The Official What's For Dinner thread:Thursday 1-24-08? Recipe finder in OP. Enjoy!

[LindsayDunn228]

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[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight it's Subway for us. No cooking for me and I'm glad to have a day off.


WFD at your house?


Having computer problems. Be with you ASAP.

[LindsayDunn228]

Lindsay - for real, don't bother asking him for his opinion anymore. Fix what you and Scott want and if they want to eat, they can. I wouldn't purposely fix things he hates, but I also wouldn't cater to his whims. Does he always have bad manners, or is the new romance caused him to lose his mind?


Kevin has always been, shall I say, blunt, in his delivery. Part of his problem is he's gotten away with it all this time. Just the other day I was discussing this with Scott and I told him no more. I'm calling him on his occasional smart **** comments.


***more coming...still working on computer***

[LindsayDunn228]

Like other posters have said, and I agree, we are spending too much time with Robin and Kevin as a couple. We aren't going to do that anymore. We are getting together NYE and exchanging our Christmas presents and ringing in the new year. We had thrown out the idea of going to see National Treasure 2 and eating out on NY Day, but they went to see it on Christmas Day with her family. Ooooooook, I thought. So Scott and I have decided if they want to do something NY day then they can come up with something.

Other than that, we are taking a break from them. Like I said, it is not Robin that's making me nuts. It's Kevin.

Lauren, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you

[LindsayDunn228]

So sorry that was in 3 posts, but something funny is going on with my computer/the DIS this morning.

[LindsayDunn228]

Oh one more thing. I sent an e-mail about dinner today yesterday. Here's what it said:

Hey guys :-)

Since we have been "fooded" to death during the holidays, I am drawing blanks on what to make tomorrow that isn't rich or heavy. So I figured we could just do Subway. Is that ok with you guys? If so, let me know what you guys would like and we'll have them when you get here. Savvy?

Thanks,
Lins

Tacky? Maybe, but I felt better sending it :)

[LindsayDunn228]

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[TigerKat]

:wave2: I'm here!!

No cooking for me tonight - we'll do takeout of some kind.

Have a great day everyone!

[FormrCastMbr]

Hey All!

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers; they really mean the world to me...:hug: :hug: :hug: I am doing better today emotionally now the physical part is another story but why complain...I'll be fine. ;)

I hope all the kiddos that haven't been feeling well, are a bit better today.

Lindsay, You are worrying too much about what they want to eat. Subway would be fine...I love Subway! But how about making a light pasta salad with the burgers...a box of wheat or dreamfields pasta, loaded with veggies and just toss with a light italian dressing? Or serve a condiment bar for the burgers (lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, cheese - this way if they want a side salad or burger toppers they can do both).


OK Ladies, Now on to important stuff.............

Kathy has put me to work thinking about having a girls weekend get together...there are several of us I know that are interested in doing a weekend getaway.

We are thinking the sooner the better...maybe end of Jan or Feb...we are also looking itno where...we can stay in Disney....the value resorts start at about $82/night and the next tiered rooms are about $149...OR, I was thinking a Savannah, GA trip and have a meal at the Lady and Sons....

So at this point, I guess we need to start with (PM me your info):

1. Would you like to attend?
2. What weekends are good for you?
3. Do you want to do Disney or another location?
4. What kind of buget should we try and stick to?

Oh, I am making weight watcher chicken marsala tonight without the mushrooms, egg noodles and broccoli.

Have a great day all and thank you again!

Each and everyone of you mean the world to me!!!

[TigerKat]

:woohoo: :woohoo: Sounds like the beginning of a great get-together!!!!:yay: :yay:

[Glynis]

Oh one more thing. I sent an e-mail about dinner today yesterday. Here's what it said:

Hey guys :-)

Since we have been "fooded" to death during the holidays, I am drawing blanks on what to make tomorrow that isn't rich or heavy. So I figured we could just do Subway. Is that ok with you guys? If so, let me know what you guys would like and we'll have them when you get here. Savvy?

Thanks,
Lins

Tacky? Maybe, but I felt better sending it :)

I don't think it's tacky, I think you said it all perfectly!

[Glynis]

Oh, a girl's weekend getaway! How fun!!! I'll have to look at things, but you'll probably have to count me out. I'm in charge of the school play that is being done in February, so I probably shouldn't take any time away. Not to mention the fact that DH is sending me and Katie to London for 10 days in June. I'm not sure how he'd react to me asking to go away for another weekend. If I can't go with y'all in person, I'll definitely be there in spirit!!!

I'm puzzling over dinner tonight. I definitely need some inspiration, so I'm off to the first page of the thread to see what I can come up with!

[nucpharm29]

I would love to come to a meet; unfortunately I, more than likely, won't be able to make it. We're headed to Disney in less than 2 weeks, IL's here in February, wedding in May, Girl's Disney Weekend in June, and then Hilton Head in July. Can't believe we're booked through July and it's not even January yet!

WFD tonight is up in the air. DH has been at work for over 24hrs. now, so he'll more than likely sleep through dinner. Maybe I'll take the kiddos out. Who knows?

[Aimeedyan]

Lindsay - I don't think it was tacky at all, and I def think you should call him on his comments.

I don't think I could do a get together, either. =( Airfare is SO high from here so we'd have to budget it for awhile. Jan and Feb are booked solid for me, too - every stinkin weekend. Sounds like fun!!

WFD - I think we're going to eat something out. DH got Academy GCs to buy a new driver so we're going tonight to do that.

[shovan]

Lauren, Glad you are feeling a little better. But be careful & take it easy for quite a while! :hug:

A girl's weekend would be a wonderful thing. Unfortunately probably not possible for me. First of all we are already going in Feb for the Daytona trip. And then for me to leave Bob for several days would be quite a hardship on him & probably DD & SIL. He would probably need them to come stay over here to help him. But let me know what y'all plan & I'll check into it. It really is something I'd love to be able to do!

Last night I cooked mustard greens only because they'd been in the fridge for days & were going to have to be thrown out soon. DH picked up outback, so we had steak, potato & mustard greens for dinner last night! :confused3 I know strange.;) No ideas yet for tonight.

DD is going to have a small New Year's Eve party, so I need to figure out some appetizer finger food things for that. I'm drawing a blank right now. Any good ideas out there?

[shovan]

Glynis, Glad to hear your girl is feeling better so quickly! That is good news! And what's this about going to London? Wooweee, that sounds fabulous!

Lindsay, You are worrying too much about those two! Do you always do all of the work when friends come over? If we had friends who hung out at our house as often as Kevin & Robin are at your's, they'd be bringing pizza or sandwiches or something for everyone, at least some of the time. Why should it always be up to you to "host" them?

[bear74]

This lasagna recipe was pretty good! Easy, and I'll make it again.

Simply Lasagna

Submitted by: Kraft
Rated: 5 out of 5 by 73 members
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 35 Minutes
Yields: 12 servings

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground beef (we used italian sausage instead)
1 egg, beaten
2 1/2 cups shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, ivided
1 (15 ounce) container Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I used 1.5 jars, as reviewers said more sauce did better)
1 cup water
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mix egg, 1-1/4 cups of the mozzarella cheese, the ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the parsley until well blended; set aside.
2. Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Add water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until well blended. Spread 1 cup of the sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, one-third of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup of the sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining 3 noodles and the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1-1/4 cups mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover with greased foil.
3. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake an additional 15 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting to serve

I also made the garlic bread based on your tips and DH said 'the bread is really good!' so I guess I did it right!

yum thanks for the recipe

[TigerKat]

DD is going to have a small New Year's Eve party, so I need to figure out some appetizer finger food things for that. I'm drawing a blank right now. Any good ideas out there?

This one came from this thread:

Drunk Dawgs

2 large packs Lil Smokies
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup bourbon

Mix the sugar, ketchup, and bourbon together and put in crock pot. Stir in the packages of Lil Smokies and heat through in the crock pot.


I turn the crock pot up high at first to get it all hot then turn it down and keep it warm during the day. These can also be done in an electric skillet.


Goat Cheese Stuffed Grilled Peppers

(These pair exceptionally well with wine, both red & white. I always enjoy a South African wine to compliment the goat cheese.)

1 oz soft goat cheese (chevre)
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (1 oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 medium red, yellow, green or orange sweet (bell) peppers, seeded and quartered lengthwise (red & green look great at the holidays)

To make cheese mixture, mix cheeses & herbs in a small bowl. Set aside.

Preheat & prepare grill. Grill peppers directly over medium hot coals until crisp tender, about six to eight minutes, turning occasionally. Do not allow to brown. Take peppers off as they're done and put them on a platter.

Keep grill on.

Spread the cheese mixture evenly in each pepper. The peppers should look like little boats and (for the most part) be able to "hold" the cheese mixture.

Return peppers stuffed with cheese/herbs back to the grill and grill for two or three more minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Check this out:

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/19/dining/19mini.html?em&ex=1198386000&en=385268200444bcac&ei=5087%0A

[Glynis]

DD is going to have a small New Year's Eve party, so I need to figure out some appetizer finger food things for that. I'm drawing a blank right now. Any good ideas out there?

How about a crockpot full of Li'l smokies cooked in chili sauce and grape jelly. So yummy! You could also do sweet and sour meatballs.

[Glynis]

Glynis, Glad to hear your girl is feeling better so quickly! That is good news! And what's this about going to London? Wooweee, that sounds fabulous!


I'm so excited about it!!! My cousin and her family live in London (at least for the next year), and she's invited us to stay with her family. So, housing is taken care of. Alan has enough frequent flyer miles to cover the plane tickets for both me and Katie, so that is taken care of. My dad (it was his idea to begin with) is giving us 250 dollars for museums, show tickets, etc., so that is at least partially taken care of. It was kind of a no brainer to do it!

I haven't been to England in almost 20 years, so I can't wait to get back. Katie has never been, and she is so excited! She's been researching England ever since she found out about it! So far, she's decided we have to go to Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, the British Museum, a ride on the Eye, possibly a day trip to Stonehenge and Windsor. We'll be there for 10 days, so we could do quite a bit!

[shovan]

Thanks Glynis & Kathy!!! :thumbsup2 Now I have all kinds of ideas floating around in my brain!!!

Did y'all look at that article? I'm still reading it, tons of easy ideas! Some great, some weird - like browning meatballs & serving without a sauce! What's up with that?

Kathy, I love goat cheese & those sound really good. So is that a South African white or red?

Glynis, We've done the meatball sauce with the grape jelly in the sauce, never thought to do it with the little smokies. Sounds yummy!

That sounds like a wonderful trip for you & Katie!!! 10 days in London!!! Wow, you both must be so excited! I'm excited for you! :banana: Very nice of Alan & your Dad to treat you to this! I wish I had family that just lived anywhere that we could visit. The furthest I ever get to visit family is Houston & San Antonio. ;)

[liamandcaili]

The Girls' Weekend sounds fun, but I'm afraid I will have to live vicariously through those of you who can attend. Caili has a skating competition in Lake Placid in January (Want to meet there? It will be REALLY cold!! :rotfl2: ) so that is the travel budget. Even if we didn't have that, though, it is tough for me to get away. I look forward to hearing about it!

Glynis -- Your London trip sounds fabulous! I love London. I spent a month there in college and didn't see everything. Add the National Gallery to your list, and of course, you HAVE to go see Shakespeare's Globe theater. It wasn't built the last time you were there. It's a bit of a pain to get to, and we couldn't find too much else to do over there, but it was worth it. Also, unless Katie really has her heart set on it, I would skip Stonehedge. It's a long trip and the rocks are all roped off, so you can't get up close. Windsor was a good day trip. Can you tell I am excited for you?

Dinner tonight is going to be the last of the leftover turkey, the mashed turnips I never made for Christmas, eggplant sticks and spinach. The kids want noodles.

[TigerKat]

Thanks Glynis & Kathy!!! :thumbsup2 Now I have all kinds of ideas floating around in my brain!!!

Did y'all look at that article? I'm still reading it, tons of easy ideas! Some great, some weird - like browning meatballs & serving without a sauce! What's up with that?

Kathy, I love goat cheese & those sound really good. So is that a South African white or red?

Glynis, We've done the meatball sauce with the grape jelly in the sauce, never thought to do it with the little smokies. Sounds yummy!



I haven't read that far into the article - weird idea about the meatballs. As far as the wine either red or white or both.;) I've mixed the meatballs and the smokies together - pretty good!!

[Nancyg56]

Hi Ladies! A weekend get-a-way sounds so nice! I would need to look at least to February, January would be a no go. We spent a lot of money the past few months and were in Disney in October. I would need a little time to budget a trip.

Glynis- glad the little peanut is feeling better! I do the grape jelly chili sauce thing too. I use meatballs, smokies and sometimes I use the cocktail franks. All are really good.

Sheryl- I use kielbasa in that mix as well and that is very good. I tend to stick to turkey kielbasa so there is less fat. I don't have a recipe but one favorite here is a mixture of brown sugar, lemon juice, a little corn syrup and some corn starch to thicken. Cook this into a sauce and toss in crock pot with sliced kielbasa. Yumm!

Dinner tonight is roasted chicken, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, curried sweet potatoes, broccoli, corn and cranberry sauce. I have a rustic bread to go with dinner. Dessert is leftover from the holiday.

[TigerKat]

:yay: Johnny just called and suggested something for dinner tonight that we haven't had in a long time - Fried Green Tomatoes topped with Shrimp Remoulade!!!!!:dance3: The last time I had a fried green tomato was KONA's version - hard as a hockey puck! YUK!!

[Glynis]

Glynis -- Your London trip sounds fabulous! I love London. I spent a month there in college and didn't see everything. Add the National Gallery to your list, and of course, you HAVE to go see Shakespeare's Globe theater. It wasn't built the last time you were there. It's a bit of a pain to get to, and we couldn't find too much else to do over there, but it was worth it. Also, unless Katie really has her heart set on it, I would skip Stonehedge. It's a long trip and the rocks are all roped off, so you can't get up close. Windsor was a good day trip. Can you tell I am excited for you?



I will definitely add the National Gallery! Last time I went to England, you could mingle with the stones at Stonehenge. I have pictures of my roommate touching one of them! I would love to see the Globe! We'll have to see how it pans out! The very last time I went, we got to be locked in the jewel room in the Tower of London. Our guide was a friend of my dad's. At the time he was 85 years old, and was the oldest living Beefeater. He was the only person outside the royal family who was allowed to touch the jewels. He gave us such a history lesson! He would unlock the cases, take out the jewels, and tell us about them. It took us about 5 hours! But what an amazing thing!!!

I'm also hoping to get to Stratford-upon-Avon! I spent a couple of wonderful weeks there years ago! I would buy a small pastry a juice, and go watch the sunrise in the yard of Shakespeare's house. Talk about a wonderful experience!

You can bet I'll be taking tons of pictures to share with everyone!!!

[TigerKat]

Just in case the boards aren't up and running in the morning -

HAVE A GREAT DAY SHERYL !!!!!

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[Nancyg56]

Glynis- I forgot to congratulate you on the trip! When Dan was in HS he played the trumpet with the Madrigals band. They went to England and parents could go as chaperone's. I went on every stinkin' field trip, class trip and class project for each kid. I really wanted to go on this one but he REALLY did not want me to go. When he got back he said "Oh Mom you would have loved it! we saw......." I think he was very close to death at that moment.

I wanted to let you all know that the Greek potatoes were awesome! I have roasted potatoes before but I am going to do them like this from now on. They made great home fries as well!

[FormrCastMbr]

Happy Birthday Sheryl!!!!

[Nancyg56]

pixiedust::cake: Happy Birthday Sheryl :bday:


Just in case.....................

[shovan]

Just in case the boards aren't up and running in the morning -

HAVE A GREAT DAY SHERYL !!!!!

