So...whats for dinner?
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Happy birthday, Eric. You're a young man.
Dinner last night was a take-out pizza. It was delicious and I ate more than my share of it.
Isn't it horrible than we've reached the stage in this country that a shooting doesn't make big news. Obama said he hoped it would never come to that.
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Wally, Physics is fun but I preferred proofs (also strange to many) and ended up with a triple major: math, English, Latin, all languages in different forms. I went there since they let you take any classes you were interested in as long as you fulfilled the requirements of a major. It's really spooky since the shooting took place in my physics classroom where I spent three sessions a week for a year. The labs were in basement levels and breakout sessions were in small classrooms. I'm guessing the shooter had something against the economics professor who was holding an exam review session in that classroom.
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DH will have the leftover yaki soba and I'll make a "sushi" mix of raw scallops and stuff.
I loved Proofs in my logic class. I always thought I was too dumb for math (except geometry); DH thinks I was just lazy and unwilling to work at things that didn't come easily to me…he may be right, LOL.
I was horrified to see two shootings in different continents. And dare I start on the Russia war….OY.
Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating.
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Wally, I also occasionally have scallops when DH has leftovers to eat.
Dinner tonight was Tuscan garlic shrimp on cavatappi.
Happy Hanukkah for those who celebrate it.
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Wally - interesting because I too loved Geometry. I think your DH is incorrect. It wasn't laziness. I took Algebra 1 & 2, then switched to the sciences. Liked Chemistry, and Biology, and I hated Physics. My favorite was Geology. Of course I'm old enough there were no "plate tectonics" and most everything l learned is now passe.
Dinner tonight at Eddie V's for the holiday with the extended family. I had Bucatini pasta with lobster on top & truffles grated by the manager at the table after plated. Good, but not fantastic and WAY too filling. The majority of the table had filet mignon. Interesting that my 10 year old niece ordered that from the children's menu and pronounced it correctly.
Off to take my son back to the airport tomorrow. He got lots of projects completed for me in the last two days and I really appreciate him coming.
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Minus, your son sounds like the kind of man who likes to have something to do when he visits. He also sounds very "handy."
I don't even understand Wally's and Maggie's conversation about "proofs." I took required math and science subjects but was a liberal arts major all the way. I loved my literature classes.
Last night's meal was chili with ground beef and canned kidney beans. Not a can of pinto beans to be had at the Piggly Wiggly, where we pay more but get in and out faster than at a bigger supermarket. I put the chili together on the stovetop, then popped the pot (ceramic over cast iron) into the oven. No stirring. It was quite tasty. I made dh a coleslaw. Now we have a big container of leftovers for lunches.
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Happy belated birthday Eric! Welcome to the "Golden Years". Warning: it's not all it's cracked up to be lol.
Last night was French toast with lingonberry jam and bacon. It was a satisfying Sunday night meal and DH's specialty .Tonight is beef and noodles using the leftover Italian beef. I'll make some sautéed spinach for contrast. .
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Rischaller, I thought about you when I saw a recipe for cauliflower piccata in the NYT today. The preparation is completely different. The recipe reminded me that I sometimes include capers in the ingredients. When I think about them. LOL.
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Carole, You do understand math since you use the logic of proofs all the time when writing. In a literary analysis paper you prove your thesis (opening paragraph) with points backed up by examples and quotes from the literary work and summarize the conclusion in your last paragraph. This is much more like geometry than algebra which is algorithmic at the lower levels. When DH could eat beans I always used kidney beans in chili.
Minus, It's great your son was able to help out as well as visit with you. I had to teach science in middle school for a couple of years and learned a lot myself because of what had been discovered over the years. I remember being disappointed when astronomy turned into astrophysics since the magic disappeared.
Nance, I love lingonberry jam but it is hard to find where I live. I'll have to order some online.
Dinner tonight was sis kofte (Turkish ground lamb meatballs in sauce) on rice.
