The Official What's For Dinner thread:Thursday 1-24-08? Recipe finder in OP. Enjoy! Part 3

[MA pigletfan]

I drove through Chick Fil A on the way home - another Wed night fast food meal =) I had the chicken and a coke coupon for each of us and they let me cash in all 4 at the same time. It was a $2.50 meal since I bought 2 med fries.

YUMMY.

I *super puffy heart* Chick Fil A
We do not have any Chik Fil A's around here at all ( i don't think..) apparently i am missing something tasty!

Happy Birthday Alex!!!

Please say a prayer that tonight goes well. With 7 children, we all have different personalities and some are very strong willed and mean...I will speak my peace and be quiet...only to chime in again when necessary. Thank you!

Have a great day all!
Good luck with the siblings!

We're heading to a pumpkin patch for a hayride and pumpkin picking.



FUN!!! punkin' picking is such a fun thing to do..i should do that soon at Greg's parents house...i :love: the fall!

[OKWMom]

Amiee I used to love Chick-Fil-A too until I took my current job. My boss honestly ate there every work day for two months. Then he went to about three times a week and is now about twice a week. During the height of his fascination, the manager gave him a cheese board for a Christmas present and one of the cashiers sent him a wedding invitation. He was too embarrassed to tell me, his wife spilled the beans. :lmao:

Janice please tell your baby Happy Birthday from me. Not to make you feel bad, but he looked so mature in your picture, I thought he was older. I know you have posted his age before, but I don't remember things like I used to and he looked more grown up sitting in the restaurant than most 13 year olds.

Lauren I'll be praying for you dear. I hope things go well for you and that the best decision is made for your mother's well being. :hug:

Tonight we are trying Amiee's bbq chicken and hashbrowns. DS requested "something bbq" last night and it was the first thing I thought of. Since that is so simple to put together, I may try to bake a couple of pumpkin rolls for the freezer. That will put me a little ahead for Thanksgiving.

I had planned on making them last weekend, but we were too busy with all Kenny's family and with his college friend. Instead, I spent the weekend cooking for the guys. I even made Kenny's absolute favorite breakfast - blueberry french toast bake. It takes a while to put it together, but I assemble the french toast the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Then the next morning I make the blueberry syrup. I normally only make it for holidays or his birthday, but I felt he needed a little something special this weekend.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks all for the well wishes for tonight!!! :hug:

Amiee My boss honestly ate there every work day for two months. Then he went to about three times a week and is now about twice a week. During the height of his fascination, the manager gave him a cheese board for a Christmas present and one of the cashiers sent him a wedding invitation. He was too embarrassed to tell me, his wife spilled the beans. :lmao:

I even made Kenny's absolute favorite breakfast - blueberry french toast bake. It takes a while to put it together, but I assemble the french toast the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. Then the next morning I make the blueberry syrup. I normally only make it for holidays or his birthday, but I felt he needed a little something special this weekend.

Hope everyone has a great day!

That reminds me of my last boss and Popeyes. By the time he walked in the door, his food was ready, newspaper at his table and he and they knew everyones names. :confused3

Recipe please...:)

[OKWMom]

Thanks all for the well wishes for tonight!!! :hug:



That reminds me of my last boss and Popeyes. By the time he walked in the door, his food was ready, newspaper at his table and he and they knew everyones names. :confused3

Recipe please...:)

Lauren, I'll post it tonight when I get home.

[TheBeadPirate]

I too am a Chic Fil A nut. I love their nuggets with the Polynesian sauce. Don't have one near me here but I HAVE to stop when we go to Louisville.

Oh I forgot to mention I picked up the F&W cookbook to add to my collection. If anyone needs a recipe just holler. Janice, where'd you find this to get it? Was it around the showcase somewhere or in the shop over where all the wine is?

:cool2: Happy Birthday Alex!:cool2: Welcome to being a teenager!


Last night was panko breaded pan seared salmon with white wine and frozen veggies in alfredo sauce (gotta love that green giant!).

Rick's home tonight before heading to Houston tomorrow- so I'm thinking green onion sausages, onion, red peppers, roasted garlic(I baked last night) and some saucy noodles(the new bistro mac and cheese things are pretty good)

[Aimeedyan]

**hugs** Lauren. That sounds like a painful (but necessary) conversation. I hope it goes okay.

OKWMom - my (ex) boss was the same way at Panera Bread. He had breakfast there every morning of the week; usually met with people there, too. On some days, he had a 7am meeting, 9am, and 11am. Since they have WiFi, he just worked in between meetings.

The staff knew him, got his breakfast ready when they saw him coming in, and he even bought his favorite cashier baby gifts when she was out on maternity. His connection to that place was so pathetic that when he resigned, me and my collegue "kidnapped" him one morning for a day of fun and memories and we took him there for breakfast and pictures with the staff (that is now in a scrapbook). Too funny!

Tonight we're having carmelized garlic chicken with brussels sprouts and maybe noodles?

[HERSEY]

Lori It was in the booth just to the right as you enter the world showcase, Logoonside. It's a tiny booth mostly with prints from the F&W off to the right there are several cookbooks.

[TheBeadPirate]

Lori It was in the booth just to the right as you enter the world showcase, Logoonside. It's a tiny booth mostly with prints from the F&W off to the right there are several cookbooks.

Thanks Janice!

Hey Sheryl!- Think you can distract Rick when we go past that? I'd like to get it for him (us) for Christmas!:goodvibes I've been trying to think of something to get him for the holidays (neither of us need anything). I think since this is his absolute favorite time- I can get him this and tell him to pick out one recipe a month and I'll fix it for him. No matter what it is.:rotfl: (please not baking, please not baking) Think that'll be ok?:confused3

[zipuzee]

Hi all! Last night was a Digorno's pizza from the grocery. For tonight, I had picked up some chicken "tenders" and was gonna pan fry them with pasta and broccoli but now my DD may come home tonight. So dinner, once again, is anybody's guess!!

I'm also big into Chick-fil-a. Got one way too close to me. And we're there at least every other weekend!

Your puppy is sweet! I am hoping that the medicine works because the last time we had to out off our front yard hardscaping. We cannot put off the work we have planned so I hope he gets better. The PT told me that there is therapy for dogs but cats don't cooperate well.


Yea, I think it involves water so that might be why cats don't cooperate :rotfl:


zipuzee The candy is regular halloween candy. Bite size snickers,3 musakeers(sp)suckers,jolly ranchers, Hershey kisses,nerds,twizzlers,smarties, Skittles,kitcats,butterfingers,laffytaffy. Oh I almost forgot my favs bulls eyes.
I thought it was a good haul. I don't know what people expect. Disney tries to appeal to everyones tastes.

Sounds good! Thanks for the info.

Mouth is much better today. Today is my baby is 13 where did the time go.:sad1:

Glad to hear you are feeling better. And a big happy birthday to your "baby"! :bday:


Please say a prayer that tonight goes well. With 7 children, we all have different personalities and some are very strong willed and mean...I will speak my peace and be quiet...only to chime in again when necessary. Thank you!


Lauren - thoughts and prayers coming your way. I've been in those shoes, but in my case, the decision was mine alone. My brother was long out of the picture and my half-sister was not much help since "it wasn't her father". Good luck, I hope things go well for the benefit of your Mom.

Thanks Janice!

Hey Sheryl!- Think you can distract Rick when we go past that? I'd like to get it for him (us) for Christmas!:goodvibes I've been trying to think of something to get him for the holidays (neither of us need anything). I think since this is his absolute favorite time- I can get him this and tell him to pick out one recipe a month and I'll fix it for him. No matter what it is.:rotfl: (please not baking, please not baking) Think that'll be ok?:confused3

I know, we could keep throwing our boas in his face or flash him with our light up cups :lmao: :lmao:
Would it be easier for one of us to get it and then slip it to you? That would be another option if necessary!!

