So...whats for dinner?
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chicken thighs or drumsticks are great eith balsamic and honey with garlic. With a bit of soy or not. Oven baked to get really sticky and a bit crisp.
Eric my dad moved himself out of assisted living 3 times. Always less than 2 weeks after we moved him in. He told the social worker his kids would not help him so they hired movers for him. All 8 of us refused to help him move back into his house where he was found lying on the LR floor! LOL. Stubborn coot. Passed away at 88 after a fall in assissted living when he forgot he had 1 leg and got up to pee. Ended up with a fat embolism that took him after that. I hope your Mom is more accommodating! It's hard to do what you know has to be done when they don't admit they need help.
Specialk, you had a very busy time. Glad you could at least read up!
Bedo, I'm with you. I sleep in and stay up till 2 or 3. Such is my life.
Minus, bread is my downfall. I love Bread smith french peasant loaf. Absolutely the best basic bread you don't make yourself.
My DD2 called and asked if I would come and help her out today so she could nap. Seems the little one doesn't like to sleep more than 2 hrs at a time. Gah. I remember those days. So Busia to the rescue!
Subs for supper, stopped and got them on the way.
Weekly pic of Miss Felicia Rose(with Busia):
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Ooh! Thanks for the ideas for the chicken thighs!
moon - thanks also for the Miss Felicia Rose and Busia pic - love it!
My good friend, who is only 36, and was dx'ed with TN a year ago is having exchange surgery today. I think I will also take some soup or other comfort food over to her house tonight. I am happy that she is able to have this surgery today and hopefully close this chapter. She is BRCA1+ and next is an ooph in six weeks. She is single and has tried to work as much as possible throughout chemo, her employer started out being supportive, but not so much lately, so I hope this all goes smoothly.
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Add me to the list of those with parent worries. My poor 87 year old dad gets less and less mobile all the time, If we could only get his feet and legs in shape, I think he'd go for a long time. Right now he's suffering from a swollen painful knee. His primary doc x rayed it and brushed it off as arthritis. Dad feels like something else is going on so has an appt with a bone doc today. We'll see what happens with that. I'm two hours away so can't help him as much as I'd like.
DH had a lengthy eye doc appt yesterday, so I killed time by browsing around a nearby TJ Maxx. Unfortunately, I happened upon a bag of dark chocolate covered walnuts which I managed to nearly consume in one day (fortunately it was a small bag). I tried to make amends by fixing a large chefs salad for dinner using some strips of the previous night's roast beef and an assortment of cheeses as well as veggies. Not sure it made up for my transgressions, Chocolate covered walnuts are the bomb.
I also picked up a rotisserie chicken yesterday and will use some of it for chicken enchiladas with some pinto beans for dinner. I have some avocados and pico de gallo that I made a couple of days ago languishing in the fridge, so they'll be put into play too. I'm so glad I can eat an avocado a day now ;-)
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auntie - the injection of cortisone I had for my red hot and swollen knee really worked wonders - have not had the problem again, maybe that could work for your dad? They saw minimal arthritis in the knee on static x-ray but did not do any imaging beyond that. The orthopedic surgeon did not feel it was an injury, so tried the injection as a first means, and it worked very well. The process is not pleasant but they added lidocaine into the syringe so it just hurt initially, but not after that. Another note - chocolate covered anything is the bomb with me, lol!
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chocolate covered caramel!!!!!!
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Another gloomy nasty day. Thank goodness we're supposed to get sunshine tomorrow and over the weekend.
Chicken thighs here for dinner, too. Boneless and skinless. I'm thinking I'll do the chicken with preserved lemon and green olives only the olives will be purplish brown. Don't feel like another trip out into the world to get green ones. Also have a cauliflower. Maybe roasted with garlic and parmesan. I think the chicken recipe is one Susan recommended and I printed out from a website. I cooked it before with a whole chicken cut into pieces.
Count me among those awed by SpecialK's energy.
Felicia Rose looks like she is very comfy sleeping on Busia.
Love dark chocolate with caramel. Or with walnuts.
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Well now I am craving fudge and green olives... Thanks bunches, youguys.
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red - lol!!!
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Cooking a turkey tonight. Bad planning since I had a lovely, huge, fancy steak lunch w/my SIL. I got the turkey on a Christmas special & really need the room in the freezer. Now it's been defrosting in the fridge since Monday. Oh well, at least it's cold enough to have the oven on. I guess I'll cook & dismember & re-freeze lots of the cooked portions. Could be a long night!!
