Minggu, 13 Januari 2013

How do I prepare a chicken?

Q. How does one go from a live chicken to a chicken soup?
I'd be interested in both internet links, or even better, personal experience.
I've got a chicken here, and i'd like to make some soup.
well, thanks.

A. Hi,
I've never killed a chicken myself, but I have watched it being done. When I was a kid, my dad's cousin Joe used to kill chickens on an old tree stump. All the innards went into a clay pipe, including the feet. He'd scald the chickens in a pot of almost boiling water, pluck them, and then his wife would prepare them for dinner.
Later in life, I had a friend who used to kill chickens by hanging them in a kill cone. She'd cut off their heads, let the blood drain well into a bucket, dip in water that was around 180 degrees, and then pluck them clean. I have helped pluck them clean.
I left some resources for you to look at to give you an idea of what to do. I know I learn best by reading and/or watching as I am a hands-on learner.
You also need to know the age of your bird so you will know the appropriate way to cook him when he's dressed out. If young, he's good for frying, but if old, then the stew pot for him! Either way, he'll taste mighty fine.
Back in the 70's & early 80's (like 1975-1981), I lived in a small town (the kind if you blink you'd miss it), and the owner of the little store would always let me know when he was going to have hens to butcher. I would get them for .49c a pound and they were the fattest and best tasting chickens I could get for the money. The stores at the time wanted around .59c a pound, and their chickens weren't nearly as tasty nor as fat. These chickens from this farmer/grocer had yellow fat all on the backsides and butt area. They made the best stews, chicken and dumplings, and chicken with homemade noodles. YUM!
That man is long dead and I haven't had a good fresh home-killed chicken in over 10 years.
I have the best story! Ten years ago this November, I was turning 40 years old, and a new friend, one whom I had met just that year, called me up and told me she wanted to give me a present for my birthday; would I like to have a chicken? She lives on 92 acres and raises chickens and beef cattle, and I said to her, Ellen, I live in town, they don't allow chickens. She began to laugh and told me it was a dressed chicken from her freezer! It was my turn to laugh~and I told her I'd love to have a chicken! Later that afternoon she showed up at my door with a frozen chicken out of her freezer that she and her husband had dressed out just a few weeks before. I think it is one of the best birthday gifts I have ever recieved in my life! Who in the world thinks to give others a dressed chicken from their own farm for their birthday? I loved that gift! That gift fed my family a pot full of chicken & dumplings.
I remember sharing this story with my adult Sunday School class at church the next week as I was so excited about that gift, and they all looked at me as if I'd grown two heads!!! I felt sorry for all of them as they could not see the lovelyness of getting such a from-the-heart gift. My friend's husband was laid off and they still had 4 kids at home, so you see what a from-the-heart gift this truly was.
It's too bad most people can't see the simple gifts in life and appreciate them. I love fresh from the farm chickens as they make the best meals. I need to find another source that I can buy from regularly like I used to do from that old farmer/grocer. You've brought back many memories!
Enjoy your bird!


Christmas gifts for my middle school boyfriend?
Q. My boyfriend and I have been dating for a little more than 6 months and I have no clue what to get him for Christmas. I know he is getting me something nice but when I ask him what he wants he says all he wants is me. And that's sweet but it's not helping me. :\ Any ideas will be helpful. I made him an Auburn blanket for his birthday about a month ago because Auburn is his favorite team and he LOVED it. So nothing close to that please. I want to get him something different. Thanks in advance. :)

A. A framed photo of yourself. It is kind of along the lines of what he said.

Chocolate candy or Christmas cookies. Guys like candy and cookies

Sorry but the "All my best friends are dead" book isn't funny. My best friend from
school and some others really are dead.


Where to stay on Lake Cumberland?
Q. We're planning a family vacation on Lake Cumberland in KY. We want to rent a nice cabin, but also want to be right on the water so that we can go fishing right by the home. I haven't found anything like this in Somerset or in Burnside. Any ideas?

A. Alligator I Resort and Marina


Ten units available and restaurant. Pets allowed.

Hwy 76, Russell Springs, KY 42642

(270)866-3634

www.alligatordock1.com






Andrews Outdoor Adventure


1 Cabin. Pets not allowed.

285 Scott Andrew Road, Jamestown, KY 42629

(270)343-4453






Apple Valley Resort Condo


Two bedrooms, two full baths, two private balconies, two entertainment centers (Dish TV). Facility offers a security gate, heated pool, lighted tennis court, basketball court, sheltered picnic area playground. No smoking or pets.

(859) 760-2511


www.lakecumberlandrental.com



Alligator Inn


19 rooms with 2 double beds, cable TV, swimming pool, golf and fishing quide packages available. Corporate outings also available.

(270)866-8844 ~ (866)-796-4832






Anchor Inn


Open year round. 10 remodeled units. Color TV, cable. No pets allowed. Full service restaurant open daily, 6:00 AM-9:00 PM, CST. Chicago Style pizzas. Mini Mart.
ly Creek Ramp, Jamestown, KY 42629

(270)343-5560

WEBSITE: www.anchorinnky.com






Cumberland Lodge


Open year round. 53 Lodge Rooms; High Speed Internet Access, Outdoor Pool, Meeting Facilities; Playground Equipment. Truck and Boat Parking; Pets welcome with fee; Micro-fridge in all rooms; Continental Breakfast.

