Here are several of the wonderful father's in our Family;
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| Todd Jackman, daughter Mya |
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| Dave Bowman and his family |
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| Eric Dunning and Jace |
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| Chris and daughter Gaby |
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| Chris Jackman and Nico |
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| Dan Fitzpatrick and daughter Hannah at end |
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| James with family |
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| Craig with Katie, Hailey and Christopher |
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| Steve Jackman with wife Kelli and daughter Stella
ON FATHERS’ DAY; PULLED PORK SLIDERS
Mike is the cook who developed these next two recipes that he prepared for
us on Memorial Day one year. It was the first time I have had a pulled pork
sandwich, and I could have eaten more than one. The meat was tender, and the
coleslaw cool and crisp.
Now that Mike tested the recipe on us, his family, he prepared them for a very important graduation party;
for Brianna, whom he has known since she was a baby. To her, he is Papa Mike,
as he is to Adria, who is 13 and Elijah, who is 10.
Many of us grew up with fond memories of a man such as “Papa
Mike”, a favorite uncle, such as my Uncle George, who tossed you around, was affectionate and made you feel special.
Brianna, Adria, and Elijah would like to see Papa Mike
specially recognized on Father’s Day.
Brianna e-mailed me her sentiments:
“My Papa Mike is the
best. He pays attention to us, a great guy who loves to cook ( I love his
mashed potatoes). He is making pork sliders for my graduation from high school
and I couldn't be more excited! Not only is Papa Mike an amazing cook but I
love to hang out with him and watch great movies and drive his truck!”
Adria
and Elijah verbally voiced their thoughts of Papa Mike:
“He
tickles us and wrestles with us and doesn’t get tired and want to stop. He
chases us all over the yard; (Adria says now she runs faster). Elijah says papa
Mike was the best “Incredible Hulk” at Halloween, and was even
a bit scary.
These are good memories for children to have, and all men who
are “Papa Mike’s” to any children are appreciated and honored on this Day.
Mike’s
Pulled Pork Sliders
Ingredients:
1 Boston Pork Butt **- 4 ½ to 5
pounds
2 sweet onions, such as Vidalia
1 (12 ounce) can ginger ale
1 (18 ounce) bottle Sweet Baby Rays
barbecue sauce (more optional)
In
large slow cooker, place 2 halves of Vidalia onion on bottom. Place pork butt
on top of onion. Place remaining onion, cut in half, on top of pork. Pour in
ginger ale. Cook on low for 12 hours. DO NOT OPEN the slow cooker.
Next,
drain off liquid. Shred pork meat and onions when cool enough to handle (shred
with forks or your fingers). Return shredded pork to crock-pot, add barbecue
sauce (adjust amount to taste).Cook on low for an additional 2 hours.
Serve
on Pepperidge Farms Sliders, top with coleslaw.
Makes
8 servings
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Boston butt is an inexpensive cut of meat that is frequently served as
barbecue. Although the name may give the impression that the meat is from the
hind-quarters of the pig, it actually refers to the upper part of the pig's
front legs and is commonly called pork shoulder. As Boston butt is a
tougher cut of meat and has more connective tissue than a tender pork loin, it
is best when slow cooked over low heat for several hours. Hence, using a slow
cooker is a good way to get that meat fully flavored and fall-off-the-bone
tender.
This coleslaw recipe
is perfect for pulled pork sandwiches as it is mildly flavored and does not
overpower the pork; what it does do is give you a cool, crisp layer of texture,
which complements the meat.
Mike’s
Coleslaw
1
medium head green cabbage, finely shredded
1 and
one-quarter cup mayonnaise
5
tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ cup
sugar or equivalent sugar substitute
Mix all ingredients together, refrigerate overnight;
drain off any liquid as you build slider.
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Another choice is this delicious Broccoli Salad:
Ingredients: 2 bunches broccoli (
about 1 1/2 lbs. each)
1 small
onion, sliced thin
20 slices
of crisp bacon, crumbled
1 cup
raisins
Dressing: 2 cups mayonnaise -
1/2 cup sugar - 4 tablespoons vinegar
Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces; rinse and drain well (as dry as
possible).
Mix dressing ingredients till sugar dissolved.
Mix salad ingredients, pour dressing over all & toss. Refrigerate
for 2-3 hours before serving.
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Your favorite guy is sure to like this ice cream drink/dessert; make with his favorite candy bar.
Mocha Java Ice Cream Shake (makes 2 cups)
Place ½ cup cold, brewed, very strong
coffee in a blender.
Place ½ of a milk-chocolate candy bar
with almonds in blender, broken into a few large pieces. Frozen snickers good
too. (Any candy bar of your choice)
Blend till candy is in small pieces.
Add 2 cups of coffee, chocolate, or
vanilla ice cream; cover and blend till smooth.
Pour into glass, top with whipped cream and
serve immediately.
ENJOY A GREAT FATHER'S DAY
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