So...whats for dinner?
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Stuffed cabbage rolls
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Special, I was watching the early morning news while having my coffee before leaving for my penicillin-allergy-challenge testing. (Negative)! But I didn't know I was allowed to eat solid food for breakfast, so I took the oral-suspension phase of the testing on an empty stomach. The little packet of graham crackers and bottle of water didn't help me withstand the combo of the amoxicillin and my home-cooked lunch of an olive-oil-fried egg on avocado toast, with more black coffee. (Drug+fat+acid=queasiness). I have half of last night's dinner left over, plus Bob plans to bring home either ribs or a roast chicken from Costco for tonight. But I don't think I'll be eating much just yet.
And my CT scans came back "stable." Whew!
Definitely not a slow news day around here: vaccine eligibility is expanding (in Chicago, group 1B+ can start this Monday, group 1C on the 29th, and at least statewide everyone over 16 will be eligible starting Apr. 12). The Gov. also announced new Phase 4-into-5 "bridge" phases of gradual reopening (increased capacity limits--with those who can prove vaccination not counted among the limits) based on vaccination metrics: 70% of seniors having received at least 1 dose, hospitalizations not increasing, cases stable for 28 days, and ICU availability >20% statewide. Positivity rates here are as low as they've ever been since they began keeping stats early in the shutdown.
But cases are rising again in 13 states and the Brazil variant appeared one county to our north yesterday. And out of 1.6 million fully vaccinated in IL, 276 patients still tested COVID-positive as long as 6 weeks post-second-shot. They didn't get very sick for long, none had to be hospitalized--but it still gives pause. (The suburban mom who caught it 6 weeks post-vax got it from her kids who'd gone back to school in-person--she felt awful for a couple of days. Though she claims to have worn masks, distanced & handwashed, the variants are out there--and not all masks are equally effective, especially if not snug-fitting).
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As mentioned in a previous post, we had dinner at the club last night in Morgan's, the less family friendly of the two dining rooms. I had the fish special which was flounder topped with shrimp and crabmeat in a butter sauce. It was good. The chef's vegetable was brussel sprouts that were blackened and raw. I didn't eat them. I started my meal with the turtle soup and dh had a salad. His entree was a seafood pasta which he said was good.
The company of the two other couples joining us was enjoyable. The service was very slow. I think staffing is a problem in these Covid challenged times.
Tonight I'll use the leftover roasted chicken in enchiladas.
It's cooler but very dreary this morning.
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Carole, that “fish special” dinner sounded wonderful!
I don’t think I’ve ever cooked, or even had the inclination to cook, a corned beef and cabbage dinner on St. Paddy’s Day. And we never had it growing up, even though my father was a proud Irishman. Never really thought about that before. Will need to check with my sister to see if my memory is accurate. I don’t even recall that our Irish au pairs ever requested that dinner. But they always hunted for Irish rashers, finding Canadian bacon to be the only approximation in this area.
Now that I’m two weeks out from my second vaccine shot, I’ve re-entered grocery stores! Albeit wearing two masks! Another motivation for that store return has been the start and seeming good effect of cold laser treatments on my lower back. The treatment facility is near two grocery stores I rarely get to frequent, so I was like a kid in a candy shop (or produce shop!) after my treatments this week! Our refrigerator is now full, so I will need to drive past those stores for a while. Once home, I’ve been cooking more again since I have been able to stand without intense pain. Yay! Am hoping this pain reduction isn’t just placebo effect, and that continued treatment makes for more relief. It is great to get excited about cooking again! And DH is a very happy beneficiary!
Last night I made ratatouille, Italian breaded chicken breasts, a red leaf lettuce salad, and sweet potato. Am thinking that todayI’ll make our new favorite turkey/kale meatballs to freeze, so I can bring some to DS2 and crew who are relying waay to much on take out foods during their kitchen renovation. Speaking of which, I look forward to seeing pix of the kitchen upgrades happening on this thread.
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chisandy - yay for neg tests, but sorry about the queasy stomach! I am another allergic to penicillin and its derivatives person. I had a lot of it growing up as I was a frequent tonsillitis flyer until they were removed, but seem to have developed a number of antibiotic allergies as an adult. I was in my mid 30's when I had the amoxycillin reaction - head to toe hives. DD has the same reaction. Having so many antibiotics that cause issues has made breast cancer surgery and reconstruction challenging in terms of finding something effective to take pre/post surgery.
carole - I am not much of a fish eater - though I do like shellfish. Your b-day entree sounds yum though! Butter makes everything better...
lacey - so glad your pain seems to be abated by the cold laser therapy - chronic pain is so debilitating. And yay for the shopping! I am looking forward to getting my nails done two weeks after my second Pfizer on 4/1 - will make an appointment for 4/15, lol! A year of doing my own nails will come to an end - very excited. Funny you should mention the kitchen reno happening on this thread - my new wall oven and micro went in about an hour ago! Still need the custom stainless panel for the bottom, but they needed to install the oven first to see the exact measurements they would need - should be about two weeks for that. Still waiting on the fridge, the cooktop went in a couple of weeks ago. will post this and edit to add the pic showing both with my phone - it is easier.
