So...whats for dinner?
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luvmygoats, I got it on Amazon. here's a picture: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/1441303251/ref=dp_otherviews_z_4?ie=UTF8&img=4&s=books .
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Debbie and Michelle I hope you both have a fantastic time on your trips!! Soak up the sun for me
Our weekend away was wonderful. So nice to do nothing. Dh even did a good job of being lazy with me. The first night there we went on what we called an appetizer tour. We went to a bar/restaurant and ordered an appetizer and a drink and then moved on to the next place we wanted to try and would order an app and a drink. The hotel was right in downtown and there was no end to the restaurants. We parked the car Friday night and never got in it again until it was time to come home. We did a lot of seafood, had some great calamari and at another place the crab cakes were wonderful. We had lots of old faithful apps too, Buffalo wings, potato skins, these awesome flat bread garlic pizza sticks. We ate way too much and drank way too much. Saturday night friends of ours showed up in town and we went out with them for a little pub crawl. By the time the night was done DH and I left alone to walk back to the hotel. To be honest we were both quite drunk we got lost and seemed to be walking in circles. DH decided he needed a slice of pizza and ducked into some hole int he wall place and came out with two slices. It was just about the best slice of pizza I ever had! I finally got smart enough to take out my phone and use the map ap on it so we could find our way back to the hotel. The whole thing was very funny and reminded us of our younger careless days. Thankfully since we ate the pizza and got to sleep in we both woke up with no hangover! Neither of us could believe it;p
So now back to reality- pot roast in the crock pot for tonight. Nice and easy.
Apple and Susan- thinking of you both.
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SpecialK - we are supposed to drive to Marco Island on the 16th and then fly out of Fort Myers. But...we had a little miscommunication with our friends (not JoyceK) and they may not be getting their place in Marco until the 20th, so we may drive to the Tampa area where they are staying with their DS, DDIL and grandkids. They just moved to Tampa and our friends are helping them get settled. So maybe we could meet up if we end up in Tampa???
Laurie - it sounds like you had a great weekend! So glad for you!!!
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laurie - sounds like so much fun! Glad you had a good time!
michelle - absolutely! Would love to see you anytime! PM me and we can swap contact info.
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Laurie: Sounds like you had a wonderful time on your "adult weekend" trip! The appetizer and drink tour sound awesome.
I'm in Greenville having a great time with my new friend. It's been cold, but not so much so that we can't walk outdoors and have fun doing it! I've enjoyed the college football bowl games..the last one being tonight! We're having some of his friends over for grapes and cheese appetizer, steaks, potato, salad, garlic bread, and red velvet cupcakes for dessert. Should be fun meeting new friends, and enjoying the game.
I'll be here through January, then in February we headed back to Florida where we will be until March.
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Laurie glad you such a good time and glad you got yourselves "un-lost" funny story. We have a little pizza place in town that is the only place open when the bars close and we frequently will pop in there for a slice. Nobody ever really knows if the pizza is good because we have never had it sober.
Michelle Hope you have a nice warm vacation. today the sun popped out and when I was out to the doctors I just wanted to stand in the parking lot and soak it all up.
Doc gave me an antibiotic, wanted to do a chest x-ray, but i said as long as she was gonna give me the antibiotic no matter what, I didnt need an x-ray. My diagnosis is bronchitis, as I have a tendency to get this at least once a year. She would not commit.
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@chabba, Cornish hens aren't all the same breed, although I think there are a couple of breeds or crossbreds that are widely used for raising them. They are more of a size than anything else. They aren't all hens, either. I got curious, so I looked them up on wikipedia and discovered that my guess where the name came from was wrong. I thought they were originally "game hens"--the hens of "gamecocks" (i.e. breeds of chicken used for cockfighting), eaten as young as it was possible to detect their sex. To quote wikipedia again, the Cornish breed of chickens was developed by people crossing two kinds of fighting chickens, because they wanted "to create a fantastic fighter. However what they got (though not the right build for fighting) was a fantastic meat bird." The small chickens were called "Rock Cornish" because one of the main crosses used is or was the Cornish x Plymouth Rock. So that's all about tasty little chickens. In France, they have even smaller chickens, called poussin.