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Today was treatment day, so I should be at a restaurant eating food prepared by someone else. But, here I am, making dinner. The roads are really slick out there, and I changed my mind at the last moment. Fish & Chips is not worth an accident. I am putting this "meal out" on account. Irony is, there are several times in the past week I would have loved to eat out but didn't with the logic "We are going out on Thursday." Since I made it to the Armenian market yesterday to restock my red lentils, I am making the Turkey Red Lentil soup. I also bought some really fresh flatbread and threw it into the freezer. Some of it will come back out as a side. _le sigh_
Funny... I was just thinking that it was time to roast up a turkey breast for lunches in the next week. I don't want the fudge, but olives. Anytime! Mr. 02143 doesn't care for olives so I never get them around here. I just can't bring myself to buy fancy olives when I would be the only one eating them. I mean, how many olives can one person eat? Okay. Don't answer that.... but I do try to limit the number I eat at one sitting.
I am thankful that my mother is very healthy. Of course, I have to worry about some things with her, but she is still working full-time and driving me nuts.
*susan*
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ps. LOVE the picture of Busia and baby. Nice that your daughter knows that she can call you when she hits the end of her rope.
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Susan - buy olives. You're worth it. And hide them from your kids just in case. As the quote goes - the main things we'll regret in life are things that we didn't do.
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Ditto on loving that Busia and Felicia Rose pic! And yes, your daughter is fortunate indeed to have you as family support during this exhausting time. I remember those days so well.....and having no family nearby was awful....especially with a total non-sleeper. He was born at 10 PM and lived his life on that rhythm...but also never slept during the day. Rough times.....I would jump at the chance to help a new mother after barely surviving those years.
Re-entered the world of the living today. I cannot really say that I am well, and at this point am exhausted, but I made it through the day. Taught two social skills classes, and did a major food shopping trip afterwards.
Am thinking, since DH has a dinner meeting, that I will sauté up some kale and onions and have a poached egg with it....might even include some mushrooms in the sauté. Feel the need for healthy goodness to enter my body!
I also had a cortisone shot in my knee some time ago and with that and the muscle strengthening exercises I learned to do (and have kept up), my knee made an amazing recovery. I would probably never jog on that knee, but it sure does everything else it needs to. I also recall that when my mother injured her knee trying to dance at my DS2's wedding, she had a shot (or two?) of something called Synvisc which supplemented the fluid in her knee, and she did well after that. Am feeling for all of you who are working hard at helping aged parents maintain their best quality of life.
And yes, Special, you are the energizer bunny in my opinion.
Maybe if I have some chocolate covered anything (walnuts, caramel, malt) I might get a boost!
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lacey - I was also offered the Synvisc if the steroid injection was not enough relief.
All - it makes me happy that you all think I am energetic! I sometimes don't know how I did everything I did when I was working full time - I can't imagine doing it now! And, just so you know - I have good days and bad - they are not all high energy!
I am cooking chicken now - bone-in breasts and the thighs. I decided to take inspiration from some earlier posts and do a sesame noodle and chicken thigh combo! I am still doing the kale salad.
susan - I am also the only olive eater in my house - I buy them anyway. I especially like the olive bar at Whole Foods - I can mix and match and just get the amount I want. Olives make me happy - get some!
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Ah Monica, what a sweet picture. . . .
I'm the only one here who likes olives too, but that doesn't stop me from buying them. It just means more for me
Buy some Susan. Eat them on the good china.
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The neighborhood I lived in while in college was full of with olive trees. The neighbors would go around and collect olives so they could "make olives". I seem to recall they used a salt water solution to do whatever they did to "make olives". The neighbors loved them, Mickey liked them and I was "they taste good in things, but not so much by themselves".
Moon, that is a great picture. DD used to fall asleep on me in pretty much the same pose. Looking at DD now (age 17 about a week ago), it doesn't seem possible... :-)
Fudge and green olives....hmm... I don't know....
I worked from home today, so I thawed and cooked a pork roast so we can make sandwiches (lunch) with it. I was busy enough that I didn't try brining it...but I still have that on my "to-do" list.