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Very nice, Special! What fun you will have using those cool new additions. Enjoy!
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Very nice Special, I’m envious of your big kitchen and island.
Oh Lacey, I’m so glad you’re getting some relief from your therapy. Hope it gets better and better.
Second Pfizer shot tomorrow. Praying for no side effects. I will be happy to have them completed.
I think it’s leftover shepherds pie and corned beef tonight. Carole’s birthda dinner sounds better
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Think my hubby is hinting at me not cooking tonight. He just got his first yesterday and so far all he has is a sore arm. My age group here in Connecticut was just made eligible for signing up for a shot. So far no appointments anywhere.
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Tonight is pan fried pork chops, Brussels sprouts, spinach and my favorite rice blend.
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I made ramen again only this time I added more zucchini, cabbage, and squash. It was pretty tasty this time. I think it was the cabbage that completed it.
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Mae - The meal looks delicious. Do you concoct your own rice blend? I've been using one from Costco that is brown rice, quinoa, amaranth & I forget what else. (garlic?) Special - what a neat kitchen. Lacey - I'm soooo glad to hear you have some relief for you back. Great that you can stand to cook again. Or maybe not if you DH decides to back off entirely? Nance - good luck with your second shot. My only side effect was an obnoxious cold sore on my lip. And who knows - maybe it wasn't even related but I've never been one to have cold sores.
For the last two weeks I've been working to get my will & POAs & etc. re-done. The last iteration was 2006 and still lists my BFF who died shortly thereafter as an alternate executor. The hardest part is choosing alternates if my son & I should die simultaneously. There's not that much to leave, but I'll be damned if the State of Texas will scoop it up. The worksheets have gone to the attorney and we'll have a zoom prep conference in a couple of weeks. I did get the paperwork completed to donate my body to the medical school so that's a relief. Maybe someone can learn something from what's left.
I spent the last two days picking up paint chips at Sherwin Williams. The total re-pipe of my house (attic) with PEX will start 3/29. I'm so fortunate that the old galvanized pipes didn't break open during the freeze!!! There will be a number of holes cut in the sheet rock for the vertical drops, so when they're done - the contractor who did my outside painting last year will take over. He will repair those sheet rock holes as well fixing my kitchen ceiling from prior leaks and remove a 45 year old "popcorn" ceiling from my son's bedroom (now the guest room). Then he will tape & float as needed & paint everything. Last done in 1986 - 20 years before I quit smoking. My kitchen floor is totally worn through so he will replace that. I love my light oak kitchen cabinets so they will stay. I've decided at my age I really don't have to have new quartz countertops, so I will spend that money on replacing tiles around the tubs/showers in the two bathrooms. They were original in 1968 and I really believe water has leaked around & under in the intervening years. And finally, carpet in all the rooms except kitchen & baths. It was last replaced 35 years ago. My feet are ALWAYS cold and the neuropathy (thank you chemo) makes it hard to walk on floors w/o good padding & carpet.
Normally I've been averaging two concerts a week - virtual of course. Tonight was award winning jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner taped at the NYC Steinway hall. Sunday is the Bach Society. And a local theater has been doing "Studio Sessions" - varied & interesting performances for one, two or three actors.
I'm still walking - just not every day. So much "excitement" it's hard to find time to eat, let alone cook. Yesterday was sourdough French Toast w/ a scrambled egg. Today was a large salad w/lots of broccoli. Tomorrow will be stir fried rice w/chicken, asparagus, celery, water chestnuts, leftover broccoli & who knows what else.
Sorry for the long post. I know I've been ignoring the threads but I have been following all your exploits.
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Forced myself to have a roast chicken leg (Costco was out of ribs). A few hours later came the classic GI reaction to penicillin (especially after 20 years without it). Fine today. Brunch was a boiled egg, dry toast, string cheese and an espresso (the necessary caffeine w/o the unnecessary volume). Dinner was my St. Pat's Day leftovers, plus a Greek yogurt for the probiotics in it. Allowed myself a dollop of honey and a sprinkle of grain-free granola.
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Wow Minus, you’re pretty busy! You’re going to have a new house
Sandy, is the classic reaction hives? Because that’s what I had. Everywhere from head to toe. I haven’t been tested for sensitivity for a while but I don’t remember a reaction from the test. I’ve never had a cold sore in my whole life. If I were to get one I would definitely suspect a side effect.
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Lovely new appliances, SpecialK.
Wonderful news that you are getting relief for the back pain, Lacey.
Minus, you will have a new house when all that is done. I don't envy you living through the work. I was so happy when there would be no more visits from Stone Interiors. Now I have to schedule a carpet cleaning for the living room and our bedroom.
The chicken enchiladas we had for dinner last night were good, as always. I used the canned green sauce. DH made guacamole and we got out the container of sour cream.
I'm enjoying our "cool spell," which will probably be the last of the winter season.
I am thinking chili for tonight.
