So...whats for dinner?
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Viv-so happy for the positive reports. Prayers still coming to all of you.
Raining here in Central Illinois, dark, cool, windy and wet. Started a Pot of Lentil Soup at 12;30 and it is about done. That and a crusty herb focaccia bread will make a comforting supper.
Honestly, I didn't get me walk in early this a.m. and it seems to me like it should be 8pm instead of 3:27. I've been reading all the posts since page one, and I am up to page 15! gaining weight and inspiration by the minute! Best thread of all.
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Special - the potato/artichoke/spinach casserole sounds great. I'd love that recipe.
The silly preview feature still doesn't work so hi to everyone else I can't read w/o sending this off.
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minus - I had not made it before but chose it because it has spinach and cheese - good for recovery. I need my DH to eat it to see if it is worthy, lol! If so, I will post it.
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Well the peanut chews finally set up in the refrigerator. But when I cut them some lost their cookie bottoms. Oh well, it made a 9 x13" pan so DH has some broken leftovers to eat up. Payday candy bars are one of his favorites so I bet he will like the bits (and about 8-10 whole ones that didn't get in the serving dish).
I see leftover ribs and potato salad. I have a roll of Owens Italian sausage so I see baked ziti with sauce. Central Mkt. had real Eyetalian (Texanese I think - wink!) pasta on sale so I have sev. pkgs. I usually just buy Barilla.
Special - I don't know how you managed to cook all that and get it packaged. I'm tired with just 2 things of cookies and I haven't had recent surgery.
So we are waiting for a report of the potato/spinach/artichoke casserole and Nancy's pork dish.
I just love this thread.
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hubby caught a nice salmon a couple days ago. The day he caught it we had barbecue salmon. The next was salmon salad and then I made a salmon quiche with a gluten free crust. Today we went out for lunch and it appears that neither of us are hungry for dinner.
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Oh Garden - I am so jealous about the fresh Salmon. Sounds fantastic. Wish I could be fishing there - and then eating the catch.
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I know I'll miss a lot of people in my comments. It is not intended.
Viv so glad the reports are good. Praying for full recovery.
Bedo. I'll slap you if it will help. Course it could take a while to get thrre!
Special wow. You really are something special!
All the dinners sound so good. I thought I grabbed ground beef last shopping trip. But no hamburgers. Sigh. I was looking forward to meat liaf. So i cooked all 4 of them because they were getting yo where it was cook or freeze them. I only had 3 buns but I was only eating one. My DS1 stopped in to take my garbage cans out for the collection tomorrow and said they had not had dinner yet. I pawned the rest of the burgers, buns snd beans off on him and his wife! Win-win!!! The reason I'm happy is one of the only things DH can cook is hamburgers. So he's probably going to be making them for breakfast with eggs and dinner next week too. LOL
I'm going to whine just a bit. Thanks in advance. I hurt. A lot. Back, knees, hands. Couldn't go to jewelry class because of it. I know I did too much but most of the pain is my joints from not being able to use my anti inflammatory. So my knees are like tree trunks. Thump thump thump. That's me walking. LOL. I just had a lot of Dr Apts and tests for the sx and so I have been going since 9 am and just got home right before dinner. Hence the quick dinner. Plus I probably shouldn't have gone to the Y inbetween. No. Make that I SHOULD Definetly NOT have! LOL.
Ok sorry. Took a o ain pill an hour and a half ago and already looking at the clock. Too bad I took the 6 hour one! LOL
Much love to all, especially if I did not mention you by name.
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Like Moonflwr I know I cant respond to all - so jumping in pockets, happy dancing for good news and sending positive mojo and happy thoughts to everyone.
Tonight is salmon for me too. We have a great fishmonger close by. Doing it with steamed cauliflower, broccoli with roasted sweet potato.
This thread always makes my mouth water
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So sorry for your pain, Moon. Does ice work on the knees? I saw a woman at the gym yesterday with two bags of ice on her knees....that was me last year!! With lots of hard work and weight loss, I have returned to happy strong knees...amazingly, even without my Celebrex! I bet you will be on a much better path after the knee surgery......Hold on.......and maybe some ice?
Tonight we ate at Not Your Average Joe's with the Cali relatives. Always fun to see the excited anticipation of a launching college freshman! Sweet girl. DH had the saffron cod over crabcake that I had for takeout last week....yum! I had grilled salmon with vegetables which was fine....but you can bet nothing like Gumby's!
