So...whats for dinner?
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Some groceries carry pumpernickel. I can usually buy Pepperidge Farms 'dark'. Also love pumpernickel bagels. Specialty markets often bake it fresh. I see you're in CA. I used to find it at Safeway. It's a dark, sweet rye made w/a combination of rye flour & whole rye berries. Often mix of wheat & rye flours & sometimes molasses added. (Wiki) I find it more moist than regular rye.
Now let's hear it from you east coast ladies - since Texas folks really don't know this delight.
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My DS, the authority on foods, says puimpernickel is rye with molasses, meaning rye is a healthier option I guess. They carry several brands at our local grocery stores. It should not be bitter. I don't buy it, so I can't recommend a brand, but I do like it and have never found it to be bitter. It might just be the particular brand you bought? I love pumpernickel bagels.
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Minus two- so glad you like the recipe and have gotten creative with it!!
Pumpernickle- YUM! One of my favorites- our grocery store a Hannaford has great pumpernickel that they bake in house, super soft. It is great grilled with some turkey breast and swiss cheese. I come from a french canadian heritage and we always believed the darker the bread, the more grainy the bread the better.
Man- now I have to go buy some!!!
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Just catching up on a week's worth of chats...
Laurie, thanks for posting the chk salsa recipe again...definitely will be a "go to" in this house. When I don't have a long lasting soup from my weekend cooking marathons available, I néed those quickies. We've been using up leftover veggie lasagna all week, balanced with kale salad, since I felt badly about eating so much pasta. Got home so late tonight that DH even popped the last casserole of It in the microwave, took out the cleaned kale, and peeled the cuke, while I changed into my sweats. I was delirious.
He was obviously starving, poor guy.
Am dead tired tonight after a week of 10-12 hour days, and can't decide if it is leftover rads fatigue or my crazy job...or maybe just being too old for this amount of work. I envy my co workers who sail out the school doors at 3:30 each day, which I did during the rads regimen, but I'm back to my long days and feel the wear now. Plus, our almost 15 year old pooch is really failing, which is bad timing. She needs to go out a couple of times nightly. Devoted DH gets up with her thru the night so I can log some good hours in, but we may be coming to the end with her. Sadness...but certainly nothing compared to those of you dealing with a failing parents. Hope you are all managing well.
Michelle, your grandchild activity day drama was just too unbelievable! I'm sure things have calmed since then. And it reminded me of how used to the tech conveniences we have become ...I would definitely be neglecting to turn off car lights that couldn't manage themselves!
Yes, kids do all have their unique personalities, don't they? My two boys were polar opposites....to this day the only thing they have in common is the family name and their love of the Beantown sports teams (even tho one now lives in NJ). We're heading to that son's next weekend to visit them and our little grandson. Am good about keeping my mouth shut with younger son, but selfishly sure wish he would "settle down" so we could have some little local babies.
Kay, the Chk Marbella sounds wonderful...I may unearth my old Silver Palate and see what else is in there.
I got a large head of cauliflower early in the week and plan to make the "kale flower"soup that I bookmarked from a post...not sure which forum. It sounded great....thanks to whomever !
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Ladies, thanks for all your responses on pumpernickel...I will look at Safeway. It was featured on Dr. OZ last week for good choice for cholesterol control.
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Carole, quinoa is easy. Use 1 part quinoa to 1.5 parts water, a little salt, bring to boil, reduce heat, let simmer about 15 minutes. Leftovers can beeaten cold with various veggies sliced into it, like a salad.
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I bought some quinoa...need to try it.
Lacey - so sorry about your doggy. We went through that with a dog that was probably about 15 (we got him from the shelter and they didn't have any history). He got so bad we finally had to put him down, but he was the most precious dog I ever had.
We are home and things are definitely calmer this morning. I am sitting in my chair with my DunkinDonuts coffee, watching tv and reading the boards. DH is still in bed (he can sleep in on weekends!) and I am enjoying the peace and quiet. We'll go visit our friends in MA later today and go out to dinner with them. I will cook breakfast later - Burger Smokehouse bacon, eggs and homemade baked beans.
I think the best place to find pumpernickel bread in a grocery store is at or near the bakery dept. It's one of those breads that they usually bake onsite. But I also like the Pepperidge Farms sliced variety for sandwiches, especially reubens.
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The only time I have eaten pumpernickel bread is on reuben sandwiches, which I LOVE, but don't eat often because of the high sodium. For some reason, I don't care much for rye bread. BTW, did you know it's better for diabetics to drink rye whiskey instead of bourbon? DH and I bought rye whiskey in Canada instead of bourbon because rye was much cheaper. We drink Old-Fashions in cold weather. Here in the US, bourbon is cheaper.
