So...whats for dinner?
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Hugs to you today Eric.
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(((Eric))) and to all of us missing loved ones who either are far away or have passed.
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Just jammed the garbage disposal, cannot use the kitchen sink. Husband just stalked off to the supermarket to look for more liquid plumber hoping it store is open.......turkey in the oven, turkey goo still to be cleaned up, on to the vegetables!!!!
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Jelson: for me, it's not Thanksgiving without some mishap! Good luck with the unclogging-the-train; is there another sink you can use?
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you are right, the bathroom sink! I took a break from staring at the soapy water in the kitchen sink - imagining I saw movement - like an upheaval that would signal the beginning of draining..........before the vegetables - I will make the cream cheese icing for the carrot cake cupcakes - special last minute treat for DH and reason for the carrot scrapings which clogged the disposal!!
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Just don't clog that sink! Carrot peelings in the garbage can for me, after an unfortunate incident much like yours. But the bathroom sink will do for short-term washing/prep purposes.
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Same thing happened to me one year. Potato peels!
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The connection at the disposer from the drain pipe is usually held with a pair of 3/8 inch bolts...possibly with a screwdriver slot in the screw heads. Also, about 3 to 6 inches from the disposer is a large nut looking thing that fits around the pipe. One can undo the screws and loosen the large nut, remove that chunk of pipe and 99% of the time, clear the clog. You'll need a bucket to catch the sink water and you'll want to do this *BEFORE* using liquid plumber. I've never used liquid plumber, but I'd guess it would be rather nasty on the hands.
As to how I know how to do this cleaning process....I'll not say... :-)
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Dinner is over at my house, my bird went from being a plump nearly 12 pounds to looking like it got into a fight with a bear! lol
Leftovers are put away and now it's time for me to relax.
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My last disposal clog was due to radish greens. Now I don't add many peeling. Good luck.
Eric - I LOVE that salad. My mom sometimes added small chunks of apple, or banana or pear & usually baby marshmellows. Oh, and often Royal Queen Anne cherries. Actually she usually made a cooked dressing because my Dad wouldn't eat sour cream but I'm perfectly happy with the short cut.
Raising a glass to Mickey and your Mother and all of our absent family & friends. I opened a bottle of Torrontes from Argentina and will be thinking about all of you at the kitchen table.
Pork has another 20 minutes. I ended up cutting it in thirds and freezing one piece. 1/3 is rubbed with sage. 1/3 is marinated & doused with Apricot Chipotle sauce. Dressing is on the side & in my shamrock dish. Luckily I remembered my "stuffin muffin" recipe before I cooked all the dressing in a big pan - so more than half was cooked in muffin pans & ready to freeze. Due to oven space, asparagus will be 'steamed' in white wine, butter & maybe garlic in the microwave. I managed to steer clear of the rolls & will enjoy double stuffing. No salad - sigh. It's just too much food.
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Kuddo's to the nursing home kitchen staff. Their menu was turkey/ham gravy & mashed potatoes, candied sweets, green bean casserole, corn, bread rolls, pie. I took cranberry sauce as it was missing on the menu We only ordered the turkey, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole, but when I uncovered out trays, I had some of everything except the corn. So I gave Dad the sweet potatoes and split the bread roll. He ate everything and so did I. He was tickled about the cranberry sauce from home. We watched the Macy's parade and the end of the National Dog show. We were rooting for the English Springer Spaniel (we used to have one, even though the Pekinese was from Champaign IL. The Grey Hound, however was best in show. When I left, he was snoozing with the football game on the TV.
Came home and started trying to sew on my quilt project. Lets just say small houses and big sewing projects are a bad combo. Cat won't stay off the blocks made and on the bed (that's my design wall) and the lighting in the dining room isn't really great for my cutting table.
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Joyce - good to hear from you.
Redhead - what a wonderful day with your Dad. Kudos to the nursing home for making the special meal - and to you for taking the sauce.
Jelson - did the un-clog procedure work?
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My ginger-patch-tabby Happy was fascinated by the National Dog Show. (He doesn’t mind dogs when they’re not sitting in the same waiting room at the vet’s office).
Our friends hosted & made the lion’s share of the dinner: turkey, gravy, potatoes au gratin, cranberry relish, “green slime” jello-based mousse salad (their family recipe going back two generations—looks & tastes much better than it sounds), and sausage dressing. Their son & his fiancee brought warm shaved brussels sprout salad and the non-sausage dressing. For appetizers, one friend brought homemade hummus and fresh pita bread, and we brought prosciutto-wrapped asparagus (blanched & chilled the spears, tossed them in blood orange olive oil and grapefruit balsamic before wrapping them), plus the wines (Beauj. Nouveau, WA dry riesling and a white blend from Napa). Another guest brought a giant berry tiramisu from Eli’s Cheesecake’s outlet.
