Okay, I belong to two great poker leagues. One meets twice per month and the other meets once per month. There are several advantages of playing in a Texas Hold’em poker league. The most important of which is becoming a better player, understanding the strategy (and boy, is there a lot of strategy!), learning the value of your betting and the secrets of winning the tournament.
The other most important component is the social aspect. The making of friends that share common interests and enjoy each others’ company. I’m very fortunate to be playing poker with some very top notch, committed, and energetic ladies. And it’s been great to see all of us improve over the past three years .
The amazing thing is that in one league I remained in first place for 7 games and slipped to third place this month. The other league I’m in dead last after five games. So, I’m not sure if the “practice makes perfect” concept is working this year. Thank goodness I’m continually “practicing” and realize that “that’s poker”.
If you’re thinking of starting a poker league in your area, we offer complimentary league rules with purchase on ”http://www.morethanpokertables.com/”. These are a variation of the rules that we use for our league.
Thanks to those of you who are responding to my call for Recipes for Poker Parties. I have received several via email and will share those with you soon. In the meantime, keep them coming, please!
If you currently play in a poker league, please share with us what you get from belonging to a poker league. Please post your reply. Or if you want to start a league and need help, post that also or contact me at pocketaces@morethanpokertables.com and I’ll be happy to share our stories.
Please remember to share your recipes as well – easy to prepare and easy to eat!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
"Easy to Fix" Recipes for Poker League Parties
When I say "Easy", I mean "EASY"! The amusing thing about collecting recipes to create a Poker League or Poker Party cookbook for you all to enjoy is that I'm probably the worst cook alive.
Fortunately, I have very talented and creative friends who are fabulous cooks, chefs and bakers. And they're willing to share their wonderful and easy to fix recipes with us all.
I'm hoping that each of you will also share so others can benefit and be able to try new food delights for your next poker league or poker party. Below is a recipe from my friend, Kathy, in Hawaii for a Cheese Ball. I think through this experience I may even become a cook of sorts. I'm definitely willing to try, especially if they are easy.
Cheese Ball
2 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dill
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp Beau Monde
Squish together, mixing well and form into a ball. Roll in chopped nuts on wax paper. Wrap in saran wrap and refrigerate til ready to serve.
Okay, My Friends, try this recipe and SHARE yours, please. If you have any problems posting your recipe, call me immediately at 702-994-0777 or email your recipe and stories to pocketaces@morethanpokertables.com- I have included a How to Post article that can be found on the menu on the right side of our blog. POST YOUR RECIPES so we can all enjoy them!
Fortunately, I have very talented and creative friends who are fabulous cooks, chefs and bakers. And they're willing to share their wonderful and easy to fix recipes with us all.
I'm hoping that each of you will also share so others can benefit and be able to try new food delights for your next poker league or poker party. Below is a recipe from my friend, Kathy, in Hawaii for a Cheese Ball. I think through this experience I may even become a cook of sorts. I'm definitely willing to try, especially if they are easy.
Cheese Ball
2 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dill
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp Beau Monde
Squish together, mixing well and form into a ball. Roll in chopped nuts on wax paper. Wrap in saran wrap and refrigerate til ready to serve.
Okay, My Friends, try this recipe and SHARE yours, please. If you have any problems posting your recipe, call me immediately at 702-994-0777 or email your recipe and stories to pocketaces@morethanpokertables.com- I have included a How to Post article that can be found on the menu on the right side of our blog. POST YOUR RECIPES so we can all enjoy them!
How to Pick a Poker Table
The art of selecting a poker table starts with how often it will be used and where will it be housed or stored. Existing space is a huge factor as well. If you don’t have much space, but would like to keep your table up all the time and you have less than 10 people who usually play Texas Hold’em or poker, then you may be interested in an octagon table.
You can usually find a nice, sturdy, good looking octagon poker table for a reasonable price. If you plan to store it, you can also find one with folding legs. This table pictured above is the hottest selling poker table on our web site http://www.morethanpokertables.com/poker-tables/ – it fits well in smaller spaces, is easy to store, is made of solid wood, has padded armrests for players’ comfort, sturdy legs, and 8 individual trays for beverages. .
If you have personal preferences with the shape of the table and prefer the traditional oval poker table, then you will by far have a much wider selection. They come in several different colors including green, red, burgundy, and blue being the most common. You can also purchase them in different quality of felt, padded bumpers, steel or aluminum reinforced folding legs, and with or without the dealer position built in.
If you’d like a table that is part of your furniture, there are several choices with wood tables. Remember the more wood in the body of a poker table, the higher the price tag. Some less expensive tables may have more particle board rather than natural wood frame. You’ll want to be sure that the legs on your table are either wood or reinforced steel rather than aluminum. The poker tables should be sturdy and wear well for a long time.
