On 3/11/11 5:51 PM, Tim wrote:
On Mar 11, 12:01 pm, John wrote:
Here's the weekend's campground spot.

http://www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay/content/camping

This place also has a nice boat ramp, and it's where we put in when younger
daughter brings kids for a play-day at a boater's beach in Belmont Bay.

Oh, lest I forget, here's the chili recipe I mentioned:

1 pounds ground beef round
2 medium yellow onions, chopped (2 cups)
1 medium celery rib, chopped (1/2 cup)
4 large garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
4 tablespoons paprika
tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or teaspoon dried, crumbled
tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or teaspoon dried crumbled
tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or teaspoon dried, crumbled
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
teaspoon crushed red pepper
teaspoon ground allspice
Salt, optional, and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 28-ounce can peeled tomato in puree, undrained
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
cup water

Toppings - as desired

cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese (5 ounces)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans, heated and drained
Oyster crackers

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef, onions, celery, and garlic over
medium-high heat until the beef is browned and the onions are limp, about 5
minutes. Drain off all fat.
2. 2. Transfer meat mixture to a 3 quart or larger crockery slow-cooker
and combine with remaining ingredients except spaghetti and toppings. Stir to
mix well. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or on high for 3 to 4
hours. Stir once during the last hour if cooking on high.
3. About 30 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti according to package
directions. Drain and keep warm.

I don't put the beans in the chili, but serve them on the side for those who
want them. I also make some elbow macaroni and serve it on the side. I don't put
the red pepper in 'cause Sandy doesn't like it. But, I serve some homemade
chipotle hot sauce on the side.

Thanks John. I'm looking forward to trying it. I've got it copied and
filed.


Did you write it down in longhand, take a Polaroid of the screen, or use
a carbon paper rubbing technique? :)