So...whats for dinner?
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Awww Minus, that's sweet! Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes. Some days, making it to 67 seems like quite an accomplishment lol!
Dinner plans have changed a little. Instead of fresh shrimp, I snagged some fresh cold water lobster tails. If I can't have the whole thing, at least I can have parts. I picked up some Costco giant frozen shrimp for the Frogmore stew tomorrow. The Kirkland shrimp are quite good for frozen shrimp and like you SK, I like to have them on hand. I will indulge in the lobster tails, a baked potato and a giant beautiful steamed artichoke tonight.
Lacey, you can't possibly be the worst packer because I am. I'm notorious amongst friends and family for being prepared for any contingency. Also for my heavy suitcase.
Thanks again for the birthday wishes. You folks are the best and I really appreciate your friendship.
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auntie - your b-day dinner sounds heavenly - I am an artichoke lover, DD says it is her favorite food.
For the heavy packing peeps - I traveled very regularly to see my mom in California and finally came up with this plan to help me pack lighter. I take black, white and a bit of khaki, a mix of casual and dressier and things I can wear in lots of combinations - black shoes, flats and a heel, black purse or tote, then accessories with color like scarves, earrings, necklaces, belts. I can mix the basic color pieces and jazz them up with bright accessories.
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Happy Birthday, Nance!!! Lobster sounds like a great celebratory dinner!
I couldn't be less interested in cooking. Yesterday dh and I did our longest biking trip so far (laughable distance for "real" bikers), 23 miles round trip. Then we hobbled a block in the village of Nevis to a bar and grill named Iron Horse. I downed an ice cold Coors light--not "real" beer, I realize. It was so delicious that I ordered another as my sandwich was served. A brisket reuben on marbled rye. It was outstanding. I complimented the owner afterwards and he divulged that they smoke their own brisket. A serendipitous choice. Dh had one of his favorite burgers, a patty melt, and it was good, too, according to him.
So that was lunch and dinner yesterday.
Today I was glued to the tv for hours watching the conclusion of the British Open golf in St. Andrews, Scotland. I had taken a hambone from the freezer and gotten out a pkg. of Camellia navy beans to cook for dinner tonight. DH took the bait and moved right into the kitchen and started chopping onions. He's always afraid I'll skimp on the onions in a pot of beans. Later I'll cook some brown rice. So dinner will be beans and rice and a salad.
Last night was teetotaler night so tonight we'll have a drink. It's cool enough that we'll probably have a rye old-fashioned. I'll be sure to toast Nance!
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Special - that wouldn't work for me because clothes are the least of what I pack lol!
Carole - I don't know, 23 miles sounds like a lot to me. I hope you have padded bike shorts. Your sandwich sounds right up my alley. I've been picturing you and your DH sitting on your new deck enjoying your old fashioneds!
My sweet DH made my favorite cupcakes for my b-day, white cake with white buttercream (I know, how boring lol! But wedding cake is my absolute favorite cake) and got salted caramel gelato to go with it. What a guy.
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Red, I like the sound of nutella stuffed beignets. Oo-la-la!
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Definitely padded biking shorts!
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auntie - what are you packing? Lol! I am guilty of over-packing cosmetics, lotion, hair tools, etc., and also snacks! It is a Girl Scout approach - I need to be ready for anything. I am working on paring that down, and have made progress by having an already packed makeup bag with small sizes of shampoo and that stuff. I am better on planes because I hate to check my bag so I can actually go for two weeks with a rolling carry on 22" suitcase and one that fits under my seat.
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Happy Birthday Nance!!!!!
*susan*
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Special, that poem Old Mother Hubbard is hysterical, I just read it. Do you think that the author and Lewis Carroll were friends?
Tried to read everyone's posts, but went to a pot luck at the community garden tonight after work,, and then met the lady whose cat I've been watching for 2 weeks, and talked to neighbors, so time for bed if I'm to get up at 6:15 with any sense.
Will catch up later.
Hope everyone has a wonderful sleep and dreams.