Other things to look for when selecting your table include upgraded felt cover, thick vinyl or leather bumpers for comfort, ease of storage if you’re not going to have the table up 24/7. When purchasing a table, keep in mind that most poker tables weigh 85 – 100 pounds, so the shipping charge for one table can be expensive.
If you’re really thrifty, you may want to purchase tables that are more lightweight with aluminum folding legs, but make sure you protect your investment by storing the tables properly. Another answer to a tighter budget purchase are poker table tops. They offer the same properties as the poker tables, except they have no legs and can fit nicely over an existing table. They can be purchased with cup holders, upgraded vinyl bumpers and a table cover. They’re also easy to store and lighter weight than most tables. This is a great solution for the thrifty budgets.
When you select a poker table, be prepared to answer the following questions:
• How much space do I have for the poker table?
• Will the poker table be set up 24/7?
• Will the table be doubling as furniture – if yes, you may want to look at the premium wood tables.
• How easy is the table to store?
• What shape table would I prefer?
• In order to preserve the table, I should look for upgraded felt.
• Make sure the legs, if they fold, are reinforced steel – or if you’re on a tight budget, make sure they’re carefully stored after use.
• If you prefer to build your own, there are many places that carry the felt and table parts. Or you can hire someone to build the table for you.
Whatever your decision, owning your own poker table definitely has its advantages. Your own table enhances your home game, adds to the ambiance of your poker room, and gives you, your friends and family a comfortable and safe place to play Texas Hold’em and other poker games.
You can usually find a nice, sturdy, good looking octagon poker table for a reasonable price. If you plan to store it, you can also find one with folding legs. This table pictured above is the hottest selling poker table on our web site http://www.morethanpokertables.com/poker-tables/ – it fits well in smaller spaces, is easy to store, is made of solid wood, has padded armrests for players’ comfort, sturdy legs, and 8 individual trays for beverages. .
If you have personal preferences with the shape of the table and prefer the traditional oval poker table, then you will by far have a much wider selection. They come in several different colors including green, red, burgundy, and blue being the most common. You can also purchase them in different quality of felt, padded bumpers, steel or aluminum reinforced folding legs, and with or without the dealer position built in.
If you’d like a table that is part of your furniture, there are several choices with wood tables. Remember the more wood in the body of a poker table, the higher the price tag. Some less expensive tables may have more particle board rather than natural wood frame. You’ll want to be sure that the legs on your table are either wood or reinforced steel rather than aluminum. The poker tables should be sturdy and wear well for a long time.
Other things to look for when selecting your table include upgraded felt cover, thick vinyl or leather bumpers for comfort, ease of storage if you’re not going to have the table up 24/7. When purchasing a table, keep in mind that most poker tables weigh 85 – 100 pounds, so the shipping charge for one table can be expensive.
If you’re really thrifty, you may want to purchase tables that are more lightweight with aluminum folding legs, but make sure you protect your investment by storing the tables properly. Another answer to a tighter budget purchase are poker table tops. They offer the same properties as the poker tables, except they have no legs and can fit nicely over an existing table. They can be purchased with cup holders, upgraded vinyl bumpers and a table cover. They’re also easy to store and lighter weight than most tables. This is a great solution for the thrifty budgets.
When you select a poker table, be prepared to answer the following questions:
• How much space do I have for the poker table?
• Will the poker table be set up 24/7?
• Will the table be doubling as furniture – if yes, you may want to look at the premium wood tables.
• How easy is the table to store?
• What shape table would I prefer?
• In order to preserve the table, I should look for upgraded felt.
• Make sure the legs, if they fold, are reinforced steel – or if you’re on a tight budget, make sure they’re carefully stored after use.
• If you prefer to build your own, there are many places that carry the felt and table parts. Or you can hire someone to build the table for you.
Whatever your decision, owning your own poker table definitely has its advantages. Your own table enhances your home game, adds to the ambiance of your poker room, and gives you, your friends and family a comfortable and safe place to play Texas Hold’em and other poker games.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
How to Post a Comment
This is for my friends who have had problems posting your recipes or relevant comments to this blog. I actually experimented with it this morning and understand the confusion.
Before you can post your comment there is a drop down box that says "Add profile". I downloaded it and selected "Google" since I have accounts currently set up with google. You can actually select any of the profile groups. They are asking you to set up an account so they can identify you when you post in the future. If it asks for a URL and you don't have a web site address, select another program. You should be able to post your comments without a problem once you're set up.
To become a follower, simply hit the "Follow" button on the far right and fill in the information they request. You will only have to do both of these processes once. And if you'd like to upload a photo, please do. I'd love to see your charming faces.
I hope this helps. I look forward to sharing your poker recipes!
Before you can post your comment there is a drop down box that says "Add profile". I downloaded it and selected "Google" since I have accounts currently set up with google. You can actually select any of the profile groups. They are asking you to set up an account so they can identify you when you post in the future. If it asks for a URL and you don't have a web site address, select another program. You should be able to post your comments without a problem once you're set up.