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tried to finish up our leftovers tonight….catch as catch can; tomorrow, frozen za in case DH has a horrible reaction to the new meds. I'm "aging" some rib eyes in the fridge and will cook them up once we know he can tolerate food well. He has anti-nausea meds but hopeful they won't be necessary. I hate this.
Carole, I'd kill to be skilled at literature/writing. I'd always dreamed of being a writer. Aside from my nutrition column for the local healthfood store in WI, my only notable experience was winning a voice of democracy contest in high school. I beat the guy that said I'd never win (being a foreigner) and he, wanting to go into politics and was a shoe-in. I wish I had more guts to rub his nose in it when I won the regional area.
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Nance, you're an influencer! I now have 3 packets of Louie's Italian Jus seasoning, a jar of hot giardiniera and a jar of mild. All from Amazon. Last night we had the Swamp Cabbage for dinner, and it is very tasty. The best one-pot cabbage meal I've ever eaten. I also used less bacon and more sausage.
Wally, fingers crossed for no nausea. I've found that most people have an urge to express themselves by writing something worthy of publishing. I envy people who can sing. It's embarrassing, but I dare not sing in a crowd. I move my lips. LOL.
I don't think I've ever eaten lingonberry jam.
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LOL Carole. I find that I'm influenced by your meals all the time. You might look for Louie's in the store. Most carry it around here in the pkgd gravy section. It's probably cheaper. I hope you don't find it too salty. Like most packaged sauces I'm sure it's high. I just don't use it often.
Today is a Costco run (god. Help me) so dinner will probably be their stuffed peppers.
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Wally, I hope your DH has minimal SEs from the new drug.
Carole, I used to be able to sing but lost some vocal cord movement after my first thyroidectomy. At least I got my speaking voice back even if the quality is not up to my thyroid surgeon’s standards.
Nance, I plan to make the swamp cabbage with Italian sausage since that is the type I can get nitrate free for DH.
Dinner tonight was the few leftover lamb meatballs. We had wood fired thin crust Margherita pizza, not quite Roman but good, before driving home from the hospital up north so were not very hungry.
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Dinner was the leftover chicken/artichoke/mushroom casserole. I deboned the two remaining chicken thighs and broke the meat into pieces. Warmed up version was very good with some shredded Romano. Side was baked sweet potato.
Today I'll get out the rarely-used slow cooker to make Italian beef with a pot roast. DH has mostly eliminated bread from his diet so I will substitute either cauliflower mash or mashed potatoes. Hoping to find a fresh-looking cauliflower.
We're finally getting a Trader Joe's on the north shore. I wonder what took them so long. We already have Whole Foods and Fresh Market. The Trader Joe's will be in the same neighborhood with those two. Not my immediate neighborhood.
Italian sausage will give a different flavor to the cabbage dish but will probably be a good substitution.
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What a night and day….I swear a tornado touched down, but maybe it was just horrific winds. Lost power at 1am and just got it back an hour ago. Amazed that the duck breasts arrived this morning, frozen and safe.
DH had a fall this morning…recovering OK. I spent the morning crying… so far, 2 pills under his belt.
I used my butane stove to heat up canned chili for lunch. Maybe frozen pizza for dinner tonight; I made nachos last night.
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Wallycat, it is very windy here now. My DH has battery back-up for my oxygen and a generator if need be. I am sorry your DH is struggling. I am on the verge of tears too but hanging tight. Sending hugs.
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Carole, I rarely use my slow cooker, probably because I am so accustomed to cooking with my Dutch oven. Finding a good head of cauliflower is often very difficult.
Wally, I’m glad you got your power back and your duck breasts were delivered but sorry your DH fell. Hugs for you.
Intolight, Hugs for you as well.
I like some of Trader Joe's products but not enough to drive the hour and three quarters to get to the nearest one. If I'm in the area of a store for another reason I'll shop there.
Dinner was beef stewed in tomato/pumpkin sauce with squash on penne.
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I dislike windy conditions even when I don't have to be outside. Glad you got your power back, Wally, and the duck breasts arrived frozen. Sorry about your dh's fall. Hugs. Life is too hard for you these days.
