So...whats for dinner?
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Oh Laurie, I'm so sorry to hear this... I'm glad that your SIL has you to turn to.. It can be hard carrying that burden alone since your MIL doesn't want people to know just yet....
I haven't tried the potatoes yet, so can't help you there... I was more wondering just how garlicky the were....
I am FINALLY making your salsa chicken tonight.... It smells good! Funny thing... went back to where you first posted it so I could get the recipe, I noticed it was almost exactly 1 year ago ( Feb 1).....0 -
Pop Rocks. Pop Rocks are for dinner. Someone gave me some 2 days ago and I can't stop thinking about them. They're fun! I had to pick some up on the way home.
Actually, I was at work 13 hours yesterday and 12 hours today.
I'm slap-happy. Maybe I'll go into the bathroom and turn off the light and see if they really do glow in the dark.
I just want to go to sleep more than food,
Laurie I am so sorry about your MIL. You have so much going on with the kid's illness and now this. Please take care of yourself.
Sally
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Laurie so sorry this is happening to your family member. It is all around us and a constant reminder of what this disease can do to any of us at any time. Hope she finds comfort with your wisdom.
We were going to do leftovers tonight but got invited over for steaks on the grill at a friends house. I made deviled eggs...LOL...getting in the summer spirit with all this warm weather.
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Laurie, I hope your MIL listens to the doctors and she can kick cancers butt. My aunt is an 8 year colon cancer Stage 2 and uterine cancer.
Leftovers tonight here also, hot roast beef sandwiches, DH just got home so I'll start warming things up.
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Thanks everyone. She went for a consult to get a second opinion and both Dr.'s say to wait and see if everything grows? WTF? The nodes in her abdomen have grown in the last 2 months and the spots on her lung were not there. I don't get it? They say both area are hard to get to to biopsy, but why wait?
We had cheeseburgers and the potato wedges. I must have done something wrong with the wedges- they stuck and did not come out good at all...
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(((Laurie))) Hard to understand that strategy, for sure.
We went to Plaza Azteca tonight for Mexican food and margaritas. They have a mariachi band on Tuesdays - how funny to listen to them performing Sweet Home, Alabama!!! They really were good, though!
Looking forward to taking my mom to Foxwoods Casino tomorrow and Thursday. She is going to be so happy.
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Thanks for that explanation, Michelle. I do not recall any of my docs mentioning that test....hope I'm not making a mistake by not heading into DF for my treatment. I'll ask my MO when I see her in a month or so.
Laurie, I'm so sorry to learn of what you are dealing with....and yes the not sharing with the rest of the family does make the worry burden about your MIL even heavier. Thoughts of strong shoulders to you! It's always interesting to learn how individually everyone chooses to deal with their cancer. I just learned shortly after my diagnosis that my across the street neighbor had my exact (if that can really exist ) condition, treatment and docs! She had told only two friends for fear that people would come up to her in the grocery store, and talk about it. I was let in only when a mutual friend told her of my diagnosis. I was glad that many of my neighbors, friends and colleagues knew what I was undertaking/going...they offered a lot of support, material and emotional...helping not only me but also DH. But it is so emotionally charged, thus so individually dealt with. Good luck!0 -
Back to the popovers....I recall making them when having friends over many many years ago when they were the rage here...brought on by The Proud Popover restaurant...long since gone. Fun to see them again in that lovely photo...
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I think the popovers are the same thing as what my Mom makes at Christmas time although she calls it Yorkshire Pudding and makes it using the drippings from the roast beef.... I'm sure it's probably not that healthy but it is oh so good!
Laurie,
The salsa chicken got rave reviews.... All 4 of us gave it a thumbs up... A very rare occasion here!0 -
Laurie: Sorry to hear about your MIL. I'm closer to her age than yours - 68. I'd have to think long & hard about treatment plans since I firmly believe in Quality over Quantity. That comes from seeing my own Mom live as a virtual vegetable for 12 years. Sounds like a second opinion might be helplful but maybe you can't push that input. Hard decisions ahead. I'll keep her in my prayers. And in the mean time - I hope the puking is over in your immediate family. Jan
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It was cereal night tonight. What an easy deal for me, self serve and pick your own box.
