So...whats for dinner?
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Michelle- Have a great day with the family. I always loved bumper cars, wonder if i would still fit LOL!
Carrie- Hope your dear friend can manage to enjoy herself today. Glad it will be beautiful out for this occasion.
Kaara- I hear ya, with our immune systems being lower for us i can get sick if someone sneezes by me. I even make dh wash his hands as soon as he comes in from work, he is around hundreds of people everyday,
Looks like it might be nice here today, once the fog burns off. Might take a walk on the beach when it clears up
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Momine- Not sure i have heard of rye berries. is it a bulgar of some sort and where do you find these?
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Debbie, I saw a recipe somewhere here that used them, so I checked in my health food store. Yes, similar to bulgur, just rye instead of wheat. Although these were whole seeds, not cut the way bulgur is. I just felt like trying them and they were nice. But brown rice, for example, would work well too.
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Barley is also good.
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Eric, welcome.....and Joanne and Vicki and Susan!
Michelle, I can totally relate to your DH's "post traumatic food disorder" and the need to get away from anything meatball related for a while. I know people say that bought frozen meatballs have worked for them, but when my kids were growing up I used to always make my own (actually microwaved them in later years..... so easy!)then I'd freeze them in meal portions (and made little ones for the boys, which appealed more to them). I now wonder how much pink slime we consumed in those days, since I would purchase packaged 90% lean ground beef. I hardly ever make meatballs anymore....or meatloaf, so avoiding the ground beef is pretty easy.
Deb, how often do they check the cataracts to know "when" the time has come for surgery? So, is armidex the main culprit for eye deterioration or is that true for Tamoxifen too. I just got some new prescription sunglasses and my vision does not seen very acute when I put them on. Was thinking that it was a Ray Ban problem....but maybe my vision with the darker lenses. This was a new prescription....I think I'll start back with the eyeglasses store first.
At the end of this dark week, I had a call from a good friend from work who just learned that her brother (62 years) had a major heart attack on the golf course and died. Not only are sudden deaths like that terrible, but this man's (and my friend's) niece is getting married in that town next week and having the wedding reception at that venue. I'm feeling a bit helpless right now since she has left to join her family in NY and won't be back to school for at least a week.
Carrie, it's great that you can be so helpful to your friend at this time. What a supportive gathering you had for her, and today should be beautiful on the boat....a wonderful time ....I always feel it's very spiritual on the water, so I hope that is soothing for her.
Carole and Kaara, I was speaking with my SIL last evening (a ten year survivor) and as we discussed my fatigue issue, she reminded me that working full time in my late sixties could also contribute to fatigue in addition to the surgeries, treatment, and hormone meds. Of course my docs remind me that not everyone my age is working ten hours daily....so I think since I can't change the other factors, I will be leaving my job in about a month. I need to start to take some time to pay attention to my health....just having time in the day to get exercise will be a plus....and will it be fun to cook in a leisurely way instead of doing the six-thirty scramble!
Laurie, I hope you are feeling well, and enjoying the beautiful weather with your boys....all three!
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Lacey- Oh wow im sorry for the loss of your friends brother. Thats kind of a tough situation being that the wedding and everything is there in the same place on the other hand maybe they would feel his presence there more and make it a bittersweet reception. Not sure what i would do in that situation, i feel for them.((((hugs)))))
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Thanks Debbie....this has been a dark week for sure.
I did do a marathon clothes shopping trip late this afternoon and tonight (for me at least....not a big fan of retail therapy), just getting in an hour ago. Since DH is away at his relative's wedding in Maryland (enjoying some good local fare), I had a lacey swiss and peppered turkey roll up for my very late dinner. I wonder how bare my refrigerator would be if I lived by myself....and maybe my hips would be smaller......that is certainly on my mind after trying on clothes.
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Thank you for the welcome. Since I have an ale (didn't feel like wine) sitting on the desk...a toast..."To minimal SEs, kicking butt on cancer and happy times". I'm hoping that's not out of line.......
The chicken turned out great. That will be one I stick in my notebook so I don't forget. Sharon wanted brown rice. So brown rice it was.... I did have to go to the store for it, but the store is only 2 minutes away, so that was easy.
The sourdough is about ready for the oven. Sharon likes it and it seems to help with the heartburn and breakthrough (she gets Emend, Zofran and Compazine) nausea. It will be 'ready for duty' on Monday.
I had hoped for a bit more left overs (3 pounds of chicken and 5 cups of cooked brown rice for 3 people) so I wouldn't have to do much right after Sharon gets AC #4 on Monday, but l
Eric
guess "virtually no left overs" is OK too...I deal with it... :-)0 -
Lacey- I used to love shopping a lot more than i do now, but sometimes i go to the outlet mall just to walk around. Dont really want to try on anything until i get about 10 pounds off.
Eric sounds like you are taking good care of your wife. I know jello, puddings and watermelon was all that sounded good for me during chemo. But you sound like a great cook.
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Oh goody. New people so new recipes. Welcome.
Hugs for everyone this weekend who is in fear or doubt or awaiting results.
