So...whats for dinner?
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katyk - yes, better, thanks! I now look like I had a derm chemical peel - which I sorta did... I am sporting a somewhat sunburned look but the lizard skin and swelling has gone away. I am very sensitive to medications also, particularly topicals and topical antibiotics. For all of my surgeries I couldn't even be rinsed with the bacitracin irrigant in the operating room - I am a problem patient, lol! I wonder if you could get a sample of Elidel - my son has used it for eczema and he also gets it on the eyelids, usually in the colder months. I did get a prescription topical steroid from the urgent care with this reaction but they specified to keep it away from my eyes. I have not had too many issues with Femara and skin, but I did with chemo - rashes and swelling, I was a mess.
Dinner tonight I think will be a salad with shrimp, an Asian dressing, mandarin oranges, scallions, and slivered almonds. I am in clean out mode since we are a week away from leaving on vacation - yay!
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Picked up a very tasty gyro kit at Costco yesterday so that was last night's dinner (and today's lunch.) The beginnings of an 8-10" snowfall has begun so we're hunkering down with spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread tonight.
Just chased another sharp shinned hawk out of the backyard looking for an afternoon songbird snack. Ugh.
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Special K, glad you are doing better and your salad sounds great! Salads are one of my favorite meals. And thanks to all for suggestions with the dry eyelids, they are better for today. Auntienance, we have many hawks around our house - great for getting voles but sadly they sometimes chase the quail and other birds right into our windows🙁.
I wanted to share a nice Indian meal that my DH and I tried today after our Nordic ski. It’s already made and the brand is India’s Nature. It is organic and gluten free for those who need that. I had planned on making a chickpea/lentil dish I had seen in my Bon Appetit magazine but I saw these at the store and decided to make life a bit easier. So one was Chana Masala (seasoned chickpeas) and the other was Dal Makhani (buttery black lentils) and I put them together. Made a very nice easy lunch after skiing with some naan bread. I’d buy them again. Dinner tonight - the pot roast looks good and I’ll start on the roasted root veggies soon. Have a good weekend to all
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Tonight was seared chicken breast, zucchini “veggetti” and/or bow ties with alfredo and broccoli.
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Fifteen inches of snow on the ground and hamster snow still falling. Ugh. You all know how much I hate this. I dug the turkey carcass out of the freezer and am in the process of turning it into turkey and noodles. Egad I hate winter.
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Hamster snow? As in the size of hamsters? UGH!!! Not to make anyone feel bad, but after rain last night - today was 67 degrees with blue sky & light breezes. I watered all the outside potted & hanging plants. Opened the doors & windows and scrubbed my tubs & sinks & toilets.
Dinner was left over pork roast with the 2nd kind of Kroger Private Selection petite potatoes. This batch was Smoked Gouda, Onion & Thyme. As good at the Hatch Chili & Ranch selection. Dessert will be Girl Scout Lemonade cookies from last year from the freezer - since I just ordered more to be delivered next month.
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auntie - sorry about the hamster sized snow! It was beautiful here today - ashamed to say - it was 75 F and partly sunny and low humidity - the kind of day that makes up for the middle of summer here.
Had a doctor appt today - my vascular surgeon had one Saturday a month open for appts. I am working on the final step (hopefully) in making sure the vein situation in both legs is optimal, and this means a quick lower right leg venous ablation when I get back from Hawaii. Went for thin crust pizza with DH, who had his six month follow-up appt right after mine.
Dinner tonight is potstickers and fried rice - not exciting, but using up stuff from the fridge before we leave
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Had to use Tobradex for 3 days before and 3 weeks after each cataract surgery. Definitely not cheap, but it worked. (Also Durezol and ketorolac). During allergy season, I use an eyedrop called Pazeo. It's a prescription and horribly expensive, but I don't use it all year round and I do hoard samples I get from the ophthalmologist. It's essentially the same drug as OTC Zatidor, but I only have to use one drop per day in each eye. The OTC stuff lasts only 12 hrs. and I have to use 2 drops each time.
Spent the week making creative use of leftovers, between meals out. Tuesday Bob got done early at Union Health, so I took a rideshare down to Taylor St. (one of Chicago's two "Little Italy"s, this one near the UIC campus & medical district) and met him for dinner at Tuscany. Appetizer was grilled octopus & arugula--they have the best octopus in the city. Then we split an order of spaghetti frutta di mare, and our entree was chicken Vesuvio (apparently invented in Chicago). It wasn't as good as I've had elsewhere--the chicken was overcooked and there were no peas, just potato wedges. We took home leftovers. Dessert was those Bindi sorbets inside hollowed-out fruit. Bob had lemon and I had coconut.