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Last Friday or Saturday I made chicken curry:
1 TB butter
chopped onion--about 1/4 cup, or more if you like
one apple, cored and cut into about 1/2" cubes (use a firm one that won't completely fall apart during cooking)
one chicken breast, boned, skinned, cut into bite-sized pieces (can also be made with leftover cooked chicken or lamb)
1/4 cup raisins
about 2 tsp chopped garlic (the kind you get in a jar at the grocery store) or equivalent amount of fresh
about 1 tsp chopped ginger (the kind in a jar) or an equivalent amount of chopped fresh gingerroot
curry powder to taste
1/2 cup rice
1-1/2 c water plus a teaspoon or so of chicken boullion granules, or one boullion cube, or same amount of chicken stockmelt half of the butter in a frypan, saute the onions until transparent (or longer if you like), then add the apple and cook that a little while. Set aside the onions and apples, melt the rest of the butter and saute the chicken if not already cooked. Put the apples and onions back in pan with chicken, add garlic, ginger, curry powder and rice. Toast the rice briefly, then add the water + boullion or stock. Simmer 20 minutes or so until rice is tender. If using leftover meat, add it along with the stock. Serve the curry with appropriate garnishes, such as (but not limited to) chutney, chopped bell pepper, chopped green onion, peanuts, Mexican style salsa, pickled peaches. I also had a little stuffing left over from the Christmas hens: it was rice, raisins, slivered almonds, dried apricots, cumin, onion and a little stock, that had been cooked in the same roasting pan with the birds. So I added that to the curry too, just long enough before serving to get it hot. It didn't need to be cooked any more.
I think I'm going to find a recipe for crock pot curry (chicken or lentil). I like curry, and the turmeric in the curry powder is supposed to have cancer-fighting properties. Even if that turns out not to be so, eating curry frequently can't hurt anything. I will make it in big batches and freeze it by the serving.
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LeeA hoping for minimal sides. Will be concentrating on that for you
For everyone going away have fun!
I'm going to California the end of the month
Luvmygoats. I've always wondered, what do you do with your goats? I love their crazy rectangular pupils and hard gums. I wonder if I could make a living having them clear shrubs and stuff and making their milk?
I am so ready to stop working, but I think that's because when I get home at 5 I see the moon.
For dinner, probably yogurt, but Peapod is coming and I have a yummie sweet and sour red cabbage I want to make in the crockpot.
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Bedo - Unfortunately mine are what I would call yard pets even thoug they are registered purebred goats. In Texas need a Grade A milk license to sell milk. Separate milk parlor, water, electric, inspections, etc. Not happening. Can't even sell for pet use or give away. Some states you can sell it something like 100 gallons/year and don't know about cheese. You would have to investigate your state regs. I've never milked seriously but thinking about one that is bred to kid early-mid March for our personal use. Have to switch her feed to non-medicated and she's not the most tame out there. And I really don't have anywhere to milk seriously, weather protected. Yes, I know in California goats are rented out for clearing brush to mitigate fire season. I don't even get an agriculture exemption for them because we don't have enough acreage. I just love them. Some out there are 12 years old; old ladies and you can tell it. No grandkids and only one dog so they are where my money gets spent.
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Meatloaf and baked padada.
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Thawed out the last package of walleye fillets from SD. Will panfry them and have tiny boiled potatoes as a side. Maybe a salad.
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pork side ribs and fries.... not a good start to eating healthier but I figure I have shovelled the driveway twice today I have burnt off a few calories.
Laurie: your weekend sounds about perfect - so happy for you.
hugs to all xxx
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carole - just the thought of walleye has me salivating but I must admit the only ones I've tasted were the North Dakota kind.
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Did a lot of housekeeping stuff today, and kept finding little Christmas items we forgot to put away......I think they are all away now.
Then baked the lemon ricotta cookies (Lydia B's ) with the leftover one cup of my precious ricotta. 
These cookies, which are a bit cake-like are iced with a lemon drizzle so are really lemony. Yum! I have yet to get to making bread in which I'll use the whey which is waiting in the refrige.
Cleared out the fridge tonight for dinner since we had lots of leftovers, and somehow the two pizza pieces, lasagna, and veggie chili worked just fine with a sweet/sour cuke salad.
Sounds like a lot of folks have nice plans to head to warm warm warm for a bit. Enjoy!
Carrie, glad you got to see the doc.
Laurie, your weekend reminded me a lot of the one time DH and I escaped to Newport for an overnight after buying a babysitting offer at our church auction. There is just something about having to eat and drink a lot when escaping like that! Really late night pizza comfort food also played a role in our fun. I chuckled when reading that...:)
Getting ready to watch ND/Alabama game....with hopes that the South Bend boys can pull it off....a tall order. I went to school there, and the football Saturdays were so much fun....but recent years have been such a struggle for ND. My dad was a typical crazed ND alum, so he would be delirious tonight!
I am finally having my follow up PC appt tomorrow that was recommended after that hospitalization a while ago. Since I do still get dizzy and nauseous on occasion,I figure I better not be totally negligent. Hope I don't "get in trouble" for delaying so long......;)
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Slowly coming back to my life, but still no enthusiasm for food. Nothing tastes good to me and I expect one thing, and then get almost nothing. I suspect that this is a residual side effect of the flu/cold that I had, not the Thyroid explosion. I will have a full blood panel on Thursday before treatment. I am eagerly awaiting those results.
