar. Crush the fruits together with a muddler to release the juices from the strawberries and the oil from the mint leaves. Stir in the rum and club soda until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into the sugared glasses over ice cubes to serve.

Russ’s Drink Corner

Undammed Spirits Thief Creek Straight Bourbon

Description

Thief Creek is a stream in the Beartooth Mountains that flows into the Clark’s Fork of the Yellowstone. Thief Creek Bourbon is a smooth sipping whiskey with layers of complexity, classic bourbon on the nose, some spice on the tongue and a lasting finish that isn’t too sweet. We are inspired by the matchless beauty that Montana has to offer. Each of our products is named after one of the streams in the Yellowstone watershed.

Details

Mashbill: Unknown (at least 51% corn)

Proof: 86 (43% ABV)

Region: Billings, Montana

Color: Light amber

Nose: Vanilla, hay, citrus, chlorine

Taste: Hint of caramel, white pepper, green grass, lemongrass, banana, sweet corn

Finish: Short finish with a light touch of vanilla and nuts that disappears like the Yellowstone around the next bend

Price: $35 (750 ml)

Rating: 81

Bill’s Whatever Corner

Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey

Description

Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey is comprised of a unique blend of three different whiskeys - two whiskeys from Tennessee with a traditional bourbon mash bill, and a straight rye whiskey. Each of these whiskeys is aged independently in both new oak and fresh dumped bourbon barrels for at least six years before being married together and aged an additional year in virgin, heavy charred, American oak barrels. Our proprietary finished barrel specification creates robust flavors of toasted hardwood in a dark, amber hued finished whiskey. Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey is maple charcoal mellowed after distillation, also known as the Lincoln County Process, resulting in a smooth finish.

Details

Aged least 6 years

Nose: Gingerbread and toasted cinnamon, holiday spices with deep oak aromas

Taste: Strong flavors of dried fruit, heartland-toasted grains and oats, with a finish of persimmon, mulberry and fennel.

Finish: Bold and complex with a lasting caramel finish.

Proof: 100 (50% ABV)

Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Interview

Rosy Wolfe KJ7RYV, Executive Director

John Hays, K7VE, Chair of Grants Advisory Committee (GAC)

Dan Romanchik, KB6NU, Content Manager

Topics

AMPRNet

ARDC

Grant Program

Organization Resources

Major Projects

44.192.0.0/10

Addenda

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/tz (ampr.org)

Listen Now

Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

Nominees for ARRL Director, Vice Director Solicited in Five Divisions

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tr (ARRL)

What is Ultra Wideband?

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ts (hackaday)

Worldwide ISS SSTV Event Coming June 21-26

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tt (ARISS SSTV Blog)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Freenode is Dead

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tu (hackernews)

Open Source is a Community, Not a Brand

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tv (SD Times)

Six Open Source Licenses That You Shouldn’t Use

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tw (Matt Rickard’s Blog)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

WSJT-X News

Source: https://lhs.fyi/bm

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Twitter

@VA3AGV

@AronOlivarez

@buzzkobb

YouTube

Richard Truran

Joseph Bertie

Walt Wilson

Jacob X

Robert Lamb

Javier Moreno

Discord

KC0REL

jphebus

dsh1705

Listen Now

This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

All Asian DX Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tp

Stew Perry Topband Challenge

Source: https://lhs.fyi/stew

State QSO Party Challenge & WAQP

West Virginia

Contests Next Weekend

ARRL Field Day

Source: https://lhs.fyi/arrlfd

Special Events

NSS Annual Convention

When: Jun 26 1800Z - Jul 2 1800Z

Call(s): K6V

Freq(s): 7.195, 14.050, 14.285

Mode(s): CW, Phone

What: Special event station for the National Speleological Society. Certificate and QSL card are available.

Source: https://lhs.fyi/na

Union County Indiana Bicentennial

When: Jun 27 - Jul 11, 1200-2359Z Daily

Call(s): K9U

Freq(s): 3.540, 7.035, 7.185, 14.040

Mode(s): CW, Phone

What: Operators are N9LJT, K9KM, WB9HGN and others from the county. Visitors welcome to participate. Bicentennial Committee has planned 15 days of events. Regional media will have info.

Colonial Williamsburg Special Event

When: Jul 3, 1400-2000Z

Call(s): K4RC

Freq(s): 7.265, 14.265

Mode(s): Phone

What: 245th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. QSL card and certificate are available.

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ty

Announcements

Congrats to listener TheMenace for passing his Tech exam!

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

Participate in Field Day!

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

TwisterOS

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tq

Events

Open Source World East

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rc

cdCon

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tx

LHS Open Source Challenge

Participate in Field Day (Digitally).