[shovan]

Happy Birthday Alex!!!

Janice, Glad you are feeling better.

Left over sauce for us with pasta and salad. I have to go to meet with my sisters and brothers tonight to discuss what our options are for Mom. She now lives alone and drives and is not well.

Please say a prayer that tonight goes well. With 7 children, we all have different personalities and some are very strong willed and mean...I will speak my peace and be quiet...only to chime in again when necessary. Thank you!

Have a great day all!

Ditto on the Happy Birthday Alex!

Janice, Also happy you are doing better!

Prayers for you my friend. I know that will be a tough conversation!:flower3:

[shovan]

Thanks Janice!

Hey Sheryl!- Think you can distract Rick when we go past that? I'd like to get it for him (us) for Christmas!:goodvibes I've been trying to think of something to get him for the holidays (neither of us need anything). I think since this is his absolute favorite time- I can get him this and tell him to pick out one recipe a month and I'll fix it for him. No matter what it is.:rotfl: (please not baking, please not baking) Think that'll be ok?:confused3

That sounds sweet! What a good woman you are!!! I do what I can but as our dear friend Zipuzee so delicately put it, I hoping the only thing we'll need to flash is our cups!!!!!:rotfl: :lmao: :laughing:

I know, we could keep throwing our boas in his face or flash him with our light up cups :lmao: :lmao:
Would it be easier for one of us to get it and then slip it to you? That would be another option if necessary!!

[HERSEY]

Alex says thank you for the Birthday wishes.

Lauren Hopefully your "talk" will go easily. Those kind of talks are never easy.

I feel left out with the Chic Fil A craze. We don't have those here. Is it fast food?

[TheBeadPirate]

That sounds sweet! What a good woman you are!!! I do what I can but as our dear friend Zipuzee so delicately put it, I hoping the only thing we'll need to flash is our cups!!!!!:rotfl: :lmao: :laughing:

Oh My! And I'm the wild child?!?:lmao:

[OKWMom]

Ok Lauren here is the recipe for Kenny's favorite breakfast. I included the recipe for the blueberry syrup although you could use store bought even if Kenny says it is almost blasphemy for me to say so. ;) I think I've spoiled him a little.

Baked Blueberry French Toast
1 (24 oz) loaf sourdough bread crusts removed, cut in cubes (I normally use ¾ of the loaf)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, cubed
1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained (I have used frozen when I can’t get fresh)
1 tbl sugar
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
Confectioner’s sugar (to sprinkle on top)
Blueberry Syrup (recipe to follow)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Place half of bread in greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Top with cream cheese. Place blueberries over cream cheese. Sprinkle sugar on top of blueberries. Top with remaining bread cubes.

Combine eggs, milk and cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing well. Pour over bread.

At this point, you can cover the dish and place in the refrigerator overnight if you want. Otherwise, bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until puffed and set. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with Blueberry Syrup.

Blueberry Syrup
1 cup sugar
2 tbl. Cornstarch
1 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbl butter

Heat sugar, cornstarch and water in small saucepan over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Cook 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in blueberries gently, simmering 10 minutes or until berries have burst. Stir frequently. Add butter, stirring gently until melted.

[OKWMom]

I feel left out with the Chic Fil A craze. We don't have those here. Is it fast food?

It is. They pretty much only serve chicken. Sandwiches, nuggets, strips, on salads, well you get the idea. It is lightly breaded, unlike most southern chicken served in fast food places and they say they use white meat, unprocessed and fried in peanut oil.

It truly is a step above most of the fast food here in terms of food quality and taste. However, after smelling it daily for months, it kind of lost its appeal.

[liamandcaili]

Happy Birthday Alex!

Lori -- You could always have them ship the cookbook home to you. Becky does that all the time because she doesn't want to lug all the stuff she bought on the plane with her. That might be a little less conspicuous than if you left alone and returned with a package.

It has been a crazy day here, so I read this earlier and am just getting to respond now. This week we added gymnastics, chess club and basketball to our activities list, so it may take a while to adjust (and then it will be time for the next set of activities!)

Dinner tonight was good though. I came home while Caili was at ballet and quickly put a roast chicken in the oven and made mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, and cheesy cauliflower. I felt a little like Iron Chef putting all that together in 30 minutes! When we got home I made the gravy, and then realized I forgot the green vegetable, so I put a bed of arugula under the chicken. It was really good, and perfect for the dreary fall day we had here.

[Aimeedyan]

I am eating (literally right now) carmelized garlic chicken on brown/wild rice with buttered brussels sprouts and crescent rolls.

[TigerKat]

I am eating (literally right now) carmelized garlic chicken on brown/wild rice with buttered brussels sprouts and crescent rolls.

Recipe please!:flower3:

[HERSEY]

Laura You guys eat good. All I had was leftover chicken and mashed potatoes, still don't think I should overchew. We love to watch Iron Chef here.

Aimee Your chicken sounds good too.

I made Alex a cake for his birthday Melted ice cream cake I'll let you know how it tasted tomorrow. Alex is out to dinner with his dad. They should be coming back soon.

[TigerKat]

I made Alex a cake for his birthday Melted ice cream cake I'll let you know how it tasted tomorrow. Alex is out to dinner with his dad. They should be coming back soon.

If the cake is good, please post!! I hope you & Alex have a great night.;)

[Aimeedyan]

I used this as a guide:

CARAMELIZED BAKED CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS
3 pounds chicken wings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup honey
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caramelized-Baked-Chicken/Detail.aspx

But I didn't measure anything, added corn starch to thicken, used bl/sl chicken, and cubed it to make it cook faster. Oh - and we were out of ketchup so I dumped some honey bbq sauce in it. It was the best I could come up with :confused3

It was actually really tasty, but really didn't caramelize (though I read the reviews and noticed that it didn't for others either). Might work better with skin-on chicken though. The sauce is runny but very tasty put on the rice.

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All! Thanks for the good wishes. Not much to report...no decisions were made...there were a few flair ups but I was not involved...:angel: :)

I will report more tomorrow. I need to regroup now.

Thanks again!

[zipuzee]

Happy Birthday Alex!

Lori -- You could always have them ship the cookbook home to you. Becky does that all the time because she doesn't want to lug all the stuff she bought on the plane with her. That might be a little less conspicuous than if you left alone and returned with a package.

It has been a crazy day here, so I read this earlier and am just getting to respond now. This week we added gymnastics, chess club and basketball to our activities list, so it may take a while to adjust (and then it will be time for the next set of activities!)

Dinner tonight was good though. I came home while Caili was at ballet and quickly put a roast chicken in the oven and made mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, and cheesy cauliflower. I felt a little like Iron Chef putting all that together in 30 minutes! When we got home I made the gravy, and then realized I forgot the green vegetable, so I put a bed of arugula under the chicken. It was really good, and perfect for the dreary fall day we had here.


Good Grief! I can't believe you have time to even think about cooking, let alone doing it (and so very well!!)

I picked food up after picking DD up from college just because we'd be getting home after 7 and it would "take forever to cook". So we got Chick-fil-a!! All this talk made me hungry for it!!!

Oh My! And I'm the wild child?!?:lmao:

Yep! Gonna be a fun trip!!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having tacos and chips with salsa con queso. Easy and yummy!

WFD at your house?

ETA: I don't know if any of you remember, but last year my dad was going through a separation and possibly divorce. A few months after he told me, they decided to try to work things out. The other day he came over (he is on vacation this week) and told me it is definitely over.