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Happy Birthday Sheryl!!!!

pixiedust::cake: Happy Birthday Sheryl :bday:


Just in case.....................

Thanks so much y'all!!!!!!! Even if I'm trying to pretend that this ...gasp... :scared: 49th birthday is not happening to me!!! ;)

Tomorrow we are having another Christmas Celebration with Bob's side of the family. This is one of our fav get-togethers cus we still have little ones on that side to watch opening presents! It's a casual all day family gathering & I usually get a "surprise" birthday cake. So it will be a great way to celebrate even if I am getting old! ;) I fixed & froze the dip I made for that . My other job for this party is the the drink of the day,which I think will be Cosmos! So I'm off to the grocery for that!

Thanks again & have a great evening everyone!!!!!

[TigerKat]

I wanted to let you all know that the Greek potatoes were awesome! I have roasted potatoes before but I am going to do them like this from now on. They made great home fries as well!

I printed out that recipe, it sounded really good. Did you have to make any adjustments to it?

[TigerKat]

Hi Ladies! A weekend get-a-way sounds so nice! I would need to look at least to February, January would be a no go. We spent a lot of money the past few months and were in Disney in October. I would need a little time to budget a trip.


Whatever works for everyone else is fine with me. I can't wait to start planning!!

[HERSEY]

Happy birthday Sheryl

You can join me in the 49th birthday club my friend and I are going to be 49 for at least a couple of years :rotfl2:

It has finally stopped snowing here. Big huge flakes all day outside too.:rotfl: I kill myself sometimes.

girls weekend sounds like a good idea January is out for me Febuary might be too soon budget wise. But I have to see.

I'm off to see what's for dinner. Maybe going out I'm too tired after shovelling and dealing with the flakes.

[TigerKat]

girls weekend sounds like a good idea January is out for me Febuary might be too soon budget wise. But I have to see.



Great - so far we have 4 possibles!! We'll work it out budget wise for us all!!:cool1:

[liamsaunt]

Hi everybody! I know I have not been on in a few days, but the DIS has been soooo slow for me lately. I just get frustrated and log off.

Lauren, I am so sorry for your loss.

I have loads of pictures to share with you guys but I think I'll wait until after the board reload tonight.

Lindsay....I agree with everyone else, Kevin sounds like he is really getting on your nerves. He would be driving me crazy too! You can tell him I made your boo patties once....I served them on big fluffy rolls with extra cheese and bacon, and tater tots! They were awesome! :rotfl:

[zipuzee]

Hi all - I was off work today and spent it shopping, so I'm just now getting to the computer. I haven't read thru all the posts as I only have a few minutes. Dinner tonight is Beef Enchilada casserole and some kind of spanish rice my DH is putting together from recipes from a new cookbook. It was a christmas present from son & daughter in law and they are coming to dinner in just a bit.

Lauren - so sorry for your loss.
The girls trip sounds like fun, but alas, I won't be able to join.

Nancy - here's my lasagna recipe. Like I said, a bit of work, but so worth it!

Lasagna al Forno

1 large onion, chopped
3 T olive oil
1½ lb lean ground beef
¾ lb boned, skinned chicken thighs, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced or mashed
2 cans tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
½ cup dry red wine
½ cup water
salt to taste
1 tsp oregano leaves
1 T basil leaves
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp sugar
5 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
¼ lb prosuitto ham, finely chopped
½ lb mozzerella cheese, thinly sliced
1 cup grated parmasaen cheese
lasagna noodles

In a large frying pan, saute onion in olive oil until soft, add beef, chicken and garlic and cook until meat is brown and crumbly. Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine and water. Add seasonings, stirring until mixed. Cover and simmer slowly about 1½ hours.

While meat and sauce simmering, prepare Salsa Bescianello.
4 T butter
1 T flour
1 cup milk, boiling
salt
pinch white pepper
pinch nutmeg
tie together - 1 tiny onion, 1 sprig thyme, 1 bay leaf

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the flour and cook until golden, stirring constantly. Thin mixture by slowing adding the boiling milk until sauce is smooth and velvety in texture. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and the tied seasonings and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the tied seasonings before using.

Cook the lasagna noodles until tender, then rinse with cold water and drain.
In a large shallow casserole dish, put a layer of meat sauce, eggs, ham, cheeses and salsa bescianello, then noodles. Repeat the layers 2-3 times, then top with parmasean cheese.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until heated through.

[Glynis]

Well, it seems I spoke too soon regarding Leslie! She decided she was tired at noon, so went into her bed. At 6:00 I realized that no one had seen her since. I had to go in and literally shake her awake! As she got up, I noticed that her right ear looked funny. Upon closer inspection, I found that her eardrum has indeed burst. She had gunk oozing out of it! Great! Of course it happens now, when the doctor's office is closed. I'll give him a call in the morning, and have him call in some eardrops. I'm not really surprised, but was hoping that we'd caught the infection in time. On the upside, she's not complaining about ear pain anymore!

I can also say, it's a good thing that Alan has a work project that will keep him up late tonight, as Leslie will definitely NOT be sleepy at her usual bedtime. I think I'll just let her veg in front of a movie while Alan works, and I get everyone else to bed! Myself included!

See ya after the board re-load!

[LindsayDunn228]

Today we are going out, not sure where yet.

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

I'm going to try out my new crock pot today and make some chili in it.... then we will be watching the BIG GAME!! I'm so glad that it's going to be on... listening to it on the radio just isn't the same...

[LindsayDunn228]

You can tell him I made your boo patties once....I served them on big fluffy rolls with extra cheese and bacon, and tater tots! They were awesome! :rotfl:

Thank you for this. I needed it :lmao::worship:

[HERSEY]

Not sure what I'm having for dinner maybe a piece of fish I'll have to see what hits me at the store later. I need to lose some of the holiday "ounces' I've picked up.

Glynis I hope your little one wasn't up to long last night and is feeling a little better today.

I'm off to finish the laundry and do a little cleaning so I can dive into the mountain of paperwork I've been handed.

[nucpharm29]

Morning ladies. We ended up with pizza AGAIN last night, but at least this time it was from a good pizza joint! Tonight is another "up in the air" night. DH is back at work today, so we'll see what I come up with.

Glynis--so sorry your baby is still not well! PD that she's on the mend today!:wizard:

[TigerKat]

Good morning ladies!

Glynis - :hug: for poor Leslie. I hope she's feeling better this morning.

WFD - A few weeks ago I made Lauren's spaghetti sauce with meatballs & sausage and I froze a huge container and it's thawing now. All I have to do is cook up some pasta, make a salad and some garlic bread. Can't wait - it's SOO GOOD, especially on a chilly rainy day.

Janice - it's raining and going down to 50 tonight!!:cold: :laughing:

[HERSEY]

Good morning ladies!

Glynis - :hug: for poor Leslie. I hope she's feeling better this morning.

WFD - A few weeks ago I made Lauren's spaghetti sauce with meatballs & sausage and I froze a huge container and it's thawing now. All I have to do is cook up some pasta, make a salad and some garlic bread. Can't wait - it's SOO GOOD, especially on a chilly rainy day.

Janice - it's raining and going down to 50 tonight!!:cold: :laughing:
Tease

We didn't get to much snow since it was pretty wet not the fluffy dry stuff. It could have been very intense. I think we are getting into the high 30's here :thumbsup2 If I can get to my grill tonight I may grill inside we will have to see.

[TigerKat]

Tease

We didn't get to much snow since it was pretty wet not the fluffy dry stuff. It could have been very intense. I think we are getting into the high 30's here :thumbsup2 If I can get to my grill tonight I may grill inside we will have to see.

I forget, how close are you to Chicago? Just wondering if there's snow predicted for the Saints/Bears game tomorrow.

[HERSEY]

No just cold. Don't worry about the Saints, they will do just fine. Hopefully the game will be a good one and the Bears don't die a early death.

[TigerKat]

No just cold. Don't worry about the Saints, they will do just fine. Hopefully the game will be a good one and the Bears don't die a early death.

The Saints have a lot of key players and I'm not talking about Reggie Bush that are out injured. I have a feeling our season's coming to an end tomorrow. When you start out 0-4 it's pretty hard to come back from that.:sad2:

[Nancyg56]

Kathy- I am going to wait until after the New Year to figure out my finances. Buddy is still in a walking trance over Christmas, I told him how much NYE cost and then he got the insurance bill. I need to give him a chance to recover before I send him over the cliff ;)

I did not adjust the potatoes at all. I made a lot so I used two whole bulbs of garlic, they were not garlicky, they were not lemony, they were just tasty.

Glynis- The ooze may not be the burst eardrum. I had never had an ear infection, but then got a doozy. My eardrum was close to an explosion but the drugs helped with that. I had a lot of drainage but the Dr said that was the fluid from the infection. It was nasty and there was a lot. I hope little Leslie is the same. nasty drainage but no damage. Give her a hug from Auntie Nancy, will you?

Sheryl- I love to watch little ones open their Christmas gifts. There is something so wondrous about them on this special day. My sister asked us to stay while she and the girls opened their gifts on Christmas Eve and of course Kady "helped". Her excitement over even someone else's gift was contagious.

Zipuzee- I cannot wait to make the lasagna for Donny. Now I have two recipes that I can use to bribe him into coming over. He is not a crowd guy and will generally pass on "Family Fun Day" until I pull out the big guns and ask Kady to call him. Now I will have another weapon in my arsenal :thumbsup2

[bear74]

Happy birthday Sheryl

[liamsaunt]

Hmmm...things seem to be working OK today, so here are some photos, in no particualr order, of what I have been cooking lately:

Shellfish gratins, there is shrimp, lobster, king crab, and halibut:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/2138043067_2c80176837.jpg

Food porn shot of Laura's cookies:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2155/2138823328_af69c6abe9.jpg

Lamb shank braised in chianti with balsamic vinegar over creamy parmesean polenta with tomato garlic relish:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2140508565_697fa3b6c7.jpg

Laura's Christmas morning chive and brie strata:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2324/2138044607_c470b43728.jpg

My Mom's cinnamon rolls:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2138823040_4ce96e4c8a.jpg

I have more but will stop here because I don't know how many pictures you can put in one message!

[TigerKat]

Keep 'em coming Becky!!!!! :woohoo:

[Glynis]

Glynis- The ooze may not be the burst eardrum. I had never had an ear infection, but then got a doozy. My eardrum was close to an explosion but the drugs helped with that. I had a lot of drainage but the Dr said that was the fluid from the infection. It was nasty and there was a lot. I hope little Leslie is the same. nasty drainage but no damage. Give her a hug from Auntie Nancy, will you?



Thanks, Nancy, I'll do that!

I'm pretty sure that it has burst. If not the eardrum, at least the blister that had formed on top of the swollen eardrum. I called the dr's office, and they are prescribing some drops, and I'll take her in to see him on Monday, and we'll go from there. At least she's not in any pain, anymore!

[Glynis]

We are taking the kids to IKEA today. Katie gets to pick out a new bed, and Alan and I are picking up some DVD storage. Depending on when we go, we'll either have lunch there, or dinner. I'm pressing for dinner. I haven't started defrosting the hamburger yet!!!

If we eat here, it will be sloppy joe pizza. Better get to defrosting. If we don't have it today, we'll have it tomorrow.

[Mermaid02]

I'd kill somebody for those cinnamon rolls right now. :surfweb:

[Aimeedyan]

Becky, the food porn is making me drool. I'm on a crash diet right now and I don't think I can eat any of that yummy goodness.

Today is my sister's birthday and we're going out to celebrate, I just have no idea where. She is supposed to pick.

[zipuzee]

Becky - great pictures, as always!!

Glynis - I hope Leslie is feeling better. Sounds like a fun shopping trip today! I've never been to IKEA but if I ever get into an area with one, that will definitely be a place to visit!!
Your London trip sound fabulous! I hope you and Katie have a great time!!

Well, my NY day went from 13 to 3 and its now back up to nine. So I guess we'll be cooking lots of cabbage and black eye peas!! Others are bringing ham, potato salad, gumbo, rolls, and dessert.

Tonights wfd is split pea soup and bread.

[HERSEY]

Becky Those pictures are making very hungry.

Laura Those cookies look fabulous too:thumbsup2

[Nancyg56]

Becky Those pictures are making very hungry.

Laura Those cookies look fabulous too:thumbsup2


Becky's pic always make me hungry!

i am not cooking tonight. W have so much food here and we are going to have a Harry Potter night. I finally caught up with the rest of the world and read the books but I have never seen a movie. We can rummage in the fridge for goodies and perch on the couch.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight it's boo patties and fries.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Good Morning All!

I am not getting any email notifications from the DIS since the boards were upgraded. Am I the only one?

I have to tell you all. I get a lot of teasing about my WFD friends, but since I put all of the cards up my DH reads them all. He asks who is who and of course I have lots to tell him. Lori- he told me his GM always called a sandwich a "sammich" and got a kick out of your card. I think it took all of these cards to make you all as real to him as you are to me.

I'll figure out dinner later on. We are going out for NYE so I shopped for appetizer food for NYD but I can't even think of cooking lately. We have a lot of food that seems to keep piling up in the refrigerator and we love leftovers so maybe we'll just finish them all up. We have another Nor'easter heading our way tonight, we'll see how that turns out.

[Mermaid02]

Tonight it's boo patties and fries.

WFD at your house?

Fries with your boo patties???? Have you lost your mind woman????:lmao: Sorry, couldnt' resist....

I think we'll have lasagna... I cheated and bought a Prego Lasagna at Superwalmart yesterday.... everyone here likes it and it's certainly cheaper than making one from scratch.... heck of a lot easier too!

[LindsayDunn228]

Fries with your boo patties???? Have you lost your mind woman????:lmao: Sorry, couldnt' resist....


Yep! Heavy food for me and my husband. Everything else be damned, lol!

[Nancyg56]

Yep! Heavy food for me and my husband. Everything else be damned, lol!


You rebel you!!!!! :lmao::lmao::lmao:

[HERSEY]

Lindsay Have a double helping of fries ;)

Last night I had pizza no healthy fish. The Pizza was calling to me I thought it might wake the neighbors what could I do?

Not sure if healthy will win tonight or night I will have to see what wins the arm westle.

Nancy No, you are not the only one not getting IM's it seem it was a trade out for the new system. Maybe they wants to gradulately bring everything online so not to overload it all at once.

[TigerKat]

Last night I had pizza no healthy fish. The Pizza was calling to me I thought it might wake the neighbors what could I do?



You're such a thoughtful neighbor.:hippie:

Nothing healthy here tonight, my guys have been begging for fried chicken, so we'll have the chicken with mashed potatoes and turnip greens - southern comfort food!:goodvibes

Lindsay - Enjoy those fries!!!

Becky - We want more pics!!!!:yay:

[OKWMom]

Hi everyone! Sorry I have been gone for so long but it was hectic through the holidays and afterwards I found my internet connection was down. It was certainly an experience trying to get cable service between the holidays.

I know I have missed a lot and I have read through all of the posts but won't be able to respond to everything.

Sheryl - I'm so sorry I missed your birthday! I hope it was wonderful.

Laura - I got your card on Christmas Eve. Thank you so much for the card and for the extra picture.

I PM'd Lauren about the girls' weekend. It sounds like fun!

[OKWMom]

You're such a thoughtful neighbor.:hippie:

Nothing healthy here tonight, my guys have been begging for fried chicken, so we'll have the chicken with mashed potatoes and turnip greens - southern comfort food!:goodvibes

Lindsay - Enjoy those fries!!!

Becky - We want more pics!!!!:yay:

What time is dinner? And can I stay for the Prime Rib and bacon wrapped scallops tomorrow? :goodvibes

I'm making Jambalya tonight and that doesn't sound as good to me as what you're having. But I can't fry chicken to save my life (but don't tell anyone - I'd get thrown out of the southern woman society for that).