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Philly Cheese Steak Casserole

Description

Russ and I are big fans of cheesesteak sandwiches, so I decided to give this a try… and we both loved it!  It’s super easy and super tasty!

Ingredients

1/2 pound small shells

32 ounces beef stock + 32 ounces water

2 tablespoons butter

2 garlic cloves minced

1 pound ground beef

8 ounces cream cheese

1 green pepper diced

1/2 yellow onion diced

1/2 cup reserved pasta water

1 cup shredded mozzarella

6 slices provolone cheese

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Combine the beef stock with 32 ounces of water and cook the shells in it according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. In an oven proof skillet (see note for alternative), melt the butter, cook the garlic clove for thirty seconds, then add the bell pepper and onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add in the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook through. Drain the grease, then return to heat and stir in the cream cheese until melted. Stir in the reserved cooking liquid from the noodles, the noodles, and the shredded mozzarella. Top with sliced provolone. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the provolone is completely melted. Note: If your skillet is not oven proof, in step 5, transfer mixture to a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Top with provolone and transfer to the oven.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Banana-Rum Old-Fashioned

Description

A bold, strong cocktail with both high-proof bourbon and light rum gets a hit of floral sweetness from mellow crème de banana.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1 ounce) 100-proof bourbon (such as Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond)

2 tablespoons (1 ounce) light rum (such as Campesino Silver X)

1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) crème de banana (such as Tempus Fugit Spirits)

1 dash Angostura bitters

1 (2- x 1-inch) orange peel strip

Directions

Fill a tall mixing glass with ice cubes. Add bourbon, rum, crème de banane, and bitters. Stir for 5 seconds; strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Twist orange peel strip over cocktail to express oils; tuck orange peel into glass, or discard.

Russ’s Bill’s Drink Corner

DryFly Scottish Ale Finished Straight Wheat Whiskey

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

Open Research Institute Deep Dive 2

Interview

Michelle Thompson W5NYV, co-founder and CEO

Topics

Phase 4 Ground Station / Space

M17 Project

AmbaSat Inspired Sensors

Aqua Phage

Open Cars

Resources

https://lhs.fyi/tk (ORI)

https://lhs.fyi/tl (YouTube)

https://lhs.fyi/tm (P4DX)

https://lhs.fyi/tn (AMSAT)

https://lhs.fyi/iH (M17)

https://lhs.fyi/to (AmbaSat)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

E-mail from Matt at LibreQuest

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/tj

E-mail from Michael Miller, KH6ML

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ti (Google)

Listen Now

Segment 1 (Lead Topic)

Segment 2 (Amateur Radio)

New EM Exposure Limits in the UK

Source: https://lhs.fyi/t8 (RSGB)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/t7 (OFCOM)

Amateurs’ Email Addresses Will Stay Private, FCC Says

Source: https://lhs.fyi/t9 (ARRL)

May is ROARS Month

Source: https://lhs.fyi/ta (Ramona Sentinal)

Segment 3 (Open Source)

Freenode No Longer Community Run;Staff Moves to Libera.Chat

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tf

Additional Info:

https://lhs.fyi/tb (Reddit)

https://lhs.fyi/tg (Discussion on r/linux)

https://lhs.fyi/th (Discussion on r/programming)

“Launch”, a new Open Source Keyboard from System76

Source: https://lhs.fyi/tc (System76)

Why Sleep Apnea Patients Rely on a CPAP Machine Hacker

Source:  https://lhs.fyi/td (Vice)

Additional Info: https://lhs.fyi/te (Gitlab)

Segment 4 (Linux in the Ham Shack)

WFView

NE4RD’s experimentation with the IC-7300

K5TUX’s experimentation with the IC-7100

PipeWire

NE4RD is already in and out of love with it

JS8Call

K5TUX’s brief experience

Segment 5 (Social Media Roundup)

Facebook

Dan Murphy

Carmelo Luca Costa

Grant Fritz

Mike Farmer

Twitter

@prophetofwoe

@GusLinux

@Skjoldulfr

YouTube

swathe

Donald Libby

Steve Miller

Roeland Jansen

Mohamad Norzam Hj Abas

Valeriy Medvedeff

brokewind2

Jay Lijoi

This Weekend in Amateur Radio (Segment 1)

Contests

YOTA Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/t2

Hamvention QSO Party

Source: https://lhs.fyi/t3

Contests Next Weekend

CQ WW WPX Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/5Q

Day of the YLs Contest

Source: https://lhs.fyi/lA

Special Events

Chicken Dinner Road

Source: https://lhs.fyi/sT

K0S Strange Antenna Challenge

D-Day Commemoration

Source: https://lhs.fyi/m4

Announcements

Hamvention Live Streams

LHS Ham Radio Challenge

WFView

This Weekend in Open Source (Segment 2)

Distros to Try

GNU Guix 1.3.0

Source: https://lhs.fyi/t4

Events

OpenJS World 2021

Source: https://lhs.fyi/t6

StackConf: The Open Source Infrastructure Conference

Source: https://lhs.fyi/t5

Open Source World East

Source: https://lhs.fyi/rc

LHS Open Source Challenge

WFView

This Weekend in Hedonism (Segment 3)

Cheryl’s Recipe Corner!