I did find a good cauliflower and cooked it all to make fluffy cauliflower mash. It occurred to me to steam the cauliflower, not boil it. I added some cream cheese and butter, not a lot. It was very good. And the Italian beef was good, too. DH was complimentary. I like having something different to do with pot roast. The "same old" has lost most of its appeal. We have leftovers.
The pot roast was an Angus and didn't have a lot of fat. It took hours and hours to get tender in the slow cooker.
Nance, I looked at the gravy mix section of WD yesterday and no Louie's. Must be regional? DH and I liked the flavor of the au jus.
Tonight will be leftover chili with the addition of pasta.
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I appreciate all of your kind words. I know getting older has pitfalls and I hope I have the strength to get both of us to a nice finish-line-landing. Emotionally and physically.
I ended up making tuna melts last night. I'm thawing chicken thighs and unsure what they'll become.
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Wally, aging Is certainly not for the faint of heart. I think we all feel your pain. Here's an extra hug.
I think dinner will be ham and beans if my back will cooperate. If not it will be carryout, possibly Chinese.
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Wally - I like your determination and the way you express your hopes. Getting to a "nice finish line/landing'" is what I'm about now too.
My ex-DH was up today helping me with a challenging repair project. Then I took him to have a patty melt & fries for lunch. We both agreed that it's hard to get up from the ground once we're down, and ladders are not really our friend. He actually carries a step stool in the back of his F-150 truck so he can get up into the back bed now to access his tools. He will still go up on his roof (at 83), but I won't venture up on mine anymore.
Nance - I think I'll try to find a hamhock at the store this weekend. That sounds like a good dinner for Christmas Day. I can peacefully read & listen to music while the beans cook.
Maggie - my closest Trader Joes is an hour away. I try to go once a year, but that's all.
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Carole, Adding cream cheese to the cauliflower mash is a great idea. I’ll have to try that. I frequently sprinkle grated parm on my cauliflower so I’m not surprised it was good.
Wally, I had to call the fire department the last time DH fell since my balance and strength are currently not good enough to get him up. I felt bad doing it but they were really nice. They told me to not even try next time since they didn’t want me to get hurt. I guess we have to adapt to whatever happens going forward.
Nance, I hope your back behaves even though I’d love some Chinese takeout.
Minus, Your plan for Christmas Day sounds very relaxing. My kids are planning to visit on the weekend so I’ll cook a turkey then.
Dinner tonight was corned beef and cabbage.
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Oh, Maggie, you sound so strong about your DH's fall. He's had several and I've managed so far, but it gets more emotional. I sobbed all day yesterday and into the morning. I literally slid him down the hallway (grateful it is a short trek from potty to bedroom) and at least he was on carpeting and the bed, to figure it out. ****SOB***** PTSD in the night over that. I don't want any indignity for him, but calling someone was worse to him. Good to know about fire dept. help. I'll have to plug that into my phone.
I ended up making chicken filipino adobo tonight. Ribeyes tomorrow.
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I refuse to let dh get up on the house roof or the rv roof anymore, and he doesn't argue. He realizes his balance isn't as reliable as it once was. He has never had a problem with heights. In our young days when we lived on a sailboat, he would hoist himself to the top of the mast, using pulley science.
Nance, you were wise to move to a location with good takeout.
Maggie, how wonderful that your son and daughter will be visiting you.
One admirable characteristic of most old folks is that we figure out ways to do things. Like getting up off the floor.
Wally, you make such interesting meals with great variety.
Tonight will be Italian beef leftovers.
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I remember getting quite a few calls from MIL "Can you help me get up?" She would get mad if, after I got there, I thought it best to call for additional help, but it was a "mad" I was willing to endure.
I'm glad you were able to get your DH back to where he could manage, but do keep in mind that the firefighters/EMS folks very much appreciate being able to help…it's sort of in their genes…and this is especially true when it's a call where, when they leave, all has been restored to normal.
I will hate it very much when I'm no longer able to do "what I used to" and need help….and will likely resist admitting it far longer than I should.
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