[Nancyg56]

What time is dinner? And can I stay for the Prime Rib and bacon wrapped scallops tomorrow? :goodvibes



How did I miss scallops???????????? I'll go with you!

Gretchen-I missed you and am glad you are back!

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi Guys,

Not sure whats for dinner. I am thinking steak and salad...maybe a carb thrown in there. I haven't really been cooking.

I just placed a grocery order on line, just have to go pick it up. Gotta love that convenience. :thumbsup2

Tomorrow will just be Tom and I and he requested his all time favorite...chicken francese and linquine. So I will serve that up with salad and bread. I have so munchies we can also put together and champagne or course. We may be in bed by midnite. :)

Did anyone see the movie The Heartbreak Kid with Ben and Jerry Stiller? Funny movie! We watched it last night.

Have a great day all!

[HERSEY]

Ok I might be jsut having a blind moment, but anyone know where Lindsay's Boo patties recipe is?

I just finished watching You got mail, love that movie make me cry everytime.

[TigerKat]

What time is dinner? And can I stay for the Prime Rib and bacon wrapped scallops tomorrow? :goodvibes

I'm making Jambalya tonight and that doesn't sound as good to me as what you're having. But I can't fry chicken to save my life (but don't tell anyone - I'd get thrown out of the southern woman society for that).

I'll hold dinner until you get here and of course you'll have to spend the night because we'll be drinking.:lmao:

You CAN fry chicken. I have the recipe posted here - it's so EASY!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1058064&page=312

How did I miss scallops???????????? I'll go with you!



I'll chill another bottle of wine!;)



I just placed a grocery order on line, just have to go pick it up. Gotta love that convenience. :thumbsup2

Tomorrow will just be Tom and I and he requested his all time favorite...chicken francese and linquine. So I will serve that up with salad and bread. I have so munchies we can also put together and champagne or course. We may be in bed by midnite. :)

Did anyone see the movie The Heartbreak Kid with Ben and Jerry Stiller? Funny movie! We watched it last night.

Have a great day all!

I wish we had the luxury of grocery shopping on-line.:)

I love that Chicken Francese recipe too. Tomorrow night at midnite Johnny will be snoring and I'll be outside sipping champagne and watching fireworks - our yearly ritual.:rolleyes1

[TigerKat]

Forgot - Haven't seen Heartbreak Kid yet but we did watch American Gangster last night, it was awesome.

[LindsayDunn228]

Ok I might be jsut having a blind moment, but anyone know where Lindsay's Boo patties recipe is?


Here you go!
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1058064&page=25

[HERSEY]

Here you go!
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1058064&page=25

Thanks Sorry I was so blind pg 25 huh I figured it was an early recipe but completely missed it still.

Ok off to work trying to sell wine today the store will probably be empty since the poor Bears are playing.

[Aimeedyan]

We saw Charlie Wilson's War last night - very good!! And we went out to Cheddar's for dinner and I made excellent dinner choices. I'm on a strict diet to drop this 10-15 pounds I've added in the last two months. I went shopping for clothes this week and burst into tears. I had no idea I had packed on that much - I'm almost 2 sizes larger.

It wouldn't be as huge of a deal but I have a really really big day coming on Jan 23rd and I wanted to 1)buy a new suit for it and 2)look really good in it. So, I'm trying my hardest to drop it fast. Which also means I need to hit the grocery store for healthy snacks!

Tonight, I am making the BBQ chicken hashbrown casserole thing. I think I'll make a veggie for me and only eat a bite or two of the hashbrowns, and pull off the cheese. That way it'll just be a baked BBQ chicken breast. That should still get me under my daily calories.

I hate dieting.

[liamsaunt]

Here are pictures from last night's nine-course seafood spectacular!

First course, fried oysters...YUM!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2149466326_d0ace73a79.jpg

Next up, smoked salmon terrine. TOOOO smoky! But pretty...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2093/2148672107_803dcc723f.jpg


then, tuna tartar...yum...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2216/2149466728_25e2df054e.jpg

sushi for my brother...I put on too much rice but oh well...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2254/2149466850_5e3b7effbd.jpg

next, nantucket bay scallops with lemon buerre blanc, SOOOO yummy:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2149467164_e5659ca6dd.jpg

then, mini cod cakes with tartar, kind of bland...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2029/2149465734_d6348327c0.jpg

WORST course, squid....it tasted like FEET!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2342/2148671031_072a113bf9.jpg

next, yummy clam chowder:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2367/2149465628_76460cc75c.jpg

then, roasted sea bass on lemon and fennel, so tender and moist:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2407/2149467466_a32ec6c73c.jpg

final course...sole in parchment wrapped around a mushroom-scallion stuffing with truffle oil:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2149466088_fb2227c2c6.jpg

Patriots game snack, roasted nuts with rosemary, brown sugar, butter, and cayenne pepper:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2235/2150340946_70cd9a4ceb.jpg

tonight's linner coming up next! I love that I figured out how to add the pictures to my posts, finally.

[liamsaunt]

So today I decided to do much less cooking. ;) Behold, the giant italian feast!

First, make a big pot of marinara:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2357/2149549617_e3c52ff5b8.jpg

Then, lots of other food. This plate has a sun-dried tomato-ricotta frittata, roasted red onions and fennel, and ricotta salata:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/2149549399_699f60ab16.jpg


giant hunk o parmesean with balsamic vinegar:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2239/2150341166_f82fbdafaa.jpg

plate of meats and olives:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2136/2149549861_28c76c41c0.jpg

some fresh mozzarella marinated in red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and something I grabbed from the spice cabinet called pizza seasoning:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2294/2150341412_8d472591f7.jpg

two kinds of garlic bread. Cheesy:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2152/2149549015_b40925f8ae.jpg


and SUPER cheesy:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/2149550515_3130962f5f.jpg

here are vegetables from the italian grocery. Left to right there are marinated artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, roasted eggplant, marinated mushrooms, and roasted peppers:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/2150342918_5140c65d04.jpg

Now for the healthy food! Toasted ravioli:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/2150342542_498be218c8.jpg

arancini (that's risotto, chilled and rolled into balls around mozzarella cheese, breaded and fried):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2164/2149548491_bb32ee86a9.jpg

big honkin bowl of sausage:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2351/2149548635_6460d44dbd.jpg

a nice healthy salad (nobody ate any of it):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2257/2150340634_f429336bc2.jpg

and, as a final reminder of our healthy meal...CHEESY bread:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2149550219_cbefcbf66e.jpg

As you can see, I made MUCH less food today. :rotfl:


Hmm....hungry....:laughing:

[Nancyg56]

I headin for Boston!

Becky- you served Parmesan with balsamic vinegar. Chris will be home tomorrow and i know that he will be here during his leave for a meal. He would drink balsamic vinegar adn I always have a nice loaf of crusty bread to dip in good olive oil and vinegar, but how do you serve the cheese? I bet he would like that.

Marisa found some soy pizza and mac and cheese today at the grocery store so Kady gorged on pizza. I have been eating cookies in front of the fire place while I try to clean out the Christmas movies on the DVR so no cooking here. I'll just finish off the lemoncello cake :lmao:. I also have to finish off the opened wine so I don't need to toss it. I will pay for this tomorrow night when I have to somehow get into a dressy outfit for NYE :scared: but I'll deal with that later. We are going to see the second Harry Potter movie later on this evening.

[enyaj40]

it ended up being burger king

it was supposed to be cheese strata

[HERSEY]

Becky Looks like someone munched on the cheese ;) . I love parm cheese. Lots of yummy food here I am eating my spinach salad.

Aimeedyan I caught sight of a fat person in my bathroom mirror this morning and scared the crap out of me. I thought someone snuck in. Who thought it was a good idea for mirrors anyway :confused3


Kathy You around! What happened with the game I came home and heard the Bears won. I am not a fan of football and the Bears stink your poor Saints. I am a baseball person Cubs all the way to the bottom :laughing:

[HERSEY]

Just trying to resubscribe.

[TigerKat]

Becky -:worship: :worship: :worship: You freakin amaze me!!!!!! Johnny & I are starting to plan our trip up the east coast for next October (with Lauren's help). Can we book a reservation for dinner??:yay: :yay:

[TigerKat]

Kathy You around! What happened with the game I came home and heard the Bears won. I am not a fan of football and the Bears stink your poor Saints. I am a baseball person Cubs all the way to the bottom :laughing:

We had so many guys out with injuries and the Bears played their butts off. From what I've seen the Bears have played two great games back to back - that's a great way to end the season.:thumbsup2

[lucas]

liamsaunt, fantastic pics - now I'm starving! I had grilled cheese and chips for dinner. :blush:

[Aimeedyan]

Hey Guys - help inspire me. ILs are coming over on New Years Day at 1pm for a late lunch. I have very few ideas floating around in my head.

So, what is your New Years Day menu?

[LindsayDunn228]

Today I am making ravioli lasagna, salad, and roasted garlic ciabatta for dinner. I am also making some homemade Chex mix. I halved the recipe and made it yesterday but my husband ate most of it so I have no make more. :)

WFD at your house?

[enyaj40]

chinese tonight :)

[nucpharm29]

Morning all. DH has been nice enough to share his cold with me, so I've been feeling pretty puny the past couple days. As long as it's gone by our trip next week, I'll be fine. AAAHH, we leave next Thursday and I'm not one bit ready (besides the actual marathon training). And between now and then I have 7 work days scheduled. I spent the weekend un-decorating our house, so at least that one major thing is off my to-do list. I hate to see Christmas "gone" so soon, but I was not having that job after our trip. Oh, and cooking's been non-existant around here. DH brought me Chinese on Saturday and then last night was sauce out of the jar on some spaghetti noodles.

We don't have any plans tonight, so I think I'm gonna make some snacky foods for hte kids, DH and I. Tomorrow morning we're headed to a Cotton Bowl party to watch AR play. I'm supposed to bring some "brunch-y" item. I got a tiramisu cheeseball mix for xmas, so I'm gonna do that with some graham crackers and then a fruit tray. Someone else is bringing french toast bake and egg casserole, so I thought I'd just do something light!

[Nancyg56]

Stephanie- Sorry that you have a cold. DH has had one for almost a week and I am praying I don't get it.

Enyaj- Chinese is a favorite in my home. I save it for nights when I just don't feel like cooking.

Kathy- If you are planning a road trip don't forget that I am only 2 hours out of Boston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aimee- I can't really help to inspire you for NYD. I am planning to serve an assortment of appetizers all afternoon. I want to just enjoy the day but still have enough food so that I can open my home without feeling badly. This was the only thing I could come up with. Marisa and I ran through Costco for some and I will make some more this afternoon or tomorrow morning.


Well we are heading out tonight so dinner will be whatever is on the boat. Buddy and I are not night owls and my sister and her husband are so this is going to be interesting.

If I don't get back here today, everybody have a safe and Happy New Year!

[TigerKat]

Hey Guys - help inspire me. ILs are coming over on New Years Day at 1pm for a late lunch. I have very few ideas floating around in my head.

So, what is your New Years Day menu?

Not much inspiration from me, sorry. Pork roast, cabbage and black-eyed peas.

Morning all. DH has been nice enough to share his cold with me, so I've been feeling pretty puny the past couple days.

I hope you start feeling better soon. You've gotta be better next week!!!!!:cool1:



Kathy- If you are planning a road trip don't forget that I am only 2 hours out of Boston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



You think I'd come up there and not plan to see you?????? When we get some firm dates I'll be in touch so we can start planning.;)

The boards are painfully slow today and I've got the birthdays to do so I may be doing that until midnite.

WFD - Prime Rib, Bacon Wrapped Scallops and Champagne!!!!:thumbsup2

[Glynis]

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone! Dinner tonight will be Cheese Fondue with boiled potatoes and French bread; Pizza Fondue with French bread; chocolate caramel fondue with pound cake, and assorted fruit. I'm also making some corn dog bits for the kids.

We'll eat and play our Disney Scene It, and Disney Haunted Mansion Clue. I will sneakily move the clocks forward so that when it is really 9:00, the kids will think it is midnight. We can ring in the New Year, have some sparkling cider and the kid's will go to bed.

Our kids get a visit from Baby New Year who leaves them small gifts so that will happen shortly before I go to bed, and I'm hopeful that DH and I will be watching the ball drop from the warmth of our bed! In actuality, I haven't seen a ball drop in years! I'm just too much of a fuddy duddy, I guess.

As for tomorrow, we don't do much food wise. We'll snack around throughout the day, and I'll make sloppy joe pizza for dinner.

[Mermaid02]

We are having Chinese take out in a little while. My ds's NYE party for the elderly was cancelled due to lousy Maine weather. Gonna open a bottle of bubbly in a few minutes:thumbsup2 Someone on my "I fell on the ice" thread suggested drinking for the pain- so why not???

[Nancyg56]

Someone on my "I fell on the ice" thread suggested drinking for the pain- so why not???

I did not suggest it but it makes sense to me :thumbsup2. I really hope that you are better soon.

[Mermaid02]

I did not suggest it but it makes sense to me :thumbsup2. I really hope that you are better soon.

I talked to one of the docs at work and he confirmed what I thought- nothing to do for it. I don't want any hardcore pain killers so I'm better off to take ibuprofen and just baby my bum!

[Zandy595]

Happy New Year's Eve!

We're having party food for dinner tonight. Crackers and seafood dip, shrimp cocktail, grilled pizza, and wings with celery, carrots and blue cheese. Since I'm from Buffalo, you'd think I'd know how to make wings, but I've never actually made them. Everyone I know who lives/lived there always went out for wings. So I'm just going to "wing" it and and see how they turn out. :laughing: sorry about the bad pun.
If we get hungry later we'll make some Chex mix and Wallaby Darned frozen drinks. Ooh, and if I don't forget again (like I did on my bday) I'm going to finally open my first bottle of Rosa Regale.

Tomorrow we're going to my mom and step-dad's to watch the Sabres game, open presents, and have dinner. We were with them, at my cousins house, on Christmas, but we like to have our own little Christmas with just my parents, DB, SIL and the three of us. I'm not exactly sure what else we're having for dinner, but I'm taking a lasagna.

[HERSEY]

Mermaid02 I broke my tail bone 2x since I thought it was soo much fun. It will hurt a lot for a while.

I thought I would gone you today I was dreaming walking out of work and kaboom. Old crocs and new snow do not mix.;) just consider it a free tip from me to you. Nothing is hurt but my pride.

We are having chicken on a stick and rice since the snow and I aren't getting along I am not taking anymore I'm taking a hint and staying in.:rolleyes1

I hope all you going out stay safe and Happy New Year http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff213/1GRUMPYPIRATE/HNY/HNY10.gif

[Aimeedyan]

Well, I was going to make crabcakes but DH said to not make anything since we have so many leftovers to eat. This throws off my calorie count but I'll figure it out.

[TigerKat]

Happy New Year's Eve!

So I'm just going to "wing" it and and see how they turn out. :laughing: sorry about the bad pun.
Ooh, and if I don't forget again (like I did on my bday) I'm going to finally open my first bottle of Rosa Regale.



The only kind I've made are the ones in the cooking bag that come with the seasoning, they're pretty good!
YUMMY - Rosa.......:love:

I talked to one of the docs at work and he confirmed what I thought- nothing to do for it. I don't want any hardcore pain killers so I'm better off to take ibuprofen and just baby my bum!

I must have missed this post, you obviously took a fall.:hug: Hope you feel better soon.

[lucas]

Happy New Year, ya'll!

Tonight we had some of the black eyed peas that I really made for tomorrow, along with some corn muffins. I also made Lindsay's Vanilla Rich Chip Cake again. I just love it and it is super easy!

[TigerKat]

Happy New Year, ya'll!



Right back atcha Peg!:)

[FormrCastMbr]

Happy New Year's Everyone! Sorry I haven't checked in sooner today...its just been one of those days. DH and I are home tonight...REALLY missing A who is with the donor.