So glad to see you posting, GG!Bedo, sorry your MO is an authoritarian beast...who brings out the cantankerous adolescent in you! I felt I was being very rebellious when not connecting with my MO after a three week hiatus off Tamox in March.....that I pushed to three months. I expected she might not be too happy. In fact she granted me more of a reprieve, stating that I clearly cannot take that drug, allowing that I can remain drug free until our next appt in Oct. She could see how much I was enjoying having my brain back! She's very big on quality of life issues. Then "we'll" decide if I want to "try" an AI. So now all I have to do is try not to worry about the unknown and any errant cells. ;/ Crystal ball would be useful! I agree that the hair loss is just too much of a slap in the face....maybe it's just an ugly metaphor for overall loss of former self in this game!
Special, very cool that you are a caterer.....but do take care of yourself first!
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PS Speaking of mouthwatering, DH and I saw the movie, Chef, before having dinner.....BIG MISTAKE! Go when your tummy is full!
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lacy, ice helps..thanks for reminding me it's worth the walk into the kitchen. LOL. Pain is down to a 7 now that I haven't moved much. Can't wait til tomorrow. It might be better. The total aches will get a bit better but I'll be stiff til I can take the anti inflammatory again. LOL
A bit of fun via Sandy a friend I met on these boards from Tx. :
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This was "Shoe" in today's cartoons.
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Moon - can't remember exactly but isn't your surgery VERY soon? Would it help to keep your legs elevated more until then? I expect you're right - the Y wasn't the greatest plan. But feel free to complain any time. You more than anyone have already paid your dues.
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This really is just a basic stir fry. Although this recipe calls for egg noodles, I have used different varieties of Asian noodles, including udon, rice, soba and egg. If I have bok choy or some other Asian greens or vegetables on hand, I might add those too. I also add the cooked noodles to the the rest of the dish at the end instead of serving it over the noodles. If you like it spicy (we do) add some siracha, red pepper, chili oil or paste to the dish.
Singapore Noodles with Pork and Vegetables
8 oz medium-wide egg noodles
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 teaspoon oil
8 oz lean, boneless pork tenderloin; thinly sliced
1 large onion; sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper; cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot; grated
1 clove garlic; minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 can water chestnuts; drained and sliced
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
4 large green onions; sliced1. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. (Prepare other ingredients while waiting). Add noodles to boiling water and cook following package directions. Drain. Return to pot; stir in sesame oil, if using. Cover pot.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil in 12-inch heavy skillet or wok over moderately high heat. Add pork and stir fry just until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Remove pork with slotted spoon.
3. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Add onion and red pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add ginger root, garlic and curry powder and stir-fry 1 minute. Add water chestnuts and stir-fry 1 minute. Remove the skillet or wok from heat.
4. Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth. Add soy sauce. Add to pan. Heat just until boiling. Sprinkle with green onions.
5. Serve over cooked noodles.
Tonight's dinner was chicken enchiladas, black beans and Caesar salad. Tomorrow night's is anybody's guess, although Luv's baked ziti sounds good.There seem to be a lot of pretty stellar DHs around here. "It takes a pretty good husband to be better than none."
I have never cared for any muffaletta I've had anywhere but in Louisiana.
I, too, am kind of tired of rain. I hesitate to say anything after the droughts we've had (and others are still having). Maybe it could rain just once or twice a week instead of every singe day.
SK, geez girl, no wonder you're tired!
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Garden gumby, good to hear from you! The fresh salmon sounds delicious. Lucky you to have a fisherman in the family.
Moon, so sorry about your pain. My mother got relief from her arthritis for years with anti-inflammatory med but then was taken off them because of kidney function.
REALLY like muffaletas but do not eat them because of the sodium. All the Italian cold cuts are loaded with salt not to mention the olive mixture, which we can buy in qt. jars in our local Rouse's supermarkets. If you're visiting NO, the place to get a muffaleta is Central Grocery in the French Qt, not far from Jackson Square. This small Italian market claims to be the originator of the hefty sandwich. The bread is a large round shape. One quarter of a whole sandwich is a portion.
Love the cartoon on housecleaning. I used to keep my house fairly clean but now it doesn't get cleaned until it REALLY needs it! Such a thankless job.
Have a taste for salmon for dinner but that would entail a trip to Fresh Market during the day.
Yesterday I transferred frozen food out to the 5th wheel freezer. Looks like I'm in pretty good shape for a complete transfer and turning off the house freezers. I learned my lesson when Katrina wiped out the power for weeks that year. My neighbor was kind enough to empty my chest freezer, which had shrimp in it! Yuk! Now the freezers are emptied. Also the refrigerator.