I spent about 10 hours moving software to a new computer with updated everything...and at about 90% complete with testing to ensure everything worked right, I hit a snag. It appears it is a known problem with no known workaround...it's enough to put the good humor man into a bad mood... At least I was able to work at home...the dogs were keeping my feet warm and Jessiecat was in my lap....
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I am the one at my house who doesn't really even LIKE olives - of any kind. I have learned to tolerate a few Black slices mixed in a casserole or something. But that's it. I am surrounded by 5 finger olive eaters! LOL. Too each their own.
Before my knee replacement, I had the cortisone shots every year. When it got so it did not last more than 3 months we switched to symvisc. Didn't work at all. I'm glad it worked for so many though.
Thanks I think Little is Felicia is pretty cute too! LOL
Much love to all.
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Moon - great picture. Gorgeous baby!!!
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Last summer I cooked turkey meatballs that were delicious. My inspiration was SpecialK's mention of putting spinach in her turkey meatballs. Searching for that recipe this morning. Not on my computer in four (yes, FOUR!) storage places but may be in a big notebook of print-outs. There's always the Winging It option.
Frost this morning but the sun is shining! Yay!
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Moon Lovely pic!
Special, I hope your friend is OK, glad that she has you for support
Lacey, glad you've rejoined planet Earth!
Susan, I could eat olives all day long. I love them in cream cheese, puttanesca sauce, and Hate martinis but would pluck one out of someone else's. Served them for the wedding planning lunch
Eric, those olives sound like the boiled peanuts they sell on the roadside in the South in the Blue Ridge Mtns
Went to Drag Bingo last night hosted by Miss Kitty Litter. What a bunch of nuts. Didn't win anything though....with about 400 people too much competition.
Made black bean soup in the crockpot but got a little carried away putting things in it-celery, carrots, onions, garlic, roasted red peppers, green pepper, cumin, oregano, vegetarian broth chili powder. Maybe some sour cream will calm it down. Hope everyone has a good day and sorry to those I missed. Mind like a rusty trap..just woke up!
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Well my dad did get a cortisone shot yesterday and tada -- no pain today! So happy. Now if we can only get his foot ulcers from reoccurring, we'll be in good shape. I'm considering taking him to a wound care center where they deal with diabetic foot ulcers a lot.
Tonight is gyros, tzatziki and a Greek salad. I made a most disappointing fresh blackberry pie yesterday. Absolutely tasteless fruit. That what you get for making that pie out of season. I've started some French baguettes which I'll finish tomorrow. I didn't have much problem with the rolling pin yesterday so I should be able to handle the loaves ok with my hand.
50 degrees here today, woohoo!
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Never could locate the turkey meatball recipe. Decided it would be easier to make an Epicurious turkey meatloaf with one substitution, actually two: green onions instead of white onions and common button mushrooms instead of cremini. Have made this meatloaf before and like it a lot. A side will be cauliflower mash, which I've cooked before and like as well. It has potato in it . Gives a little "heft" to the texture. And a salad with spinach and arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and avocado and feta.
Nancy, it sounds like you're doing very well with your healing and recovery.
I'm having problems with inflammation in my left foot. Two new pairs of expensive shoes which I alternate wearing as instructed, a new insert, topical anti-inflammatory cream and regular doses of ibuprofen don't seem to be bringing any improvement. Limping is becoming my new gait. Rosanna Rosanna Dana was right when she said, It's always SOMETHING.
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Auntie Yay on the inflammation going away
Carol, is the inflammation in one particular point? Maybe the podiatrist can check it out. I'm having some
"cowboy" boots that I ordered on line stretched by a shoemaker because they only don't fit in the arch. Mine are too high for some shoes. They're not really cowboy, but have that flavor to themI wanted to remind all you gardener/cooks that it's time to plant garlic!
Redheaded- salt and sugar are the best combination
I would like to donate my black bean soup to someone, but it would be so unfair... and there is so much of it. Sour cream didn't help. Maybe over rice.
Hope you all have a happy weekend
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Tonight was a total short cut meal. Italian sausage from the market, ricotta and aged mozzarella from the Italian grocer, jarred pasta sauce and some penne rigate all tossed and baked. Total Italian-American comfort food. It was delicious, if a bit boring. There is enough left for about 6 servings. I will pack it up into two serving containers, reheat one this weekend and the other two dishes will go into the freezer. No way could we eat this four days in a row. My Italian grocer guy, Al Capone, makes his ricotta fresh every morning. It is incredibly delicious. I think he must add cream to the drained cheese for richness.