Laurie, turtle soup (with turtle meat) is on the menu of the best restaurants in New Orleans. And it's delicious. There are usually just small bits of meat. It's a dark soup because of the dark roux and has a rich taste. The waiter brings a bottle of sherry to the table to add a splash if desired. I ate turtle stew a few times when I was growing up. A certain type of turtle is good for harvesting the meat, snapper or logger head turtle. We ate other wild game, too, like squirrels, rabbit, deer. Those were lean times, financially, and hunting was not for sport but for food to supplement chicken and beef and pork, home-grown.
I'll post the ingredients for the mock turtle soup later, but the amts. are guestimates. I'll also post the recipe for the mushroom risotto, which is delicious and great for a company menu. The dish is hearty enough that I serve it to dh and myself as a main dish with a big salad.
I record most of the cooking shows on PBS on Sat. and watch them later. I really like Mary Ann Esposito.
Today I'm on Great Aunt duty. Six-year old Nova and 8 yr. old Logan both have basketball games at different schools, so I'm picking up Nova and taking her to her game. I have been pre-warned that this is a comical version of basketball! Last week a ref blew the whistle and told Nova her shoelaces needed tying. She raised her foot to the ref for her to tie the shoe!
Tonight dh and I are going to the movies with another couple to see the Stephanie Plum movie, One for the Money. I get a kick out of those books, which are pure escapist entertainment.
Have a great Saturday.
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I'm sorry, ladies, but I'm going to have to recommend this to you from the Vermont Country Store. ( a little late, I've been working,
)Fartless 16 Bean Soup
Was $12.95 Now
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Also this..
Tired Old Ass Soak Bath Salts
It's the weekend. Some of us may need it.
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I'd better get the order form for those TOAS bath salts!!
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Carole - looking forward to the Mushroom Risotto recipe. How was One for the Money? I was supposed to yesterday but my girlfriend backed out. It's only $4.00 at 10:30 in the morning.
Made wonderful crabcakes tonight from a recipe I got here. I think it was Seaside's recipe, so thanks, but if not I thank the donor.
Used the remaining crab to make a dish that my Mother would have called "ladies luncheon". Crab & chopped boiled eggs - etc. Sort of like a quiche but very light & "frothy" when baked - and bland. She would have served it to her bridge group & the little old ladies from church. Hmm - I'm probably the age of some of those little old ladies now. Recipe called for green olives, which I deleted since I don't care for them. Next time I think I'll add green chiles.
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Once again, I've fallen way behind, in reading posts, with no time to catch up. Arthroscopic knee surgery is scheduled for the 14th at 7:30 a.m. Hopefully, I'll have more time to spend on BCO during my recuperation. School vacation week is the week after my surgery, so I'll be home for almost 2 whole weeks with a great excuse to sit around and just veg.
Laurie, Deb, Michele, Joyce - I made a grilled cheese and ham sandwich for lunch today. Of course, I used my Pickity Place bacon press. Every time I use it, I think of our lunch there and meeting all of you for the first time. We have to do that again this spring. Hopefully more of our nearby BCO sisters will be able to join us.
Laurie - I saw this on facebook. Here's a recipe for you and your boys.
Homemade Finger Paints
3 tbls sugar
½ tsp salt
½ c corn starch
2 c waterCombine ingredients in small saucepan. Warm until mixture thickens. Cool and pour into containers. Add food coloring to create desired colors. Paste food coloring will give you more vibrant colors.
Lynda
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Hi Lynda! My daughter and I went to Pickity Place a couple weeks ago and it was yummy, of course. We do need to schedule another visit. April maybe? And best wishes for a successful knee surgery. I should get mine checked out and see if something could be done before we go to Paris. My knees are a mess but I haven't had them checked out in years. I just take my anti-inflammatory and put up with them. It would be so nice to be able to walk around Paris without the accompanying discomfort. Time to check it out, I think.
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Michele - Have you ever had cortisone shots for your knees? They kept me walking, relatively pain free, for yearts before I finally had to give in and get them replaced. This surgery is to remove scar tissue from the KR done almost 2 years ago. Hopefully this takes care of the problem. My other knee is great. Beach walking season is coming son and I want go get out there.0
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Lynda - I had a cortisone shot in one knee ten years ago and it did help for a while. That would be a "quick" solution for Paris. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Pot Roast cooking, should be done around 8.
I wish my DH would have something done about his knees, he will be hobbling our daughter down the isle for her wedding. You would think he would think about that, what a DH.
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I have a cool game I have been playing on line.
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Hauntie thanks for the finger painting recipe! The kids would love it, it may just save me on the next cold day! Good luck with your surgery, I hope it is gentle on you and brings you alot of relief.
Michelle- the cortisone shot is a great idea fo you to get some relief for your Paris trip.
Bedo- lol!
Deb- lol at your double use of DH:D
Tonight we are having steak, salad, pea pods and baked potatoes. I have a craving for a good salad! Last night I made American chop suey. I always use canned tomatoes from my fathers garden and for the first time in my life I didn't have any on hand and made it with store tomatoes. HUGE disappointment, I couldn't even eat it.
