So...whats for dinner?

m0mmy, when I had 3 wisdom teeth pulled back in the day I "ate" soft-scrambled eggs, Taco Bell refried beans topped with cheddar, and chocolate milkshakes made with a raw egg & Tiger's Milk protein powder. I healed so fast I got a dry socket, but the pain and jaw swelling eased very quickly. (This was back in the day before NSAIDs like ibuprofen & naproxen—I took a Tylenol #3, which also knocked out the pain).

We'll probably go out tonight, as it'll be clear and in the 60s. Maybe sashimi or sushi & goma-e or sunomono as the veg. Brunch will be (after I finish my coffee) a "Legendary" high-protein (20gm) low-carb high-fiber (9gm) cinnamon bun.

Here on the "third coast" we're very lucky to have access to fresh seafood, courtesy of Whole Foods, Burhop's or (the insanely pricey) Dirk's Fish. But the real game-changer has been Hooked on Fish, which opened in mid-2021. You can either subscribe or pay-as-you-go (I chose the latter, because sometimes I don't like the weekly selection or need to plow through my freezer). It's a bit cheaper than the aforementioned sources, and impeccably fresh. They also have some housemade & frozen options, as well as tinned Spanish seafoods (tuna, sardines, octopus, cockles, razor clams, etc.), beans, pastas, sometimes local pasture-raised eggs. They finally got their own storefront in early 2023. Fresh selections are announced on the weekend, and you choose your pickup (or delivery) day.

Yeah, but then I have to do a PowerPoint presentation on the novel as well. A bit overkill if you ask me. Hubby wasn’t able to get the book for me today, but he said I am going to get it so I can finish the work on my paper. Once I get it done, I’m going to have a dear friend give it a good run through and make any changes that she suggests. I have done it with every paper I have written since I started last year.

Thinking I’ll make a pork tenderloin for hubby’s birthday dinner.

Oh Wally - 40's & 50's??? Be still my heart.

Thanks to those of you who caught our problems with tornadoes & straight line 110mph winds. Yes, I was right in their path. No damage to my house, but… I lost power last Thursday on 5/16 & power just came on at 4:30 pm today - 6-1/2 days. Luckily my ex-DH was bringing up ice every other day for my Igloo coolers and he took my frozen meat & fish across town to his chest freezer. But last night was 86 in the house - after 83 the night before. Needless to say, sleeping was VERY difficult. Thank heavens - I don't know how I would have managed another night with these temperatures & humidity at 96%.

It certainly coerced me to clean out my freezers & fridge - which I hadn't planned to do until closer to hurricane season. Lots to throw away, including the delicious frozen hatch chili scones I've been hoarding.

Had a short note from Lacey and she promised an update next week. But I'm 7 days behind with no internet access, so… I'll report when I hear. Nance?? Special K???

Petite - can't remember if you post on this thread, but sorry about the blepharitis. My cataract surgeries were several years ago but I'm having a virulent attack of the same. Doesn't help with the pollen counts so high & I had no choice but to leave all the windows open for the last 6-12 days. Is a breeze at 88 degrees cooling??? Hell yes.

We're at DD's house and had to go to a hotel because of Sharon's allergies to cats. DD has two cats….

I have no idea how people managed in Louisiana and SE Texas before air conditioning…. Glad the power is back on and that you had ice chests and still working freezers at exDH's house.

We're heading to Kentucky on Sunday to see my youngest and only remaining cousin (born in 1934)…and then on to Nashville to a place called the Station Inn for a musical treat.

Ah - house cleaning. I remember when my Grandmother & Mother actually washed down kitchen walls regularly. At 20 my standards were pretty high. At 80 - I clean sinks & toilets once a week and get to the rest if & when. Like Carole - I rarely have guests over anymore - we go out. And I've grown to tolerate a certain amount of my own clutter. I do like clean sheets once a week. Does anyone else remember hanging sheets on clothes lines outside in the sun and then ironing them? They smelled so good - but what a lot of work.

Wally - as for lawn mowing, after my 2nd breast cancer surgery I could no longer pull the cord to start the gas mower. I considered getting an electric lawn mower, but hired a yard guy instead. He comes every other week - which isn't always enough but it's what my budget dictates. In between I have an electric weed eater and I'm always digging & planting in the flower beds. Weeds are calling for individual hand pulling right now, but at 93 degrees - I've stopped up my ears. I think I'll make a Bloody Mary with V-8 and read the morning paper.

Eric - sorry to hear about Sharon's cat allergy. I have the same problem even going to dinner at a house with cats. Sounds like you've planned some fun stops.

Dinner will be French toast to use up the bread and either scrambled eggs or an omelette.

Eric, When we lived in Alabama, during the summer DH would start work at 1:00 AM and finish before 8:00 AM when he was outside selecting chickens. He would also load up his horse at 9:00 PM to go to an 11:00 PM riding lesson under the lights. I remember being so hot in spite of the AC when I was pregnant that I'd drive to the grocery store in the wee hours of the morning. There were lots of other pregnant ladies there. Enjoy your visit with your daughter.

Carole, I'm glad you made it safely to your destination. I'm with you and Wally on housekeeping standards. DH doesn't mind since his mother was a home ec teacher and kept her house like it was a lesson in home economics. A pillow out of place was a disaster.