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hubby caught two salmon on Monday so yesterday they spent the day soaking in brine, today they go on the smoker. Unfortunately the boat motor broke so about $7000 later, we'll have a new motor on Friday.
Yesterday after putting the fish in brine we spent most of the day north of here
Due to a bad traffic evening we went out for burgers for dinner. Great hamburger place in Seattle called Uneeda Burger.
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Gumby, I bet that smoked salmon is outstanding. No fresh fish around here unless you catch it yourself in a lake or pond :-(
A local guy used to drive every week to the gulf coast to bring back shrimp and blue crabs that he sold out of a cooler from the back of his car in town. He stopped when gas got so expensive. I miss him.
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My shrimp man hasn't been out this year selling out of his truck. I need to call him and find out if he's ok. I should also buy some shrimp to put in my camper freezer to take north. I usually cook a jambalaya once or twice for our campground cookouts.
Gumby, OUCH on the boat motor expense.
This morning I did some yard work. And got soaked to the skin with perspiration. Then I came inside and have done some more housework. A well-organized housecleaner could knock out this small house in 3 or 4 hours but it takes me several days!
I figured out today why I had a fairly clean house for many years while cleaning once a month. DH worked an offshore schedule, 14 away and 14 home. When he left, I cleaned the house. It stayed pretty clean with just me there. He came home for his 14 days, worked in his workshop, etc. When he departed again, the cycle started over. Now he's home all the time, so what's the use in cleaning the house?! LOL!
Dinner will feature a veggie lasagna with eggplant slices subbing for the pasta. And a béchamel sauce instead of red sauce. The cheese will be grated mozzarella (part-skim milk) and pecorino romano. The refrigerator may yield some additions. I often "discover" things in there that I'd forgotten about. I'll use the recipe from Cooking Light for the veggie lasagna with leeks, artichoke hearts, and asparagus as my guide.
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mmmm - vegetable lasagne sounds wonderful. With the bechamel and eggplant it sounds almost like mousaka!
Yeah, we were definitely unhappy about the motor expense. Hubby missed out on fishing to his hearts content due to this stupid cancer and all the associated "fun". As you never know how much time you've got left, it's important to make the most of it - so I encouraged him to go ahead and get the thing as soon as possible rather than waiting for a deal somewhere.
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Garden gummy good idea! Sorry about the expense though.
Nance thanks for that Singapore recipe. Sounds delish.
Carole that's funny! You don't have to clean for your DH. If he's like mi e was it's worse when he's home. But my DH has gotten better at keeping things together since he has his own apt. LOL and at least you learned your lesson about the freezer! LOL
Today my pain is there but not quite as bad in my face. The weather changed and I think that helped a bit. Also I had a Reiki tx today and it helped too. So good so far. Taking pain meds but not waiting for the minute I can. LOL
Minus, Surgery is 1 week today. Got the ok from PCP, cardiologist, rhythm specialist, onc, and ortho. Ready to do this! Especially after yesterday!
Lots of salmon out there it seems. My a DH didn't get a any so no smoked for ne. No grilled either. He better go to again! LOL
Today will be chili if I get it together. I went to the store to get the stuff. Maybe I won't cook it today.... LOL. Much love.
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carole - thank for the lowdown on muffaletta in NOLA, I need to visit and find that place! The salt content is probably off the charts but I LOVE them! Not something I eat very often - maybe a couple of times a year, but it is worth it!
All the salmon conversation is making me want to try a new recipe - it is a salmon cake made with quinoa. I watched one of the Food Network star people make it on TV and it looked good, so I think I am going to try it. I printed out the recipe, it is sitting on the counter awaiting DH's return from the other coast.
garden - DD just got a new boat engine (motor?) - it has 2 hours, yes only 2, and is now malfunctioning. Her boat is for sale, she is having a custom flats boat built, so she has to sell this one but can't wet test it with anyone for fear of the malfunction. This is a problem. What do they say - a boat is a hole in the water that you pour money into? Also - good to "see" you!
I have recovered from the cook-a-thon mainly by spending yesterday at home in my giraffe pajamas. We had a law enforcement situation down the street - a suicidal and armed young man - I have no idea what happened other than we were instructed to stay inside, then they said he was no longer a threat, but I'm not sure what the resolution was. I did go out later and walk with my next door neighbor. Anyway, today was a shop-a-thon! Got some cute sale costume jewelry and odds and ends. Then decided to cut my hair, so moved my appointment from next week to this evening to strike while the inspiration was there! I grew it long after chemo, but now I feel like a change - I think this is progress!
moon - excited about the upcoming knee fix - I know you have been waiting for this, but wish you didn't have to be in pain now.
lacey - I used to cater a lot, mainly when we were in Washington, D.C., but when we came to Florida in 2006 I did not continue. I have done my own parties and holiday gatherings, a few parties for friends, and lots of cooking for friends with health concerns, like I did on Monday. If I was more organized I would have done one dish a day and it would not have worn me out, but the plan came together rather quickly when we found out that he was going to be released from the hospital earlier than we thought. I think my DH is the one eating all the food, lol! Just as well, then he doesn't have to shop and cook, and can pay closer attention to our friend.
