DAVIS DUST IS HERE!

DAVIS DUST

SO WHAT IS THE “DUST”?

I love a good dry rub, but most were too salty or had overpowering ingredients.  So, four years ago I started to experiment with some different ideas.  DAVIS DUST is my original recipe, created from those four years of trying to get it right.  As a result, I  ended up with, not only a great dry for ribs, chicken and beef, but also a seasoning for stove top or oven cooking too. 

 DAVIS DUST is produced for me by Pacific Spice, under high quality control, using fresh blended organic and natural ingredients.  When you get your container, it will not have been sitting in a warehouse getting old.  I only produce small batches to control the age of the product.  When you open your container, the aroma will tell you that it is fresh and ready to go!

 For those who respond to this post, I am offering an introductory price of $6.00 for 3.2 oz. of DAVIS DUST.  The regular price is $8.50.  I want to get this out to a lot of people who can help me promote the product.  Anyone who wishes to do so, can also write a review and I will place it on the website.  For those who are out of town, DAVIS DUST can be shipped to your home for a nominal additional charge.

Here is what some of the focus group  and testers had to say.

“DAVIS DUST is about the only seasoning I use any more.”  SH  - Las Vegas

“We love it on ribs!  But it is great on chicken too!” – SP Portland

“I use it as table seasoning.  It is wonderful on my homegrown veggies – especially the tomatoes. “ LN

"We used it on our vegetarian stir fry with tofu.  It was great!" - GB Las Vegas

To order send an email to me vegaswes@gmail.com  The website http://www.vegaswes.com/ will have an order form soon as well as paypal.

Turkey Leftovers

So Friday means the start of Turkey leftovers.  Most people will have at least one more full meal of turkey and all the sides.  Then we start the slow decline into soup.  Here are some other ideas that may help

1. Instead of the usual fare, try Turkey Enchiladas or a stir-fry. It is easy to substitute turkey for chicken in any recipe.  Try a nice sour cream Poblano Sauce. Spice it up!

2. Make your own frozen dinners or lunches before anything is too old or dry to use.  That way you can have a new dish now and have the complete meal later.  The holiday season does present a lot of time challenges so having you second from Thanksgiving in a week or two is actually very good.

3. Dressing freezes very well. Portion out some small portions to use later with a Pork Roast.

4. Soup - If you like a hearty soup, then by all means clean the meat off the bones and cook the bones to make a soup base.  Adding some left over gravy will add more taste.  Just be sure to boil the bones and then take them out before adding any other ingredients.  If you just want to make stock then freeze it that is a good idea too.

5. Left over cranberries can be frozen for up to a year.  Relish will last about a week in the fridge.

Above all else - be sure to put the food away after dinner as soon as possible.  If something has been left out too long, it could make you ill.

The Countdown To Turkey

At this point your turkey is thawed and ready to go into the brine tonight or tomorrow. Any last minute shopping to do I recommend it be done today. Here are some things that always help me bet organized.

1. Do a place setting and see if you have all the flatware, glasses and dishes you need. I also set the empty serving dishes on the table to see if they will all fit and to make sure I have the right size dish for sides. If you are low on room now, just wait until the dinner guests are here. 

2. A side area or side board. I sometime set up a side area for things like a crock pot for extra gravy or potatoes since those are always in demand.  I find it easier to have those handy rather than in the kitchen. If you are planning a buffet style this also helps keep the flow going.  For a buffet style dinner to work you need to think about the area and the traffic flow.  If everything is on the table then all the guests have to juggle plates and people to get their food.

3. Do ahead items can be done today too. Cheesecake can be made today and it will be fine for Thursday. As will Pumpkin Pie.  If you want do some of your prep - chop celery or onions and put them in a  plastic bag.

The best Thanksgiving is when YOU have time to enjoy the meal too!  So take a moment and relax and do some planning now.  It will make it easier.