A big fat happy birthday to you too, Jan. And thank you for all the German goodies you have tempted me to make lately.
The last was sauerkraut and spaetzle, tonight it's sauerbraten.
Have yourself a wonderful day with your family, and drink a toast to good times!
Best wishes Ursula

Hi CHris, I ended up making 7 different salamis, which were really yummy with no case hardening. Now they have to be eaten, and that could take some time. They are vacsealed and have been shared with enthusiastic family and friends. I'll post a photo when I get time Not doing any curing till this lo...

Chris, where do you find those wonderful animations?!!!!
Love it!
Ursula

And a happy birthday from me too Jeff! You always have a lot to contribute. I hope your day is very special!
A very happy birthday to Ray too!
Hope life is treating you well!
Best wishes Ursula

Hi Croc,
My attitude to these ridiculous rules is that it is only illegal if you get caught. I take no notice of nanny state rules. They are made to be ignored. Go for it!
Ursula

Hi Ross, Just wanted to wish you a really amazing birthday. Your contributions to this site have been generous,wise and often quirky, and I feel like I know you. It's been a hard year for you with challenges and change, but you've dealt with them elegantly, and with resilience. I hope you have a lov...

Best comment of the day for me was Gulyas'
Go Gulyas!!!!!!!!
Ursula

The thread title gave me a bit of a shock, and I thought that duck was up to mischief again. Having read through all the information and the comments of others I got the impression of outrage, shock, disbelief and anger at the news, yet to be confirmed, that this rumour might be true. Above all, the...

Thank you for all the answers. I'll wipe off the very little mould that has formed, and try it with the casings on.
Ursula

Hi All, After my first disasters with salamis, I just did a taste test on the 6 different ones I made a few weeks ago. They are all delicious - out of the stratosphere compared to those you can buy. And no case hardening on any of them. I dried them in the bathroom where the winter kept the humidity...

Happy Birthday Steve! [O'neills]
The sun is shining on you today and it's almost warm.
Have a lovely day!
Warm wishes from the other side of the hill.
Ursula

My ten salamis are now pretty much ready for a taste test, and then I'll have to vacseal them and stick them in the fridge. A question for the more experienced: Should the fibrous casings be removed before vacsealing? I seem to remember someone commenting that they can get slimy. ?? Also will vacsea...

Happy birthday, Gulyas!
Another one of the legends on this site!
Have a wonderful day.
Best wishes Ursula

Happy birthday to you too, Grasshopper from DownUnder. ^0's a pretty big milestone. How did you celebrate it? It draws ever closer to me too. I celebrated my 40th for a whole week, so the 60th deserves a good bit of attention. Hope it was a great one for you! And Jim, pardon my ignorance re your loc...

Happy birthday Jim,
I hope that glorious California sun was shining on you all day.
Warm wishes Ursula