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The Five Kinds Of People I See At The Gym
Every gym has them. It's a set of those people that you know are going to be there, day in and day out. I've noticed that my gym has 5 main types of people. All of them are varying levels of annoying ranging from mildly annoying to makes you want to grab a dumbbell...
You Know Your Workout Is Good…
THE DISC GOLF WORKOUT ROUTINE Disc You know your workout is good when you take a shower and can’t reach your head to wash your hair. In days past, I used to be a bodybuilder and powerlifter. However, being married, having a job, and life in general slowly replaced my...
Finding The Right Gym For You
When you move, one of the most important things you need to do after getting your drivers license and a library card, is finding the right gym for you. Here are some of the most important things you can look for when it comes to finding a new gym. Let's...
Previous Projects
I decided to post some previous examples of work I’ve done. Most of it is 28mm, more more accurately “heroic scale” since GW suffers mightily from scale creep. Below: A red Necron army I did in red and dipped. You can see the can of Minwax Walnut Stain in the...
Playing disc golf past fifty, it’s a good thing actually
Seriously, don't let age stop you from joining in on a really fun and beneficial sport like disc golfI know I look like I'm in my mid 20s, <narrator voice> he paused for the laughter</narrator voice> but I'm over fifty. I've taken up disc golf after a...
Disc Golf
Some random stuff about disc golf. This is just another tester post. Seriously, I'm going to get something to put here. Other than pictures.
Beat Your Golf Discs In, a how to
Unleashing the Potential: Why Beating in a Brand New Disc Golf Disc is a Good IdeaIf you haven't played, disc golf is a fun as heck sport that combines the precision of golf with the excitement of throwing flying discs. <tip from editor, DO NOT call them...
Overheard at a local 40k Tournament
“Wow, to see this many virgins at once, you usually have to fly a plane into the World Trade Center.” Ouch. True but ouch.
Progress, loose skin, and why Planet Fitness is like if Germany won the war
Fitness Progress & Making Those Vegains Hello there and thank you for being the person other than me that actually reads this. I wanted to check in for accountabilities sake on my progress, where I came from, where I'm at, and what I'm going to be...
Kudos to Pico Armor
Pico Amor is a great source for 3mm ACW (American Civil War) and Modern miniatures. I recently ordered a large batch of moderns along with the Hind Commander ruleset. I wanted to order four of the sets that they didn’t list but Assault Publishing did. I emailed John...
Working Out & Eating Right
I finally broke down and hired a trainer and nutrition coach. Yup, the cheapest guy in the world (at least that is what anyone that meets me says) hired someone. After doing a fair amount of looking, I hired Paul Kerton, better known as the...
How Cycling Can Change Your Life, Pt. 2 – The Lean Years
Part two in a series about the joy of cycling. Part One is HERE. After not having ridden a bike in many many years, I decided to buy a bike I saw on an infomercial. I was in the process of moving to Austin and decided that what I needed was a bike. So, I purchased one...
Disc golf? What the heck…
One of the ways I first started exercising wasn't my bike, it was disc golf. Disc golf can be as much or as little work as you want. I personally carry a stuffed backpack, though some players use various wheeled carriers to carry all their discs. But the best part is...
On Hurricane Harvey & Bike Repair
Needless to say, this has been a stressful as hell kind of week. Hurricane Harvey absolutely relocated a large part of the Gulf of Mexico onto Houston. Having grown up in Houston, I've been through my share of storms. In fact, I've been through way the hell to many...
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Authentic Texas Red – Oil Free Vegan Legit Chili
EDIT: It turns out, the meat alternative I highly recommend (Beef Not! from Dixie Diners Club) is indeed oil free. Thanks for the heads up Mike.
Authentic Texas Red – Oil Free Vegan Legit Chili
Notes
Adding the beef strips or soy curls does add in oil potentially. So if you are oil free, just omit them. You can add in a cup of kasha or lentils to give it some "meatiness" but it's not really needed. I add the strips because it makes the chili much more authentic.
