Oh yes that is true, in face I think the coffee would give it a nicer taste. Thanks for that reminder. I've also heard of using pepsi or coke 'I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. ~Sugar -----Original Message----- From: blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Vicki Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 3:17 PM To: blindcooks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Roast Beef Cooking Tip I've been known to pour in a cup of brewed coffee instead of water and it works too. Tastes great as well. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sugar <sugarsyl71@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "2006 Christmas Recipe" <2006ChristmasRecipes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Thursday, January 29, 2015 1:42 pm Subject: [blindcooks] Roast Beef Cooking Tip > > > Thanks to my dearest friend and sister for this:(Helen) Roast Beef > Cooking Tip Easy, use your crock pot. > Place your potatoes carrots & onions in the bottom & put your roast on > top. Pour a package of onion soup mix over & add a cup of water. > Turn on low & by the time you get home from work you will have a > deliciously cooked meal to serve. > * Don't have onion soup mix, > substitute!! > Crush a couple beef bouillon cubes & add some dried onion flakes, you > will never know the difference. > Want a little different flavor? > Instead of water, pour in a cup of bourbon or a cup of wine (any > kind). The alcohol cooks out, so don't let that be a worry. > > > 'I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. > ~Sugar > > > > As Always, Vicki