Since my husband insists that we eat, I made some Indian spiced ground lamb, dal, and basmati rice. A simple meal. Sadly, Mr 02143 ate so much of the meat that there are only enough leftovers for one person.
All your messages of support has been very moving. Share everyone's concerns about Apple.
*susan*
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Susan - welcome back! Shame on DH for eating more than his share...lol. But then it was probably really good so it's hard to quibble with him
I just got a Facebook message from Apple's sister, Emily.
"HI Michelle. I am Mary's/Apple's sister and I was able to see the breast cancer discussion thread. She could really really use some prayers right now. She has had a set back and we are not sure how serious it is. She is not too mobile and very very tired. It sounds like she has an amazing group behind here in this forum. I am not sure what to tell you about her prognosis, but I will remember to update you if there is news. Emily Bryde"
I thanked her and told her Mary was in everyone's thoughts and prayers. And I'm glad she promised to give me an update.
Watching this football game and I'm sorely disappointed. This can't be the Notre Dame team that was #1???
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More prayers for Apple and her family.
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I was just thinking
In order to keep it easier for Apple and her family to read everyone's good wishes, why don't we post them all in this thread:http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/8/topic/798177?page=4#idx_96
Yes, it's a Stage IV forum, but no one objects to well wishes and supportive notes being posted by anyone.
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Thank you Michelle for the update on Apple. Will take your advice and post there.
Susan So glad your back! Keep resting!
No dinner last night, nothing sounded appetizing so I just skipped it alltogether.
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DH told me ahead of time that Notre Dame would be no match for the Crimson Tide. Apparently the SEC is the powerhouse conference. I'm wondering if LSU fans weren't rooting for ND! No way could they root for AL. I really like the AL coach who also coached for LSU. All this said, I'm not a college football fan. Prefer to watch the gladiators, aka NFL. It's such a brutal sport and yet so graceful in the slow motion replays.
Susan, it's wonderful to see your post. Hope you continue to get stronger.
Michelle, thanks so much for the info on Apple. I will follow your suggestion.
Chabba, the walleye was delicious. And it was caught very close to ND. Our friends live in Eden, SD, which is close to Sisseton, up in the northeast corner of SD. They make shopping trips to Fargo, about an hour and a half drive. When we visited these friends this summer, they gave us frozen walleye and we gave them frozen Louisiana shrimp that I had headed and put into packages myself. The shrimp were fresh off a shrimp boat.
Last night I got a biga or bread starter out of the freezer. It was made months ago before we went away for the summer. This morning it is bubbling so the yeast is alive. I also got flour out of the freezer so later on I'll make some artisan bread. The ingredients are so simple. Starter, yeast, water, flour and, depending on the recipe, salt. The Tuscan recipes don't call for salt since salt was too expensive way back when.
I must get moving. It's almost 10 am and I'm still in my robe. Lazybones me. DH exercised at the Y and is off to play tennis.
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Been cleaning cast iron.... the first pieces should be ready for re-seasoning tonight.....a #8 (chicken) fryer with a self basting lid, both made by Griswold. It's basically 1/2 way in height between a skillet and a dutch oven and has the same style lid as the dutch oven.
The talk of types of chickens made me decide to work on that one first.
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Sending prayers and positive energy to Apple.
Saw the movie Django today..Quentin Tarantano's usual...blood and guts, plus lots of swearing. Could have been made in two hours...not three.
Last night was steak and potatoes with red velvet cupcakes for dessert, while watching Bama beat ND! Tonight will be leftover sliced pork loin over cornbread stuffing with gravy, green beans and a salad.
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Michelle- Thanks for the link on Apple. Have a great trip!
Susan- glad to see you posting again. Rest up and feel better.
Carol- I say yay for lazy mornings! And I want some of your bread;)
Eric- Good luck with the chicken and your new cook wear!
I went to the Dr today with double ear infections. Yuck. But I have meds now and should be better in no time. I have Michelle's spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove and am going to make chicken parm with it. Yummmm.
Hope everyone had a good day today.
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Hi everyone! Debbie and Michelle, enjoy your trip!! I am so jealous, soak up some sun and fun for me.
Susan, I'm glad to see you back too. Hope you'll be feeling like your normal self soon.
Boy, Laurie, you sure are getting hit with bugs! Hope you feel better. You too Carrie. I have been really lucky, knock on wood.
