So...whats for dinner?
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Oh, and I also used the whole 1 1/2 cups of cheese for half the recipe. We like it cheesy!
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I watched the debate, too. No revelations for me, either. I agree that Romney "performed" better. Louisiana is a solid red state so my vote for Obama won't count for anything except the popular vote count. The big topics of conversation this morning on the news channels is the uproar about killing Big Bird and the criticism of Jim Lehrer.
I printed out a recipe on beef short ribs in the slow cooker. I'll break in the new Crock Pot I bought yesterday.
Have a great Thursday!
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Thanks for the recipe auntienance! It looks good. I am also looking for ways to use my crock pot. I am definitely going to give it a try. I've never used enchilada sauce. Does it make any difference what brand you use, or are they all pretty much the same. I have my favorite salsa brands, but I know if it's not there, I can go with any brand. What is enchilada sauce like any way? Is it cheesey or tomatoey or something else? I'm getting myself hungry. LOL
I agree on the debates. I'm in PA. We used to be considered a swing state. We have the city of Phila and Pittsburgh which are always highly democratic, but then the more rural parts of the state, which is basically the rest of the state other than the suburbs of the two cities and Harrisburg, which are highly republican. It used to be close, but the last two elections were blue comfortably enough that we're no longer considered a swing state. Still not 100% sure which way I will vote, but I will vote regardless of it meaning any thing in my state just like you Carol. No matter which way you vote, it is not only a right, but an obligation IMO. I want to see everyone vote whether they agree with me or not. With all the medical crap I went through in the last two years, I am leaning to Obama, because I strongly think everyone regardless of ability to pay should have medical insurance. And I also agree with him, that those that can afford to pay, should be forced to buy insurance, because they will use the medical system if they get sick whether they admit it when they're healthy or not. You can't wait until you're sick and then want to get into the pool. It's the only issue that is really in my heart right now. I am sure people who are unemployed are listening more to the economic topics right now.
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Lovetocook, enchilada sauce generally comes in a can under several brands (most stores seem to carry old el paso brand). It comes in green and red varieties and different levels of hotness. Red sauce is tomato based and easily made. Green is made from tomatillos and probably a little more complicated (did I read recently about Susan making her own?) I like green, my husband likes red so I usually have a can of each on hand in the cupboard. I'm quite sure homemade would make the dish even better but then you lose the convenience factor of course.
I loved the green and red sauces in new Mexico. They always ask if you want green or red. I always order "Christmas" (both).0 -
Nancy- Thanks so much for sharing the recipe, it sounds great!
Carrie- Your evening on the boat sounds heavenly.
I got a ton done today. Took the boys to the dentist, grocery shopped, made a lasagna for camping, brownies and put dinner together in the crock pot. I also packed for camping did laundry etc. I never thought I would get through all that I did. Dinner tonight is pot roast.
So- the dentist appointment did not go well. Some of you may remember that awhile back they told me they were concerned that my 2 1/2 year old may lose his front teeth because of decay. Well, they are removing both of his teeth next week. I am devastated. I know they say it just happens, it's not my fault, but it sure feels like it is. I know I brushed his teeth twice a day since they came in, flossed limited juices and sweets, took him to the dentist since he was 1 1/2 and it somehow still happened. Augh. The only up side is I talked to him about it and he is ok with it. I told him the dentist needs to take them out so they won't hurt later. He asked if the tooth fairy would come and I told him she would. So he said it's ok.
My older son was more concerned then the one it is going to happen to.On that note- sick or not sick- antibiotics or not- cheers
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My day in the kitchen involved thinly slicing 8 litres of green tomatoes and 7 litres of onions to start the relish cure. That is a lot of slicing. Five hours to be exact. Then began the cure for some haddock I picked up. I love smoked Haddock so when it is running by the coast, I smoke some.
So, asked my husband to pick up some take-out from one of our near-by Vietnamese restaurants. I had Pho Viet while he went with the spicy country pad thai with crispy chicken. We each only ate half our meals so lunch tomorrow is already done!
I am just about ready to have all this "putting up for the winter" chores done. Good thing I wasn't born 150 years ago!
*susan*
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Thanks to all for the anniversary wishes! We went to a party at my husband's work. It wasn't a party for us though...lol. Good food, good wine and great people! It was fun!
Debbie,
I'm doing OK. October 2 was my last day of rads 3 years ago and is the day that I celebrate (if you can really call it that) as my cancerversary. For some reason it hit me really hard this year and was a very emotional day. Although the deleted post had nothing to do with that... lol.