CLEAN............ FRIENDLY.............AMERICAN OWNED

Jct. Hwy. 127 & Cumberland Pkwy, Russell Springs, KY 42642

(270)866-4208

E-Mail - clodge@duo-county.com








Jamestown Resort & Marina


All-suite Lodge, each with a view of the Marina and Lake Cumberland. Cabins also available. Cable TV, pool, playground, tennis court, horseshoe pit, nature trails, pontoon rentals, restaurants, fishing guides and golf packages available.

Jamestown, KY 42629

(800)830-5131






Lake Cumberland State Resort Park


Open year round; 76 lodge rooms; handicapped accessible rooms available; restaurant, grocery, gift shop, indoor pool, public outdoor pool, exercise room, sauna, game room, mini golf, tennis courts, riding stables, playgrounds, meeting facilities. Motor coach parking available. Pets Not Allowed.
Website
5465 State Park Rd. Jamestown, KY. 42629

800-325-1709






Lake Pointe Resort


Our motel features 12 suites. Each with two queen beds, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave, and in-room coffee maker. Kitchenette suites also available. Sorry no pets.
Website
1583 Hwy. 1383, Russell Springs, KY 42642

270-866-3856






LakePointe Resort


12 units; double or kitchenettes. Each room has two queen beds, small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cable TV. Full service bait shop. Unable to accommodate pets.

WEBSITE



3/4 mile from Alligator 2 Marina. 1583 Hwy. 1383, Russell Springs, KY 42642

(270)866-3856






Pinehurst Motel


Open year round, 27 units; family units available; outdoor swimming pool; game room, meeting room; weekly & monthly rates. Pets not allowed.

Website


Hwy. 127, Jamestown, KY 42629

(270)343-4143 ~ (877)-855-4143 ~ (270)343-5119






Shiloh Motor Inn


UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!!

Open year round. 22 units; phones; cable TV & HBO. Motor coach parking available. Pets allowed.

WEBSITE
Jct. Hwy. 127 & Ky. 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642

(270)866-5920






Springs Motel


28 units; clean, quiet rooms; free phones; cable TV (HBO-ESPN); near movie theater, restaurants, 2 shopping centers; plenty of parking. Everyone welcome.

Jct. Hwy. 127 & 80, Russell Springs, KY 42642

(270)866-5066 ~ (800)942-2547






Timber Pointe Resort Park


Open year round. 15 rooms; outdoor swimming pool; playground; cable TV, hot tub. Pets not allowed.

Hwy. 92, Jamestown, KY 42629

(270)343-2267 or (866)848-7855


Where can I buy purple bedding on-line?
Q. I am redecorating our bedroom in purple and need some nice purple bedding to go with it (dark purple, not lilac). Everywhere I have seen on the internet so far just has really plain or boring items. Does anyone have any ideas?

A. Ok... I'll give it a shot and try to help you out...

This isn't plain and boring but very classy:
http://www.kinglinen.com/cf0701-wsh-purple-q.html
http://www.kinglinen.com/cf0702-wsh-purple-q.html
http://www.thepurplestore.com/cgi-bin/product_detail.cgi?pstore_id=11254&product_line=The%20Queen\'s%20Room&page=1&column=2&row=6
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/182-6150172-9979727?asin=B001Q8XTHQ&AFID=Nextag_DF&LNM=More_Categories|Home_%20_Garden|B001Q8XTHQ&CPNG=home&ref=tgt_adv_XSN10001
http://www.touchofclass.com/product/x097-001.do?code=CMX09
http://www.home-decorating-co.com/kathy-ireland-park-lane-bedding.html?utm_source=cse&utm_medium=kathy-ireland-home&utm_campaign=kathy-ireland-home&zmam=26762434&zmas=2&zmac=4&zmap=kathy-ireland-park-lane-king-bed-in-a-bag-61325
http://www.thejunglestore.com/Gift-Catalog/Leopard-Gifts/Purple-Zebra-Leopard-Print-Bed-In-A-Bag-Set-Z398
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/182-6150172-9979727?asin=B000K0S5UM&AFID=Nextag_DF&LNM=More_Categories|Home_%20_Garden|B000K0S5UM&CPNG=home&ref=tgt_adv_XSN10001
so far, this (and the hotel bedding) are my favorites:
http://cj.shop.com/Evening_Intrigue_Comforter_Bedding-95813343-117343393-p!.shtml?sourceid=23
http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://images.overstock.com/f/102/3117/8h/www.overstock.com/images/products/L10098435.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bed-sheet.info/category/bed-in-a-bag/&usg=__IddJbtLAXvIBcO-bhD_s_XI_UUQ=&h=650&w=650&sz=94&hl=fr&start=6&tbnid=_WdzbXAgBXL6WM:&tbnh=137&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddark%2Bpurple%2Bbedding%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Dfr


Hope you find what you're looking for...! Sorry... too many links... had to add one below





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