I didn't cook last night. We went to the local diner that has the best salad bar, open faced turkey sandwiches and great bakery. They are Greek and every time I go I HAVE to have dessert. I think I finally figured out how to say what I order instead of pointing at it...Gadabureko...or something of that sort.

I was planning on making one of Tom's favorite's tonight...Chicken Francese but I went to BJs today and bought alot of appys so we will have chicken tomorrow. I also have some pies in the freezer that need to be baked so I will make a pie too since the next day we will start the diet AGAIN! :)

So hubby and I are drinking some wine, have the champagne and Rosa chilling, played TV Scene It (I never played b4...love it!!!) and munching out.

I wish you all the very best. I have really enjoyed the year with each and every one of you. Thank you for your friendship. Happy New Year All!

[TigerKat]

Have a great night Lauren, ya know how much you mean to me. :hug:

[TigerKat]

This is what Johnny & I are drinking tonight:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/TigerKat_2006/puni006.jpg

It's a Blue Velvet - Champagne with a splash of Blue Curacao - YUMMY!

[Zandy595]

I have a glass of Rosa in my hand as I type (YUM). Hard to type with one hand. :laughing: I may have to drink the whole bottle myself, DH has to go to work in a few minutes. Actually I'm going to put Press 'N Seal on the top and hope for the best. :rotfl:

Kathy ~ Your drink looks good. It also looks like it glows.

[TigerKat]

I have a glass of Rosa in my hand as I type (YUM). Hard to type with one hand.

:thumbsup2

[FormrCastMbr]

Oh WOW, Kathy! If we had that blue stuff (I can't spell that word...can say it right though ;) ), we'd be having the same thing...looks great!

We are going to break open a bottle of Rosa now...cheers everyone!

BTW...we are watching John and Kate plus 8...never watched it before but I am having an anxiety attack now.

[LindsayDunn228]

Not sure what we are doing for dinner tonight. We have leftover ravioli lasagna, but we are going out today so we may eat out. Either way I don't have to cook so woo hoo!!

WFD at your house?

ETA: I have a buttload of SK updates if you want to hear them. They actually came over yesterday to ring in the New Year with us. They didn't leave until 2 a.m. I don't want to bore you guys with it if you were getting sick of the updates.

I am going to finish DISing and come back and update. See you in a few.

Happy New Year, Everyone!
:cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[HERSEY]

Lindsay I will gladly listen to your SK updates.

I never made it to midnight. Somewhere I around 8:30 I got a really "good" migrane and called it a night around 10:00. I guess our little change in weather pressure set it off. Looks like we got around 4-5 inches since I got home yesterday.

Kathy Want some snow?

[TigerKat]

Kathy Want some snow?

::yes:: I hope you're feeling better. I woke up with a headache, must have been the blue stuff.:rolleyes1

WFD - Glynis' pork roast, smothered cabbage and black-eyed peas and rice.

[Zandy595]

I just finished assembling my lasagna, now I'm not sure what to do with it. I usually throw it in the oven at this point, but we won't be eating until 5 or 6. I had to make it early because we'll be going to my parents house early this afternoon. Should I put it in the fridge and bake it right before dinner or should I bake it now, put it in the fridge, then heat it up later. :confused3

[nucpharm29]

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a great NYE. We were big lame-o's and were in bed by 10. My cold has knocked me out (that and the champagne) and DH was still a walking zombie last night from all the hours worked. We're heading out in a few to a brunch and to watch the Cotton Bowl (go Arkansas) with some friends. Have a great day all--we'll just have snack-y foods all day watching football.

[TigerKat]

I just finished assembling my lasagna, now I'm not sure what to do with it. I usually throw it in the oven at this point, but we won't be eating until 5 or 6. I had to make it early because we'll be going to my parents house early this afternoon. Should I put it in the fridge and bake it right before dinner or should I bake it now, put it in the fridge, then heat it up later. :confused3

I always think a lasagna tastes better even the next day. I'd bake it now and then re-heat it later.

[HERSEY]

I always think a lasagna tastes better even the next day. I'd bake it now and then re-heat it later.

You can do either bake now or wait till later. I agree about the lasagna tasting better the day after. Probabaly cause you not so tired after cooking all day.

Kathy You have to watch out for those sweet drinks they sneak up on you and hit hard when your not looking :tiptoe:

I finished shoveling. I have to run out for the things I was going to get last night. I think we got more than my original estimate. This weekend we should be in the 40's :woohoo: :dog: paw: paw: = muddy floors.

[Nancyg56]

Happy New Year!
I'll stop back later, I wanted to say "Hello" .

[TigerKat]

Kathy You have to watch out for those sweet drinks they sneak up on you and hit hard when your not looking :tiptoe:



It hit me allright, but I'm feeling better already. Got the roast in the crockpot and the black-eyed peas are cooking away.

I just thought of all of you - I was packing away all of the lovely cards I got from y'all for Christmas.:grouphug: Now I've got to tackle the darn tree!:rolleyes:

[Glynis]

Happy 2008, everyone! I hope this new year is treating you well so far!

I've got ground turkey thawing to make a sloppy joe pizza tonight. Our fondue was so yummy last night! We've got a ton of the cheese fondue leftover, so I think I'll steam some broccoli and cauliflower and use it up as a cheese sauce!

I need some help from all you southern gals. Our book club is meeting at my house Thursday night to talk about To Kill A Mockingbird. I love this book!!! Anyway, I'd like to serve some kind of southern "treat" to the ladies that come. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

[Aimeedyan]

I'm a wee bit frustrated... I made a new chili recipe from the latest Cooking Light (remember I'm on a diet right now!) and it was a flop. I liked it, and my MIL said she liked it, but my FIL and DH didn't eat it. =(

It was chocolatey, but I like chocolate. *shrug*

Chili with Chipotle and Chocolate


Smoky chipotle chiles and earthy chocolate add depth and richness to chili.


Cooking spray
2 cups diced onion (about 1 large)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce, minced
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup light sour cream
Chopped green onions (optional)

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and turkey to pan; sauté 8 minutes or until turkey is browned and vegetables are tender. Add sugar and next 9 ingredients (through chipotle) to pan, stirring to blend; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add chocolate, stirring to melt. Ladle 1 1/4 cups chili in each of 8 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream. Garnish with green onions.

Yield: 8 servings

CALORIES 257 (23% from fat); FAT 6.6g (sat 3.8g,mono 1.7g,poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 23.6g; CHOLESTEROL 34mg; CALCIUM 78mg; SODIUM 603mg; FIBER 6g; IRON 2.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 26g


I served it with corn bread, sour cream, cheese and chives.

I also made these brownies (also low fat and calories)

Fudgy Brownies

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon hot water
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional)



Preheat oven to 325°.

Place sugar and eggs in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Combine hot water and coffee granules, stirring until coffee granules dissolve. Add coffee mixture, butter, and vanilla extract to sugar mixture; beat at low speed until combined.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, stirring just until moist (batter will be thick).

Spread batter into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 23 minutes or until brownies spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Garnish brownies with powdered sugar, if desired.

Yield: 16 servings (serving size: 1 brownie)

Nutrition:
Fat: 4.9g
Carbohydrates: 20.2g
Calories:126.5
Protein: 2.3g


And I made this dip (gotta have blackeyed peas on NYDay!) It was yummy, but a lot of steps. It really wasn't spicy at all.

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

This dip is like a Southern-style hummus; serve with bread toasts, crackers, pita bread, or cut-up veggies. The dip is delicious served warm. To do some of the work ahead, prepare the recipe through step four, but combine all of the ingredients and bake the dip just before serving. It's also nice as a sandwich spread.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dried black-eyed peas
4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup diced onion
4 garlic cloves, crushed and divided
1 poblano pepper (about 4 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (8-ounce) container reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup chopped green onions
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation
Sort and wash peas; place in a medium bowl. Cover with water to 2 inches above peas; cover and let stand 8 hours. Drain peas.
Combine peas, broth, onion, and 2 garlic cloves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain.

Preheat broiler.

Place poblano pepper on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 15 minutes or until blackened and charred, turning occasionally.

Reduce oven temperature to 375°.

Place pepper in a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and discard skins. Cut a lengthwise slit in pepper; discard seeds and stem. Coarsely chop pepper. Combine remaining 2 garlic cloves, pea mixture, pepper, and salt in a food processor; process until smooth. Add sour cream; process until blended. Stir in green onions. Spoon mixture into a 9-inch pie plate or shallow 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Yield
12 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup)

Nutritional Information
CALORIES 89(28% from fat); FAT 2.8g (sat 1.5g,mono 0.0g,poly 0.1g); PROTEIN 4.6g; CHOLESTEROL 9mg; CALCIUM 37mg; SODIUM 297mg; FIBER 4.7g; IRON 1.3mg; CARBOHYDRATE 11.1g

[lucas]

WFD? Black eyed peas and cabbage!

[liamandcaili]

Happy New Year everyone!

Johnny & I are starting to plan our trip up the east coast for next October (with Lauren's help). Can we book a reservation for dinner??:yay: :yay:

As you can probably tell from Becky's food pictures, she always makes way too much food, so you wouldn't even need a reservation! Seriously, though, let us know what your plans are. I would be happy to host a Dinner with the Liam Sisters at my house. :thumbsup2

Looking at those pictures just reminds me how much food I've eaten in the past few days, and you haven't even seen the ones from yesterday and today. Groan. There is a reason I am wearing elastic waist pants right now.

Linner today was turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, spinach gratin, and green beans. I may not eat for the rest of the week. :laughing:

Best wishes for a great 2008!

[TigerKat]

As you can probably tell from Becky's food pictures, she always makes way too much food, so you wouldn't even need a reservation! Seriously, though, let us know what your plans are. I would be happy to host a Dinner with the Liam Sisters at my house. :thumbsup2



You can count us in!!!!:thumbsup2

[liamsaunt]

PHOTOS! New Year's eve pizza party (wine photos not included, groan):

Pepperoni:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/2155964068_9d369bde7e.jpg

plain:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2181/2155964328_713528264c.jpg

BIG plain:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2117/2155965418_5be393f50a.jpg

with proscuitto, truffle oil, and parmesean:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/2155168747_2e5bf261db.jpg

vegetable:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2155965078_6a5573ef18.jpg

Not pictured, the sausage pizza. Must go on diet!!

[Nancyg56]

Becky- YUMMY!


I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year! I am not sure how it happened but my appetizer day made more mess than a full meal :confused3. At least I am blaming the mess on the mini meals. Buddy and I never go out on NYE but we did this year and did not get home until after 2:30 AM. Then it snowed in the morning, he built a fire and I was done for the day. I am going to pay today.

I think we are going to have meatloaf and mashed potatoes for dinner. I need to clean out the refrigerators and get rid of whatever made it's way to the back, but I really want to go back to bed.

[enyaj40]

it's official title is "Mexican Chili Chicken"

but, i had pork chops in the freezer

sooooo

dice an onion and put in bottom of crockpot
lay chicken breasts (or pork chops) on top
sprinkle with chili powder to taste
pour 2 c salsa on top

turn on to your time specifications and when done serve with rice

i cook mine all day because that fits my schedule, so it's 10 hours on low

i use the rice in the pouch

have a great day all!

[LindsayDunn228]

It is currently 20 degrees here :cold::cold::cold:, so tonight I am making black bean chili and corn bread.

WFD at your house?

And now for a VERY long update on:

The Romance of the Smitten Kittens

Grab a cup of coffee :surfweb:;)

The SKs came over Friday night for dinner. Robin got here around 2:30. We sat and yakked while we waited on Kevin (neither had to work a full day and Scott was working from home that day). Anyway, started off awesome.
Kevin got here around 3:30 or so. There they went again with what I've started jokingly calling "their moments."

Robin brought one of her favorite movies, "Some Like it Hot." About halfway through it, we all decided we were hungry. So Scott and Kevin left for Subway. Let me interrupt with something. I had been quiet since Kevin arrived, and not totally unintentionally. On top of having to deal with "their moments," I was really starting to feel like a 5th wheel with our group. I had taken notice that Kevin never really talked to me unless I addressed him. I'd had a bad vibe from him for a long time that he didn't like me much, but I just chalked it up to be paranoid. Thinking maybe I was just being silly I put it to the test. I clammed up a bit just to see what would happen (totally not me, I am a yakker). He asked me once if I was ok, I said yes. Ok, no big deal.

While they were going to get dinner, Kevin asked Scott if something was wrong with me. Scott tells him I'd just had a bad day. :rolleyes: On the way back, he mentioned to Kevin that although we loved the both of them and were soooooooo happy things were going well for them, their lovey-doveyness was making us uncomfortable, and could they tone it down just a wee bit? Kevin's response, "Sorry." All righty then. Note: I didn't know all this happened until after they left.

So we eat dinner, yak awhile, finish the movie, watch a few episodes of "Scrubs," and they leave about 10:30. I told Scott I didn't think his talk with Kevin did much good.

Fast forward to NYE. I whip up a ravioli lasagna and homemade Chex mix for the evening. Last week Robin brought a bottle of champagne for the occasion, too (<--- I was really looking forward to this since I'd never had champagne before).

They arrive together at about 5:15. I thought that was a little odd since Robin was coming straight from work. But then again, Kevin lives a whopping 5 minutes from here, so I just thought they wanted to ride over here together and then say their goodnights at Kevin's house.

We first opened our gifts from each other. That was really cool. It was fun to do it on NYE. Our dinner was awesome and they really bragged on it, making me feel much better about the No Fries Incident last week, lol. Then we played Pirates of the Caribbean Life for awhile. Afterward, we played Catch Phrase for what seemed like forever. By this point I have noticed they have toned down "their moments" A LOT. Whew, I was thinking. Kevin wasn't mad about that and our poor eyes get a break, lol.

We then watched a pirated copy of "Song of the South." (please don't judge, it wasn't mine!) When we finished that it was about 11:45. So we go into the kitchen where I pour the champagne (yeah, Kevin thought I wasn't going to be able to do it. Hee hee, I showed him and no one lost an eye, lol!!!)

We talked for a few minutes and had our champagne (which, FTR, I love!!). Toasted the New Year, and yakked some more. Scott and Kevin disappear into our office, and Robin and I started talking. I was getting concerned at this point because I was feeling really buzzed and was concerned about Robin driving home. So I asked her if she was going to be able to get home later. She grinned, leaned forward and whispered, "I'm not going home. Kevin asked me to stay at his house tonight." "Holy crap!" I replied!! He's already gone from "Not before my first wife and not again until I'm remarried," to asking her to stay with him NYE? Wowza!! She explained he knew it would be a lot safer for her to stay with him than drive all the way back to her house.

I said, "So are you crashing their for the night or.....?" She rolled her eyes and said, "Girl, you know what I hope!!" She then filled me in on "how things are going." Things are a lot more serious than I had originally thought. They shared their first "I love yous" on Christmas Day and are musing about the future. Cool, eh?

Now to the hilarious part.

Robin was on call yesterday and said she would probably end up having to actually go into work because we were expecting a MAJOR cold snap. Kevin said he was going to play paintball with friends at 8:00 yesterday. Knowing she was spending the night and he was leaving early, I pulled her aside and told her if she was still in town and alone in the morning to give us a call and we could do lunch. She said thanks but she was going to her parents house for lunch and to watch football (plus it's close to work in case she has to go in).

Ok so Kevin is going to be playing paintball and she is going her mom's. Are we straight here?

On our way out yesterday, Scott and I were talking about the 2 of them. We left for Chattanooga around 11:30. Curious (read: nosy), and because it's on our way, we drove by Kevin's house.