In the post I talked a lot about how my husband and I met. I tend to be a very private person and when I went back and read my post I thought it had more details than I felt comfortable with on a public forum. Tried to edit it and there really wasn't much left to it other than I married my best friend and am so grateful to be celebrating 25 years with him...So hit the delete button... On the post, not on him....lol!!
Tonight It's just me here so... Leftover Cod Florentine w/ a little rice pilaf!
Michelle,
When do you leave for Hawaii?
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Listen to this, I get a call at work for the pre-questions for the MRI that I am having on Tuesday and after that was over, she asked if I received my lab orders. I said for what, she said for the MRI contrast you have to have your kidney function checked. I never had to have that done B4 I told her and I have had severel MRI's. She said it is because you are 60 yo. UGH, I just laughed and said, I'll be 61 Saturday. She said HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I have to have the labs done Saturday. JEEZ.
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Just imagine canning on a wood or coal burning stove on a 90 or 100 degree day and not even an ice cold glass of water to cool you off!
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Had Lasagna tonight
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deb,
I am collecting lasagne approaches. [Just tried a new one, and really enjoyed it.] Willing to share how you put this one together?
*susan*
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Deborye,
The last couple of times that I've had an MRI I've had to have the creatinine clearance test... They drew my blood day of while they hooked up the IV for the contrast and ran the tests while I did the first part of the scan that was without contrast. It is apparently the protocal for my hospital.... I just turned 50 so not sure if age is a factor or if it's some new requirement for all having an MRI....0 -
It was store bought. I have not made a Lasagne in years. My Mom used to make a delish Lasagne, instead of all Ricotta cheese within the layers of the noodles and meat, she would mix half Ricotta and half cottage cheese. Maybe that was to save money years ago, but it was goooood.
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As usual, such a busy thread!
Laurie, for sure don't do any self flagellating for DS2 having soft teeth. I would just be asking the dentist what the chances are that his permanent ones will be affected in the same way, and if so what you can do to toughen them up! What a brave little soldier! I'm sure the tooth fairy will be more than generous.
We have six adults here tonight along with the two grandbabies, and DDIL had wanted to make a shrimp scampi for dinner, but I guessed that the house would be in chaos when her parents returned from being away for a week, so suggested that we just order pizza. DH and I like to check out pizzas from other locales and NJ is a good bet...so after much discussion we did order a couple. Good thing. The toddler was beside himself at bedtime, and took his mommy over an hour to settle him, as he invoked all of our names with pathetic pleas to rescue him from his crib....just could not tolerate being removed from the scene with all of the people he loves. When his maternal grandparents left last week, it was before he awoke in the AM, so we suspect he was expecting the same....poor baby. So TG (!), the pizza was delivered and everyone ate.....we would just be finishing the scampi if DDIL went through with plan A.
Tomorrow we head to NH (it will be our turn to cry as we anticipate missing these darling children) for the weekend. Supposed to have a beach lobster fest on Sunday but the weather looks so bad that I may ask for "take away"!
Susan, I am so impressed with your "winterizing".
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Well Deb Saturday is going to be a Happy Birthday to you...here is a needle poke. I guess better to do the protocol, as they must have a reason for it, sucks though.
Another gorgeous day...went for a sunset cruise with friends..gforgeous sunset then the moon cmae up orange on the other side of the lake. I had prepared a pot roast in the crockpot, but we ended up going to eat with our friends, I had a salad that was a seafood cobb salad, could only eat half, it was so big. the dressing was a wasabi vinegrette had ahi tuna, shrimp and crab on it. I guess the pot roast will be another night.
Laurie I sure wish I had your energy
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Laurie,
It is so hard when, despite our best effort, things don't go as planned especially when it comes to our children.... The dentist and who does/doesn't have teeth issues seems to be just so hit or miss...
For many years (and to some degree still) I had a real phobia of dentists. So after many years of not going I sucked it up and went! Other than a little tartar build up all was fine! No cavities... On the other side... My DH who is religious about his dental appointments has periodontal disease (which can be hereditary)...
You are a very good Mom! As hard as it is please don't beat yourself up over what in all likelyhood was out of your hands! Just do what you're doing in re-assuring him that it's all going to be OK... And maybe the tooth fairy might be extra generous!
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Michelle- When do you leave for Hawaii I couldn't remember? I always take to much to Hawaii with me, basically all you need it a bathing suit ha!
Laurie- Oh I am so sorry your DS has to have both his teeth pulled. Of course it's not your fault!! Things just happen. I took very good care of my teeth and still had to get lower dentures (which I hate) Glad you got all your stuff done, Last week you worried you couldn't do it all now look at you, you did it! yay!!!