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Bedo- Pop Rocks?? How funny, didnt know those were still around LOL!
Laurie- I hope you and your kids are feeling better! Also if you feel like your MIL's Dr.s arn't doing enough maybe you can talk her into getting a second opinion or changing Dr's altogether! Sounds like maybe they are not willing to do anything more?
Seaside- I have made that salsa chicken at least 7 or more times since laurie posted it, i just love it.
Carrie- Glad your weather is nice enough for a bq, sounds great!
Michelle- What a fun night you had, I love alabama and country music in general. Have fun at foxwoods with your mom. Win Big!!
So anyone planning on any big superbowl parites this week? We are driving down to see my dad and my brother is having a big superbowl party at the resteraunt, he will furnish all the food so i dont have to cook a thing this week, rooted for 49ers to go to superbowl since thats not happening, i guess i will go with the Giants.
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Debbie - I am going to my son's house for a Super Bowl party, and I'll be making "buffalo legs" which are just chicken drumsticks that I put on a rub, then bake or broil them, and baste them with a combination of Frank's hot sauce and butter. I like them to be somewhat crispy and I prefer my wings/legs to not be breaded for this purpose. It will be a houseful of Patriots fans and you'll hear us roar at every great play!!!
Gotta get moving in a few minutes so I can go get my mom and head off to the casino. Fun times ahead!
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potato wedges? i can help.
brown gravy mix (in a jar/bottle) from Sam's or found in a packet at the grocer's is a god send.
I toss peeled sweet and white potatoes with about 1/2 cup olive oil, fresh or dried garlic.. (fresh being better of course) and 1/2 cup gravy mix for about 6 - 8 big potatoes. I spread them on a huge pan and bake at a high temp.. 425... turning a couple times.. it takes a while for them to cook.. at least 30 minutes.. allow 45.. you want some of them to be brown and crisped.
gravy mix has flour, spices, etc. that coat the potatoes along with the olive oil and form a bit of a crust.. yum
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We are hoping to have some friends over for the game this weekend as well. Patriots fans in this house too!! I have no idea what I am going to make, but I agree, some sort of wing/chicken it depends onthe turn out of people as to how much I will do. Where it is on a Sunday and most of our friends have kids we have to wait and see who wants to travel as a lot of our friends live 1/2 hour away or more.
I am getting ready to put a pot roast in the crock pot so I won't have to cook tonight. A quiet day here for me. Some cleaning and a trip to the library with the boys for story hour are all I have planned.
Thankfully, my SIL told my husband all the details last night (phew.) He handled everything really well and feels really positive. My SIL has made an appointment for my MIL to get a third opinion on Thursday. So it sounds like things could be moving in a better direction.
Michelle- have fun at the casino!!
Apple- how do I keep the wedges from sticking to the pan?
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the olive oil.. i do use a super duper metal spatula to turn them over.. very sharp to 'cut thru'.. they do stick a bit, but not too much. you could spray the pan with pam.
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Lauire- Glad your brother is handling things well, and with him knowing maybe can be a big support for her, i know i needed my DH during those times.
I dont really have a problem with my potatoes sticking, what i do is put the sheet pan in a very hot oven and let it get hot before i put the potatoes in, i find that if they are wet (dry them with a paper napking or towel) or too much evoo it will stick and go with the same rule as steak dont turn em till they are ready.
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Michelle Iam in charge of the wings as well for a superbowl party. I want to do a boneless version that is a little healthier, but not sure how I will do this. Anyone got any good baked ideas? If the weather is ok I may marinate some chicken fingers and put them on the grill and have the sauce for dipping. I make a sauce of lots of butter with a tad of flour for thickening, franks hot sauce and a splash of zesty italian dsg (adds a little extra zing!)
Happy cooking everyone
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Carrie- you could do chicken tenders and bake them, i put my oven at 500% at the lowest setting in oven, dip them in the franks/butter mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes turning occassionaly, I put them on a rack on top of a sheet pan to keep them from getting soggy. Have you tried Franks sweet chili sauce yet? It is delicious, bake your chicken as usual and then toss with the sauce after taking it out of the oven.