Went to an interesting concert tonight. Selections from the choral works of Leonard Bernstein narrated by his daughter. It was fun to hear her stories about her Dad growing up & her grandparents immigrating to the US & the letters her parents wrote to each other. She made it a special evening.
Met my SIL for dinner before the concert - great Chinese place. They cooked to order so I had shrimp & vegetables in a clear sauce w/fried rice. Hooray - no MSG.
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Oh - forgot to say how much I envy Debbie the Marionberry pie. I love those berries & have trouble finding them.
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minustwo- They grow the marionberrys right here in oregon have big orchards in Salem which is an hour away from me. I see them growing along the roadside too. I love there jams too.
Glad you enjoyed the concert!
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Hi there ladies enjoying the week end ?
Yeh I'm having tests next week and the one after been having sore hip ,so I'm up for some comfort food may be pea and ham soup any one got a good recipe
Jojo
Ps we had home made hamburgers for dinner tonight done on the BBQ
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Eric: Bravo for you! What a good husband and caregiver you are. I know your DW appreciates all that you do for her.
Lacey: Sorry about the loss of your friend. Yes, it has been a difficult week..many challenges.
Today is my clean out the freezer get together with BF's kids. We're cooking up the frozen meat left in the freezer before we go to NC, so I call it a mixed grill. I had a pork roast that I put in the slow cooker yesterday with onions carrots garlic celery cumin and some chicken broth. I slow cooked it for about 12 hours and last night I shredded it with a fork to make pulled pork which will be served with several kinds of sauces today...bbq, hoisin, etc. on slider rolls. I also have lamb chops, a skirt steak, and some shrimp kabobs. I will serve it with some baked white and sweet potatoes and a broccoli salad with shredded carrots, dried cranberries and nuts. Brownies and ice cream for dessert.
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Kaara, what a feast!
I've never eaten marionberries. Actually had never heard of them.
Last night's homemade pizza was good. As mentioned, I substituted white whole wheat flour for the unbleached all purpose. The dough looked like wheat flour, brownish. It was good but I will make an alteration when I cook the other half of the dough. I'll pat out the crust and cook it a few minutes in the hot (450 degrees) over on the pizza stone. Then assemble the pizza and cook it. Our toppings were sauted Italian sausage and mushrooms, sliced black olives, and grated mozzarella and white cheddar cheese. The tomato sauce was Sal & Judy's Heart Healthy, low in sodium.
Tonight I'll probably have a different pizza with pesto, marinated artichoke hearts, Greek olives and feta cheese. This combo of toppings will be more to my taste.
Happy Sunday!
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Minus, what a lovely sounding concert! I do not even know marionberries.....are they like blueberries?
Kaara, your mixed grill sounds sumptuous! I'll have a lamb chop please, with sweetpotato and that colorful and yummy sounding broccoli salad. Enjoy your family gathering.
Carole, your pizzas sound delish.....what prompted you to change your cooking method, just the brownish color? I've never used the half and half flour, but it seems like a good idea.
Another beautiful day here...the yard is calling for some attention.....our growing season started so early this year. My poppies are almost finished their beautiful show.
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Debbie Have never heard of marionberries, and since my last name is Berry I thought I had heard of them all!!
Kaara I love that you created a party out of cleaning out the freezer..yahoo. I think I asked you where you were headed but not sure if you answered.
Eric Cooking and taking care of your wifes needs during this time is the best.....kudos to you!!
Carole I like the sound of your second pizza...more to my taste also... but DH would never go for that. I use the Naan flat breads for pizza and make two separate ones, so we both get them the way we like them.
I made a cold barley salad with cucumber and red onion , red wine vinegarette and husband wouldnt even try it, said it sounded too healthy for him.
Started on a new med today...effexor...really didnt want to go this route, but I am miserable with these hot flashes, esp now that our temps are in the 80's. Cant even get dressed nicely with hair done as sweating profusely, hair stuck to my face...ugg. He offered me a couple of options and I went with the effexor as a bonus of this is maybe it will boost my mood....and my DH will get to live. Its a win-win situation.
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Pot roast tonight. The last note in my book about pot roasts is "May 7, 83. Try stronger wine. Port? M".
I guess it's time to try it.
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I've had marionberry pie and preserves. It's a hybrid of a lot of different types of berries including blackberries and raspberries, and it's very yummy.
Eric - what a great hubby! Pot roast sounds really good!
Carrie - love your comment about the effexor, hope it works!!!
Kaara - you should be enjoying your party right about now. Time to head north, eh?
We had pizza with the kids last night, but it was nothing like the gourmet creations you all have described!
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carole: Pizza sounds so good...does anyone know how to make a gluten free pizza crust? We had one when we were in Az and it was terrific...very thin and crispy the way I like it.
Carrie: Sorry I didn't respond...we're headed to the western mountains of NC (Hendersonville) where we have a summer home. Will probably be there until fall but I will plan a few trips back to Fl for visits with the grands. The barley salad sounds great. Your DH reminds me of my DS#3. I served him a field greens salad one time and he said "Mom...I don't eat weeds." He's an iceberg lettuce kind of guy!