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bedo - I'm not sure! Some of the verses in that nursery rhyme would be a bit scary for children, right? Plus it has some of those same off kilter visuals like Alice in Wonderland, so maybe!!! I need clarification on the cat you were watching - you had not met the owner? How does that work
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Just looked up Mother Hubbard since I could only remember the first verse. Weird. Even more strange if you buy the theory that it refers to Cardinal Woolsey who wouldn't give Henry the 8th a divorce from Catherine of Aragon.
Carole - you should post a deck picture on this thread. We could imaging you having cocktails & appetizers on the deck, or grilling something delicious.
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So I gave in to my packing pathology and pulled out a larger suitcase than I started with. Oy! At least it all fits. I have done the black, white, and khaki slacks system, but I am overloaded due to workout clothes, beach clothes and items, lots of shoe options for every event, weather changes options and all my self-care items. I have to say that my self-care needs and products have increased exponentially over the past three years, which I find really annoying....and cumbersome when packing!
Carole, I'd also like to see the finished deck with you two relaxing on it. A nice add on, I'm sure.
So Nance, did you say that DH MADE you cupcakes (and I love that variety too!)??? I am impressed! I had the idea somehow that he was not a cook/baker. How very nice!!
I took a little stroll down our new stone path next to the house today. Sometimes the simplest things make me happy. There is just something lovely about a path through ferns. Since our large kitchen window looks out on this area, we're now motivated to add some nicer birdbaths and maybe some garden sculptures. Meanwhile, there is so much more we need to attend to upgrading with this house, it is pretty funny that we decided to do a path. Here are some pix:
Tonight since we had no real dinner food in the house, I poached eggs in a tomato sauce spiced with chile. Served it over the orzo/veggie combo leftovers and it was really good and satisfying. We had a cuke salad on the side.
Off to get some shuteye so we can drive down to make the ferry in the AM.
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Lovely pathway, Lacey. Have a fun vacation with all those clothes and shoes!
Ideal weather here in MN this morning. 60 degrees and low humidity.
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Minus DD and new hubby are so in love it is amazing!
Thanks for asking!That's so funny about the Cardinal, so much history.
Special, my neighbor, who also has breast cancer and is in her 70's 80's? Went on a trip to Paris. I don't really know her that well, so I thought she was going to come back on the 17th, but she didn't so I met her in her living room last night, as I went in to feed Ollie, the ragdoll cat. Every night when I came in I sang to him "Rag doll, livin in the city, Rag doll, Momma's little cutie" so he would know it was me.
Here is my green bean refrigerator pickle recipe
http://www.thenakedkitchen.com/easy-refrigerator-green-bean-pickles/
I'm sorry, I am so tired I can't keep up. Don't remember who asked
Happy Birthday Nance.
And that is a beautiful pathway Lacey
Time for bed 7:41 pm. Not sure why I'm so tired.
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I used to make pickled green beans that were really good in a bloody mary or a martini.
Hope you sleep well, Bedo, and awake rested.
Tonight's dinner was Nathan's hot dogs with no side.
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Planning on chicken, salad and mashed potatos.
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Our visit with my DF is mainly being focussed on the distress she is feeling about her very ill dog, who I suspect will be departing shortly. I think it would actually be easier for her if the thirteen year old sheltie died while we were here so DF wouldn't have to bear the pain by herself. This DF lost her husband suddenly a few years ago, their two cats after that, and this is the last being with whom she shares her home. So she is very stressed to say the least. She has a complicated life. And she LOVES TO COOK! So she was happy to enjoy that distraction last night. She made this delicious swordfish dish last night. I made a salad with the few ingredients on hand. I would love to have our car here so we could pick up food items and cleaning items to use.....oh well.
Today we may spend some time at the beach if DF's pooch is comfortable.....and have reservations at Chilmark Tavern for dinner.
Here is the recipe DF was so excited to make last night. It was superb!
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I see on the news that we had a small earthquake last evening, felt mostly near our lake house area. Didn't feel a thing here....