To become a follower, simply hit the "Follow" button on the far right and fill in the information they request. You will only have to do both of these processes once. And if you'd like to upload a photo, please do. I'd love to see your charming faces.
I hope this helps. I look forward to sharing your poker recipes!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Let's Share Recipes for Poker Leagues and Parties!
Now that the holidays are behind us and we’re firmly in the year 2010, it’s time to put some new ideas into action.
On Christmas Day I watched the DVD movie “Julie and Julia” with loved ones and related to the movie in two ways. First, I laughed when she first started her blog and was disappointed that she only had one follower – her mother. I know what it’s like to wonder if anyone is listening to your words. I thank my one follower and would like a whole lot more!
Second, I belong to two Texas Hold’em Poker Leagues and was inspired by the show to start recipe sharing. The recipe topic would be “Poker Party Recipes” and would include food that is easy to eat while playing poker and not too messy. You can include your favorite dessert recipes here, too. In the interest of time, we often eat at the table while we're playing poker.
We can try new recipes for our poker leagues and poker parties or even other personal get togethers and share results. If we get enough recipes we can create an eBook and I can sell it on http://www.morethanpokertables.com/ .
If you contribute a recipe, you can also briefly discuss where you got the recipe, and if you have a photo of the finished product, that’s even better! If we use your recipe, we’ll give you credit for the recipe and you will receive 25% off the price of the eBook. You can also copy the recipes from this blog at no charge if you wish of any that you would like to try for your future poker league or home poker parties.
To start I asked my very good friend Kathy Wiens to share some of her recipes. Kathy and I have been the best of friends since we were both in our 20’s. She lives on the Island of Maui, Hawaii, with her husband, Lloyd and her family. The first one was handed down to her from her Mother.
1 pint cottage cheese 1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. green onion, chopped 2 tsp. dill
2 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
Put all ingredients in a Quisanart, mix well. Serve with carrots, celery, zucchini, etc. and Enjoy!
In a large Pyrex baking dish, layer following:
1 can refried beans
2 lb. browned, ground beef, onions, salt & pepper – drizzle taco sauce over meat layer
1 can diced chilies
1lb. grated cheddar cheese
1 lb. grated Monterey Jack cheese
Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, top with:
Guacamole 1 cup sour cream
3 chopped green onions Sliced black olives
Toss with a few tortilla chips. Put a basket of tortilla chips on the side!
IF YOU HAVE A FAVORITE RECIPE THAT YOU THINK WOULD BE GOOD FOR POKER PARTIES, PLEASE POST ON THE BLOG OR EMAIL TO pocketaces@morethanpokertables.com and remember to include your stories and photos.
On Christmas Day I watched the DVD movie “Julie and Julia” with loved ones and related to the movie in two ways. First, I laughed when she first started her blog and was disappointed that she only had one follower – her mother. I know what it’s like to wonder if anyone is listening to your words. I thank my one follower and would like a whole lot more!
Second, I belong to two Texas Hold’em Poker Leagues and was inspired by the show to start recipe sharing. The recipe topic would be “Poker Party Recipes” and would include food that is easy to eat while playing poker and not too messy. You can include your favorite dessert recipes here, too. In the interest of time, we often eat at the table while we're playing poker.
We can try new recipes for our poker leagues and poker parties or even other personal get togethers and share results. If we get enough recipes we can create an eBook and I can sell it on http://www.morethanpokertables.com/ .
If you contribute a recipe, you can also briefly discuss where you got the recipe, and if you have a photo of the finished product, that’s even better! If we use your recipe, we’ll give you credit for the recipe and you will receive 25% off the price of the eBook. You can also copy the recipes from this blog at no charge if you wish of any that you would like to try for your future poker league or home poker parties.
To start I asked my very good friend Kathy Wiens to share some of her recipes. Kathy and I have been the best of friends since we were both in our 20’s. She lives on the Island of Maui, Hawaii, with her husband, Lloyd and her family. The first one was handed down to her from her Mother.
Cottage Cheese Dip
1 pint cottage cheese 1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. green onion, chopped 2 tsp. dill
2 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
Put all ingredients in a Quisanart, mix well. Serve with carrots, celery, zucchini, etc. and Enjoy!
Super Nachos
In a large Pyrex baking dish, layer following:
1 can refried beans
2 lb. browned, ground beef, onions, salt & pepper – drizzle taco sauce over meat layer
1 can diced chilies
1lb. grated cheddar cheese
1 lb. grated Monterey Jack cheese
Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, top with:
Guacamole 1 cup sour cream
3 chopped green onions Sliced black olives
Toss with a few tortilla chips. Put a basket of tortilla chips on the side!
IF YOU HAVE A FAVORITE RECIPE THAT YOU THINK WOULD BE GOOD FOR POKER PARTIES, PLEASE POST ON THE BLOG OR EMAIL TO pocketaces@morethanpokertables.com and remember to include your stories and photos.
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