Crispy, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Description

Russ is a huge fan of Chicken Cordon Bleu.  I’m mostly on the fence about it, since I don’t like my food mixed (or touching on my plate, for that part).  BUT, I really liked this recipe.  Although, the actual recipe calls for deep frying the chicken; we own an air fryer, so we actually air fried ours, and it came out delicious!  I think the part that sold it for me was the Dijon sauce.

Ingredients (Chicken)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

16 slices swiss cheese

1/2 lb ham, thinly sliced

peanut oil, or vegetable oil, for frying

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 eggs, beaten

2 cups panko bread crumbs

Ingredients (Dijon Sauce)

3 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

1/4 cup dijon mustard

1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

Directions

Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing to coat evenly.  On a cutting board, place a chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.  Remove the plastic wrap and place 2 slices of Swiss cheese, then 2 slices of ham, then another layer of Swiss cheese, and another layer of ham. Evenly roll the chicken and place onto a new sheet of plastic wrap.  Wrap the chicken in the plastic wrap tightly and use the excess plastic on the sides to twist, firming up the roll of chicken cordon bleu as you work. Tie the excess plastic. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, then chill the rolls in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.  Meanwhile, preheat a tall-sided pan with 2 inches (5 cm) of oil to 325°F (170°C). After the rolls are set, prepare 2 separate large, wide dishes with the flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs. Dredge the chicken first in the flour, then the egg, and then bread crumbs.  Place the breaded chicken cordon bleu in the oil and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the outside is an even golden brown. If a good color is achieved and the chicken’s center is still not 165°F (75°C), place the chicken cordon bleu on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and finish the chicken in the oven at 325°F (170°C) until that temperature is reached. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the garlic until soft. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.  Add the milk and whisk until fully combined with the roux and no lumps remain. Continue whisking until the mixture comes to a simmer and has thickened. add the mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.  Slice the chicken and serve drizzled with Dijon sauce.

Cheryl’s Mixed Drink Corner

Miami Vice

Description

It’s summer, and therefore it’s time for summer-time cocktails!  This one is a mix between a Pina Colada and a Strawberry Daquiri!  Plus, it’s named after one of my favorite 80’s TV programs (and Don Johnson, aka Sonny Crockett, is actually from a town that is 20 miles away)

Ingredients

3 oz white rum

10 oz pina colada mix

2-3 cups ice

2 oz white rum

8 oz strawberry daquiri mix

2-3 cups ice

1 cup strawberries

pineapple leaves, slices, and strawberries as garnish

Directions

In a blender, mix together 3 oz white rum, 10 oz pina colada mix, and 2-3 cups of ice. (Start with 2 and see if it needs more or if it’s too thin). Pour into a pitcher. In the blender, then add 2 oz white rum, 8 oz strawberry daquiri mix, 1 cup of strawberries, 2-3 cups of ice. (Start with 2 and see if it needs more or if it’s too thin.) Pour a bit of the strawberry daquiri mixture into a glass, then pour your pina colada mix, and finish with more strawberry daquiri. Garnish with a slice of pineapple, some pineapple leaves, and a strawberry!

Russ’s Drink Corner

Very Old Barton Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Description

Very Old Barton, owned by the Sazerac Company, is produced in Bardstown, Kentucky. There several expressions of Very Old Barton including an 80 proof, an 86 proof and a 90 proof. The 100 proof bottling is also bottled in bond. In recent years, the six year age statement has been removed though the number “6” still apears on 1.75L bottles. The bourbon is still aged a minimum of four years and possibly as long as six.

Details

Mashbill: 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley

Proof: 100 (50% ABV)

Region: Bardstown, Kentucky

Color: Pure honey

Nose: Apple, caramel, light fruit notes, unripe banana, medicinal cherry

Taste: Somewhat acerbic, red apple, oak tannins, burnt sugar, toated corn, cherry

Finish: Medium length dry finish, nondescript herb and light sweetness, barrel notes

Price: $20 (750 ml)

Rating: 89

Bill’s Whatever Corner

DryFly Old Fashioned