Wed. I had my leftover fish & chips and slaw from Sun. night. (The air-fry function on the Breville oven does a great job of crisping everything back up). Thursday night I took the leftover Vesuvio, shredded whatever chicken breast was still in there, and added peas, mushrooms and chicken Italian sausage.Turned out pretty well. Last night we were going to dinner at Eataly (we had a gift card) & a movie, but what we wanted to see wasn't playing anywhere near there. We took Lyfts down & back so we didn't have to pay through the nose to park. We ate at the sit-down table-service Osteria rather than the counter-service bars (raw seafood, fried street foods, pizza, pasta, panini, wine & cheese) scattered throughout the place. We shared everything: first, chicken liver paté with pickled red onion, cucumber & radish; then housemade spaghetti "alla chitarra" served cacio e pepe (perfectly al dente); finally branzino with roast fingerling potatoes, preserved lemon and arugula. I was sort of taken aback that the waitress plopped it down and walked away--other tables had their waiter filet it for them. I was able to filet it fairly evenly without destroying it. We didn't get dessert, because Bob wanted gelato downstairs. I bought a couple of cannoli (choc.chip, pistachio) to go. I had a couple of spoonfuls of gelato (coffee and chocolate) and left the rest for Bob. I also picked up some more mushrooms, broccolini, grape tomatoes and fregola Sarda pasta (sort of like Israeli couscous, but toasted).
For dinner tonight, I pan-seared a bone-in Duroc pork chop (big enough for two), sauteed broccolini, roasted purple cauliflower, and made the fregola with mushrooms. Turned out really well, and we were pretty hungry--poor Happy had only the nearly-denuded bone to beg. Tomorrow, we'll be trudging through the snow to brunch.
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I normally use zaditor but the allergist just prescribed Pataday for my teary eyes. I think it's once a day too. Hope it helps.
It's been snowing for almost 48 hours now. DH will measure it again this morning - l'm sure it's close to 16" or better. I can't stand looking at the stuff.
I have no idea what's for dinner. I have the makings for unstuffed peppers. We'll see.
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Oh my goodness Nance - 16 inches!!! Hope you don't have to get out. Stay safe.
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I have zero inches of snow...but you are encouraged to laugh at us when we get the "it's not yet noon and it's already 110F" temperatures.
Sharon has decided to try running again. Before she was running on the treadmill and she was getting sore knees. A few days ago we went out on the trail together and I noticed that her stride was too long. She fixed that and she says her knees are feeling fine. So far, since she's retired (has time to exercise), she's lost a bit more than 25 pounds and she's hoping the running will continue the weight loss.
Tonight will likely be the chicken-Jasmine Rice dish for dinner.
The optician called to tell me my new eyeglasses are ready, so...off I go....
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Nance, you know your snowfall is bad when it makes the national news! Saw broadcasts re St. Louis weather more than once over the last two days.
I do not miss the snow. Spent most of my first 45 years in areas where it snows every winter so I did learn to drive in snow. Love looking at all outdoors covered in pristine white but am quite satisfied to do that in pictures rather than out my window. That said we did have an actual snowfall with the snow staying on the ground for about 24 hours in December 2017. That was unusual enough that folks still talk about and have pictures on their phones--recently found myself in just such a discussion with a teller at the bank, of all places.
Stay warm and safe, especially if you are dealing with snow!
As for dinner, the plan for tonight is chicken breasts seasoned with salsa and cooked in the Instant Pot. Haven't decided on the veggies yet but likely will include a green salad.
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Wow, Nance--news reports say that this is the biggest snowstorm St. Louis has had in decades. (My recording engineer lives on his farm outside rural Sparta, IL--about an hour SE of you--and I shudder to think how much he's gonna have to plow to get around, since neither of his cars are AWD). About half of what we got has evaporated, and they're forecasting near 40 here for the next couple of days.
Stayed up and slept in too late to walk to brunch. Bob walked there, and called to tell me they were out of quiche, so I threw together a single Benedict (jumbo egg, nuked Bearnaise, grape tomatoes, basil and one slice of coppa ham--thinner than Canadian bacon--on half a whole wheat sourdough English muffin). He had a massive bagel & lox with all the trimmings. Might take the path of least resistance tonight and head down the alley to Wing Stop--jonesing for Korean-BBQ-style. No kimchi to go with, so will just make a salad instead. Or steam some asparagus & wrap them in Serrano ham or speck, to supplement the celery sticks.