Feels weird not to have leftover turkey to nibble today.
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M0mmyof2 - I saw on another thread that it is your Birthday. Hope you're having a lovely day and doing exactly what you want.
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thank you all for your concern about the clogged garbage disposal.....here is how it resolved.... the sink was full of "water" - about 2 inches into which the liquid plumber was poured - and it stood there doing nothing for most of the afternoon and evening. - I think two doses of liquid plumber went in. so I carried on bravely - I never realized how often I washed my hands as I prepared a meal until washing my hands was a hassle! I think the bathroom sink would have been really difficult for after meal clean up - so I used the utility sink in the basement ... the plan was to wait it out, let the liquid plumber do its work. At some point, the level of the water in the sink must have lowered because DH poured in a bucket of hot water but nothing really changed. So overnight all the water was gone leaving a residue of pureed carrot scrappings and yes I forgot, egg shells coating the sink and to a depth of about 1/2 inch in the disposal. When run, the disposal was just whirling liquid around, not draining. So me, the one who stuffed it in the first place, suggested plunging it - kind of the equivalent of kicking the vending machine. And so, before we emptied out the cabinet under the sink in preparation for Eric's solution which we too have done before, DH actually got the plunger and gave it one try and voila! we could hear it clear. He looked under the sink to make sure he hadn't blown out a pipe or gasket or whatever and ran down to the basement to check the same - all looked good and he emptied his coffee grounds down the hole, turned it on and swoosh!! I will certainly resist the urge to over fill the disposal ever again.......
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Jelson, I shudder to think how we might have coped with a disposal crisis yesterday. Glad you were able to fix it....and you probably saved $150 by avoiding a plumber call. I hope mine continues to behave with the shavings that go into it. I do avoid using it for onion and garlic skins and fibrous veggies, with luck so far....
(((Eric))) and to others remembering those no longer with us.
Chi, our Granddog, Winston the Scottie, watched the dog show with great interest and "vocalizing". He cracks us up!
Our meal yesterday was very much like yours, April, minus the delightful sounding Greek soup. I did make a spiced pumpkin soup that I served in shooter glasses as an amuse bouche when we sat down to eat. I bought those cute glasses to use for gazpacho at a lunch I served to friends. Glad to be able to use them again. We had waaaay too much food, and I spent waaay too much time in the kitchen, so I really missed out on some interesting conversations, except for when we were actually eating our main meal. Other than that, it went well and was fun. DH and DS2 did a lot of the clean up, which was much appreciated by my aching back.
Today as we were putting back the silver, DH suggested that we should use it regularly. A very sensible idea!
Minus, your pork flavorings sound good....and so smart to do the stuffing muffin prep!
Joyce, good to see you at the table. I am not much of a FL fan but would convert readily to be avoiding this cold wet weather right now. Consider yourself lucky!
. We've had such a mild Fall that it seems everyone is struggling to adapt to this cold weather. And so many of us have these persistent viral infections.Redhead, I know how space can easily feel cramped for sewing and quilting projects. I frequently have our whole dining room filled with my sewing projects, and took forever clearing it out so that we could have T-giv there. Tomorrow I will drag it all back down there (much to DH's chagrin, I'm sure, since he ended up enjoying the table set up...taking pride in that little task). It is mch more pleasant to observe than my piles of fabric. Here's his "end product", which was a huge help to this kitchen slave! I only did the fleurs.
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lacey - looks beautiful and your dining room looks like it has a great harvest color scheme!
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Lacey, pretty table! Dh did good!
Today is our t-day. I have a small turkey and breast all spatchcocked, brined and ready to pop in the oven. Only takes 90 minutes so I have time to drink a cup of coffee. I did most of my kitchen work yesterday and I completely sympathize with your aching back Lacey.
The most interesting dish today in the midst of the traditional fare is an onion fennel gratin. Wonder of wonders, my grocery store has started carrying fennel bulbs. Imagine my delight! I made a mini pecan pie (not many fans, mostly me), a pumpkin pie and a small carrot cake. It's only four of us and the grand-dog Olivia today. The kids will take home plenty of leftovers. Some friends may come for dessert later. Looking forward to spending puppy time with Olivia. I miss dogs.
Time to get to work. Have a great weekend!
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oh Nance, you fennel gratin sounds tasty. I love fennel. I usually just toss it in olive oil and roast it with other veggies. I tried growing it one time. DO NOT EVER PLANT THE STUFF NEAR YOUR TOMATOES. We had horrendous tomatoes that year, and when I looked at a companion planting guide, that was a NO NO. I never did tell my dad what was wrong with the tomatoes that year. .