This is definitely a good thing. My dad has not been happy for a long time and I have known it. He has a spirit in him now I haven't seen in a long time. Please pray for him and pray for me that I can be the support he needs right now. His name is Mark.

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

I don't think I've actually cooked anything all week & won't tonight either. Tonight we'll be going out to Drago's to celebrate my Mom's 69th birthday & my brother's 44th.

Yesterday DD & I ended up running into each other at the hair salon. She came in right after me & we were able to have lunch together. I had half of a really yummy salmon sandwich left over, so dinner last night was a quarter of the sandwich each for Bob & I & a salad & campbell's select soup.

It's been so crazy this week, shopping for plumbing fixtures & cleaning up getting ready for the remodel. Hopefully I'll get to start doing laundry & then packing this weekend.

Lauren, Glad things didn't go too bad with your sibs!

Lindsay, Prayers for you & your Dad!

Have a good one y'all!
Sheryl

[cajunmommy]

Lindsay - :hug: regarding your Dad. I know it's hard seeing your parent as a fellow adult having to endure this type of situation.

WFD -- Shrimp jambalaya. I threw it together the other night knowing I would need leftovers for the busy weekend (instead of takeout for everything but breakfast!) It's an old pass-along recipe from my step-mom by way of DH's best friend's mom.

It's prepared in a rice cooker - dump & go! Easy peasy!

Rice Cooker Shrimp Jambalaya

1 stick butter or margarine, cut in chunks
1 3-oz can of sliced mushrooms (do not drain)
1 1/2 cups rice (uncooked, unwashed)
1 med. bell pepper, diced
1 med. onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups beef consomme
1 lb. shrimp (OK to combine or substitute crawfish, chx, sausage, etc.)
2 T. seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's)

Spray interior of rice cooker pan with Pam (spray well). Add all ingredients to rice cooker. Combine. Turn on rice cooker. Stir again once rice cooker is done. Serve.

Thinking about it, I'm not sure how many of you have rice cookers. They're practically a necessity here in LA with all of the rice-n-beans we eat here. I'm sure this could be adapted for stove top if you watch your liquid amounts.

[TigerKat]

Laura - I agree, :thumbsup2 to you for even thinking about putting a meal on the table, and a fantastic one at that!!

No cooking for me tonight, Kyle's school homecoming bonfire is tonight so we'll grab something while out.

Have a great day all!

[MA pigletfan]

WFD Tonight:

We are having friends over and the menu is:
Stuffed burgers (stuffed with blue cheese and garlic)-topped with red onion, mixed greens and tomato ( I am making reg. beef ones for the guys and turkey for the girls)
Salad
Apple pie...yum.
i am totally going to cheat with the pie though and buy that stouffers frozen harvest apples to use as the innards..i know, how Sandra Lee of me..but i am not going to have too much time..and HEY its "semi home-made" lol!

[zipuzee]

It's Friday Family night - dinner at DS & DIL's house. Not for sure on the menu; last I heard DIL was gonna make Chicken Parmasean!!

Tonight we are having tacos and chips with salsa con queso. Easy and yummy!

WFD at your house?

ETA: I don't know if any of you remember, but last year my dad was going through a separation and possibly divorce. A few months after he told me, they decided to try to work things out. The other day he came over (he is on vacation this week) and told me it is definitely over.

This is definitely a good thing. My dad has not been happy for a long time and I have known it. He has a spirit in him now I haven't seen in a long time. Please pray for him and pray for me that I can be the support he needs right now. His name is Mark.

Prayers heading ya'll's way.


Morning Y'all,
I don't think I've actually cooked anything all week & won't tonight either. Tonight we'll be going out to Drago's to celebrate my Mom's 69th birthday & my brother's 44th.
Sheryl

OOOHHH YUM! Enjoy!

[TigerKat]

Tonight we'll be going out to Drago's to celebrate my Mom's 69th birthday & my brother's 44th.
Sheryl

YUM!!!!!

[Aimeedyan]

Tonight I'm making asian wings and shrimp fried rice.

I've never made fried rice so I'm very nervous!

[liamandcaili]

I've never made fried rice so I'm very nervous!

I'm sure it will be great. Just make sure to prepare the rice ahead of time. It needs to be kind of dry to fry up right. If there's too much moisture in it, it will turn out mushy.

Here's my baking disaster story: The kids' school has their Fall Fair tomorrow, and they asked people to bring in baked goods to sell. I decided to make those cupcakes that are inside the ice cream cone because those always seem to be a huge hit among the kids. I've never made them before though. Right in the recipe in huge print it says DO NOT OVERFILL CONES OR BATTER WILL OVERFLOW. Well, overfilling is a relative term. What might seem overfilled to one person might seem awfully short to another. I had all this batter, and the recipe said it made 24, so I just kept distributing the batter among the cones until it was all gone. This, as it turned out, was not a good idea because this brought the batter level in the cones almost to the top. Well, I figured they weren't really serious about the batter overflowing. I mean, with regular cupcakes, they just get bigger and better, right? I am sorry to report that they were serious, and yes, the batter did overflow all over the place (although not into my oven, thank goodness!) I figure frosting covers any mistake though, so I just peeled off all the overflow and left the cake in the cones. Once I dump them off in the morning, no one has to know who made them. :thumbsup2

Dinner tonight hopefully will be less eventful. We're having fish and chips, and I really don't want any hot oil overflows!

GO RED SOX!

[HERSEY]

I'm sure it will be great. Just make sure to prepare the rice ahead of time. It needs to be kind of dry to fry up right. If there's too much moisture in it, it will turn out mushy.

Here's my baking disaster story: The kids' school has their Fall Fair tomorrow, and they asked people to bring in baked goods to sell. I decided to make those cupcakes that are inside the ice cream cone because those always seem to be a huge hit among the kids. I've never made them before though. Right in the recipe in huge print it says DO NOT OVERFILL CONES OR BATTER WILL OVERFLOW. Well, overfilling is a relative term. What might seem overfilled to one person might seem awfully short to another. I had all this batter, and the recipe said it made 24, so I just kept distributing the batter among the cones until it was all gone. This, as it turned out, was not a good idea because this brought the batter level in the cones almost to the top. Well, I figured they weren't really serious about the batter overflowing. I mean, with regular cupcakes, they just get bigger and better, right? I am sorry to report that they were serious, and yes, the batter did overflow all over the place (although not into my oven, thank goodness!) I figure frosting covers any mistake though, so I just peeled off all the overflow and left the cake in the cones. Once I dump them off in the morning, no one has to know who made them. :thumbsup2

Dinner tonight hopefully will be less eventful. We're having fish and chips, and I really don't want any hot oil overflows!

GO RED SOX!


This is why I make oreo brownies. They are different enough but still very easy no mess.;)

[TigerKat]

I'm sure it will be great. Just make sure to prepare the rice ahead of time. It needs to be kind of dry to fry up right. If there's too much moisture in it, it will turn out mushy.

Here's my baking disaster story: The kids' school has their Fall Fair tomorrow, and they asked people to bring in baked goods to sell. I decided to make those cupcakes that are inside the ice cream cone because those always seem to be a huge hit among the kids. I've never made them before though. Right in the recipe in huge print it says DO NOT OVERFILL CONES OR BATTER WILL OVERFLOW. Well, overfilling is a relative term. What might seem overfilled to one person might seem awfully short to another. I had all this batter, and the recipe said it made 24, so I just kept distributing the batter among the cones until it was all gone. This, as it turned out, was not a good idea because this brought the batter level in the cones almost to the top. Well, I figured they weren't really serious about the batter overflowing. I mean, with regular cupcakes, they just get bigger and better, right? I am sorry to report that they were serious, and yes, the batter did overflow all over the place (although not into my oven, thank goodness!) I figure frosting covers any mistake though, so I just peeled off all the overflow and left the cake in the cones. Once I dump them off in the morning, no one has to know who made them. :thumbsup2

Dinner tonight hopefully will be less eventful. We're having fish and chips, and I really don't want any hot oil overflows!