Gotta hit the hay early tonight because I have a 9am PT appt. up in Evanston tomorrow. (The therapist is so heavily booked I have to take what I can get).
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Dinner tonight for DH was from the freezer - some Alfredo pasta with chicken, broccoli, pesto, with carrots as a side. I just had some carrots - not hungry - went to brunch earlier and had a egg white scramble with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parm, over roasted potToes
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In 1982 we had 20+ inches of snow that shut down the city and county. The problem with this one is that it lasted so long. It's finally stopped and our final tally is 16". West of us got more than that. Unfortunately we have more coming toward the end of the week and I don't see this vanishing any time soon. My neighbors dad came over with his snow plow last night and plowed the street and our driveway so at least we can get out if need be.
Settled on the unstuffed peppers mostly due to a lack of enthusiasm for coming up with something different.
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An egg-white and sun-dried tomato scramble is one of Cellars' brunch staples--they call it "The Fitness Trainer," and serve it with cucumber salad (or pan-fried smashed potatoes for the non-carb-conscious). Would have asked Bob to bring one home, except I had an open packet of Bearnaise I needed to use, as well as a half English muffin, some of the grape tomatoes on the verge of rotting, an open package of coppa, and plenty of eggs. And I had my brunch piping hot--the freezing temps and the 1/4-mi+ walk home would have made the Fitness Trainer somewhat cold.
Heard an ungodly motor roar about 2am, but realized it was a snowblower--our landscaper was out clearing our walk, porch, deck & steps. Bless him! (He must have been working all afternoon, evening and night).
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Eric - great news that Sharon's knee problems have been fixed with a change of stride. And wow - 25 lbs is a wonderful accomplishment.
I too lived in the snow country in 'past lives' so I can drive in any kind of weather conditions. But I would not move back to snow country for any amount of money.
Dinner was the last of the pork loin sliced very thin and piled on a hot French Roll. Served with coleslaw and (because there's leftover in the fridge) some cranberry sauce on the side. I have been routinely eating my big meal between noon and 4pm. Then I might have a 1/2 cup of cashew nuts and an apple in the evening. I feel much healthier not going to bed on a full stomach so I'll try to continue that plan.
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LaughingGull reporting from New York City. No snow, just sunny and freeeeeezing cold. Went with son to deserted place to fly drones. It was a lot of fun. Then got a workout. Result: intense hunger.
Dinner today was a big arugula salad (arugula + tomatoes + mozzarella) with a piece of rye bread. Dessert was 1/2 apple + 1 banana sliced and mixed with orange juice.
Good night everybody!
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Yes, Eric, that is great news that Sharon’s knees are feeling better with that adjustment, so she can continue with what is already an impressive weight loss. Kudos to her!
Nance, I’ve also been keeping track of your heavy snowstorm via nat’l news and am glad to hear that your neighbor was able to clear the roadways so you are not stranded. Stay warm and dry. It does sound like more “weather” is on the way, unfortunately. It might make its way up here, which did not happen this time, amazingly enough I’m turning into an unenthusiastic about snow storms person these days, but have no plans to move to any hot zones, so I’d best not complain.
Tonight I used the ground turkey that was going to be meatballs for turkey/white bean chili. Had it over “little ear” pasta, along with our typical salad and some sour dough bread. There is lots leftover, so I will take full advantage of having “jump up” meals this week.
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Last night I went for a workout, and after that I met a friend at a bar -bad idea. So dinner was fish and chips (only replacing the chips with salad), plus two pints of Guinness, and to top it off, when I got home I downed a small bowl of chocolate ice cream with sprinkled peanut M&Ms. Bad but good!
Today lunch will be chili con carne, with red beans, garbanzo beans and butternut squash. I like the ide of the chili con carne over oreccietti -or however they are called.
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pork tenderloin, rice and steamed veggies
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Yesterday I cooked Anasazi beans w/onions, celery, garlic, jalapenos & a ham hock. Anasazi is a Navajo word meaning "ancient one". Anasazi beans were found in the cliff dwellings in the Four Corner's Area and Mesa Verde National Park. They grow at 7000 ft on the same dry land soil that the Indians grew them on. They cook faster (less than an hour if you soak ahead) and they truly are sweeter than Pinto beans. I'm going to buy more. Served with San Francisco Sourdough bread- parbaked from the freezer, so once you bake for 10 minutes it tastes almost like fresh.