Also, once you get the base recipe down, you can also add in spices like cinnamon or tamarind to give it a kick of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Chili Powder (1/4 cup is indeed correct. Texas chili is about spice. You can swap ratios with the Chipotle powder for a different flavor)
- 1 tbsp Chipotle Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Black or White Pepper
- 4-6 Cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano (use fresh if possible. It really does make a difference)
- 1 Yellow or White Onion (do not use red for anything but a garnish)
- 2 Large Bell Peppers (the more colorful the better)
- 3 Cups Of Vegetable Broth
- 2-4 Cups Your Choice of Meat Substitutes (Dixie Diner Strip Beef Not! is best)
- 1 Can Tomato Sauce (8oz)
- 1 Can RoTel or Fire Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 can Kidney Beans
- 1/2 can Refried Beans (regular or black. make sure they are vegan)
- 1 can Pinto Beans
- 0-8 Tbs Pickled Jalapeños (with juice) (If you can name 4 Alamo defenders or have a favorite Vicente Fernandez movie choose 8. If you find Taco Bell exotic, choose 0.)
- 2-6 Tbs Masa Harina (if necessary to thicken)(it's usually sporting a tamale on the bag)
Instructions
- Combine all the spices together in a small bowl. Set that aside.
- Put a 1/2 cup of veggie stock into your rice cooker/InstantPot.
- Mince the onions and peppers into your rice cooker and set it to Saute/Simmer.
- Saute until they are clear. [pro tip: stir them occasionally so they don't dry out and burn. If they do burn a little, no problem. Just add more stock]
- Mince the garlic and add it to the saute. Stir. Stir for a minute or two until you get that amazing garlic smell releasing.
- Stir in your beef stips or soy curls and make sure they are well mixed in.
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and 2 cups of broth and stir to make sure it is well mixed. (You may use any remaining stock later)
- Now you pour in that dish of red spices and stir. The chili should start looking really red.
- Rinse the pinto beans and pour in pot. Pour the kindey beans in along with all the bean juice. Scoop out and add about half a can of refried beans. Toss in any jalapenos you are using. Stir the chili in well.
- At this point, it is looking more like bean soupish so sprinkle in some masa harina and stir it in. Start with 2 tbsps of masa. Stir in the masa and WALK AWAY[pro tip: blue corn masa will give the chili a much darker look but still get the undertone of tamales.]
- Chances are, the mix is boiling. Seal the rice/slow cooker or InstantPot and walk away. Come back in 30 minutes to stir making sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl. Wooden spoons are best for this. If you are really hungry, it's ok to eat now. However, if you really want an authentic Texas Red flavor, switch your device over to slow cooker low mode and walk away. 3-6 hours is optimal for me but that is all up to you.
- [pro tip: if you come back and the chili is soupy, add in more masa a couple tablespoons at a time and stir. Give the masa a chance to thicken so check again in 30 minutes. I perssonally enjoy a THICK chili, but that is up to you.
Aeronef : Hidden Gems of Wargaming
Captain Reginald D’Orochio adjusted his monocle, straightened his coat, and gripped the railing of the Kaiserkrone. Cannons were primed, the crew tense. Sweat beaded under his hat, but his voice remained steady. "Broadside, fire!" he bellowed, gambling glory and life...
Tusk: Hidden Gem of Wargaming
Ogg crouched low, gripping his stone-tipped spear, every muscle taut. Mud smeared his face to mask his scent, his breath shallow and steady. He waited for the perfect moment, the mastodon’s massive form looming above. His tribe’s cheers echoed in his mind as he...
Iain Dickies Wargaming on a Budget Review
Homemade Bagels, your new weekend go-to breakfast
Homemade bagles...you'll never go backThere's nothing quite like a freshly baked bagel. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and perfect for holding all your favorite spreads and toppings. But if you've never made bagels before, the process can seem a little...
IGOUGO needs to die a fiery death, maybe
The IGOUGO (I Go, You Go) method for turns in wargames has been a traditional approach used in many tabletop and digital wargames for a very, VERY long time. IGOUGO method has a fair number of drawbacks that have led to rightful criticism and a desire for alternative...
In Defense of Big Wargames
Why I love big wargames and you should consider them.If you're like me, you love tabletop wargames. There's something satisfying about commanding an army of tiny soldiers and seeing them clash with your opponent's forces. It's more than just playing toy soldiers. But,...
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