GO RED SOX!

Oh no! I would have thought the same way you did, like cupcakes - bigger & better. That's one I'll have to remember. I'm sure everyone will love them anyway!!:goodvibes

[TigerKat]

This is why I make oreo brownies. They are different enough but still very easy no mess.;)

Is that recipe posted? (Hint);)

[FormrCastMbr]

Sheryl, Happy Bday to Mom!!!

Laura, Sorry about your cupcake incident. I am sure they are fine...

WFD Tonight:

i am totally going to cheat with the pie though and buy that stouffers frozen harvest apples to use as the innards..i know, how Sandra Lee of me..but i am not going to have too much time..and HEY its "semi home-made" lol!

Gina Lee!!!

It's Friday Family night - dinner at DS & DIL's house. Not for sure on the menu; last I heard DIL was gonna make Chicken Parmasean!!


Yummo! Have fun!

Tonight I'm making asian wings and shrimp fried rice.

I've never made fried rice so I'm very nervous!

Sounds great! I am sure it will be delish!

This is why I make oreo brownies. They are different enough but still very easy no mess.;)

What Kathy said..recipe please!

********

We are having sausage and peppers...brats for me...and home fries...oh, gotta run, I think TOm is home with the utility trailer he just bought...:scared1:

[HERSEY]

Sometimes you need to throw a brick, hints don't work.:rotfl: I'll dig it up later.

Are you ready for the very difficult and time consuming cake recipe?

Incredible melted ice cream cake

1 pkg 18.25oz. plain white cake mix
2cups melted ice cream any flavor
3 large eggs

Mix cake mix,melted ice cream and eggs together in a large bowl for approx 1 min. scrape down bowl and beat again for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake 350 38-42 minutes or when tooth pick comes out clean. let cool 20 minutes then remove from pan and let cool additional 30 minutes.

Chocolate marshmallow frosting

2cups confectioners sugar
1/2c unsweetened cocoa powder
6 large marshmallows
4 tblsp butter
1/3c plus 1tblsp milk
1tsp vanilla extract

sift sugar and cocoa powder together into a large mixing bowl. set aside. place marshmallows butter and milk into a saucepan over low heat. stir until marshmallows are melted 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. pour in the sugar mixture and vanilla extract and stir until frosting is smooth and satiny. Frost cake immediately.


If you use premium ice cream you'll need 1 pint I used Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia.

[HERSEY]

Lindsay Your dad is lucky to have a caring daughter like you. Just be there when he need to talk. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

[Aimeedyan]

Sometimes you need to throw a brick, hints don't work.:rotfl: I'll dig it up later.

Are you ready for the very difficult and time consuming cake recipe?

Incredible melted ice cream cake

1 pkg 18.25oz. plain white cake mix
2cups melted ice cream any flavor
3 large eggs

Mix cake mix,melted ice cream and eggs together in a large bowl for approx 1 min. scrape down bowl and beat again for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake 350 38-42 minutes or when tooth pick comes out clean. let cool 20 minutes then remove from pan and let cool additional 30 minutes.

Chocolate marshmallow frosting

2cups confectioners sugar
1/2c unsweetened cocoa powder
6 large marshmallows
4 tblsp butter
1/3c plus 1tblsp milk
1tsp vanilla extract

sift sugar and cocoa powder together into a large mixing bowl. set aside. place marshmallows butter and milk into a saucepan over low heat. stir until marshmallows are melted 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. pour in the sugar mixture and vanilla extract and stir until frosting is smooth and satiny. Frost cake immediately.


If you use premium ice cream you'll need 1 pint I used Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia.

Does the cake need frosting? Neither of us care much for frosting but love moist cakes.

I wonder if I could find lemon ice cream... he's a lemon fantatic.

Sounds delicious!

[HERSEY]

Actually it doesn't need the frosting. I just poured alittle on the cake so it dripped down. This frosting is not overpowering.

If you use lemon ice cream just make sure it is not lemon sorbet or sherbet.

[TigerKat]

Sometimes you need to throw a brick, hints don't work.:rotfl: I'll dig it up later.

Are you ready for the very difficult and time consuming cake recipe?

Incredible melted ice cream cake

1 pkg 18.25oz. plain white cake mix
2cups melted ice cream any flavor
3 large eggs

Mix cake mix,melted ice cream and eggs together in a large bowl for approx 1 min. scrape down bowl and beat again for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake 350 38-42 minutes or when tooth pick comes out clean. let cool 20 minutes then remove from pan and let cool additional 30 minutes.

Chocolate marshmallow frosting

2cups confectioners sugar
1/2c unsweetened cocoa powder
6 large marshmallows
4 tblsp butter
1/3c plus 1tblsp milk
1tsp vanilla extract

sift sugar and cocoa powder together into a large mixing bowl. set aside. place marshmallows butter and milk into a saucepan over low heat. stir until marshmallows are melted 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. pour in the sugar mixture and vanilla extract and stir until frosting is smooth and satiny. Frost cake immediately.


If you use premium ice cream you'll need 1 pint I used Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia.

OOOOHHHHHHH this is my kinda recipe girlfriend!!!!:lmao:

[HERSEY]

Yup it was so difficult I had to go lay down on the couch. I think this recipe will be my new cake when I have to make one. I can change the favor with the ice cream. I also bought oatmeal cookie crunch from Ben & Jerry. That should make a wonderful cake. I hope you have that brand by you, it is my fav.

[TigerKat]

Janice - What flavors of ice cream have you tried with this and what do you think would be good?????

[HERSEY]

So far I've only used Ben & Jerry is that brand available?
I've used Cherry Garcia, tomorrow I'm making a cake again for some neighborhood friends to celebrate Alex's birthday again I think I'm going to use Karmel Sutra or Creme Brulee or Strawberry chesecake. I think any flavor would be good. It is like Glynis' muffin recipe it's fun to experiment.

[TigerKat]

So far I've only used Ben & Jerry is that brand available?
I've used Cherry Garcia, tomorrow I'm making a cake again for some neighborhood friends to celebrate Alex's birthday again I think I'm going to use Karmel Sutra or Creme Brulee or Strawberry chesecake. I think any flavor would be good. It is like Glynis' muffin recipe it's fun to experiment.

You read my mind, I was thinking about Glynis' warm winter cake recipe. Yep, we've got Ben & Jerry's here, I think. I'm not a big ice cream person. Thanks for all of the suggestions.;)

[Aimeedyan]

Actually it doesn't need the frosting. I just poured alittle on the cake so it dripped down. This frosting is not overpowering.

If you use lemon ice cream just make sure it is not lemon sorbet or sherbet.

Thanks! This looks like something even I can bake!

[TigerKat]

Thanks! This looks like something even I can bake!

Hey Aimee, anything I can bake you can bake. I AM NOT a baker!:rotfl2:

[Aimeedyan]

Hey Aimee, anything I can bake you can bake. I AM NOT a baker!:rotfl2:

I was so proud tonight. I was home and feeling very domestic so I made DH a lemon cake (his favorite) with lemon icing.