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Carrie- A marionberry, to put more simply is a cross between a raspberry, blackberry, dewberry, loganberry and youngberry. among other long named berries i wont go into, A little tartness and sweetness to it but so yummy. So you have a lot of relatives out there lol! Sorry you are having the dreaded hot flashes. hope the effexor is gentle on you and helps.
Michelle- Loved your waterboat pics on FB looks like everyone was enjoying themselves. Hope you are doing ok, think about you everyday.
Kaara- I have never made glueten free but in the market where i buy red mill oats and such, they have the glueten free mix for bread and pizza dough think they have a packaged one already made right next to it too, i always wanted to try it but keep forgetting to buy it.
Laurie- How are you feeling? Hope things have calmed down, sorry about your little one being sick hope he gets better.
Dh is playing in a golf tournament today, 3rd one this week they were for different things so it is keeping him busy, now i just have to find something to get me out of the house. Wish i golfed well, but i just embarrass myself. lol! Maybe i will take up bowling?
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Hi everyone and a big welcome to all the new people joining us!
I still don't have internet because of the storm, I'm going to go get a new modem tomorrow and hopefully get back online. It has been the week from hell for everyone. I am so sorry to everyone for the loss of loved ones and Deb for your dad going into hospice. It's been a tough week.
All the dinners sound good though. I want a piece of the pizza Carol is making tonight. If it wasn't so hot here I might opt for Erics pit roast.
The whole lightning thing is nuts. It blew our oven! Of course we were the only home effected. We gave no idea where it hit, but we now had lightning surge protectors put in after the last lightning ordeal and it blew most of the protectors. Ohwell.....could be worse.
My oldest DS is scheduled to have his tonsils out on 5/31. Last night he came down with croup. In Friday DS#2 woke up with pink eye in both eyes.
We are trying to get ready for our first camping trip next weekend, get the pool open etc. It's been busy to say the least.
Tonight for dinner I am thinking grilled chicken with avocado salsa.
I'll try to keep up via phone as much as I can.
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Holy typos and auto correct Batman!!!
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Did you get an electrician to install surge supressors at the service entrance (at the electric meter or "main" breaker)?
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Eric, I believe they were put on the breaker boards. Not the meter. I know there are several. My brother is a master electrician, he is going to go to the company who sold the protectors and see if it will cover a new stove.
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Laurie, as annoying as those auto corrects can be, they provide some amusement.
I'm picturing Eric getting that pit roasted!
You've had your hands full with electrical outages and sick kids. Yikes! I hope they are all better this week and you can move on to those fun plans.
Nothing going on here for dinner since DH is in NJ enjoying our DS1's grilling, and I can't get excited about making a meal for one. Listening to their plans over face time just now made me hungry, so maybe I'll do something with the cauliflower I have in the refridge.0 -
Jo Jo here yah go!
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/dave-lieberman/split-pea-soup-with-ham-hocks-recipe/index.html
I was wondering why you wanted hot soup but you're in Wintertime or Fall in Austrailia, aren't you? That whole concept is so odd to me, I can't understand it, I mean even in way northern Alaska it's kind of spring. I hope you enjoy it. I make mine in a cockpot , because I am lazy, I don't know how to adjust the recipe and my recipe is not so good because I just put water, dried split peas and carrots in it.
Well, I'm off to make my clams and fettacini. I hope I won't ruin it. I'm using Susan's recipe but am bringing along some red pepper flakes. I think everyone suggested the same basic ingredients ! Great minds think alike!!
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Carrie, effexor is wonderful. I started taking it immediately after I was dx'ed with bc and went off HRT cold turkey. I knew that research had shown that effexor could help soften menopausal symptoms. I still have warm flushes but they're not real hot flashes. My menopausal symptoms are caused by arimidex. The effexor also makes my mood mellow. I don't get nearly as irritated with people for being stupid! I take 75 mg, a low dose. I'm thinking I may continue taking it after my 5 years of arimidex are up.
Laurie, I would think your home insurance would cover the damage to the stove. I admire you and your DH for taking camping trips with two young children. Do you tent camp?
Kaara, what's the problem with gluten?
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Well...the kids came and devoured the dinner! I couldn't believe we actually ate most of what we cooked today...it was a lot of food, but they enjoyed it and were very appreciative.
Carole the issue with gluten is a lot of people have an allergy to it even though they may not be suffering from celiac disease which is a serious allergy to gluten. I didn't think I was allergic, but once I cut it out of my diet, I notice when I have something that has gluten...I bloat and feel uncomfortable, and sometimes get gas. My BF was taken off gluten products to try and alleviate his MS issues. We try and eat gluten free as much as possible now.
Have a nice evening everyone! I'm going to put my feet up and relax!
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Just came back from a wonderful local 1969 gal grad reunion, some I have not seen since HS. I posted some pics on FB. Among the 14 of us there, one is a uterine cancer survivor, cerival cancer survivor and breast cancer survivor. Not bad.
I made my Spicy Pumpkin Chili and it came out great, its was really good with the corn bread and the Tostitos scoops. All sorts of chips and dips potatoes stuffed with potato salad, reg salad, pulled chicken, my chili and tons of dessert too.
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