Guess whose car was still in the driveway? :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

So it looks like the Smitten Kittens may have taken their relationship to the next level. As we got on the interstate, I texted the two of them. I texted Kevin a simple Happy New Year and have a great day. I texted Robin, "Happy New Year. Have a great day! Hope you had a good evening <wink wink>" She texted me back, ";-) Happy New Year to you too!!" :rotfl:

Part of me really hopes they, um, rocked the casbah, if nothing else to get out some of their hormones that were raging. KWIM?? Not to mention, I am really happy for them as a couple and am so glad they are truly in love. They both deserve to be happy.

Robin is off today but Kevin has to work. I e-mailed him asking him if he wanted to come eat chili with us tonight. With Robin being off, it's conceivable she may be with him today. But if he comes over I really want to clear the air about last Friday.

Anyway, there is your very long update on The Romance of the Smitten Kittens.

popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::

[FormrCastMbr]

Morning! Back to healthy eating today. We are having grilled pork chops and a big side salad.

Hoping to get to the Vet today...Sasha, the cat, has a ingrown nail and the witch that she is is notletting us help her!!! :mad:

Be back later! Have a great day!

[LindsayDunn228]

Bump, where is everyone?

[TigerKat]

Lindsay - Happy to hear Robin & Kevin took the plunge (so to speak), hopefully now they won't be all over each other when they're with y'all. Also glad to hear you liked the champagne... I LOVE IT!!!!!!

Lauren - Hope Sasha gets some relief.:hug:

WFD - Roasted Turkey Breast, Stove-Top Stuffing and Mac & Cheese.

Have a great day everyone!

[OKWMom]

Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful New Year's and that all you who are sick/injured are feeling better today.

After another aggravating bout of internet trouble, I'm glad to be at work today where I feel like I have returned to civilization. The cable tech is supposed to show up today, so maybe all will be well when I get home tonight.

Yesterday's dinner was smothered cabbage and black eyed peas.

Tonight's dinner is a hubby request - Lauren's braised pork chops (the old recipe).

Well, I'd better get back to work. I'll check in tonight (hopefully).

Gretchen

[Aimeedyan]

Thanks for the update, Lindsay!

I think we're having crab cakes for dinner. I'm not sure what to serve with it... maybe brown rice and a salad? DH won't want brown rice so I'll figure something out for him.

[Glynis]

Thanks for the update, Lindsay. Sounds like things may get better. Here's hoping!

Dinner tonight is up in the air. I really want to do sweet and smoky chicken wraps (to lighten things up after the holidays), but it's really cold, so I'm thinking that clam chowder may be what we do. If so, I'll make some biscuits to go along with it.

[HERSEY]

Hello all! I had a hard time finding us. I hate not getting my email. Boy is it cold out this morning the air temp was 1 degree. Tell me why again I don't live somewhere warm I keep forgetting?

Lindsay so glad the SK's got a late christmas present. Now life can go on and you and Scott can have a decent conversation with them.

I have to figure out WFD I was to busy at work to decide.

[TigerKat]

Hello all! I had a hard time finding us. I hate not getting my email. Boy is it cold out this morning the air temp was 1 degree. Tell me why again I don't live somewhere warm I keep forgetting?



Why not use your User CP(Subscribed threads), that's what I do!:)

It's going to freeze here tonight!!!!!!!!! Come on down Janice it's going to be 29 degrees!!!!!:lmao:

[HERSEY]

Kathy I just might, tonight the actual temp is supposed to be below zero. This weekend I think Sunday they said it was going to be 50 :woohoo: almost disney weather.

Thanks for the User Cp idea, I was just going page by page.:rolleyes1

[smilie]

Tonight is leftovers from Chipotle. Mmmmmm.

[Nancyg56]

Dinner was :confused3. I fell asleep on the couch and woke up when I heard DH rummaging around in the refrigerator :upsidedow

I'll do better tomorrow. I worked today, came home and tried to clean up the explosion that was my home, and then fell asleep.

I'm happy that we have some new people sharing their dinner menus here. The more the merrier!

[bear74]

Chicken Fajitas and left over mac n cheese

[liamandcaili]

Janice, I think it is supposed to get near zero here tonight and only get to about 20 tomorrow. You must be sharing your cold weather with us. Brr.

Dinner tonight was late as Caili had skating and Liam needed new sneakers (he grew an entire size!) so I just stopped at the grocery store and let the kids get what they wanted from the dinner to-go. Liam had a black bean burrito and Caili had fried chicken. I had tomato soup, but not very much of it. I am still full from the weekend.

[TigerKat]

Dinner was :confused3. I fell asleep on the couch and woke up when I heard DH rummaging around in the refrigerator :upsidedow

I'll do better tomorrow. I worked today, came home and tried to clean up the explosion that was my home, and then fell asleep.

I'm happy that we have some new people sharing their dinner menus here. The more the merrier!

You sound like you need to catch up on your rest my friend. Take it easy please!!!!!!:hug:

[HERSEY]

Laura We certainly have enough cold to share. I think Canada is the culprit for this cold weather.

We ended up having French dip and tater tots with the leftover roast.

Oh Kathy I forgot to thank you again for that website. I made the blackeyed peas with a recipe I found. I liked them but Alex was not thrilled. Poor kid was wondering if he could still have good luck with 3 forkfulls?

Nancy I agree take it easy

[TigerKat]

Oh Kathy I forgot to thank you again for that website. I made the blackeyed peas with a recipe I found. I liked them but Alex was not thrilled. Poor kid was wondering if he could still have good luck with 3 forkfulls?



Tell him I know people down here who hate them and hide one in some other food on NYD for good luck, so he did good!:rotfl:

[FormrCastMbr]

Janice, tell Alex that I have never had a black eyed pea or any certain food on New Years...but then again, maybe that is why half my life suc**ed...just kidding. ;)

But really, this was never a tradition for us. Is it too late for this year? I need some luck! :upsidedow

But hey, look at my signature...I added a ticker! Just made ressies for Blue Zoo and La Nouba...:cool1:

[HERSEY]

Lauren I think I need a truck load of them to help me out. So your going in June? I was thinking about June after school gets out. It''s getting to difficult to take Mr Alex out of school. As a side note, things will happen at their own pace. It took me 4 years to have Alex Practice makes perfect.;)

Kathy Alex says thanks

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks Janice! :hug: :hug: I know we'll be blessed if it was meant to be. Yes, we are going when school is out too. We'll have to get together if you decide to go.

[OKWMom]

Nancy - Glad Buddy can fend for himself when necessary. ;) Seriously, if you fell asleep in the afternoon, you needed the rest. Take care of yourself.

Lauren - I added a ticker today too, but my trip isn't until early November. I'll try not to be jealous. :angel: Hope your cat is better. We are down to only three and a floater. Our floater comes and goes and just when we think something terrible has happened to him, he shows up at the back door bedraggled and thin.

Kathy - I printed the fried chicken instructions but I think I'll need a lot of liquid courage before I give it a try. :goodvibes Thanks though.

Janice and Laura - I'll think of each of you tomorrow morning when it is 32 degrees at my morning commute. It was 31 this morning at 7:00 when I left the house and I thought I would freeze to death. I promise however to think of each of you tomorrow and be thankful.

[Aimeedyan]

It's 39 here and I'm frozen! =)

Tonight's dinner was delish. I made crabcakes and served it with brown rice, salad, and spinach. My crash diet is going well so far - I'm under my minimum calories right now so I'll need to eat something later but something small. Crab is so low fat and calories that I could eat a really nice big crabcake tonight. YUM!

[HollyJoy]

Horrible meal here tonight... Ramen Noodles and french fries! :rotfl: We had some running around to do after school today, and didn't get home in time to really cook anything.. kind of a let down after our night out to dinner with friends last night! lol

[LindsayDunn228]

Yowza!! It's 15 degrees here!!!!!!!!!! Oooshie!! :cold::cold::cold:

Tonight we are having leftover black bean chili.

WFD at your house?

And now for an update on:

The Romance of the Smitten Kittens

Lordy mercy what a day I had yesterday!!! Grab your popcorn and a cup of coffee popcorn:::surfweb:

Ok, where to begin? First off, I talked to Robin yesterday about New Year's Eve/Day. To my shock and surprise, they did not do the nasty. They did, however, sleep together. Awwwww, right? Well, anyway, Robin threw me a curve ball. She told me not to get too excited, just file it away in the back of my mind- she said be deciding what I want to wear as her maid of honor.

:faint::faint::faint:

They aren't talking marriage or anything, just the future and the possibilities. Make sense? Anyway, I was floored that she asked MEof all people!!!!!!! I knew I loved her to death, but I had no idea she considered me that close of a friend!! Awesome!!

So after getting this piece of news, I decided I had to clear the air with Kevin. I don't know if I mentioned it any yesterday, but since Kevin is in town this week I invited him to come eat chili with us last night. He accepted. Knowing he was coming over and it would just be the three of us, I took advantage of the opportunity.

We sat and talked for 5 hours. Boy do I feel a lot better about everything. We talked about my vibe that he didn't like me; the Nashville trip; him and Robin and "their moments"; and details in general. He confided a lot in us, something he never does.

Oh, let me tell you a funny. As we were sitting down to eat, he said, "Yeah, Robin and I both slept in. I didn't go play paintball. I texted her yesterday morning and we met at IHOP and hung out the rest of the day." I exchanged a look with Scott, both of us know he'd just told us a bold faced lie. It was all I could do not to bust out laughing.

After dinner we went to sit in the living room. Scott went to the bathroom and Kevin started in again about how the met up for breakfast and such, and I was looking at him with a huge grin and my head cocked to the side, basically saying, "I'm listening to you, but I know you are totally full of it." Finally he grinned and said, "What?" I said, "Kevin sweetie, don't look me straight in the eye and lie to me. I know she didn't go home NYE." "Really?!" he said. "Yes, I knew she was staying with you before you guys left the other night." Shocked, he said, "How did you know?" "She told me, silly," I informed him.

At this, he busted out laughing. I think he was afraid Scott and I would judge him, or something. So now that the air was cleared about that, we started talking about the two of them. Robin had told me that hadn't had sex and she knew better why now. I didn't question that. I figured if she wanted me to know, she'd tell me. Well Kevin told us last night.

I was floored.

It turns out his first wife had been raped by an ex-boyfriend. She's had an AIDS test, then a repeat 6 months later and all was clear. Kevin never got tested. That is a HUGE reason he hasn't done anything with Robin yet. Talk about making your heart hurt for someone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So anyway, I told Kevin I'd find a good GP in town (he moved back down here last March and hasn't found one yet) so he could get this cleared up. Not to mention he was wanting a physical anyway. Also, his first wife had HUGE intimacy issues because of being raped, as you can imagine. He said there wasn't much after their wedding night.

I'd be cautious about being intimate with someone, too. Wouldn't you?! Geez! Bless his heart!

Like I said, we talked for 5 hours. Everything is totally great with us now. You don't know how much of a relief last night was. Not to mention Kevin hugged me as he was leaving yesterday. That meant a lot. Kevin's not a hugger (not counting Robin, of course!).

Sorry so long, but there is your update on The Romance of the Smitten Kittens.

***If something above didn't make sense, please tell me. I'm listening to music and singing and typing at the same time***

[TigerKat]

Leftovers!!!!!;)

[nucpharm29]

Last night was breakfast for dinner-super yummy! And tonight will most likely be chili--man is it cold outside!!!

Oh, and if anyone wants to be jealous of a ticker--check mine out!!!! One week from today I'll be heading to the airport!:cool1:

[Nancyg56]

Stephanie- I am officially jealous! It was 1 degree this morning and breezy. We are up to 8 degrees so I am going to hibernate until I go out to pick up Kady.

Dinner will be something warm. I have ground turkey thawed from yesterday's non dinner so I may use that. I know you Southern Gals are chilly as well so I'm thinking of you and trying not to compare temperatures ;)

Lindsay- sounds like the SK's are really considering a relationship.

Gretchen- Buddy is fine in the kitchen if there is food that does not need to be cooked. My Christmas dishes are rimmed in gold so he has not figured out how to heat anything up though :rotfl:. He thinks I should take another nap today and I may just listen to him :thumbsup2

[HERSEY]

Nancy we are currently at zero it warming up.

Stephanie I'm ready to join you. Not running of course;) just relaxing in the Florida sunshine. I hope there is plenty of sun shine for you.

Tonight I'm trying a new recipe I'll let you all know if it is a keeper.


Oh I almost forgot email is back:yay:

[liamandcaili]

The kids wanted cheese plate for dinner tonight (my parents gave me a bunch of different cheeses for my Christmas present) but right now, with the wind chill, it is negative 7, so I am thinking something a little warmer might be in order...maybe pasta. I am not going to the store.

We can do cheese plate tomorrow when it warms up to 30. :thumbsup2 :laughing:

[shovan]

Hi Y'all!

Sorry I haven't checked in lately! Just been so busy with all the holidays & I have no routine back yet! DH had taken off until this morning.

But very glad the DIS is working so much quicker & I was able to quickly scan back to check up on things! I would have been so sad if I'd missed all those beautiful pics of Becky's food!!!!!:thumbsup2

Lindsay, Glad to hear that Robin already you to be maid of honor! Also glad you've gotten everything right with Kevin. But sad to hear about all the issues he's been dealing with.

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! :grouphug:

Lauren, Glad to hear you have a trip coming! :cool1:

We had some great food yesterday! I have to say all the fancy restaurants & even Disney f&w didn't hold a candle to the freshest Louisana oysters we had last night! My BIL & godchild's husband went out in the freezing cold temps ( yes we did actually have some freezing temps here;) ) yesterday morning & brought home two sacks full of yummy salty oysters. We headed over to my uncle's house cus he has such a great set-up for outdoor frying, grilling, etc. I made a butter garlic cheese sauce to do charbroiled oysters & brought soaked applewood to get the smoke flavor. I think I even taught my expert Uncle a thing or two about grilling! I wish I had brought the darn camera with me. We ate them raw, charbroiled & fried! It was a true Louisiana feast!!!

Unfortunately, DH backed into a metal light post when we were leaving my aunt & uncle's house last night. Big dent in the van & caused my neck to hurt again this morning. It was just starting to get better too.

We are freezing our southern patooties off this morning! It's still only 30 degrees right now & for us that is really cold! We've actually had to worry about pipes & plants the last two days.

Don't know what's for dinner. I still have cabbage & ham in the fridge, but don't really feel like eating that again. I did have a black eye pea dip that my SIL fixed that I actually liked. That was the first time I ever tasted a black eyed pea I liked. I guess it was more like a chunky salsa or relish, with hot pickled peppers, tomatoes, garlic etc. Really surprised me.

Hope everyone has a good day!

Sheryl

[zipuzee]

The kids wanted cheese plate for dinner tonight (my parents gave me a bunch of different cheeses for my Christmas present) but right now, with the wind chill, it is negative 7, so I am thinking something a little warmer might be in order...maybe pasta. I am not going to the store.

We can do cheese plate tomorrow when it warms up to 30. :thumbsup2 :laughing:

Nancy we are currently at zero it warming up.

Stephanie- I am officially jealous! It was 1 degree this morning and breezy. We are up to 8 degrees so I am going to hibernate until I go out to pick up Kady.


Ya see, this is why I love you guys!! :goodvibes You keep me from complaining about how dam cold it is down here!!:lmao: All of 28 degrees this morning:scared1:

Tell him I know people down here who hate them and hide one in some other food on NYD for good luck, so he did good!:rotfl:
:wave2: I always bury mine in something!!

Lindsay - WOW is all I can say. So glad the air is now cleared and I'm so happy that things are working out for the SK's :flower3:

Don't know what's for dinner yet. I'll have to see what DD is in the mood for!

[Zandy595]

I'm freezing my butt off! :cold: The low last night was 39°. It's 54° right now and that's probably as high as it's gonna get today. I know I shouldn't complain, almost everyone else is a lot colder, but this is not normal for south FL.