It was a box mix (add oil and egg) and a tub of lemon icing. Turned out great! :rotfl:

[Aimeedyan]

Oh - my fried rice turned out delicious! My DH, who rarely tosses out compliments, took a bite and said 'this fried rice is good!'

I used the recipe from this thread by someone... shrimp fried rice. Very easy and delicious! Quick, too!

I also grilled up asian chicken wings. I'm so thankful I finally learned how to use that grill. Makes cooking so much easier! It was a marinade of soy, brown sugar, and white wine. Maybe from here too...?

[LindsayDunn228]

Today we are going to The Olive Garden and to a movie.

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

Whatever my Mother makes me and brings over. I think I have pneumonia and dh and ds are going to "the hunting camp" tonight (thank God for small miracles!) so my Mom said she'd bring me dinner.

[HERSEY]

Whatever my Mother makes me and brings over. I think I have pneumonia and dh and ds are going to "the hunting camp" tonight (thank God for small miracles!) so my Mom said she'd bring me dinner.

I hope you start to feel better soon. You should get yourself to the doctor to find out for sure. Pneumonia is nothing to play with.:hug:

[HERSEY]

I think we are going out for dinner.
I work today, also it dark and gloomy oh did I mention cold. I should be in WDW again :idea:

I was playing around with my points yesterday wondering if I could swing it.

[Mermaid02]

I hope you start to feel better soon. You should get yourself to the doctor to find out for sure. Pneumonia is nothing to play with.:hug:

I went to the Doctor on Thursday and he gave me a prescription for a sinus infection but said not to fill it (he wanted me to try nasal sprays and irrigation first) but I am DEFINATELY sicker and it has moved to my chest- it's killing me to cough and I'm coughing stuff up. My dh just took the rx to the pharmacy and my Mom is going to pick it up for me. I'd like a nice creamy macaroni and cheese for dinner, my ultimate comfort food!!

[HERSEY]

Mermaid02 I hope Mom's Mac & Cheese does the trick.

[TigerKat]

Whatever my Mother makes me and brings over. I think I have pneumonia and dh and ds are going to "the hunting camp" tonight (thank God for small miracles!) so my Mom said she'd bring me dinner.

I hope the mac and cheese works. Please take care of yourself, good thing your Mom is there to take care of you.:hug:

I was so proud tonight. I was home and feeling very domestic so I made DH a lemon cake (his favorite) with lemon icing.

It was a box mix (add oil and egg) and a tub of lemon icing. Turned out great! :rotfl:

I get excited when I succeed at boxed mixes too!!:rotfl:

WFD tonight - Emeril's shrimp and potato stew and romaine salad with roasted tomato dressing. YUMMO!!!!!

[OKWMom]

Whatever my Mother makes me and brings over. I think I have pneumonia and dh and ds are going to "the hunting camp" tonight (thank God for small miracles!) so my Mom said she'd bring me dinner.

Take care of yourself!

I think we are going out for dinner.
I work today, also it dark and gloomy oh did I mention cold. I should be in WDW again :idea:

I was playing around with my points yesterday wondering if I could swing it.

This is really the best kept secret Janice. ;) Having those points gets us to wondering if we can swing an extra little trip here and there and before we know it, we are thinking about adding on points. Seriously, last spring's extra "little" trip for me was just what the doctor ordered.

Last night I made the basil scallops I already posted here. Tonight Kenny and I are going out.

Aimee just wanted to tell you my guys loved the BBQ chicken with hashbrowns. What was left DH took for lunch.

[ugadog99]

Tonight we are having Carrielee's Chicken Salad (she likes to make it for us), German Potato Salad, deviled eggs,and fruit. Tomorrow it will be Glynis's pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and onions, and black eyed peas. We'll eat off the two meals for most of the week.

[Aimeedyan]

Aimee just wanted to tell you my guys loved the BBQ chicken with hashbrowns. What was left DH took for lunch.

Oooh, I am so glad! It's one of DH's favorites.

[liamandcaili]

Oh no! I would have thought the same way you did, like cupcakes - bigger & better. That's one I'll have to remember. I'm sure everyone will love them anyway!!:goodvibes

I saw several kids with them, and I didn't hear any complaints, so I'm guessing they were fine.

Janice, I'd like the oreo brownie recipe too. Your ice cream cake sounds great :thumbsup2

Whatever my Mother makes me and brings over. I think I have pneumonia and dh and ds are going to "the hunting camp" tonight (thank God for small miracles!) so my Mom said she'd bring me dinner.

I hope you feel better soon! What antibiotic did you get for the sinus infection? If you do have pneumonia, you might need something stronger.

The kids and I are going to my parents' house after Liam's soccer game. I think she is making Cornell chicken. Tomorrow, we are going apple picking and to a homemade ice cream stand for sundaes as big as our heads. Well, actually, just one sundae. The kids and I will share, and we probably won't be able to finish it. It is really that big.

ETA: GO RED SOX

[FormrCastMbr]

Janice, that cake recipe looks soooo good!

I also grilled up asian chicken wings. I'm so thankful I finally learned how to use that grill. Makes cooking so much easier! It was a marinade of soy, brown sugar, and white wine. Maybe from here too...?

I think that may have been my recipe...glad you liked it. It is really good with flank steak too! :thumbsup2

Whatever my Mother makes me and brings over. I think I have pneumonia and dh and ds are going to "the hunting camp" tonight (thank God for small miracles!) so my Mom said she'd bring me dinner.

I hope you feel better!

I think we are going out for dinner.
I work today, also it dark and gloomy oh did I mention cold. I should be in WDW again :idea:

I was playing around with my points yesterday wondering if I could swing it.

I love playing with those points. We just rec'd a $200 credit each from Continental (they had to put us on another flight in Nov so this was our enticer sp) so I have been toying with the idea of SSR or my sis can get us a deal at the Atlantis...that might win though...

It is colder here too. I hate it.


The kids and I are going to my parents' house after Liam's soccer game. I think she is making Cornell chicken. Tomorrow, we are going apple picking and to a homemade ice cream stand for sundaes as big as our heads. Well, actually, just one sundae. The kids and I will share, and we probably won't be able to finish it. It is really that big.

ETA: GO RED SOX

What is Cornell Chicken? Forgive me if its posted here already. Have fun apple picking...that sundae sounds yummy!

[FormrCastMbr]

I forgot to post WFD...we are having pizza. Iam not feeling 100% so I am lazy. I think I pulled a muscle in my chest so I have been sore since last night...only me! ;)

[AKL_Megs]

Tonight I'm making Steak-umm's in egg noodles covered in beef gravy. It's a quick dinner that can sit. DF isn't expected home until 7-7:30 tonight.

[rkwells]

We had Creamed chicken over biscuits w/glazed baby carrots on the side…yum!

1 large onion chopped
2 tsps butter
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups sour cream
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk

Chop onion, sauté' in butter.
Add soup, sour cream, and milk and cheese.
I then dumped this over 4 frozen chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
I cooked this on high for a couple of hours and then turned it down to med-low…as the chicken cooked I shredded it…total cooking time 5 hours.

I served this over biscuits and it was very tasty!

[Aimeedyan]

Tonight we had beef and rice enchiladas - yum!

[HERSEY]

Here is the oreo brownie recipe

Oreo Brownie makes 20 brownies

1pkg fudge brownie mix
1/4c water
1/2c vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 c oreo cookie, crushed
1/2 tub chocolate or vanilla ready to spread frosting
2/3 c oreo cookie, crushed

heat oven 350 grease bottom only of 13x9x2 inch pan or spray with cooking spray.
Stir brownie mix,water, oil and eggs in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in 1c cookie crumbs. Spread in pan.