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Oh Carol, you Wild Woman, you. lol
Oh, Lacey, so sad. I lost my dog Austin after many years and still haven't completely gotten over it. Can you find a vet that can come to the house? Austin didn't like the vet, so he came to us. Austin was allowed on the couch, (where he was all the time anyway), with me, and it was better for him. I don't know about your friend's dog, but I know you will help.
I came home from work today after about 2 hours of working. Not sure what's wrong. Maybe acute exhaustion. IDK
Told them I would make it up on my day off this week. Fool.
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Exercised at the gym in town then hot-footed it to Great Northern Café for breakfast. The café is conveniently located in walking distance from the gym. Ordered one of my favorites there, sausage and cheese omelet. I figure the cheese is at least partially processed cheese but the omelet is so-o-o good. Instead of toast I order a "cake," otherwise known as pancake. It's dinner plate size and comes with a blg lump of butter on top. We situate the plate between us and share, sometimes engaging in a clash of forks! Just kidding.
The omelet comes with hashbrowns that are the ubiquitous hash brown makings delivered by Sysco trucks all over the country. I don't eat them but dh does so I brought mine home to warm up at some latter breakfast.
This afternoon we're riding to Bemidji with another senior couple, not as senior as we are. They're foodies and love good pizza. There's a pizza restaurant in Bemidji they like a lot. We're going there for pizza then are going bowling. This should be a hoot since I have bowled maybe three times in my life. I'm looking forward to the pizza.
Bought cucumbers, new potatoes, a loaf of bread and double fudge cookies at the farmers' mkt.
My sympathy to your friend, Lacey. It's kind of you and your dh to visit and lend her comfort.
Bedo, I'm worried about you, girl.
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Carole hope your having fun in the Northland. I can't wait til hubby and I retire and we go back to the Superior, WI area. I miss home so much!
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So the hospice care continues here, with DF struggling daily with the decision about what to do....and too many unsolicited opinions from friends and relatives. This AM, DH went downstairs and he suggested that this morning would probably be the end. Then all of a sudden, the weak, failing dog popped up, walked onto the porch and barked at a neighbor walking a dog. Oy! This is never easy....especially since this dog's life and death has so much punctuated meaning to my DF's many life losses. To be continued....
We did do a bit of beaching today, and pooch was in comfortable enough shape that we went out to dinner.
The food was all excellent except for my main course, cavatelli with lamb....I think the lamb escaped from the pan! The local fried squid appetizer with a shaved root veggie salad was divine! DH and DF totally enjoyed their bluefish entrees. We shared two sides...broccoli with a mild anchovie sauce, and roasted beets with a spicy yogurt sauce. Both were excellent.
Desserts were good...a pavlova (?) and also a banana pudding. But nothing compares to the dessert Susan and I had at Babbo. I must go back and read what we wrote about it so I can aptly describe it to DF. Oh my!
There were some celebrities at the restaurant. I first noticed some local TV personalities sitting across from us....and then, it was such a riot to see a whole table jump up and greet a blonde woman who came in with Ted Danson and his wife, Mary S., who sat at the next table. We figured that the blonde had to be a director or producer to have everyone falling all over her. So much for glitterati sightings.
Carole, I bet you had a good time bowling! I always think of it as such a fun sport for all ages.
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The pizza was very good. DH and I ordered our own small pizzas. He had a house Italian pizza with regular crust, It had tomato sauce, several meats and included onions. I didn't taste it, of course, because of the onions. He liked it but didn't eat all of it because there was more "heft" to his pizza.
I had the house three-cheese with olive oil and extra thin crust. I added diced tomatoes and asked for garlic. They were out of garlic and did sprinkle granulated garlic. It was quite good and I ate all of it except two pieces that the other couple ate. They had the three cheese and olive oil and added Italian sausage, which was very good. Mine would have been better with the Italian sausage or some kalamata olives but they didn't offer those. The crust was made with white flour and was browned on the bottom and crunchy. I still prefer my own home-made pizza with a whole wheat crust. I would definitely go back to Dave's Pizza. The waitress told us they were expecting a group of 80 mission workers an hour later. The restaurant wouldn't seat 80 so that must have been a crowded place.