Still dealing with the upper respiratory crud. I started a 250 mg z-pak yesterday. Doubt if it will do much good, think the dose is too small, but the MD's in my medical group are too busy to see patients unless the yare really ill. and I guess it never even occurred to me to ask what strength dose she was giving me.
Trying to decide between the Red, Pepper Gouda soup or the Hungarian Mushroom. My taste buds are dead right now.
I did get my quilt going- I have made it 6 blocks wide and ll rows long and am in the middle of sewing the strips together. It is a "mentoring" class project--pattern in Rail Fence. Today I am pretty tired, so it may not get any attention till evening. Once I put the borders on it , it will be a nice size for the sofa or my Dad at the nursing home. Today I shot in to check on him and take a sweater I had mended. The therapy lady was just leaving when I arrived. I changed the wax trap on his hearing aid and He immediately wanted me to help him get in bed so he could sit and watch TV and read his newspaper and a magazine I took him, His lunch was in 30 minutes so I told him since I felt bad, I wasn't staying.
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Going to boil up some more spaghetti noodles and use up the leftover sauce
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Eric, my condolences. It is so hard to lose a parent. I still feel that my Mom is with me.
My temp to perm job will be up Dec 23d, Not sure if I want to extend. I will be the Grandma of a baby boy in May. I'm feeling that maybe this might be my last time to travel. We'll see. I've connected with many high school friends.
I'm thinking of making this Perfection Salad for the in-laws for Christmas.
Perfection Salad
May 24, 2011 tags: bad food photography, McCalls Great American Recipe Card Collection, perfection salad, vintage recipe cards, yes this is perfectly awful
2 envelopes unflavored gelatine
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (12 oz) apple juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (4 oz) chopped pimiento1. In small saucepan, combine gelatine, sugar, and salt; mix well.
2. Add 1 cup water. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar and gelatine are dissolved. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in apple juice, lemon juice, vinegar, and 1/4 cup cold water. Pour into medium bowl. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until mixture is consistency of unbeaten egg white.
4. Add carrot, celery, cabbage, green pepper, and pimiento; stir until well combined.
5. Turn into decorative, 1 1/2-quart mold. Refrigerate 4 hours,or until firm.
6. To unmold: Run small spatula around edge of mold; invert onto serving plate. Place hot dishcloth over mold; shake gently to release. Repeat, if necessary. Lift off mold. refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 8 servings.
©Copyright 1973 by The McCall Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.What do you think? No idea if you can see it!
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Red, I hope the Z-pac works quickly for you....maybe if you watch Z-nation, it will work better. I noticed that one of the TV cable networks was running episodes of that show back to back, which somehow doesn't seem like decent Thanksgiving programming. :-) I never did see anything worthwhile in those zombie apocalypse shows.
I'm swimming in quilts, both finished and partially finished. My dad was the youngest of six and his three sisters were ardent quilters from southeast Kentucky. As the sisters died, the projects were passed along until they got to my dad--mom and her mom were also ardent quilters. So there are quilts from both sides of the Mason Dixon Line (Ohio and southern KY). My MIL is helping me pass along the partially finished one.
I love fennel on cubed and baked potatoes..that and an egg and some cherry tomatoes.
Lacey, that does look good. Since it was just Sharon, DD, MIL and a friend of MIL, I didn't go crazy with the real china and silverware.
I'm glad the plunger worked, Jelson. I learned the hard way too, to use the disposer for just the stuff that accidentally ended up in the sink.
Chi, my college cat, a probable Main Coon Cat, would watch nature shows on TV. It was fun to watch her watch...
Minus, everytime I make that salad, I seem to be the only one that eats it, but that's OK by me. I've never put marshmallows in it, but I've certainly done the cherries.
I better post this before I do something to make it disappear and I need to get to mom's house to install some security stuff....I don't want anyone getting in there without me knowing about it.
HI to those I didn't mention. And thank you for the notes about my mom. I got letter today from the brain study program coordinator thanking me and my mom for all she did for them....I was glad that she had one last chance to make a difference.
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Bob & I went to Cellars (formerly B’way Cellars) tonight for a late dinner—house mesclun salad and short-rib pot roast with green beans and mashed potatoes. I swapped out Brussels sprouts for the spuds on mine. Barely got through half of it, so Gordy will eat well tonight. Hope the sea scallops I bought yesterday will hold up till tomorrow night. Tomorrow will be a long day—run-through of all numbers with the band, and then running the show twice in the afternoon. Fortunately, no costuming to deal with till Mon., so no suitcase to wrestle on the L. (Bears game at Soldier Field, so parking, normally difficult, will be nonexistent).