Bake 28-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. Frost with frosting. Sprinkle with cookie crumbs. For 20 brownie cute 5 rows by 4 rows.

[HERSEY]

We had chinese takeout and strawberry shortcake(bakery). It was good to have something to chew. I think I overate. I think I may go lay on the couch before bed :laughing:

[Aimeedyan]

Here is the oreo brownie recipe

Oreo Brownie makes 20 brownies

1pkg fudge brownie mix
1/4c water
1/2c vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 c oreo cookie, crushed
1/2 tub chocolate or vanilla ready to spread frosting
2/3 c oreo cookie, crushed

heat oven 350 grease bottom only of 13x9x2 inch pan or spray with cooking spray.
Stir brownie mix,water, oil and eggs in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in 1c cookie crumbs. Spread in pan.

Bake 28-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely. Frost with frosting. Sprinkle with cookie crumbs. For 20 brownie cute 5 rows by 4 rows.

Oooh, that looks good. And looks relatively fool proof.

[TigerKat]

Here is the oreo brownie recipe


Yummo girlfriend, going in my upcoming to-do desserts!!!!!!!

[HERSEY]

Aimee It is very easy.:thumbsup2

I used to make very involved recipes before I had Alex I would make puff pastry it take 2 days to make it since it has the rest between rolling it out. I also decorated cakes too. Now I'm all for easy and fast.

[TigerKat]

Aimee It is very easy.:thumbsup2

I used to make very involved recipes before I had Alex I would make puff pastry it take 2 days to make it since it has the rest between rolling it out. I also decorated cakes too. Now I'm all for easy and fast.

Me too! I attempted baklava one day, well it took ALL day, needless to say never again. That was way before Kyle was born.:rotfl:

[LindsayDunn228]

I am making us pizza for dinner today.

WFD at your house?

[FormrCastMbr]

Roast chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans today.

[OceanAnnie]

I'm making chili (with toppings and munchie sides) and we'll probably have some Halloween cookies after dinner. :)

[Mermaid02]

I'm feeling MUCH better today!! I'm going to try a new recipe "Creamy Chicken and Noodles" I got it off SparkPeople and it sounds like a yummy warm hearty meal for a chilly day! Some lowfat biscuits to go with it and we'll watch the Pats and Dallas!:thumbsup2

[OKWMom]

Tonight is pizza casserole with garlic bread and salad.

[Topper]

Beef Stroganoff served over egg noodles with fresh steamed broccoli,cauliflower and carrots.

[ugadog99]

Tonight is pizza casserole with garlic bread and salad.

Is the pizza casserole recipe already posted here? If not, it sounds yummy, so please post! :thumbsup2

[HERSEY]

I'm feeling MUCH better today!! I'm going to try a new recipe "Creamy Chicken and Noodles" I got it off SparkPeople and it sounds like a yummy warm hearty meal for a chilly day! Some lowfat biscuits to go with it and we'll watch the Pats and Dallas!:thumbsup2

Glad your feeling better. What did your Mom put in that mac & cheese that heals you so fast?

I work again today so maybe some kind of soup.It's going to be cold and rainy here. Fall has fallen hard around here. I'm going to dig out my crock pot recipes and start planning.

[TigerKat]

Good morning!

Lauren - How are you feeling today?

Mermaid - Glad you're feeling better!

It was too nice outside yesterday to be inside cooking, so we grilled up some chicken and I threw together a salad. I'll cook the Shrimp & Potato stew today!

Have a great day everyone!

[OKWMom]

Is the pizza casserole recipe already posted here? If not, it sounds yummy, so please post! :thumbsup2

It is Melanie, and within the last couple of months, so it should be in the upper page numbers. If you can find it fairly quickly, let me know and I can help. My kids really like it.

I was talking about you yesterday with my sister. We were discussing tailgating food and I told her about your drunk dawgs recipe. She made it yesterday and loved it. Much better than the other recipes she has followed. Although she married a Clemson fan (the horror!) so I think she may not have told them how it got its name.

Gretchen

[Aimeedyan]

I think I'm going to make pizza. I know I have yeast packets and flour and the basic stuff so hopefully I can find an easy recipe that takes what I already have on hand.

I may do a bbq chicken pizza for a change. I'll just make it up as I go =)

[liamandcaili]

What is Cornell Chicken? Forgive me if its posted here already. Have fun apple picking...that sundae sounds yummy!

I'm not sure if it's posted here yet. I don't have time to check right now, but if it isn't, I'll get it from my mom. It would have been good, if my brother had cooked it enough. We also had spinach gratin, cumin corn and bread.

The sundae was good, but much too large. It had coconut/almond chip, coffee and M+M ice cream topped with pineapple, strawberry and hot fudge sauces, whipped cream and walnuts. If I had remembered my camera, I would have taken a picture.

I'm still full, so I can't decide what to have for dinner. I have some deli meats in the fridge that I could make into an Italian sub, but I might regret that after all the ice cream. Maybe I'll just wait a bit and see if my appetite returns. Right now, it's time for some football.

GO PATS!

[ugadog99]

Thanks, OKWMom, if I can't find it, I'll let you know.

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren - How are you feeling today?


Hi Kat, I am feeling better today. Thank you! Just a little nutty with this bathroom...:headache: You know me and stress! ;)

I'm not sure if it's posted here yet. I don't have time to check right now, but if it isn't, I'll get it from my mom. It would have been good, if my brother had cooked it enough. We also had spinach gratin, cumin corn and bread.

The sundae was good, but much too large. It had coconut/almond chip, coffee and M+M ice cream topped with pineapple, strawberry and hot fudge sauces, whipped cream and walnuts. If I had remembered my camera, I would have taken a picture.

I'm still full, so I can't decide what to have for dinner. I have some deli meats in the fridge that I could make into an Italian sub, but I might regret that after all the ice cream. Maybe I'll just wait a bit and see if my appetite returns. Right now, it's time for some football.

GO PATS!

Thanks Laura! That sundae sounds to die for!!!

[liamandcaili]

Thanks Laura! That sundae sounds to die for!!!

It's probably clogging multiple arteries as we speak. :)

I did end up having the Italian sub for dinner tonight, and it was good. We'll see if my stomach survives.

[shovan]

I've been in a frenzy all weekend doing laundry, picking out plumbing fixtures & finally started packing today. No cooking at all this weekend, it was delivery fried chicken for lunch & dinner today! :sad2:

[Aimeedyan]

Mmmm. Fried chicken. Yum.

I ended up not making pizza but instead getting one from Papa Murphys. Do y'all have a take and bake pizza place near you? They are good and much cheaper than Pizza Hut or the like.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight we are having spaghetti and meatball stoup and pull-apart garlic bread :)

WFD at your house?

[FormrCastMbr]

We wound up doing take out chinese yesterday so today will be the roast chicken meal that I did not make.


I ended up not making pizza but instead getting one from Papa Murphys. Do y'all have a take and bake pizza place near you? They are good and much cheaper than Pizza Hut or the like.

We do not have places like that here...:mad:

I've been in a frenzy all weekend doing laundry, picking out plumbing fixtures & finally started packing today. No cooking at all this weekend, it was delivery fried chicken for lunch & dinner today! :sad2:

5 days...:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Can't wait to hear all about F&W!!!

I was looking at tile this past weekend and cannot seem to find any I like in my color sceme...I think I will change to neutrals...

The electrician was here this AM and we will get that estimate in a few days. I keep changing my mind what I want done...not fun!


It's probably clogging multiple arteries as we speak. :)

I did end up having the Italian sub for dinner tonight, and it was good. We'll see if my stomach survives.

I hope you survived!!!