Everyone's dinners sound good, but you're all going to be jealous of mine tonigt. Today is the actual 50th b-day and DH is cooking lobster tails and baked potatoes and a salad, and some carrot cake after. I have been thinking about it since Sunday when we bought the lobster tails. It's been quite a while since I've had lobster, it should be good!
And Kaara, I think you got that wrong. You meant to say Bama beat ND
, didn't you?Enjoy the rest of the day everyone. And Michelle, thanks again for the link to post to Apple. I think that was a great idea.
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Ditto on the vacations Debbie and Michelle!
I'm glad you're feeling better Susan
And glad to hear from Apple
Kay G Gimme them lobster tails! And the rest too.
Love my goats. Gimme your goats. I Will get one some day. I want one or two!
I've won the dope of the day award. Couldn't find my company i phone and paniced. Called with my cheap 30 prepaid one and still couldn't find it. I was sittting on it in the car with the radio on. Then I made a fire with the flu? Flew? whatever closed and wondered where all the smoke was coming from. Yay! You're all safe for another day!
I will try to do something really dumb first thing in the morning so that you don't have to worry about winning the *prize of shame* tomorrow
I am babysitting my landlords old deaf/blind poodle tonight. He likes to snore in my ear. I call him gee-gaw. My daughter calls him balls. Don't ask.
I thought I'd have a Blue Moon for dinner. It was a good thought. The orange slice will cover the fruit group.
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Bedo, are you sure you didn't have several Blue Moons before writing that post? LOL. Thanks for making me smile.
Kay, enjoy that delicious birthday dinner. It sounds wonderful.
The house smells like fresh-baked bread. Besides bread and butter, dinner will be linguine with marinara sauce w/ Italian sausage and a green salad with romaine, tomato, cucumber, avocado and blue cheese. Sweet onion on dh's salad and a few kalamata olives on mine.
I read all the posts on the forum about Apple's absence from bc.org. It was heartwarming to learn how many friends she has made. I so hope she gets better.
Laurie, sure hope the meds do the trick.
Kaara, good to hear from you. Your meals sound good.
Eric, when you use your chicken pot, will you cook a hen, fryer, capon, or cornish hens?
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Laurie - you just can't get a break!!! Enjoy the chicken parm...DH is making waffles for dinner. Sounds as good as anything else. Bless his heart, I've been so picky about what I eat - nothing tastes good these days. But tomorrow I forsee Emend and Aloxi...gotta get this nausea in check so I can enjoy my trip.
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Have been busy all day, and it has been fun catching up to these posts. Clever ladies!
Bedo, I had the same thought as Carole...And be careful with that flue! We had a flue fire many years ago in our NH place...very scary....my bad for building too big a fire when we arrived late on a frigid cold night many years ago and we were lucky that the Newfound volunteer fire department got out of their beds faster than my DH and sons to extinguish it....a wonderful virus laden woman leading the group!
Yes, ND succumbed to an NFL level Bama team. WOW! MY DH warned me about that. I feel badly for the young Irish, but am still glad I was one of the first women students to ever set foot on that wonderful campus. At least I was able to go to bed before the brutal end since I had an early doc appt today.
So my PC, who I really like, never alluded to my avoidance of her since the hospitalization, yet is referring me to a cardiologist to get that concern out of the way. We both loved the fact that for the first time in about 18 years I was not seeing her for bronchitis at this same time.....might have to do with the fact that I am not working in my old germ factory!
After that appt., I decided to head to one of my favorite produce stores, and went crazy buying just that! I got this red swiss chard (first time purchase)that looked so appealing, then had to figure out what to do with it aside from using it in smoothies since I have plenty of other veggies for that. I found a great eggplant lasagna with chard in the ricotta filling recipe that was light and delightful. Unfortunately, I totally forgot that DH had a dinner meeting tonight so would not be home to enjoy it....so assembled it and will cook it tomorrow evening. Made a small portion for myself to test it out. Yum!
Michelle, I'm with you on the frustration of people not taking their jobs seriously! And so inconsiderate!
Thanks for the info on how to communicate our support to Apple!
Has anyone seen this hysterical Betty White show ? I'm off to watch it.....0 -
Kay- Happy Birthday and enjoy your wonderful dinner!
Bedo=LMAO! Love your post, thanks for the giggle.
Michelle-I hope the meds work and you kick the nausea- youdon't need that on your vacation!
No I don't seem to be able to catch a break. I have had this dumb cold for almost three months- but that seems to be the norm with the colds this year. My ears have been bothering me for a couple of weeks now but last night the right one was hot and really quite painful. To quote the Dr "it looks angry." I told her it felt angry- she said the entire canal on my right side is infected- whatever that means- doesn't sound good. Running a temp etc. So 500mg antibiotic three times a day for ten days. Usually in 24 hours things get better- so here is to tomorrow night!!
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