We had pancakes, sausage and clementines for dinner last night. I'm not sure what I'm making tonight, have to go to the store. Maybe soup or something that has to bake in the oven for a long time so it helps heat the house. ;)

[Nancyg56]

The entire east coast seems to be buried in a deep freeze! We are going to get warm again though, some said 60 degrees soon :eek:! Ya gotta love New England :dance3:

Sheryl- How are you feeling today? That back and neck pain seem to be giving you a run for your money! I got a surprise in the mail today...... two packages of dark roast coffee :cool1::cool1::cool1: Thank you for thinking of me, my friend!

Well I made a baked pasta dish today. I needed something to put in the oven, I am cold today no matter how high I put the heat. I usually turn it down and have a mutiny on my hands but that is not going to happen today! I probable have some salad with it.

I am waiting to hear from my nephew. I have not seen him yet, and it is not looking good. He has a GF and they spent a few days in Manhattan with her folks and then headed up to Greenwich to that home. Then his sister told me his two week trip is cut short to go back to her house for a few days. My sister is annoyed and my niece is trying to hold her tongue. We'll see if she can, they are going out tonight. Did I mention the girl's Dad works for Disney? It is not helping my niece to like her :sad2:. Oh well, girl friends.....

[Glynis]

Hello all you frozen ladies! I'm speaking to you from the warmest we've been since before Christmas. Right now, it's 29 degrees!!!! Can I tell you how anxious I am for Spring????

I'm hosting my book club tonight, so DH and the kids will have a pizza for dinner. The ladies from my club are coming to discuss To Kill A Mockingbird, so in honor of the South, I have made Hoppin' John, ham biscuits, and hummingbird cake. Haven't decided on a drink, yet. My gut instinct is to go with water, but I'll probably make some lemonade, too. What do y'all think?

[Aimeedyan]

Glynis - you could always do a sweet tea to go with the southern meal!

I am home sick today, though I'm starting to feel better now (Vicodin has kicked in). In my attempt to eat healthy, I have been eating fresh veggies and fruits. Evidently I overdid it yesterday because I couldn't uncurl from the fetal position this morning and had to call in. I have Crohns, and there is a lot of damage in my colon so things don't pass through easily. I should have known better but I thought maybe things had improved. Oh well. I am (now) working from home instead.

Tonight I am planning to make a maple glazed pork tenderloin from the lastest CL. I think I'll do broccoli and cheese and maybe sweet potato fries to go with it. Hopefully I can eat solid foods again by then.

[liamsaunt]

Aimee, I hope you feel better soon!

Glynis, well, if it was my book club I would be serving lots of wine :laughing: but I think sweet tea would be a great option if you have time to make it. I don't know what time your meeting starts. Didn't you love that book?

Tonight I am making a rustic sausage stew with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and white beans. I might heat up some crusty bread to go with it.

Last night I went simple and we just had some warm baguette that I spread with some softened butter, gruyere cheese, and proscuitto. Plus some olives on the side. We ate snuggled under blankets on the couch while watching TV--we checked out a little bit of the first season of Entourage. It's pretty funny but the language is a crude, more so than I expected for some reason.

[bear74]

I am making a beef stew and cornbread.

Question, Potatos give my newborn gas so what would you add instead? I have corn and green beans to put in.

[Glynis]

Glynis, well, if it was my book club I would be serving lots of wine :laughing: but I think sweet tea would be a great option if you have time to make it. I don't know what time your meeting starts. Didn't you love that book?



I do love this book! It was amazing to me that over half the ladies in our club had never read the book!

Sweet tea is a good idea! We'll see how I'm feeling once I get the biscuits made, the hoppin' John put together, and my house cleaned! Why did I volunteer to host right after the holiday???? My house still looks like Santa vomited in the middle of the floor!!! Wish me luck!

[HERSEY]

I am making a beef stew and cornbread.

Question, Potatos give my newborn gas so what would you add instead? I have corn and green beans to put in.

how about carrots?

I do love this book! It was amazing to me that over half the ladies in our club had never read the book!

Sweet tea is a good idea! We'll see how I'm feeling once I get the biscuits made, the hoppin' John put together, and my house cleaned! Why did I volunteer to host right after the holiday???? My house still looks like Santa vomited in the middle of the floor!!! Wish me luck!

Have you been peeking at my house?

Supposedly out cold snap is going to ease starting tomorrow. Tonight only down in the teens.

Aimee I hope you start feeling better. Maybe your overdoing the veggies? Take it easy.

[bear74]

how about carrots?



Have you been peeking at my house?

Supposedly out cold snap is going to ease starting tomorrow. Tonight only down in the teens.

Aimee I hope you start feeling better. Maybe your overdoing the veggies? Take it easy.

I have rice or noodles thinking rice

[HERSEY]

I would make noodles.I've never had stew with rice before and we live on rice.

[liamandcaili]

Sheryl -- Those oysters sound great! I hope you feel better.

We are going to get warm again though, some said 60 degrees soon :eek:! Ya gotta love New England :dance3:

If you don't like the weather, wait a minute. :)

I hope you get to see your nephew.

Aimee -- Feel better! I know you're trying to crash diet, but don't put your health at risk for it.

Question, Potatos give my newborn gas so what would you add instead? I have corn and green beans to put in.

My mom used to make dumplings to put on top of her beef stew. You could also add cooked rice or pasta at the end.

Why did I volunteer to host right after the holiday???? My house still looks like Santa vomited in the middle of the floor!!! Wish me luck!

Wow! You just described my house. Good luck! I am cleaning up after Santa tomorrow.

Dinner tonight was less than stellar ... spaghetti with slightly improved jarred sauce (I added onion, garlic and basil), bread and carrots... but I didn't have to go to the store.

[Nancyg56]

I am making a beef stew and cornbread.

Question, Potatos give my newborn gas so what would you add instead? I have corn and green beans to put in.


I always add root vegetables to my beef stew and finish with tomatoes. Can you have parsnips, carrots, turnips or rutabagas?

[Nancyg56]

Aimee- I hope that you are feeling better by now. It must have been a long day.

Glynis- You are not alone with the Santa explosion! I bet most of your guests are kissing your feet because they would have had to plow through the treasures in their home.

Laura- Buddy's aunt always added dumplings to her stew. They were these doughy things, but oh my I loved her stew! We used to try to get more than our fair share of those dumplings!

I did hear from Chris. He and his GF are coming for dinner tomorrow night. We need an early dinner as he wants to join some friends for a birthday party but that is fine, I am glad that he can make it.

Dinner was so good tonight. Not at all good for you becasue it has cream cheese and sour cream along with shredded cheese in it, but so good on a cold night.

[Zandy595]

I guess it's Emeril night here, we're having his alphabet soup and bbq chicken nuggets.

I don't know what the heck I was thinking, cooking tonight. My kitchen sink is clogged and I have no way of washing dishes now. I poured Liquid Plumber in it and just assumed it would clear out while I was cooking dinner. No such luck. :headache:

[bear74]

I always add root vegetables to my beef stew and finish with tomatoes. Can you have parsnips, carrots, turnips or rutabagas?

have none of those in the house. Asked DH his opinion he said rice. It turned out okay. More like beef tips instead. I messed up and put the rice in the soup before it was cooked then got busy BF DD #2 so the rice cooked as long as the corn bread.

[Aimeedyan]

Thanks for the well wishes - I am now upright but sore. DH picked up Taco Bell for himself since I wasn't feeling up to cooking. He loves any excuse to eat here ;)

[OKWMom]

Lindsay - Thanks for the SK update. As an old married woman, this and movies are about all the romance I get. :lmao:


Stephanie - I am jealous of your ticker! We just returned in early December and I'd love to be heading back next week. And your last night's dinner sounds like it is right up my alley. I love breakfast food. :lovestruc


Nancy - Glad Chris is coming. I was afraid he was going to start a family conflict, as young men in love will do from time to time. I certainly remember my brother tossing my mother off for the family of his latest squeeze. It used to make her furious, but because he was (and still is) her boy, all was forgiven and forgotten as soon as he walked in the door.

And BTW, Kenny can't reheat any food either. I swear I don't understand it. He is mechanically competent, but give him a plate and a container of leftovers and place him in front of the microwave and his IQ drops 60 points. I don't know why he thinks there is something magical about the microwave that makes it only work if I'm the one pushing the buttons, but he does.


Janice - We didn't see zero today, but it was 24 degrees when I left for work this morning. That is quite cold enough for me, thanks.

And I think you have the right idea about Stephanie's marathon. I'd be more than happy waiting on her to finish the marathon by the pool in the sun, preferably while sipping a drink. ;)


Laura - I don't blame you for not wanting to brave this weather to go to the store. If it was that cold here we would definitely be making do with whatever I had in the pantry.


Sheryl - I hope your neck and back are feeling better now. If all else fails, try a massage. It seems to help me.


Aimee - I hope you are doing better now. I'm getting ready to say something motherly now, so bear with me. No diet is worth your overall health. So, take it slow and easy.


Becky - I've been meaning to thank you for your recommendation of Artist's Pointe. We loved it. The duck appetizer was superb and I wished I could have ordered it for my main meal as well.


ISweet tea is a good idea! We'll see how I'm feeling once I get the biscuits made, the hoppin' John put together, and my house cleaned! Why did I volunteer to host right after the holiday???? My house still looks like Santa vomited in the middle of the floor!!! Wish me luck!


:rotfl: :rotfl: Good luck! I hope you have a great time tonight.



I don't know what the heck I was thinking, cooking tonight. My kitchen sink is clogged and I have no way of washing dishes now. I poured Liquid Plumber in it and just assumed it would clear out while I was cooking dinner. No such luck. :headache:

I don't know what you were thinking either. ;) I'd have certainly used that as an excuse to get take out (or get taken out).


Tonight's dinner was tilapia in a mushroom and white wine sauce, couscous and sauteed yellow squash.

[LindsayDunn228]

Not sure WFD tonight. I have all the stuff to make breakfast so I will probably do that.

WFD at your house?

[FormrCastMbr]

Morning! Hope all is well and everyone is keeping warm. The thermometer in the car says ICE today so that is pretty darn cold.

Yesterday we had Glynis Pot roast and today we are having Kathy's chicken rueben...yummy!

I am going to see mom today...will check back in later...

[nucpharm29]

Morning all--thinking about Jambasta tonight, a fav in our house (at least with DH and I) Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'm working tomorrow and Sunday, blech! Gotta pay for my trip next week somehow.

[liamsaunt]

Tonight the only thing I know for sure that I am making is a filet for DH probably with gorgonzola sauce. I might make frites to go with it but I don't know if I feel like getting that complicated. I am craving broccoli soup so might make that for me.

[Aimeedyan]

I'm making what I had planned to do last night - a maple balsamic glazed pork tenderloin, some veggies (COOKED!!!), and some kind of starch.

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

Not quite as cold here as yesterday, it's back up to 50 but windy. Still a lot better than yesterday. Didn't cook last night or eat leftovers, my dear DH picked up a roast beef po-boy for me. :love:

I'm still achy, supposed to have Alexis for the afternoon & then if I can possibly manage it, get fixed up to go out to a fancy rest. with DH's business assocs. It's a rest. I've been dying to go to & it will be on someone else's tab. So I have to get myself together to do it! It's about an hour 1/2 drive from home though, but it's a French rest that's been around for years. The chef there was John Besh' mentor for many years & they remained close friends. The chef was up in age, became ill & sold the rest to John Besh last year. So Besh is owner/chef with another well known French Master Chef running the place. So I really do want to go, but just feel so funky.

Gretchen, I sure wish I would have thought of scheduling a massage today! Well maybe next week. Today, I've got to get on the phone & schedule some dr's appts.

Aimee, Glad you're feeling better today! I agree, COOK your veggies!

Nancy, Happy for you that you'll get to see Chris tonight!

Anyone heard from Kathy lately?

Have a good day friends!

[HERSEY]

Hello! It was so warm today 31 almost beach weather.

Kathy Come out come out! I hope you are well and not down with the flu bug that everyone at work is passing around to everyone but me :cool1:.

Tonight we are finally eating something that resembles healthy. Tilipia and green beans.

[TigerKat]

Hello! It was so warm today 31 almost beach weather.

Kathy Come out come out! I hope you are well and not down with the flu bug that everyone at work is passing around to everyone but me :cool1:.

Tonight we are finally eating something that resembles healthy. Tilipia and green beans.

I'm OK. Just kinda in lurking mode. Haven't been cooking. Don't want to spread my depression. I did manage to update my Dining review.

[MALE*RN*777]

Roast beef, corn, peas, green bean with ham chunks, mash potatoes and tea.

[Nancyg56]

Sheryl- I hope that you are up to the trip tonight. It would be awesome to eat at John Besh's restaurant on someone else's dime!

Kathy- You can spread your depression out here. We'll share it with you.

Chris did make it with his GF. Dinner was roasted chicken, baked potatoes, broccoli and green beans. We had his baguette with balsamic vinegar and oil as well. I bought tiramisu and Limoncello cake at Costco but they were not hungry for dessert. To tell you the truth they were both troopers but we bored the socks off of them. His Mom will be proud, especially after Kady cornered them with a gynormous I Spy type book :lmao::lmao:

I hope everyone is feeling better.

[HERSEY]

Sheryl- I hope that you are up to the trip tonight. It would be awesome to eat at John Besh's restaurant on someone else's dime!

Kathy- You can spread your depression out here. We'll share it with you.

Chris did make it with his GF. Dinner was roasted chicken, baked potatoes, broccoli and green beans. We had his baguette with balsamic vinegar and oil as well. I bought tiramisu and Limoncello cake at Costco but they were not hungry for dessert. To tell you the truth they were both troopers but we bored the socks off of them. His Mom will be proud, especially after Kady cornered them with a gynormous I Spy type book :lmao::lmao:

I hope everyone is feeling better.

Alex loves Costco's tiramisu, where is the Limoncello cake found bakery? I loved those I spy books. Alex drove me crazy with them he had to have them all.

Anywho, glad you got to spend time with Chris.

[liamandcaili]

Tonight we had our cheese plate, so it was assorted crackers and breads; brie, gouda, gruyere and cheddar cheeses; a spinach salad with gouda and candied pecans; and baked apples.

Here's my really complicated baked apples recipe :rotfl:

Wicked Easy Baked Apples (serves 4...unless you are talking about my kids and then it serves 2)

4 apples, preferably Macintosh, but any baking apple will do, peeled and cut into pieces
cinnamon
pat of butter
You can add a little brown sugar if your apples are tart

Put apples into microwave safe bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with butter. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir. If apples seem too firm, microwave a minute more. Stir again. Serve.

Tough, huh? The funny thing is that whenever I make them for guests, not only does the house smell good but everyone loves them!

ETA: Nancy, I'm glad you got to see Chris!

[Aimeedyan]

Y'all, this recipe was very tasty and low calorie too! It is also very quick, I fixed it in about 15 minutes.

Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine syrup and vinegar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 3 minutes), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in mustard.

Cut pork crosswise into 8 pieces. Place each pork piece between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side. Add vinegar mixture; cook 1 minute or until desired degree of doneness, turning pork to coat. Place 2 pork medallions on each of 4 plates; drizzle about 1 tablespoon syrup mixture over each serving.

Yield
4 servings

Nutritional Information
CALORIES 214(27% from fat); FAT 6.4g (sat 1.7g,mono 3.3g,poly 0.7g); PROTEIN 22.7g; CHOLESTEROL 63mg; CALCIUM 22mg; SODIUM 409mg; FIBER 0.1g; IRON 1.5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 15.3g

[bear74]

I got some London Broil Steaks on sale for $1.87 a lb. So that is whats for supper DH will have baked potato I will have mac n cheese

[TigerKat]

Great - my refrigerator/freezer just died tonight.:sad2:

[bear74]

:scared1: :scared1: Great - my refrigerator/freezer just died tonight.:sad2:

[Aimeedyan]

Great - my refrigerator/freezer just died tonight.:sad2:

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry =(

[HERSEY]

Kathy Sorry to hear about your frig. I don't like appliance's to go out without prior notice. I hope you can get a repairman out to figure the problem and get it fixed.