The bowling was great fun. I was between sizes with the bowling shoes, plus my feet are very narrow so I looked like I was wearing clown shoes. They were bright orange and green. I used a 10 lb ball that was reddish orange and kinda went with the shoes. LOL! I bowled the alley quite a bit but did have some good rolls. I would do that again, too. It was quite reasonable. $1 to rent the shoes. $12 for an hour for the 4 of us. Vicki, who is quiet and very un-athletic, was the winner. DH has bowled in the past, had some strikes. This was maybe my 3rd time ever to bowl and my score was the lowest.
Dinner will have to be leftovers. Navy beans and rice.
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Lacey, so sorry about your friend. I still haven't gotten over the deaths of my shelties who died a week apart. Devastating. They are such nice dogs.
A couple of years before bc, dh and I and two friends took up bowling. We bowled several times a week and got fairly decent. Bought good equipment and everything. After surgery and chemo, we never got back to it. Now my wrists and thumbs are so bad I'm not even sure I could do it. Too bad. It was very fun.
The first of my guests are coming this afternoon so I need to get cracking. Yesterday I made Welsh cakes (thinking of you lacey). Tonight we are having a belated birthday dinner at a new place in town with our friends. Btw, the lobster tails were DELICIOUS!
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Thinking pork chops, stuffing and veggies
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Last night I was not hungry but made DH a shrimp Louis salad over romaine. We did not go to $2 Tuesday night before last but instead used a gift card we won at Team Trivia a few months ago at the German restaurant nearby. They have moved Team Trivia to Mondays so we have now decided that we need to go there on Mondays with a killer trivia team, and then go to $2 Tuesdays the next night. Now I just need a plan for all the other days of the week and I won't have to cook! Just kidding! Here is a news flash for today - I made vegan chocolate cupcakes this morning! Today was the last day for my physical therapy intern - he has now completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy! To celebrate I took cupcakes for the whole Physical Therapy department (this is in Sport Medicine at the U of S. Florida) and some of them are vegan, so I took vegan and regular cupcakes. There are no eggs or milk, the dry ingredients are normal, but the wet included a lot of vanilla, cold coffee, canola oil, and apple cider vinegar! Crazy, right? The batter is super thin, you could literally pour it into the paper liners - I was skeptical, but it bakes up just like a regular cupcake. Apparently some kind of vegan magic happens in the oven in 16 minutes! The good news is that frosting is pretty much already vegan if you don't use butter - yay! They taste good - I would totally make them again!
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I am vegging out (haha) on 4 back pages. It is oppressively hot here with nary a cloud in the sky and no breeze. Different from past days. I'm hiding in the house with the shades drawn.
Per chance is this the gazpacho recipe? I have "The New Joys of Jello" and it's in there just like this website shows.The 2nd is a critique of the book with pictures no less but alas no gazpacho recipe.
http://www.recipelink.com/msgbrd/board_0/1999/MAR/...
I think bad/ugly retro food could be good reading for that snowed in day.
http://www.badanduglyofretrofood.com/2012/05/jello...
11 pages of jello salads from the Lutheran ladies
http://z12.invisionfree.com/Lutheran_ladies/index....
and high class jello desserts. No one should be without a repertoire of jello stuff lol.
http://www.somethingswanky.com/jello-desserts/
Eric - echoing Nancy's BooHiss to Boss Man a few pages back. Thank you for your service.
Nancy - Happy Belated Birthday.
Everyone has been so busy, coming and going. Susan I hope your project is humming along.
As usual I can remember little of what we've had. My favorite Stouffers' meatloaf, roasted potatoes and coleslaw and Lee Kum Kee Broccoli beef stir fry with a ton of extra vegies. Have to make something for pool party (102 degrees Sat.) Think it will be a baked chile rellenos casserole. No way am I going to try to roast peppers and no doubt the only ones I'd find are hot. Get tired quickly out shopping in this heat. Had to go unexpectedly to town on Tues. to retrieve DH's repaired tire so did some things then. School supply shopping for church backpack yet to finish. Have new optometrist appt tomorrow. Hopefully I will like her better than the new replacement at my old place. Lacey - how do these docs just up and close? My opt. retired, understand that but just closing? Better offer somewhere else?
