Summary: <p>Jaquard Dyes – <a href="http://www.jacquardproducts.com/procion-mx.html">procion dye for cotton</a>, <a href="http://www.jacquardproducts.com/solarfast.html">sun activated</a></p> <p>30K/40K Gaming Tournament Dave is attending in March – <a href="http://www.adepticon.org/">AdeptiCon</a></p> <p>Super thick yarn for Afghan – <a href="http://www.sirdar.co.uk/yarns/fashion/Gorgeous_Ultra_Super_Chunky_F222">Sirdar Gorgeous</a></p> <p>Chipotle peppers available in most supermarkets – <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/La-Costena-In-Adobo-Sauce-Chipotle-Peppers-7-Oz/13424766">La Costena</a></p> <p>Local butcher with very tasty, affordable meat – <a href="http://www.the-meat-shop.com/">The Meat Shop</a></p> <p>Erica’s favorite tomatoes to grow for canning – <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Marzano_tomato">San Marzano</a></p> <p>Sponsored Pattern –<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/football-head"> Football Head</a></p> <p>Yarn We used in original football head – <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/jojoland-tonic">Jojoland Tonic</a>. Also recommend<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/universal-yarn-uptown-dk"> Uptown dk </a>and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/west-yorkshire-spinners-aire-valley-dk">West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley</a></p> <p>Podcast recommendations from Dave – <a href="http://www.revolutionspodcast.com/">Revolutions</a> by Mike Duncan (he also did <a href="http://www.thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/">The History or Rome</a>)</p> <p>Podcast recommendations from Erica – <a href="http://www.knitmoregirlspodcast.com/">The Knitmore Girls </a>and (oldie but goodie and looks like it’s still up on iTunes – <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cast-on/id90253586?mt=2">Cast On by Brenda Dayne</a>)</p> <hr> <p>Smokehouse Chilli Recipe</p> <p>4-5 slices of smoked bacon chopped</p> <p>1lb minced beef – I prefer a higher fat ratio for this recipe</p> <p>2 cans black beans</p> <p>1 can pinto beans</p> <p>2 medium onions diced</p> <p>5 cloves garlic crushed and chopped</p> <p>1tsp smoked paprika</p> <p>1tsp sweet paprika</p> <p>1tsp onion powder</p> <p>1tsp Mexican oregano</p> <p>1tblsp dried chicken bouillon</p> <p>1tblsp balsamic vinegar</p> <p>4-5 chipotle peppers chopped</p> <p>2 large cans chopped tomatoes</p> <p> </p> <ol> <li>In a large pan over high heat add the beef, bacon and onions and sauté until the beef is browned. Break up the meat as much as possible.</li> <li>Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.</li> <li>Add the beans and cook for 1-2 minutes</li> <li>Turn the heat to low and add, well, everything else. Simmer for a minimum of 1 hour but the longer the better. This is even better the following day.</li> </ol> <p>For Vegan version, sub the meat for a can of vegan refried beans and the chicken bouillon with vegetable bouillon</p> <p> </p> <p>Music credit for our intro, outro and segment breaks: Scramby Eggs by Andy G. Cohen</p> <p> </p>