Today was two soft boiled eggs and a hatch chili scone - also from the freezer.
Tomorrow will likely be chicken since Kroger had a special - buy one package of breasts and get the second package for free.
LaughingGull - I don't think I could eat the fish w/o the chips. Amazing discipline.
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Tonight was chicken and cabbage with northern beans & spinach.
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Brunch was avocado toast (guac, chopped shallots & grape tomatoes, smoked paprika, & cayenne on low-carb whole wheat) topped by a dry-fried egg. Dinner was the last slice of arugula-sausage pizza we'd ordered out Sat. night, plus some field greens salad with gorgonzola, walnuts & "craisins." The dreaded freezing drizzle didn't materialize, thank goodness--but we're in for Snowmageddon Fri. night into Sat., followed by Chiberia on Sunday. (Knew we'd been getting off too easy).
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Last night dinner was minestrone soup for DD and I, DH feeling off so went to bed early without dinner. Like a naughty child. My two SILS come the day after we return from vacay and am currently working on the family photos for them. We had taken all of my in-laws photo albums, I deconstructed them, made five piles of photos - one for each child - and am now putting the pics in semi -chronological order and putting them back into albums. This is a JOB! I did the one with the most pics first for DH's older bro and that one had been delivered. The girls are flying so I am not sure if they can carry theirs back - it is looking like four albums each - but at least they can look at them while they are here and all together. I duplicated every group photo for everyone and if they are in a picture they got it. Labor of love for sure.
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Minustwo- I haven’t used Anasazi beans in a while, usually do pintos but your post makes me want to use them again. I love doing my own beans, so much better tasting than from a can.
Illimae- I’m coming for dinner at your house! Your pictures always looks so good!
ChiSandy- just got some nice looking avacodoes, they were not looking good for a while. I think avocado toast may be the perfect breakfast for a pre- ski meal. I have to eat more protein and nothing too sugary for breakfast, especially if I am going to exercise otherwise I may get low blood sugar.
SpecialK-nice of you to take care of pictures. Picture management is a huge job! I’m hoping to clean up some of the old albums and scan a lot of photos so my poor DD doesn’t get stuck with it some day. Right now I typically make photo books for recent adventures, but I’m always behind!
Today is DH’s birthday. We did the family dinner last night which was beef stroganoff with a side of green beans, beans were great but I love green beans. And tonight I’m making him chicken divan, one of his favorites
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katyk - I am an avocado toast girl! Actually, I am an anything avocado girl - my California past - grew up not far from where they are grown. We took the pics from my in-laws house because we were concerned that my one SIL would take them and then be so overwhelmed with the emotions connected to them that she would never parcel them out. DH and I decided that if I did it - with less emotional attachment - it would be fair and equitable, and actually get done. He has offered some guidance on who some of the people were in early photos, but for the most part I have been able to do this on my own. It is one way I can contribute also since so much of what needed to be done had to be done by the principals. A few years ago I had a surgery to remove a golf ball sized tumor from my calf - rare, but benign - initially thought to be a sarcoma. I was lucky in that regard, but also couldn't walk well or stand for any length of time for a few weeks. To occupy myself I laid on the bed with leg elevated and on ice and went through all of our photos. I made archive material boxes for each child, one for DH and I, and others with photos of extended family and friends. It was a good project for that moment. Happy B-day to your DH! Chicken Divan is a throwback fave in my house too!
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I was introduced to avocado toast topped with fried egg in 2017 in the bar of a Hilton in Boston while we were waiting for our room to be ready. I even asked for the recipe--hence the shallots, smoked paprika & cayenne!
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That avocado and egg toast sounds terrific. I am going to try that one.
I had never heard of Anasazi beans. So interesting to learn what others cook. I also cook my own beans. Every Saturday night I soak some beans of one type or another and cook them on Sunday.
Yesterday lunch was chili con carne with fried pita. Dinner was arugula salad with tomatoes and a can of cockles -brought them from Northern Spain, not sure these exist in the US.
And a bowl of chocolate ice cream. Thank God its almost gone -it was a leftover from the holidays. Really can't have ice cream at home.
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Specialk, wow, that is quite a process and very nice of you to do that for everyone.
Thanks katyk, I love food photos, obviously 😆
I’m with you all on the avocado toast and egg, usually soft boiled or poached and on whole clove garlic or rosemary loaf toast. I eat it 2-3 times a week, soooo good!
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