So- on face book a friend has been talking about slow cooker recipies and here is one I came across from a blog she shared that sounds good that I am hoping to try.
Honey Garlic Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 or one thigh per family member)
3 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup soy sauce (La Choy or Tamari wheat-free are gluten free)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup honey
The Directions.
Use a 4-quart slow cooker (if using a 6-quart, this will cook faster. Check after 3 hours on high, 5 hours on low).
Put the chicken into your cooker. In a small bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients, then pour evenly over the top.
Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 (I'd go with low---).
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Ugh, just lost a really long post. Grrrrrrr! Had a lot of eggs and feta cheese in the fridge I wanted to use. Found a basic recipe for a crust less quiche on line. You add half a cup of flour instead of a crust. Per the recipe the flour will separate from the eggs during baking and kind of form a crust. It worked! It was very quick and easy and good. Used two eggs, two egg whites, a cup and a third of milk, half a cup of flour, a half teaspoon of baking soda and a quarter teaspoon of salt. That is the basic recipe and you can use your imagination with veggies and cheese, or leave cheese out entirely. I sautéed some onions and spinach and stirred them into the mixture and then topped with half a cup of feta cheese. Baked in oven for 45 minutes. It came out good!
I bought 5 lbs of mozzarella cheese at Costco. Don't know what I was thinking. I did buy some pizza crusts to make, but still. I see a lot of mozzarella quiches and eggplant and chicken prams in our near future.
Hauntie good luck with your surgery. That is a great idea for a cortisone shot Michelle.
Wow, first Bermuda, then Hawaii, now Paris! I am green with envy of you ladies.
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Kay - that's a lotza mozza!!! Can you freeze most of it? Here's a recipe for low carb cheese crisps - these would be great with a salad:
http://www.joyfulabode.com/2010/04/25/low-carb-snacks-homemade-baked-cheese-crisps-recipe/
I bought chicken to make chicken parm...but now that I think about it, I didn't buy any mozza!
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Make a Tomato/Basil and motts cheese salad with balsamic vinegar.
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Laurie - all the top TV chefs talk about using San Marzano canned tomatoes. You might want to give them a try. Be careful, though, because there is a brand called San Marzano and they are not the same thing. The real ones are a product of Italy.
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Yeah I know. I don't know what I was thinking. I did freeze a lot. Will give some to my sisters too. Cheese crisps sound good. Will give them a try. Thanks for the recipe.
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Deborey, thanks, I love tomato, basil, mozzarella salad, but the mozzarella I bought is already shredded. I don't know if that would work?
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Kay: My family learned to eat quiche in the late 1960's with this recipe similar to yours made in the blender when they were still called Osterizers. This was back when "real men don't eat quiche". SO easy.
Mix in blender: 3 eggs; 1/2 cup Biscuick; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1-1/2 cup milk; 1/4 tsp salt. Blend and pour into a greased 9" pie plate.
Sprinkle other ingredients on top & push down. My Mom's recipe was 1 cup shredded cheese and 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham. I've moved to mostly veggies, but whatever you want will work.
Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
If any left, the "pie" slices are great the next day - even cold.
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One for the Money was cute and entertaining. Having read the book, I thought the casting was very good. My dh and the other dh both enjoyed the movie so it isn't a chick flick.
Our midday meal today was, for the 3rd Sunday in a row, cooked by my middle brother and brought to my mother's house. It was delicious. Seafood gumbo with crabs, shrimp, oysters, and crabmeat over white rice and homemade potato salad. I overate. And then this afternoon when I stopped at a grocery store to buy milk, I couldn't get past the table of King Cakes without buying one with Bavarian cream filling. No dinner for me tonight.
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kay1963, you are right, the shredded motz is not the same. But you could try it.
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For dinner I had my "second daughter," Yadira, and her baby come over. I made a plate of cheddar cheese, boursin cheese , strawberries, grapes, Carr's water biscuits, and for the baby, The World's Best teething Crackers from East Side market, and some wine for Yadira, organic apple juice for Arianna. We talked so much that we dinner got cold, so I sent her home with the leftovers and 2 "Homemade" individual chicken pot pies, so that her hubby would be able to have a good meal on ladies night out. We're planning another one without the baby (9 months old) per Yadira's request. Baby was sniffy. But so cute.
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Kay thanks for the quiche recipe. I make it quite a bit but flounder when I don't have a Sara Lee premade crust in the house, I am going to give it a try this week.
Bedo- sounds like a great night!
So DH has a meeting tonight and won't be home till 7 or so. At least they are nice enough to feed them in the meeting. I bought a bake and rise Frechetta pizza a couple of weeks ago, me and the boys will have that and I'll have the left over salad from last night to go with it. Boys are excited for their pizza!
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