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Perdue Chicken Strips for supper and some mixed veggies.
Thinking of you Laurie and your MIL
DH and I are not super sports fans but will be channel surfing back and forth on the game Sunday.
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I wonder what Punksatony Phil will predict tomorrow. I can take 6 more weeks of this weather, LOL
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Deborye... I'll second a continuation to this weather.... We hit 55 here today... Unbelievable!
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Carberry.. the oriental buffets around here serve boneless chicken thighs on a stick (skewer).. maybe they could be adapted for a chicken wing sauce type presentation..i think that would be awesome.
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Apple what a great idea!!
I am thinking chicken marsala for dinner...
This has been the strangest winter ever. My son actually asked the other day why we had no snow and if it was time for spring yet. I told him two more months and then spring would start. He said but if there is no snow we should just have it be spring so we can go camping. I have to agree. There is no good ice for skating, no snow for snowmen or sledding- it's a bust on winter so far and now it's February!! It BETTER not snow at the end of March!!
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Mmmmmm, Laurie,....nChicken Marsala is one of my favorites!
They had boneless chicken breasts on sale for 1.99/lb but you had to buy the big family pack so we've been kind of having 'chicken week' here...lol
Two nights ago it was Salsa Chicken. Tonight we're having Cuban Chicken with Yellow Rice (Arroz Con Pollo).... Tomorrow, I'll use up the last couple of breasts.... Not sure yet what I will make.... Maybe a soup of some sort....0 -
Cheating tonight . . . the boys read the Culver's sign on the way home from school and the flavor of the day is chocolate oreo volcano. MMMMM . . . can't go wrong with an oreo volcano, can you? Ok, so I'll have a salad to go with.
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Seaside- I am so glad you liked the salsa chicken! I always biy the family packs on sale and separate the breasts and freeze them. I put two to a package which is enough for the four of us to have dinner on. Same with roasts, when they are on sale I find a big one that has a few dollars off because it needs to be frozen or eaten with in three days, I cut it in half freeze half and cook the other half.
Funny thing is Marsala used to be one of DH's favorites, it isn't anymore- no idea why. It's one of mine though and he had his pot roast last night ;P
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yum.. i just made these.. but didn't use corn kernels and added a bit of baking powder.. more cheese too.
om gosh. super yum and super easy.
Cheese corn griddle cakes... tho i'd leave out the corn kernels maybe, and substitute cheddar and a little swiss for the mozarella
¾ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup fat free mozzarella cheese , shredded
4 teaspoons butter , melted
½ cup low-fat milk
2⁄3; cup fresh corn kernels , fresh or frozen and thawed
pico de gallo (optional)
Directions:
1Put the cornmeal and salt in a food processor and process until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the cheese and butter.2Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until almost boiling. Gradually stir enough of the milk into the cornmeal mixture to make a very thick batter. Stir in the corn.3Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium heat. Drop half of the cornmeal mixture, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, in 6 mounds in the skillet. Flatten slightly and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Spray the griddle cakes with nonstick spray and turn. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes, transferring them to a platter when they are done; keep warm. Repeat with the remaining cornmeal mixture to make a total of 12 griddle cakes. Serve with Pico de Gallo, if using. actually the guacamole was excellent with these.in retrospect a bit chewy but with the proper side, these could be great.
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ILBoysMom,
Welcome!! I think you will like it here!
I am not a big pie, cake, cheescake person but... Ice cream and/or cookies are my downfall! Chocolate Oreo Volcano... Oh My! Right up my alley....
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Japanese takeout for dinner tonight. We're giving up on Chinese takeout - nothing good in the area, and the Japanese hibachi steak is so good! And it's less expensive in the long run. DH and I can order one meal and share, and still have leftovers for lunch.
I got home this afternoon about 3:30. My mom was in rare form early this morning..."I suppose this means I have to take a f#$%ing shower!" Yup, that's what she said. She never talked like that so it was a little bizarre! She was definitely in a better mood after that shower. I don't think I'll be able to do this again, though. She was so lost in the hotel room. She kept asking when my DH was going to come home from work. And she didn't sleep very well, which means I didn't sleep well. Cancer sucks, dementia is worse because there is just nothing you can do.
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