Nancy- I will have to try the echaladas in the crock pot never have before sounds good.
Kay- It's funny to me that you never had enchalada sauce before, kind of like Laurie never having Bq ribs I would think those 2 things every one has tried, probably because I love them both. I use La Victoria and mix both red and green together seems to mellow it out.
Seaside- Aww so sorry you had a bad day! It is a very emotional time I understand. Glad you didn't delete the DH haha! I have also deleted things or changed it after reading it later thinking, well that was dumb! But you know you can share anything here with us here on the dinner thread but I get it! Glad you got to enjoy a nice dinner even if it wasn't for you! ha!
Deb- Have a great Birthday on Saturday! And hope all is well on your MRI will be thinking of you!
Lacey-
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Happy birthday to Deb and I wish I had Laurie OR Susan's energy.
Susan, if you have not already seen it, Cook's Illustrated has a really outstanding lasagna recipe with 3 cheeses and a bechamel. No ricotta or tomato sauce at all.
Last night was primavera night. Love using up all those veggies. Boy was it good too. Today is DH's birthday so it's homemade pizza and chocolate cake for dinner. It's a good day to turn on the oven, it's only going to be in the 40's here!0 -
Made eggplant lasagne for dinner - (can't eat wheat, so use eggplant instead of noodles) am having the leftovers for lunch today. I've no clue what I'll make for dinner tonight, but tomorrow night will be braised lamb with onion sauce and squash. I found a recipe I'm dying to try.....
and both hubby and I love lamb! It seems a little involved, but when I try a new recipe I always try to follow it - then if I like it, I'll start modifying it in the future to make it easier.Also, our house goes on the market next week, so this will be my last weekend of "messy" cooking for awhile...
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May not be around this weekend so Happy Birthday in advance, Deb! Hope that after the blood draw you treat yourself to something a little more birthday-like!!
Carrie,
That sunset cruise sounds so beautiful!! I've always thought about doing the one that you can pay to do on Cayuga but, we've never managed to do it.... Maybe soon!
Joycek,
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Joyce, hope it goes well. Deb, you and I seem to have weird things going on during bday this year.
Supper last nite was a bean casserole. I am low on magnesium, so lots of Lima, black, kidney, northern,pinto beans with ground beef and a bit of Bacon. Served over baked potato. Lots of magnesium in that. Course not so good for the D but whatvyou gonna do. LOL. Staying home a lot anyway, while I am on abx. Much love.v0 -
Moon, roasted almonds are one of the best, and tastiest, foods with tons of magnesium. Here is a great chart for reference:
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
The stupid green tomato relish is done. TWO GALLONS. Thank goodness I have friends who love the stuff. I will be the Fall Harvest Santa as I drive from house to house bringing jars of relish.
*susan*
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Haha! Susan on the stupid green relish! I would feel the same way after making 2 gallons! Wow!
Moon- Hope your feeling better!
Beautiful day here on the coast, we are having record breaking days without Rain ( rare for here) something like 4 months. Been around 78 which is also rare for here. Just loving it! I have been in the mood for soups and stews and casseroles but still too warm for the oven.
Dinner out tonight with friends! Everyone have a great week-end!
Joyce- Keeping you in my thoughts! Hope Monday goes well.
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Stable! Just a quick note to say I am stable and get to continue on the clinical trial drug. This was not a good day at Dana Farber, from a logistics perspective. But hearing "stable" made it worth it. I'll explain more tomorrow when I'm not in a big rush. Gotta get ready to go out with my daughter and the girls. I hope everyone has a good weekend!
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YAY Michelle!!!! Stable is fantastic news.....
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Stable is music to one's ears! Can't wait to hear the full story.
*susan*
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Excellent Michelle!
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Doin the Happy Dance for Michelle♥
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Yay Michelle - wonderful news on the 'stable'.
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Michelle I am so happy that things are good
My neck just turned out to be muscle strain and arthritis (Gasp!) How did I get this old?
Thank you for those of you who asked.
It's going to be a Big Time in the Cabin next week. My brother is coming to stay for a while, as well as DD on Mon and Thurs, as she usually does,
and I'm babysitting my landlord's old old standard poodle along with my daughter's little poodle and the two cats. so I guess there will be 7 of us? in a one room cabin My landlord is opening up the entrance to her house so ancient poodle can go back and forth. She has spinning wheels and lots of really old stuff.
Have a happy weekend all!
For dinner tonight crab cakes, mussels, Naan, and whatever that beer is that you serve with an orange slice with a friend
Moon I hope you feel better. Rest and take care
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