We've also been the sick doggy route, finally took her to vet Friday. Declined lab work, didn't want to know. Loads of gut bacteria. A week of Flagyl and probiotics have gotten her eating again regularly. It was one day eat, next day not even a treat. Dread any kind of decision about her; think DH will put foot down and say no more pets. Hmmm.
DH's old truck gets hauled off for Cars for Kids tomorrow. Will not start and he will not put money in it. It was the backup. Next week seems I have no appointments so maybe can get back to cooking more. Even though my oven is very well insulated, it is just too hot to cook much. I need to dig out some of those chicken breasts and make salads. Oh and the few peaches we have are just about ready. Had 2 sitting out DH thought were not ripe and a bit green, nope, sliced them and ate them. Not very big but much bigger than the thumb size plums and Freestones for a bonus. Talk about big I bought 2 plums that weighed 0.8 lb for the 2 of them; at $1.98/lb I bought only the 2.
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Luv - I certainly agree about too hot for the oven. The temp on my back porch in the shade is still 98 at 6pm. I love your Jello thoughts. Just in case anyone ever needs a reference (I know this is cooking thread but don't laugh too hard y'all) I just couldn't bring myself to get rid of these when I purged my recipe books:
The New Joys of Jello (updated 1991), The Proof of the Pudding (Jello 1965), Lipton's Soup & Salad Cook Book (1970), Bisquick Classics & New Favorites (1993), The Dessert Lovers Handbook (Eagle Brand 1969), Rice a Roni Recipes (1994).
My mother wouldn't let us go bowling when I was a teen because she said there was "a bad element" in the bowling alleys. So of course we had to sneak down there & bowl. Like Carole, I think I've bowled less than 10 times in my life. Special - glad the vegan cupcakes worked out. Nance - lobster envy.
Lunch yesterday was at a (C-/D+) Italian place that my ex-DH particularly likes (shrimp in the scampi was char broiled so hard I might as well have been eating hockey pucks & broth seemed like plain chicken soup from a can). Service was fantastic or the grade would be lower. Oh well, he was happy & he's doing me some technical electronics favors. Dunch today was the last of the Rao w/mushrooms added over spaghetti. Tomorrow is Fuzzy's Pizza with my domino group. This was one of George H.W. Bush's hangouts but I didn't know about it then. Spectacular pizza & good salad. Hmmm - an Italian trending week?
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Hope things go gently for and with your dog, Luv.
DF's pooch is hanging in and she has decided to return home from the island after we leave so that she can be near her vet, her daughter, and her social support system. She is literally keeping her alive daily with all sorts of hydrating, and med/foods, and somfar it is working.
We went to the beach briefly this afternoon and had a quick dinner at a seafood joint on the way back to the house. DH had a lobster roll with butter on it and a big bowl of clam chowder. I had a cup of lobster bisque and a crabcake sandwich. We stopped and bought Talenti's gelato and some macadamia nut cookies to have for dessert here.
Tomorrow evening we'll go to a newer place called the Blue Canoe, and then to a movie related to The New Yorker Cartoon writers. It should be interesting. Then we'll beback on the Ferry on Saturday.
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Late lunch at A & W after golf. Hot dog with chili and melted cheese, fries, and icy cold diet root beer. LOVE the root beer in the chilled mug. All the food tasted good. No dinner tonight. I had some watermelon a few minutes ago. Dh is warming up his leftover pizza. We have Snickers ice cream bars in the freezer. Will probably have one of those.
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BAd element in the b owling alley? My mom never objected to that, but I was told to stay out a confectionary near our home, as it had a pinball machine in it, and that was not acceptable for a young girl to be near.....HA.
Bowling is part of my therapy---start back with League in Sept. 10 lb ball alternatiang with an 8. Usually throw a 12, but doubt that will happen again...
Dinner is spaghetti with Rao's Eggplant sauce....
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