[nucpharm29]

Morning all--with work this weekend, no cooking for me--except the burgers I charred on the grill. Remind me that I should cook the burgers first, then have wine and chat later!;) I totally forgot about the burgers and they ended up being little charcoal briquettes!

Tonight is another new recipe--can't remember the actual title. But it's a grilled flank steak over edemame with a wasabi vinegar dressing. If it's yummy I'll post the recipe tonight or in the morning

Aimeedyan--When we lived in WI we had papa murphy's at least once a week--was in the same strip mall that I worked in. Yummo!

Only 10 more days till we leave for WDW--F&W, MNSSHP, ToT 13K--can't wait!!!!!:banana: :dance3: :banana:

[shovan]

Mmmm. Fried chicken. Yum.

I ended up not making pizza but instead getting one from Papa Murphys. Do y'all have a take and bake pizza place near you? They are good and much cheaper than Pizza Hut or the like.

I need to remember NOT to eat Fried chicken for 2 meals in a row & the watch Saints football!!! I was up several hours last night with stomach pains, fell asleep just in time for the clock to go off! Ugh! We don't have anything like that around here either. Sounds neat!


5 days...:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Can't wait to hear all about F&W!!!

I was looking at tile this past weekend and cannot seem to find any I like in my color sceme...I think I will change to neutrals...

The electrician was here this AM and we will get that estimate in a few days. I keep changing my mind what I want done...not fun!



Lauren, We're leaving early Thurs morning, driving all the way to All Star for one night then on to the Beach Club! :cool1: I can't wait!

Here's a pic of the tile I'm going to use for the bathroom. It's honed travertine Mario said he could get for a good price. It's strange that it looks so much like the porcelain travertine look alike we put in the kitchen. The new tile is on top of the kitchen floor.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p289/bshovan/House%20Remodeling%20Pics/100_1671.jpg

I asked Mario about using the porcelain in the bathroom to save money. But he said that since he'll be able to do special cuts & bullnosing & such on the travertine it would actually be cheaper than buying all of those seperate tiles in porcelain.

Probably very little cooking for me this week. I've got tons to get done yet! Lots of errand running still to do & packing. Tonight will probably just be a pan seared piece of fish & a salad. NO MORE FRIED CHICKEN FOR ME!!

Y'all have a good one!
Sheryl

[TigerKat]

I've been in a frenzy all weekend doing laundry, picking out plumbing fixtures & finally started packing today. No cooking at all this weekend, it was delivery fried chicken for lunch & dinner today! :sad2:

Was that Scooters? We've yet to try it, can't get a hold of a menu and don't know if they deliver to our area.:confused3 I hope you feel better soon.:hug:

Morning all--with work this weekend, no cooking for me--except the burgers I charred on the grill. Remind me that I should cook the burgers first, then have wine and chat later!;) I totally forgot about the burgers and they ended up being little charcoal briquettes!



Only 10 more days till we leave for WDW--F&W, MNSSHP, ToT 13K--can't wait!!!!!:banana: :dance3: :banana:

Done that with burgers before!!:lmao: Wow only 10 days left!!!!!:woohoo:

I hope Nancy is having a wonderful time!

:cheer2: Our Saints finally looked like the team we saw last year!!!!!!!!

We're grilling burgers (hopefully not briquettes) tonight.:rotfl: Probably french fries with them.

Have a great day all!

[shovan]

;) Was that Scooters? We've yet to try it, can't get a hold of a menu and don't know if they deliver to our area.:confused3 I hope you feel better soon.:hug:



Done that with burgers before!!:lmao: Wow only 10 days left!!!!!:woohoo:

I hope Nancy is having a wonderful time!

:cheer2: Our Saints finally looked like the team we saw last year!!!!!!!!

We're grilling burgers (hopefully not briquettes) tonight.:rotfl: Probably french fries with them.

Have a great day all!

Yes Kathy is was Scooter's. I doubt they would deliver to you, but here is the link http://www.scooterschicken.com/

Thanks I'm feeling better, just tired now. Not to be too disgustingly graphic but after I'm moving around awhile the pain.... uh passes!

And I missed something, Where is Nancy? I thought her DW trip wasn't until early Nov?

[Aimeedyan]

Sheryl - I love the tile! One of these days we'll get to rip up vinyl and put in tile...

I am leaving this afternoon for a conference so we'll be eating out (and not on my dime!) tonight. My collegue is hoping for steak and I'm just fine with that =)

[Glynis]

Is that the one over by the bread bowl place? If so, we loved it too. I wanted to get a bread bowl and a loaf of Mickey sourdough but the line there was longer than for ANY of the rides we went on the whole time! So we shared beef tacos and chicken burrito. YUMMY! (insert smilie rubbing tummy here)

No, but that mexican place is yummy too!!! My kids don't like the soup in a breadbowl, so we always get them food from the mexican place so we can all eat together.

Rancho del Zocalo is in DL right by BTMRR. It is very yummy, and the portions are HUGE!!!

[Glynis]

Ok Lauren here is the recipe for Kenny's favorite breakfast. I included the recipe for the blueberry syrup although you could use store bought even if Kenny says it is almost blasphemy for me to say so. ;) I think I've spoiled him a little.

Baked Blueberry French Toast
1 (24 oz) loaf sourdough bread crusts removed, cut in cubes (I normally use ¾ of the loaf)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, cubed
1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained (I have used frozen when I can’t get fresh)
1 tbl sugar
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
Confectioner’s sugar (to sprinkle on top)
Blueberry Syrup (recipe to follow)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Place half of bread in greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Top with cream cheese. Place blueberries over cream cheese. Sprinkle sugar on top of blueberries. Top with remaining bread cubes.

Combine eggs, milk and cinnamon in a small bowl, mixing well. Pour over bread.

At this point, you can cover the dish and place in the refrigerator overnight if you want. Otherwise, bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until puffed and set. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve with Blueberry Syrup.

Blueberry Syrup
1 cup sugar
2 tbl. Cornstarch
1 cup water
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbl butter

Heat sugar, cornstarch and water in small saucepan over medium high heat, stirring frequently. Cook 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in blueberries gently, simmering 10 minutes or until berries have burst. Stir frequently. Add butter, stirring gently until melted.

Yum! I love overnight French Toast! I have several recipes, and I try to rotate them each Christmas. It really makes breakfast special. I've got a toffee apple one, a peach one, a strawberry banana one, etc. I really love them!!!

[Glynis]

Tonight we are having tacos and chips with salsa con queso. Easy and yummy!

WFD at your house?

ETA: I don't know if any of you remember, but last year my dad was going through a separation and possibly divorce. A few months after he told me, they decided to try to work things out. The other day he came over (he is on vacation this week) and told me it is definitely over.

This is definitely a good thing. My dad has not been happy for a long time and I have known it. He has a spirit in him now I haven't seen in a long time. Please pray for him and pray for me that I can be the support he needs right now. His name is Mark.

Lindsay - I'm so sorry I didn't see this before now! I'll most definitely keep him (and you) in my prayers.

[shiralex]

I LOVE the picture of your cat!!!! Reminds me of Clyde, my first cat who left us in February after 17 wonderful years!

[Glynis]

Lindsay - :hug: regarding your Dad. I know it's hard seeing your parent as a fellow adult having to endure this type of situation.

WFD -- Shrimp jambalaya. I threw it together the other night knowing I would need leftovers for the busy weekend (instead of takeout for everything but breakfast!) It's an old pass-along recipe from my step-mom by way of DH's best friend's mom.

It's prepared in a rice cooker - dump & go! Easy peasy!