I may grill out tonight.Yes you heard me correctly. It 40 degrees right now. I may put out the lawn chairs :cool2: of course I may get a little wet since it might rain too.

Aimeedyan How are you feeling?

Sheryl I hope your neck is doing a little better too.

Laura Those apples sound delish

Last night we watched Underdog which I rented from Netflix. It was a pretty good movie. Hershey was pretty jealous. I think we might have missed some parts since we were watching the goofy dog watching the movie.:laughing:

[LindsayDunn228]

Today we are going to Red Lobster, running a few errands, and possibly a movie. The day's plans are unsure.

*read below*

WFD at your house?

I'm OK. Just kinda in lurking mode. Haven't been cooking. Don't want to spread my depression. I did manage to update my Dining review.
All right, that's just about enough of that outta you. You get your butt out of lurkdome and come back and chat with us!!! We love you!:hug:

And now for an update on:

The Romance of the Smitten Kittens

Bear with me. I have a lot to cover.

I felt soooooooooo much better talking to Kevin Wednesday night. Seriously, you have no idea. I was e-mailing him about something else on Thursday, and made a point to tell him something along the lines of, "I hope you know you and Robin are always welcome at our house. Please don't wait for an invitation." Well, Robin called me Thursday night. We had been yakking off and on all day on AIM, which she has on all day for work anyway. She had said many times how bad of day she was having. I told her to feel free to call me when she got off if she needed to vent. The poor girl got home at 8:50 and called me and we were on the phone until 10.

Anyway, I made mention to her something like, "If you guys are ever bored and don't have any idea what you want to do, please know that you are always welcome at our house. Please don't wait for an invitation. Just let me know so I can make sure I'm not in my pj's, LOL!" kind of thing. *After discussing soooooooo much with Kevin and realized he cared about us, AND the four of us as a whole, a lot more than I realized, I wanted to make sure they knew they could "pop in" anytime. And I meant it.*

Oh, one more thing. I told you guys we were going to let them come to us for awhile and let them make the plans. So I didn't invite them over last night like I had been. But I wanted them to know if they wanted to come over on a Friday night not to wait for us to invite them.

Anyway, I got a text message from Robin yesterday morning. It said, "Want me to bring the stuff to make Le Cellier soup tonight?" I laughed and told Scott, "I think we are having company tonight!" You don't know how much that pleased me. Am I making sense?

So they came over last night. Robin brought in ingredients to make Le Cellier beer cheese soup (it's killer, I'll post the recipe if you want). We sat around and talked forever and watched some episodes of Scrubs. At one point we had 2 separate conversations going: me and Robin, and Scott and Kevin. Kevin was talking about the 4 of us going up to Pigeon Forge here soon. Robin and I can go shopping, and he and Kevin can go biking at Cades Cove. So we are making plans for all of us again :)

So all is well with all of us and there is no more "please please please get a room" vibes in the room anymore. They toned it down a LOT and we are no longer uncomfortable. Plus, the element of friendship with us had been bumped up a thousand.

Oh, I also found Kevin some good general practitioners in the area to get his problem taken care of. He thanked me for them yesterday and said he was going to get right on that. I'm so glad. What a horrible burden to have to carry with you for so long.

Well there is your very long update on The Romance of the Smitten Kittens.

[liamsaunt]

Kathy sorry about your refrigerator. What a bummer.

I only have a second because I have to get ready to head out to Caili's skating competition, but here is what I have been cooking this week:

Wednesday, proscuitto sandwich and olives:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/2168769022_86e135093a.jpg

Thursday, sausage and white bean pasta:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2331/2168769140_e99128d5e3.jpg

Last night, steak frites for DH:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2099/2167977853_2c3346a62b.jpg

I had an omelet, with frites of course!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2238/2167977589_293ae41abb.jpg

I also made roasted beets but they looked weird in the photo so I cut them out.

Not sure wfd tonight.

Have a good day all!

[nucpharm29]

Morning all--didn't get to the Jambasta last night, so it will be on the menu tonight. Last night ended up being pizza out again. I'm getting pre-trip, pre-race jitters so I'm just a big ball o'stress right now. Guess it's a good thing I'm working this weekend, to keep my mind on other things

Kathy--:hug: and more :hug: Sorry about the fridge:hug:

[HERSEY]

Lindsay I'm glad the 4 of you are having a good time together. I hope all turns out well for Kevin poor guy. Not knowing is really stressful.

[Mermaid02]

A dead refrigerator is NO FUN! Are you going to try to get it fixed or just bite the bullet and buy a new one?

Due to bad weather, my son's "NYE part for the elderly" had to be postponed until today- so I have to go to my Mom's and make some cheese spread and shrimp dip. I'm trying to lose weight and this will be a challenge. I had lost a pound and a half this morning on the scale so I'm going to cling to that thought at the party.

I need some ideas on what to do with boneless chicken breasts for dinner tonight. Something without a lot of fat and calories. I thought maybe a lemon and garlic stir fry kind of thing, throw some frozen green beans in it and a little fresh grated parmesan. Maybe serve it over a little angel hair pasta.:confused3

[FormrCastMbr]

I am a little lost since I haven't been on as much lately. I hope all is well and everyone is feeling better.

We are having chinese take out tonight...:cool1:

Great - my refrigerator/freezer just died tonight.:sad2:

Oh Kathy, what else my friend? I hope you can get it fixed today. :hug:

Janice, enjoy the weather...is it going to be mid forties here today as well...:banana: :banana: Poor Hershey. You better give that puppy lots of love today...Moomy making him jealous and all! ;)

Stephanie, what a great trip you will have! I am sure that you will do great in the race as well! :thumbsup2

Lindsay, glad everything is falling into place with the kittens.

Becky, great pics as usual!!!! Good luck to Caili!

Loreli, that dish with the chicken sounds great! We love the chicken that is posted here a few different ways with the apricot preserves, catalina dressing and onion soup mix...its pretty low fat.

Have a great day everyone!!!

[TigerKat]

Fridge update:laughing: - Not sure what's going on. After we took everything out and stuffed it all into the frig in the garage I tried calling for service(we have an in-house service warranty) and they were closed, I have to call back today. Now it seems like the darn thing is working again....:confused3 I'm waiting on DH to "analyze this situation and make a decision" on whether to put in the call for service.:rolleyes1 . If his highness decides not to put in a call and it goes out again, he can do all of the unloading next time.

WFD - Surf & Turf, Omaha Strip Steaks and King Crab Legs!!!

[HERSEY]

Fridge update:laughing: - Not sure what's going on. After we took everything out and stuffed it all into the frig in the garage I tried calling for service(we have an in-house service warranty) and they were closed, I have to call back today. Now it seems like the darn thing is working again....:confused3 I'm waiting on DH to "analyze this situation and make a decision" on whether to put in the call for service.:rolleyes1 . If his highness decides not to put in a call and it goes out again, he can do all of the unloading next time.

WFD - Surf & Turf, Omaha Strip Steaks and King Crab Legs!!!

:rotfl2: :lmao: That made me laugh my Dad would say that and then head for the restroom. He would usually come out and say "We will just watch it for a few days and then see"

[Aimeedyan]

Aimeedyan How are you feeling?

Doing much better, thanks for asking! The culprits seem to have worked out and I'm now nervous to eat anything that hasn't been cooked to death. :laughing:

Tonight's dinner is grilled steak, spinach, and baked potatos. Maybe a small salad, too.

Yep, it's 75 degrees here today. It was 25 earlier this week. NUTS!!! But at least we can grill in comfort ;)

DH is golfing so I'm working from home and watching trashy TV. Aw, I love Saturdays like this.

[spalady]

I hope I am not imposing here but I just thought I would add what I am having for dinner tonight.
I have a chick roast in the crock pot when it is done it will be turned into shredded beef~I have been so hungry for it that I decided to make it today.
I also am having a beer cheese fondue (I read it on a thread last night and thought I would give it a try)
I also have a pot of sauce on for tomorrows dinner.

[TigerKat]

I hope I am not imposing here but I just thought I would add what I am having for dinner tonight.
I have a chick roast in the crock pot when it is done it will be turned into shredded beef~I have been so hungry for it that I decided to make it today.
I also am having a beer cheese fondue (I read it on a thread last night and thought I would give it a try)
I also have a pot of sauce on for tomorrows dinner.

Welcome!!! Your dinner sounds great. Stick around and post with us.:goodvibes

[spalady]

I will thanks!! I love to cook so I am always looking here.

[TigerKat]

Gotta try and catch up here, sorry if I miss anyone.

Lauren - All I can say to you is, you're the best!:hug:

Becky - Great pics as usual!!!!

Steph - Chill out girlfriend, everything's going to be great!:goodvibes

Janice - Looks like the frig decision has been made. Actually I'd forgotten that there is a perfectly good frig just sitting in my Mom & Dad's house. So if this one does die all we have to do is go pick it up!:thumbsup2

Lindsay - Sounds like things are working out well for the four of you, that's great!

Aimee - So glad you're feeling better. I love doing trash TV on Saturdays too. Yep, we're wearing shorts today, go figure.:sad2:

[Nancyg56]

Alex loves Costco's tiramisu, where is the Limoncello cake found bakery? I loved those I spy books. Alex drove me crazy with them he had to have them all.

Anywho, glad you got to spend time with Chris.

I found it in the freezer section not too far from the Tiramisu. I think it may be seasonal for th Holidays so I picked one up to keep on hand. I was glad he came. He is a great young man, he told us that he has all of his Greenside clearances and is not on to his white side clearances. He also heard from Timmy who was having a rare day off. Apparently he has learned his lesson and does not want to feel the sharp side of his sisters tongue so he told me that Timmy said it was quiet and that he was bored. Chris is at least 6' tall and his sister just breaks 5'2" but he still has a healthy respect for her temper :lmao:

Great - my refrigerator/freezer just died tonight. :sad2:

:scared1::scared1::scared1::scared1:

Kathy, just call for service. My MIL had the same thing happen, and after she got all the stuff back in it kicked the bucket! Better to have the guy check it before you lug all the food back in.



Due to bad weather, my son's "NYE part for the elderly" had to be postponed until today- so I have to go to my Mom's and make some cheese spread and shrimp dip. I'm trying to lose weight and this will be a challenge. I had lost a pound and a half this morning on the scale so I'm going to cling to that thought at the party.



Every time I hear about your DS party I just want to hug him! GIve him a little one for me, will you? Nice kids who think of their elders that way are few and far between.

I also like the Polynesian or apricot chicken that Lauren was talking about.



I hope I am not imposing here but I just thought I would add what I am having for dinner tonight.


There is no such thing as an intrusion here! Just jump in and chat along with us, and please share some of your recipes. You dinner sounds so good!

Laura- You dinner looked so good! I love French Fries and your Frites make my mouth water every time I see them.

Aimee- I am so glad that you are better, even though your veggies are cooked "well"

Janice- The puppy must have been so much fun to watch :)

Lindsay- I'm glad that the SK's are back on tack with all of you. It must have been hard on Kevin.

Stephanie- I am afraid that I missed you, If you check in have a great trip!

Dinner tonight is going to be whatever is at my SIL birthday party. Buddy is taking DGD for dinner and a movie so he gets out of it ;)

Tomorrow I am going with my sister and her DD to the cometary to visit my Mom. It was a year on Thursday :sad1:, it is funny that the time has gone so fast, it feels like yesterday, it is just weird.



Welcome!!! Your dinner sounds great. Stick around and post with us.:goodvibes

[liamandcaili]

Great - my refrigerator/freezer just died tonight.:sad2:

I'm glad to hear it seems to be working again. I would hate to have to buy a new refrigerator right after Christmas.

I hope I am not imposing here

Never! We welcome newcomers!

Caili did well in her competition, despite being frozen. She got third place in one event and she got second in her freestyle program, so she was very pleased with that. We have to go back tomorrow for her team event, and I know she'll be getting first place in that. I checked the program, and they aren't competing against anybody! :laughing:

Caili says she wants lambchops for dinner tonight (I REALLY, REALLY don't) so unless I can persuade her otherwise, we are having lambchops, rice and spinach.

[TigerKat]

Way to go Caili!!!!

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[liamsaunt]

Hi spalady! What is a chick roast? It must be your regional name for a cut of meat, but I don't know which. I am just starting to cook with larger pieces of beef and have a lot to learn.

Tonight I am making a roast chicken that I made an herb-lemon-garlic butter for and stuffed that under the skin and all over the outside. I stuck a bunch of herbs and garlic in the cavity too. I have not figured out the sides yet...I usually make mashed potatoes with chicken but we had potatoes yesterday...

Caili did a nice job skating today. She really has fun with it. However, the rink was FREEZING! I still can't really feel my toes. Here is my favorite picture from today:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2244/2169863474_22f0a2f86f.jpg

I'm also making Liam a pepperoni pizza. He is staying here tonight because he doesn't want to go back to Caili's skating tomorrow. Because, you know, it's SOOOOOOOOOO boring! He's been on my wii ever since he got here. We call him Wiiam instead of Liam these days!

[FormrCastMbr]

Yeah Caili!!!! You look adorable with your medals and skating outfit!!!

[FormrCastMbr]

I will thanks!! I love to cook so I am always looking here.

Welcome Spalady!

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I know I need to catch up more but if I don't get my butt to the store now, I'll never go. I also woke up with a fever blister :mad: and cannot find the stuff to put on it since all the downstairs bathroom stuff is a mess so I need to get something...that darn tingling!

:hug: :hug: :hug: for all!

[spalady]

I'm sorry ~ its not chick roast its chuck roast.

[Aimeedyan]

Congrats, Caili!!! Great picture!!

Welcome, Spalady! I hope you stick around and post regularly!

[zipuzee]

Becky - Can I get the recipe for the sausage and white bean pasta? It looks awesome. And how do you do your frites? They look really good too! (Of course ALL of your food looks good!! :worship:)

Congrats to Calli!!! :cool1: :cheer2:

Y'all, this recipe was very tasty and low calorie too! It is also very quick, I fixed it in about 15 minutes.


This sounds really good. I took a tenderloin out of the freezer for dinner tomorrow and I think we'll do this with it!


Welcome spalady - come and post often!

Dinner tonight is at DS/DIL's house; we're doing junk food and watching whatever team is playing football. ;)

[TigerKat]

I'm sorry ~ its not chick roast its chuck roast.

You've got to try Glynis' crockpot roast recipe! It's a regular for all of us here, your family will love it!

Love Caili's pic!!!!!

We're having Mangotinis right now, they're soooooo good!:thumbsup2

Lauren - Did I tell you how much we loved the kabobs from Omaha Steaks? I just re-ordered some along with some steaks. Their 50% off sale ends today I think.

[FormrCastMbr]

Nancy, I am glad that you got to see Chris...extra :hug: :hug: :hug: fpr you my friend.

Y'all, this recipe was very tasty and low calorie too! It is also very quick, I fixed it in about 15 minutes.

Maple Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin



Aimee, I am going to try this this week! Can't wait!


Lauren - All I can say to you is, you're the best!:hug:


Ditto, my friend.


Dinner tonight is at DS/DIL's house; we're doing junk food and watching whatever team is playing football. ;)

We are doing this tomorrow...I am not the greatest Giants fan but will watch them tomorrow.

You've got to try Glynis' crockpot roast recipe! It's a regular for all of us here, your family will love it!

Lauren - Did I tell you how much we loved the kabobs from Omaha Steaks? I just re-ordered some along with some steaks. Their 50% off sale ends today I think.