We are headed into the negative degree category tonight. Had already dropped dramatically when I headed to a client office at 4:30pm.
*susan*
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Susan, lucky you with the grocer who makes his own ricotta. Sounds heavenly.
Bedo, the inflammation is on the front part of the foot, on the bottom and into the toes. I have been to the podiatrist. He prescribed the topical anti-inflammatory, which came from a compounding pharmacy, and he also gave me a short list of approved shoes and told me which insole to buy. Two pairs of Brooks shoes and the insole came to $300. If there's no improvement I'll go back to him.
Our meal tonight was thoroughly satisfying. There's enough turkey meatloaf for another meal but we polished off the cauliflower mash.
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Ouch Carole, what would be causing that? That's a pricey treatment, hope it works for you. Those foot problems can sure wreak havoc with your back.
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Carole - i too hope the shoes work.
Bedo - wish I lived closer & I'd take some bean soup.
Susan - if you use a jarred pasta sauce, it must be good. What kind?
I played dominoes w/a group of ladies in the neighborhood this afternoon. Usually we all bring something to eat - pot luck - but the decision to play was at the last minute and we couldn't start until 3:30pm. So we called and ordered Whatburger combos w/fries & big sugar drinks for dinner. At least I only had a Junior size. The fries were delicious with lots of salt. Can't remember the last time I ate fast food.
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carole - I broke my ankle badly in 2005, fractured the talus in two places, had soft tissue and nerve damage, and had to be in a non-weight bearing cast for 12 weeks. Brooks are pretty much the only athletic shoes that I can wear that give enough support and don't cause discomfort - FWIW - I love them. Hopefully they will work for you.
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Carole I also hope they work for you.
Warning! Don't eat when reading... LOL
Nancy, has your Dad tried a simple hot water and salt soak for his feet?. Not too hot if he doesn't have feeling, but sometimes salt water heals wounds faster. It's a cheap solution if it wirks. If not you can always go the wound care nurses way. They do good work too. But way more expensive. If the wounds are open it might sting a bit or a lot. Adjust the amount of salt. But for me the skin will crust by the next day. I use this on my feet when I scratch an itch to blood. LOL or if I have to use regular deodorant and get open sores under my arm. But as I said it is cheap. LOL
Went to a fish fry for dinner. German potato salad yum.
Much love to all
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Carole, I also only wear Brooks sneakers for any walking or exercise. They were recommended by my podiatrist who followed me through six months of wearing a high foot brace to correct a collapsed arch (I'll spare you the history of how that happened after an accident and bone removal surgery). Anyway, once I was back in regular sneakers, he only recommended Brooks Ariel (along with a custom orthotic he made) for the level of support I need. So I've been in Brooks Ariels for five years, very happily, with no foot problems. However, recently, Brooks changed the Ariel design to a much narrower toe, much to my chagrin, and I've needed to change to (I think) the "addiction" design. Seems to be working well. Podiatrists seem to recommend Brooks a lot for the support they provide. My podiatrist gives a coupon so the price is reduced, which is a help. But there is no coupon for his custom $450 orthotics! Ha!
Tonight I made a red lentil soup which included lemon juice, baby spinach and cilantro at the end of cooking. It was really tasty. It had cumin, chili pepper, carrots, onion, etc., etc., in it and the recipe was from the gal who is running an "eat green" ( or some such name) course that I signed up for at Whole Foods. I missed it this week due to my hibernation, but will go next Tuesday. They are posting some nice recipes between classes.....thus that soup tonight.
I also made a sauté of kale, portobello mushrooms, garlic and roasted red peppers with mozzarella cheese on top. Served it with crusty bread and the soup. Lots of varied flavors!
I had to call my PC today since they need to change my PE appt. While on the phone, I left a message that I was not feeling much better from this blockheaded congestion and chesty cough....and a bit of a headache. The upshot is that I am now on an antibiotic, which should at least ward off any bacterial thing I am developing....that's often my virus trajectory.....from cold to sinus infection and/or bronchitis at this time of year. So hope this is the end.....especially since I am providing a meal for several 70 something's next week and would be loath to pass this germ on to them. I feel relieved about that.
Interestingly, my browser change to chromehas done little to help this IPad cooperate with typing on this site. Oh well....please understand any crazy words you see. Returning to correct is near impossible
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