Minus, It's good to clean out your freezer occasionally but being forced to do it during a week long power outage is the pits.

m0mmy, I'm glad that there was no Power Point during my college days. Of course, they always came up with some kind of extra torture like having to go to the library and read a copy of everyone else's paper (kept on reserve) so we could have a seminar on each one. Pork tenderloin sounds like a delicious birthday dinner.

My medical appointment today took place so, as Meatloaf sang, "Two out of three ain't bad." I'm going to have a fun day of driving on the 29th. DH has his day after cataract surgery checkup across the state (an hour and a half each way.) I'll then drive to Boston and stay overnight to get a parking space in the MBTA garage. It's MIT graduation so otherwise I would have to leave at 2:00 AM. Parking at the hospital is impossible now because of a 500 new bed construction project; the ambulances and cement mixers have a hard time getting there.

Dinner tonight was steak, summer squash and onion rings.

Last night was Rao's with bulk Italian sausage and tossed salad. We now have ample leftovers in the refrigerator for upcoming dinners.

It's good to know I have company in the relaxed housecleaning.

My neighbor Mary lost 20 plus pounds this winter and is now wearing size 8 jeans. I admire her and envy her as I see her walking around. Maybe she will be an inspiration. But dh just suggested we drive to town for breakfast.

Pork tenderloin has been delayed for another night. Hubby and I went out to lunch with a friend for hubby’s birthday. We are stuffed from lunch! So tonight it will be something light.

Illimae, It's nice to see that someone else cooks the same meal two different ways because of dietary restrictions. I often separate what is in the pan toward the end of the cooking time and add anything problematic for either of us at that point.

Carole, I wouldn't worry about fitting into size 8 jeans. Research shows that as you get older a few extra pounds can be insurance if you get ill. I hope you enjoyed your breakfast out.

Special, Well done with the piglets! Caring for them must have been very time consuming but satisfying to see them thrive. It's so helpful to get meat appropriately packed for how you plan to use it.

m0mmy, I'm glad you and your hubby had a nice birthday lunch out. The pork tenderloin will taste good tomorrow.

Minus, I make German potato salad which is supposed to be served hot. It has vinegar and no mayo. The hot chicken salad I usually pair it with contains mayo.

Dinner tonight was unstuffed cabbage rolls.

I remembered last night that my Welch Grandpa, who was in Germany around the 1st WW, always talked about Kartofell Salat. My Grandma (also English & Welch) never made it, and it wasn't something my Mother really made either. Interesting to research - what did we do w/o Google? Apparently the "authentic" recipe changes from Northern Germany to Southern Germany to Austria. Some have mayo, some are dressed with only vinegar & oil and not creamy at all. Most do have mustard but never French's Yellow….

It would be fun to see how many variations all of us make.

I never add mustard to potato salad, but always eggs and mayo; sometimes sour cream. Now I want to make some more.

Tonight was the last of the lasagna I had made, along with leftover tossed salad. We are harvesting a great deal of lettuce right now from our raised bed.

Dinner last night was warmed up pasta leftovers. I ate a small portion because I wasn't hungry. A man who is new in the resort walked over to happy hour on Mary's deck with a tray of jalapeno poppers he'd cooked in his smoker. They were the best I've ever eaten, stuffed with cheeses and wrapped in bacon. I ate two.

Tonight will be exotic (to me) mushrooms bought at the farmers market chopped and sauteed in butter. Also lovely asparagus from the market. Not sure how to cook them. Probably a ribeye cooked on the grill.

The first farmers market was well attended by people happy to get out into the sunshine after a lot of rain. The day started out in the 40's and I was bundled up. We made some sales but there were more lookers than buyers. A number of our former customers came by to say hello and look at new creations.

This summer at Pine Hollow Resort will be a different mix of people since several sites were up for rent. The only possible negative so far is barking noise. Dogs are welcome as long as they're calm and friendly and kept on leash outside. It's fairly close quarters and most of us don't like being barked at. We will see how things go.

We're in Nadhville tonight. Sharon is going to join a jam at The Station Inn and tomorrow we're going to a performance there.

Carole, I could make a meal out of hors d'oeuvres. I hope the new dogs are quiet.

Sandy, I hate it when somewhere I rely on for good food closes. We used to have a wonderful butcher in town but he closed his shop when he retired. He didn't want his name associated with something that would not be up to his standards.

Clars, Your chicken tikka masala looks delicious. What did you use to replace the high calorie ingredients like cream and butter?

Eric, The Station Inn is the big time. Sharon might be jamming with someone famous.

Wally, I have never added shrimp to curry but it sounds like something I will have to try.

Dinner tonight was chicken in an orange curacao sauce with yellow squash and mashed potatoes.

The banjo is my favorite bluegrass instrument. We really enjoy bluegrass music. Most summers we go to a bluegrass festival in Pine River, MN.

Last night I sauteed the asparagus in butter and then added the chopped assortment of mushrooms. DH loved the combo and I liked it, sprinkled with grated asiago. The grilled ribeye was good, too, though a bit overcooked.

Tonight will be chicken thighs. Also yellow squash and zucchini. Just remembered them stored in the refrigerator. I wish I had your impressive collection of recipes for chicken, Maggie.

It started raining sometime in the early morning while we were still in bed. Such a nice sound on the roof of the camper. Now it seems to be clearing up. Nothing planned for the day. I may go to town to buy items on a list.