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Minus, No, it’s not my own blend. I found it at Kroger years ago and loved it but they stopped selling it in favor of a new blend that I didn’t like as much. I ended buying a case of this on Amazon, so I’d never run out, lol. When I love something, I stock up.
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Nancy, hives are the classic "mild" allergic reaction to penicillin (or any antibiotic)--a precursor to anaphylaxis at subsequent doses. "Extreme regularity" (to put it delicately) is not an allergic reaction, but rather the most common side effect of amoxicillin, especially on an empty stomach. (As both Bob & the allergist's NP said "it's not a bug, it's a feature"). Hence my needing to pop an extra dose of probiotics, and active-culture Greek yogurt to replenish the "good bugs" and restore gut microbiome balance.
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Thanks for the rice link Illimae,.
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Lol Sandy - “extreme regularity" - I like that. My penicillin allergy manifested itself after a ruptured appendix resulted in my receiving massive doses. Subsequent tests showed sensitivity to ampicillin as well but curiously, not amoxicillin. I haven’t been tested in 15 years so who knows if I’m still sensitive.
Tonight was bratwurst, fried potatoes and cole slaw.
Today I bought some Dot’s cheese curls, which are new to this area. I may have made a terrible mistake
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Nance - I bought some Dot's Cheese Curls a week ago. They are OK - but if I'm going to invest in the calories and the sodium, (not to mention the cost) I'd just as soon have regular old Cheetos.
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Minus, I like them a lot but I probably won’t buy them again. I’m very fond of the flaming hot Cheetos and the crunchy.
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I like the regular Cheetos a lot but do not buy them because of the salt. During the summer in MN, there is often a bag of open Cheetos at happy hour over on Mary and Lyman's deck and I do dip my hand into the bag. Salt is not my friend. The main reason I did not cook corned beef on St. Patrick's Day and hardly ever cook ham.
Last night's chili made with ground beef and pinto beans cooked separately was blah. I'm not sure why but will add more chili powder when we have it again. We spooned it over large elbow pasta and had a good side salad with romaine and additions.
DH is cooking tonight. He bought Italian sausage yesterday and indicated he will re-create a Hello Fresh meal he prepared.
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Dinner was a lovely charcuterie board - no meat but 3 kinds of cheese and 5 or 6 vegetables with some fig/rosemary crisps. Great with a glass of San Gregorio single vineyard Las Martas Garnasha while I was watching a virtual organ concert for Bach's 336th birthday. Excellent wine for right around $10. Great concert. My favorites were "Sleepers Awake" and the "Toccata in F Major" (the one playing in the movie Phaedra when Tony Perkins went around the bend - figuratively & literally).
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Dinner tonight was easy--rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, and broccoli cuts with cheese sauce. I had a busy morning and afternoon and knew an afternoon nap would happen. So i preemptively asked DH to pick up dinner at the market. He happily obliged.
Minus charcuterie board and concert sounded terrific.
Carol my husband has to watch his salt too although the above dinner choice doesn't really reflect that. 😉 why I don't send him alone to pick out dinner too much.
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Carol, your mention of chili caught my attention so dinner was chili with corn served over cornbread. Unlike you, I got mine very spicy--perhaps we should meet half way and exchange half of yours for half of mine? 😉
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Dunch was crab cakes, DH had a shrimp cocktail and I had a wonderful crab topped Mac n cheese at Katie’s seafood house in Galveston.
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Dinner tonight was ribeyes cooked in a cast iron pan, baked potatoes with butter and sour cream - naughty, and steamed green beans with dill and lemon pepper. DH worked on the new gravel driveway at DD's all day so was happy to see red meat for dinner! I spent some time trying to understand and operate my newly installed microwave. It does a bunch of things and comes with special pans and crispers/steamers, and is also a convection oven, so kind of like getting a regular wall oven and a slightly smaller oven too. I found the manual not particularly useful and at one point it was speaking French after I pushed the wrong button in the language set up. My college French was not adequate to understand what the microwave was telling me, and I finally got back to English. I was tempted to ask Google for some bad words in French, but I refrained. Then I got stuck in demo mode but finally got out of that and actually cooked the potatoes for dinner - victory! Or should I say, la victoire!
Edited to add - illimae, wow! Yum
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My only oven during the summer in MN (other than the outdoor gas grill) is a combo microwave/convection oven.
Dinner prepared by dh last night was very good. A Hello Fresh dish, Italian sausage and pasta with a creamy sauce.
Tonight will be a choice between dinner at nearby Five Girls restaurant or leftover chili. When I think ahead to going out to eat, it seems a good idea but most of the time I prefer staying at home. Age related?
I will try to force myself to go outside during the am hours and do some much-needed weed removal. After today we are supposed to be in for days with rain.
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After the pandemic, it’s going to take a while for me to return to my old venturing out ways. I’ve gotten used to staying home.
Tonight is steakhouse night at home - latiron steak, baked potato and roasted Campari tomatoes.
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Special, I never knew a microwave that spoke French
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Illimae, Katie’s must be new to Galveston since last I was there (several years now) but I can see that I will have to go there when I return because they serve golden tile.
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