I will second the pot roast. Tom (DH) declared it his favorite meal today when we were having left overs for lunch...he said it was the best and I didn't even make gravy out of the juices or mash potatoes...we just had the potatoes that I threw in the pot....easy peasy lemon squeezy in my book! :thumbsup2

I thought about the kabobs a couple days ago and thought you didn't like them so I didn't say anything...did you add anything to them? I think I did them with the regular marinade that was on them and then did them once with Sweet Baby Rays.

OK, back to unpacking groceries...anyone else hate this job?

[FormrCastMbr]

Kat, we are joining you for a drink...we are having Diet Mountain Dew and vodka...dieting this week! ;) :thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

I thought about the kabobs a couple days ago and thought you didn't like them so I didn't say anything...did you add anything to them? I think I did them with the regular marinade that was on them and then did them once with Sweet Baby Rays.



I didn't even do the SBR, we ate them with just the marinade they came in. They are awesome!!!:thumbsup2

[FormrCastMbr]

The chicken kabobs and brats were pretty good too. :thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

The chicken kabobs and brats were pretty good too. :thumbsup2

Now don't go tempting me to spend more money.:laughing: Honestly, have you tried all of their steaks? We branched out from the filets and sirloins on our last order and got the bone-in strips, they are incredible. So today I ordered kabobs, filets and we're trying the rib-eyes!!:woohoo:

[FormrCastMbr]

Now don't go tempting me to spend more money.:laughing: Honestly, have you tried all of their steaks? We branched out from the filets and sirloins on our last order and got the bone-in strips, they are incredible. So today I ordered kabobs, filets and we're trying the rib-eyes!!:woohoo:


No I haven't so I guess I gotta go check out the sales! I wouldn't go out of my way to order the chicken kabobs or the brats...only if they are in an incredible package but they are good (for reference ;) ).

[zipuzee]

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[zipuzee]

Now don't go tempting me to spend more money.:laughing: Honestly, have you tried all of their steaks? We branched out from the filets and sirloins on our last order and got the bone-in strips, they are incredible. So today I ordered kabobs, filets and we're trying the rib-eyes!!:woohoo:

They're ribeyes are really good!!

Our dinner plans may be changing - we're waiting on furniture to be delivered. They were supposed to be here between 12-4; they called around 3 and said that they were running behind. DH just called them and they said that they are still running behind but they will be here as they don't quit until all is delivered.

Sooo, we're waiting :rolleyes1

[lucas]

Tonight we had a shrimp boil. And it was soooooooo good!

[TigerKat]

Tonight we had a shrimp boil. And it was soooooooo good!

YUMMO, what did you have in it?

[Glynis]

Tonight we had our cheese plate, so it was assorted crackers and breads; brie, gouda, gruyere and cheddar cheeses; a spinach salad with gouda and candied pecans; and baked apples.

Here's my really complicated baked apples recipe :rotfl:

Wicked Easy Baked Apples (serves 4...unless you are talking about my kids and then it serves 2)

4 apples, preferably Macintosh, but any baking apple will do, peeled and cut into pieces
cinnamon
pat of butter
You can add a little brown sugar if your apples are tart

Put apples into microwave safe bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with butter. Cover and microwave for 3 minutes. Stir. If apples seem too firm, microwave a minute more. Stir again. Serve.

Tough, huh? The funny thing is that whenever I make them for guests, not only does the house smell good but everyone loves them!

ETA: Nancy, I'm glad you got to see Chris!

That's how I make baked apples!!! I love them, but always hated how long they took in the oven. Once I tried them in the microwave, I never went back!!! I also like to cram either raisins or dried cherries in the core, cover with butter and brown sugar. Yummo!!!!! Serve that with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you are good to go!

[Glynis]

I hope I am not imposing here but I just thought I would add what I am having for dinner tonight.
I have a chick roast in the crock pot when it is done it will be turned into shredded beef~I have been so hungry for it that I decided to make it today.
I also am having a beer cheese fondue (I read it on a thread last night and thought I would give it a try)
I also have a pot of sauce on for tomorrows dinner.

No imposition! We love new posters!!! Keep posting and join us in our craziness!!!

My family did fondue for NYE, and it was scrumptious!!! I love a good fondue!!!

[HERSEY]

Change of plans. I'm not cooking/grilling we are having pizza with my neighbors. I'm so disappointed in not having to cook :rolleyes:

[Glynis]

The food for book club went over really well! Surprisingly, they all loved the hoppin' John. DH did too! He was thrilled I'd made a huge pot of it! He's been eating it for lunch since then. The hummingbird cake was a huge hit, as well!

Last night I'm not sure what was for dinner. I got hit with something right after my bowling league. I crawled into bed around 3:00 and don't remember anything else after that. I do remember waking up once at 10:00, and again at 3:00 this morning. Guess whatever it was worked it's way out of my system since I feel just fine today. Ever since my gastric bypass surgery, this is what happens when I get the flu or some other stomach bug. Since I don't really have a "real" stomach anymore, I just literally pass out until the bug goes away!

Tonight I'm making macaroni and cheese for the kids with chicken nuggets on the side. DH and I are going to see Sweeney Todd and go out to dinner! Actually, we'll be eating our dinner in the movie theater. I love being able to order my favorite Mexican food and take it in the movie with me!

[TigerKat]

Glynis - Glad to hear you're feeling better!! Not sure I'd like to be eating dinner during that particular movie, isn't it kinda gory??

[Aimeedyan]

Glynis - so glad it worked it's way out so quickly! We talked about seeing Sweeney Todd tonight at our favorite Movie Grill but I wasn't sure about eating and watching it at the same time. Heard it was gory. We farted around too long and missed the chance to go tonight anyways so I'd love to hear your review.

[LindsayDunn228]

While I enjoyed Sweeney Todd, I don't know if I could have eaten during it. Before or after, sure :)

[Nancyg56]

YAY CAILI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

I am so jealous you ladies had cocktails tonight. I wanted a glass of wine at the party tonight but I was driving and quite a way from home on dark roads where I never drive. Good thing because it started to sleet so i headed out early. I'll get teh gossip tomorrow.

Kathy Thanks for the :hug: I needed one today. I was so grouchy my family was thrilled when I wasn't home this afternoon :upsidedow

Glynis- I did not realize the bug hit you like that. I don't know what is worse, knowing you've got it or passing out through it :confused3 Feel better soon!

Dinner was good tonight. Kind of a strange gathering though, but it was nice to see my SIS IL's friends all come out for her.

[OKWMom]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've had a really rough couple of days. My sister is having some serious problems with her husband and as you can imagine, my entire family has been on an emotional roller coaster. I spent last night with her and we were up past 2 am. Tonight my brother and SIL are at her house keeping her children and she is with a friend. I'm not sure what tomorrow is going to bring, or if I'll be able to check in.

Friends, please pray for my sister and her children. And if you can spare a prayer for me as well, I'd really appreciate it. We really need them.

[liamandcaili]

That's how I make baked apples!!! I love them, but always hated how long they took in the oven. Once I tried them in the microwave, I never went back!!! I also like to cram either raisins or dried cherries in the core, cover with butter and brown sugar. Yummo!!!!! Serve that with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you are good to go!

Yeah, but I'm bad and serve this as a side dish for dinner, not for dessert, so the ice cream is out. My kids would think I was awesome if I ever included ice cream as part of dinner though.

Thanks for the congrats and compliments for Caili. I will show her them tomorrow.

Oh, and dinner tonight was not lamb chops. I didn't want to go to the store, so Caili had grilled cheese (Liam is with Becky to avoid the rink tomorrow), and I was going to have Indian food, but it smelled terrible, so I just had naan. It's okay. I wasn't hungry anyway, since I had a huge bagel sandwich after Caili's skating.

[FormrCastMbr]

Prayers said Gretchen! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[FormrCastMbr]

Prayers said Gretchen! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[FormrCastMbr]

Prayers said Gretchen! :hug: :hug: :hug:

[liamandcaili]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've had a really rough couple of days. My sister is having some serious problems with her husband and as you can imagine, my entire family has been on an emotional roller coaster. I spent last night with her and we were up past 2 am. Tonight my brother and SIL are at her house keeping her children and she is with a friend. I'm not sure what tomorrow is going to bring, or if I'll be able to check in.

Friends, please pray for my sister and her children. And if you can spare a prayer for me as well, I'd really appreciate it. We really need them.

Gretchen, I am so sorry to hear this. Of course, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the coming weeks in this new year get better for you.

[liamandcaili]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've had a really rough couple of days. My sister is having some serious problems with her husband and as you can imagine, my entire family has been on an emotional roller coaster. I spent last night with her and we were up past 2 am. Tonight my brother and SIL are at her house keeping her children and she is with a friend. I'm not sure what tomorrow is going to bring, or if I'll be able to check in.

Friends, please pray for my sister and her children. And if you can spare a prayer for me as well, I'd really appreciate it. We really need them.

Gretchen, I am so sorry to hear this. Of course, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the coming weeks in this new year get better for you.

[liamsaunt]

I'm sorry ~ its not chick roast its chuck roast.

I have not even caught up on the thread but I had to post and say that I realized you meant "chuck" when I was halfway through dinner tonight! I had to come on to say Sorry! But, the fact that I thought, even for a moment, that a "chick roast" existed certainly confirms my ignorance when it comes to beef, doesn't it? :confused:

Dinner was yummy tonight, pictures later...

[zipuzee]

Gretchen - :hug: and prayers for you and your family.

[Aimeedyan]

Hi everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but I've had a really rough couple of days. My sister is having some serious problems with her husband and as you can imagine, my entire family has been on an emotional roller coaster. I spent last night with her and we were up past 2 am. Tonight my brother and SIL are at her house keeping her children and she is with a friend. I'm not sure what tomorrow is going to bring, or if I'll be able to check in.

Friends, please pray for my sister and her children. And if you can spare a prayer for me as well, I'd really appreciate it. We really need them.

:hug: I'm so sorry.

[Aimeedyan]

Y'all, I feel terribly guilty about something and need to just get it out.

I know I'm doing the right thing, but it still sucks.

We have quite a bit of consumer debt, DH got every card offered to him when he turned 18 and racked up tons and we had to charge some of my medical bills when I was first dx (while I was in grad school). We are really trying hard to pay it off and making good headway. I am more committed to the cause then DH, mainly because I want a baby and we need to pay off a little more to make room for that =) Baby bug hasn't bitten him yet.

We don't exchange Christmas gifts. We rarely have $ budgeted so we just do stockings and go on. No biggie. This year, at his parent's Christmas morning, I got a golf set from "santa" which was from him. I was excited as I want to learn the sport, and more excited that he saved his fun money and bought it for me as a surprise. We budget in fun money each month for each of us.

They accidently sent the wrong set so he shipped it back in order to exchange it.

In the meantime, I asked him one night how he got around me noticing the debit in the checking acct. He said he charged it. I asked if he just put aside money to pay more on that card this month and he said no.

I didn't wnat to hurt his feelings, but honestly - is it really a gift if you charge something and expect your spouse to help pay it off 10x over (since you're carrying a large balance?). The card he put it on is not one we're aggressively paying off right now so it really will sit for awhile.

My gift no longer felt like a gift. It was an obligation.

I playfully asked why he didn't save his fun money and he told me he spent all that on golf. How ironic?!

In the meantime, the replacement set has been delivered to his parents (they got the first set to keep it for him until Christmas so the company shipped it to the same place). We have plans to see them later this month and will get it. I told him last night that I had been thinking... that maybe we should return that set until we can pay cash. It's not expensive, we can budget for it, but I didn't want anything else put on a credit card. I didn't go into the whole 'it's not a gift' because I knew it would hurt his feelings.

He was hurt, but offered to email his sister who was going to order the same set anyways. She is going to buy them from us so we don't lose $ on shipping costs or restocking fees.

I know he's upset, and now his sister thinks I'm a ***** for returning his gift. I don't want to be a ***** but honestly, this type of spending is what got him (now us) into trouble. It would have meant so much more to me to know he gave up a few rounds of golf to buy me something. Flipping out a credit card and charging it isn't meaningful to me.

The deed has been done and we're selling them. But I still feel guilty for doing the responsible thing. Please agree with me and tell me it'll be alright ;)

[FormrCastMbr]

Aimee, I am sorry you are having a rough time...I am not great at giving advice, just a shoulder to cry on and support. I will just say that I am better at saving and budgeting than Tom. I am not sure if its a man thing, but at times I find Tom does not think of the big picture with spending and using the credit cards.

It would have been worse if you kept your thoughts inside. Don't beat yourself up...:hug: :hug: :hug:

[LindsayDunn228]

Yes, it is 2:37 a.m. here in Tennessee and I am wide awake. Why, you ask? I got a text message from Robin at 1:30.

Kevin proposed.

:bride::groom::earsboy::earsgirl:

And the only bad thing about this news?? She told me to act surprised when Kevin tells us tomorrow. :faint: How's that for evil?! I told her I will deserve an award for pulling this one off! lol!!!

Yes this is soon, yes it is quick, but I am so happy for them. It makes me TRIPLE glad I talked to Kevin the other night and worked everything out. Know what I mean?

Anyway, I am WIDE awake now with no plans of going back to bed. I honestly don't know how Scott is sleeping right no after me squealing, crying, and slinging snot and such.

I will know more details tomorrow. Plus she said she'd call me tomorrow evening. We already made plans for her to come over Tuesday (she's off and it's Scott's monthly Geek meeting). I can't wait to see her!! She has truly become my best friend :)

I will fill you guys in as soon as I know more. Talk about The Romance of the Smitten Kittens, eh? :lmao:And I've blogged everything on this thread!!!!!!

[LindsayDunn228]

A Mary Poppins, a National Lampoon's European Vacation, and a shower later I am back!! We are going out with my MIL and FIL and Kevin after church. Robin told me Kevin is going to tell us about the proposal today so I'm thinking he may come over afterward. I have the ingredients to make paninis this afternoon if we are hungry.

WFD at your house?

[HERSEY]

Gretchen I'm sorry your family is having difficulties. I will pray for all.:hug:

Lindsay WOW that was fast.I'm happy for them. Boy you going to be one sleepy person today.

Aimee I have been in that boat many times. :hug: No matter how many times decisions are never easy. No wonder you haven't felt good. Don't keep things bottled up.

[HERSEY]

Caili :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana:

[FormrCastMbr]

Lindsay, So happy for Robin and Kevin!

We are munching through the Giant game today and if we are hungry, I took some sauce out of the freezer so I can make some pasta.

Have a great day all!

PS: Its beautiful here in Jersey!

[TigerKat]

Gretchen - You can count on me for prayers and :hug: :hug: anytime. I hope things work out for your sister.

Aimee - It's a man thing. I'm the saver, pay the bills, etc. When Johnny & I were first married he did the same thing and I reacted the same way you did. PLEASE don't beat yourself up about it. I think you taught him a very BIG life lesson.:hug:

Lindsay - I'm so happy for Robin & Kevin!!!

WFD - Shrimp Monica, Spinach Salad & Cheesy Bread. YUM!!

Have a great day everyone!

[TigerKat]

Hey y'all, Lori (The Bead Pirate) posted on the NOLA thread and asked for this to be passed on:

Hey, ya'll. Rick's been home so I haven't been on as much(computer hog). Hope everyone's doing ok. I'll read back when I get the chance.

I'm working all week to move stuff out of the store which means no more internet for me until I can get Cox or Bellsouth to turn it on at the house. Ya'll take good care of each other till I get back!

And if someone could let the WFD peeps know I'd appreciate it!

We're in Ohio now driving to stepson's graduation party after freezing our butts off at the Steelers game last night. Our poor, poor, mighty Steelers suffered from some bad coaching decisions last night.

I wanted to wear my LSU jersey to the game with all those Buckeye fans- but Rick said that'd be just asking for trouble.... (well, yeah!)
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