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Thanks everyone for putting up with the whining. I used the electric thingy at the store but I hate giving in to use that! LOL. It clashes with my raincoat.....
I had scrambled eggs and toast for dinner. Chili will wait for tomorrow. The weather is slow steady rain and 55 degrees. Cold. Wet. Yuck.
Much love to all.
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Happy birthday Gemini "triplets"! You know who you are........;)
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Hi all!
Been MIA for awhile and I am hopelessly behind on what's been going on here. Been dealing with some family issues.
Will try to catch up at least a little but, wanted to pop in to wish Debbie and Lacey, my triplet sisters, a Happy Birthday! We arent't doing anything special today. My sister's B-day is on Saturday and she's turning the big 5-0. We're heading to her place on the lake and will celebrate both our birthdays then.
Now have to decide on what kind of cake to ask DH to pick up.... Hmmmm, decisions, decisions!
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Happy birthday triplets!
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In triplicate from me for the June triplets.
Didn't make the ziti last night. DH surprised me by coming home 3 hours early - watching his overtime hours. We had remainder of another pkg of hotdogs. The pasta brand I have is Liguori. It has American calorie content pasted over the metric ones. Has multiple lines of translation - German, French, English, Italian. And surprise it is not ziti, it is rigatoni. Ought to work fine. The hah empty Barilla penne box had nice recipe on it for penne with bell peppers and leeks. Sounds yummy. I think I still have some TJs leeks buried in the freezer.
We had bad lightening starting about 4 am. Some rain, not enough. Expecting severe storms prob. more Central Texas than us. Still pretty cloudy here but sun and 90s south.
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Yay! Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthdays!!!🎂🎂🎂
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Viv, how are things with Iggy?
I woke up and couldn't find my "smart phone" so I looked around the cabin barefoot and stepped in grand-dog's poo with my right foot. Ugg. So I went to the bathroom to clean it up and stepped in more with my left foot. It was not as bad as it seems as she is a little girl but had not had my coffee. So called the phone company and reported it missing and was told that it "was used at 1, 3 and 5 am" so I had it turned off. Ah hah! I found it! No one used it unless the animals are very smart. So had to go back to landlord's to have it turned back on. Cranky. I hate it when people don't do their jobs. My pet peeve
I finally made Swiss chard pie. I burned it but DGD loved the burnt crust.
The inside is OK
I've decided to listen to Pandora and forget all about it.
Happy Birthday to the triplets! Can my DD be an honorary one?
Barometric pressure is changing and low, which used to give me migraines and I think one is beginning. I think it has made me very cranky
2 cats, and dog have been passed out on the bed all day as if they have been drugged.
What exactly have they been doing to cause this exhaustion?
Nothing
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Viv. How's Iggy?
Happy birthday triplets.
Luv, Sharon made ziti earlier this week. It was good. There is a tiny bit left.
Sharon is taking a college physics class. It's for physics teachers and is a sort of boot camp about ways of teaching electricity concepts.
My contributions to the cooking front was "fried lice" and chicken. It's one of those "just throw it together" things...nothing special. The last batch was for DD's pre-swim practice breakfast. It works for dinner as well. :-)
Bedo, I hope you avoided the migraine.
Hi Seaside.
Special, I would hope there is some sort of warranty for the boat motor. 2 hours isn't much time at all. I've rebuilt some Jeep engines and I'd be busy figuring what went wrong if it only went two hours.
Carol. We could clean twice a day and it wouldn't do much good Two dogs, a cat and a daughter. At least DD isn't blowing her coat! (DAD!!!!!!!!! she's reading as I type).
Moon, how soon before you can get back in the anti-inflammatory stuff? Hopefully soon.
We've been busy...put down an offer on a fixer-uppper house in Arizona's fledgling wine country. The house is bank owned, is now a fixer upper due to the roof springing a leak in the 400 days it's been on the market. We'll see what they say about our offer. If we get it, it will be our retirement home and a "F--- you, cancer, we're moving ahead with our lives" statement.
Sharon is asking an electricity question.... My apologies to everyone I forgot. Good night.
Eric
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