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Lasagna is prepped and ready just to pop in the oven
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Dinner out with friends and the kids last night, had a crusted fish with side of "earth grains" as the menu called it. quinoa ,and other "stuff" Very good and light after the heavy Thanksgiving stuff.
Tonight, the kids have gone back to ohio, so I am doing something Italian. Saw a recipe for chicken parm done a little differently...ground chicken mixed with bread crumbs and seasonings, kind of like a meatloaf, made into patties cooked in fry pan with a little oil and then add your sauce and cheese. Side of linguini.
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Making cube steaks with onions, mushrooms and gravy over egg noodles. Wanted beef after all that turkey! Back to work tomorrow...wah, wah, wah!!
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Feeling pretty punk tonight, but I bought some sea scallops Fri. night that need to get cooked before the 30th—if I don't cook them tonight, I'll have to freeze them because I won't have a free evening till next Sun. night (in Bar Show dress & tech rehearsals tomorrow, Tues, & Wed. and we run Thurs-Sun). Could freeze them, but they're a pain to defrost and never taste the same when thawed. Besides, no room in the freezer.
And wouldn't you know it—I caught my manicurist's cold and am trying desperately not to get laryngitis. I will pan-sear the scallops in grapeseed oil and Old Bay (deglazing the pan with dry sherry & butter) with some sauteed sugar snap peas. I'll nuke some “ready rice" (please, no sneering—I don't eat starch at dinner) for the menfolk. But I just had a bagel & lox 90 min. ago and have no appetite right now.
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Oh Chisandy--I hope it isn't this crud I have---I got sick a week ago on Friday nightand I am still dragging and coughing....Day 3 of Antibiotic.....Dayquill helps.
Dinner tonight was Ham, sweet potatoes, lima beans, cranberry sauce and pecan pie. The ham steak is all gone now, I am going to toss the fresh market sweet potatoes... they had cinnamon and something else that made them taste not good to my cold affected taste buds.
Hopefully I will remember in the a.m. to start some crockpot cheeseburgers in the crockpot. Otherwise, I still have 1/2 container of Hungarian mushroom soup and a full container of Roasted Red Pepper w/Gouda soup. Stopped at grocery for a couple of staples and came home with $60.00 worth of goodies... Gorgeous pomegranates, navel oranges and grapefruit.
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Still chipping away at T-giv leftovers....glad not to cook....but so boring and the scale is giving out bad news.
So while DH chowed down on a big turkey leg, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin soup, cranberry sauce and sweet potato casserole, I finished up,the crudite and hummus and the last of the pumpkin soup. I ended up pepping it up with chili lime seasoning that I bought at Trader's last week. I liked it, despite the fact that the Trader's shelf stocker thought it would not be a good match.
Red and Chi, I do hope you don't have the annoying virus that has plagued me for over six weeks now. The terrible cough continues, and a neighbor doc mentioned today that I should really be on an antibiotic to knock this out of my lungs. The first one did nothing as it was purely in the viral stage.
Eric, how really meaningful to receive that letter of appreciation from the Brain Study Group.
My next door neighbor gave us some of that dessert I so love that reminds me of the Greek dessert that starts with a G and has a custard in it with kind of a shredded wheat topping. Just what I needed after this high calorie weekend. Of course I scarfed mine right down. Glad there are no more good desserts around.
That said, I made the dough for my anise pizzelles tonight. I need to finish making them all before the weekend and have a busy week, so at least they are ready for the iron.
I think I need to get back on my stringent menu of smoothies and kale soup so I can comfortably fit into clothes for holiday events.
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I’m managing to keep the cough at bay thus far with some MucinexDM and my inhaler. When my throat feels dry, I’ve been popping sugar-free Thayer’s Slippery Elm lozenges. It’s not in my lungs yet, and I can still breathe through at least a nostril at a time. If I didn’t have this show, I would just cocoon, sleeping whenever I need to, even taking a Norco for the cough-suppressant effect. But I can’t—need to be able to drive, at least tomorrow to get my stuff to dress rehearsal and then to the theater. (I’ll Uber or cab it the other nights). The director says that if need be, I can simply mouth the lyrics to all the ensemble numbers and if I feel too rotten I can rest in the green room when not doing the four scenes in which I’m featured (and in one, the aerobic dance scene set in a gym, sit that one out too). But I can’t drop out of the scene in which I’m the lead—if I drop out, the scene will be cut since we don’t have understudies. (I’ve seen it happen one year when we had a blizzard and some of the leads were stuck on commuter trains).
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