Rice Cooker Shrimp Jambalaya

1 stick butter or margarine, cut in chunks
1 3-oz can of sliced mushrooms (do not drain)
1 1/2 cups rice (uncooked, unwashed)
1 med. bell pepper, diced
1 med. onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups beef consomme
1 lb. shrimp (OK to combine or substitute crawfish, chx, sausage, etc.)
2 T. seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's)

Spray interior of rice cooker pan with Pam (spray well). Add all ingredients to rice cooker. Combine. Turn on rice cooker. Stir again once rice cooker is done. Serve.

Thinking about it, I'm not sure how many of you have rice cookers. They're practically a necessity here in LA with all of the rice-n-beans we eat here. I'm sure this could be adapted for stove top if you watch your liquid amounts.

This may have been answered, but I'm still catching up. Do you use an electric rice cooker? What capacity is it? What is the seasoning? I'm not familiar with Tony Chachere's.

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone! I'm back! Alan and I had a wonderful weekend in Farmington, New Mexico!!! We attended the Four Rivers Storytelling Festival! I don't know if any of you have ever been to one, but it is just amazing! They had 4 tents set up, and different professional storytellers told all day long! It was fabulous! They also had student tellers who had worked on stories all last year, and during the summer. The youngest one was 8 years old. She was a real hoot!!! Some of my favorites were Syd Lieberman and Andy Offut-Irwin. He was absolutely hysterical!!! His stories revolve around his aunt Marguerite from Covington, Georgia! If you ever have a chance to hear him, don't hesitate!!!

We had some interesting meals, but nothing to really write home about! I was hoping for some good Mexican, but our convention was catered by a Mariott hotel, and it was your standard fare. Oh well. I did get 4 days without my children. That was worth it!!!

Now, I'm home, and things are trying to get back to normal. Dinner tonight will be the Greek wraps I never made before we left. I already have everything, so I don't need to run to the store. Since I'm having issues with my kids today, I don't need to take them all out. We are on Fall Break, right now, and I HATE it!!! They spent the weekend at their cousins house, which meant late nights, and basically running amok! I am paying for it, now! We are having drama, tantrums, and all kinds of stuff. I'm thinking that naps are in order for all of them!

[OKWMom]

Just a quick check in today - tonight's dinner will be last night's leftovers.

Sheryl I love the tile. Don't kill yourself before your trip.

Glynis Glad you had a good time. If you get a minute in between chasing children, I'd love your toffee apple and strawberry banana french toast recipes. No hurry.

[TigerKat]

Now, I'm home, and things are trying to get back to normal. Dinner tonight will be the Greek wraps I never made before we left. I already have everything, so I don't need to run to the store. Since I'm having issues with my kids today, I don't need to take them all out. We are on Fall Break, right now, and I HATE it!!! They spent the weekend at their cousins house, which meant late nights, and basically running amok! I am paying for it, now! We are having drama, tantrums, and all kinds of stuff. I'm thinking that naps are in order for all of them!

Sounds like you had a great time. It's always tough when the kiddos get out of their normal routine. You're an awesome Mom, you'll have them back on track in no time!;)

[shovan]

Glynis, Glad you had a fun time! I guess if Momma wants to play she has to pay!:confused3 I'm sure you'll get things back on track very quickly!!! :goodvibes

Lauren, Thanks, it's crazy over here! I want to see some of your remodeling when you get it all picked out!

Tonight's dinner is going to be easy. Pan seared tilapia with butter wine sauce & roasted potatoes with a salad or broccoli.

[nucpharm29]

Dinner tonight was really yummy. Here's the recipe

Flank Steak and Edamame with Wasabi Dressing

1 (1lb) flank steak, trimmed
2 tbsp plus 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp dark sesame oil
1 tbsp bottled ground fresh ginger
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
10 ounces frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tsp wasabi paste

Preheat grill. Rub steak with 2 tsp soy sauce; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill steak over med-high heat 5 min per side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into 1/2 inch slices

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; saute1 min, stirring occasionally. k Add remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce and edamame to pan; cook 2 minutes

Combine vinegar and wasabi paste in a bowl; stirring until smooth. Place 1/2 cup edamame mixture on each of 4 plates. Top each with 3 ounces of steak; drizzle with 1 tbsp vinegar mixture


Yummy and Easy!

[TigerKat]

OK, now I know I have too much time on my hands. lucas just told me to go to the Comm. Board find this thread, click on replies and it lists who's posted and how many posts they have.:rolleyes:

Steph, that flank steak sounds really good!

[liamandcaili]

Since I'm having issues with my kids today, I don't need to take them all out. We are on Fall Break, right now, and I HATE it!!! They spent the weekend at their cousins house, which meant late nights, and basically running amok! I am paying for it, now! We are having drama, tantrums, and all kinds of stuff. I'm thinking that naps are in order for all of them!

Glynis, you always seem to have everything together, so I am so glad to hear you have chaotic moments too. There are some days I am just counting down the minutes until bedtime. February vacation here is my nemesis. It is cold, dark, and often involves way too many indoor playdates.

Lauren, I didn't see the Cornell chicken recipe posted, so here it is. This is a marinade you keep the chicken in overnight and then grill it. The chicken stays very moist, and it doesn't burn. I think the recipe was designed for whole chicken, but my mom uses boneless chicken as well. You wouldn't have to marinate it quite as long with boneless.

CORNELL CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS (Marinade)
1 egg
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups cider vinegar
3 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Crack the egg into a medium bowl and whisk until beaten. Slowly whisk in the oil until fully blended. Then whisk in the vinegar, salt, poultry seasoning, and ground black pepper. Set some of the sauce aside to use for basting while grilling. Place chicken in shallow baking dish, and coat with sauce. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Grill chicken, marinating occasionally with reserved sauce. Cooking times will vary depending on whether the chicken is whole, in pieces or boneless. I would use a whole chicken, cut it into pieces, marinate it and then grill it. In pieces, the chicken would probably take 25-35 minutes to cook.

Dinner tonight was a quick cherry tomato sauce pasta, garlic bread and salad. I forgot that I had agreed to volunteer in Caili's class this afternoon (God Bless all Kindergarten teachers!! I don't know how they do it), so all the errands I usually run on Monday didn't get done. Liam is going to go to school with a peanut butter on English muffin sandwich, I think, since I don't have any bread and I don't have any jelly.

[Aimeedyan]

We ended up at Logan's tonight - yummy steak! The conference is feeding us lunch and dinner tomorrow so we'll see what they serve... ;)

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight it's leftover spaghetti and meatball stoup with garlic pull-apart bread.

WFD at your house?

[FormrCastMbr]

Quickly checking in before my monthly Endocrinologist appt. I am afraid she will be mad since I forget to take my evening pills every so often...:sad2:

I am trying a new recipe with prok chops in the crock. I think something is listed here like the recipe I am using...cranberry sauce, brown sugar and mustard.

I will serve rice and salad...maybe green beans too.

I am trying alot of new crock pot recipes this week.

Have a great day.

Sheryl, love the tile. I may post some pics of the demo later. Tom took down a wall into the laundry room to make the shower bigger. I am freaking out a bit.

Glynis, Welcome back!

Laura, that recipe sounds great! Thanks!

[OKWMom]

Good Morning Everyone!

Laura - I think you are a pretty amazing Mom yourself. It amazes me the meals you "throw together" and the kids' activities and the volunteering, especially when you are doing it all yourself. I don't know how I would handle it all without the extra help from DH.

Kathy - Did you learn anything from your homework assignment? :lmao:

Lauren - Hope your Dr. appt goes well

Tonight's dinner is shrimp pilau with green beans.

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

Still in a frenzy to get ready to leave Thursday. I forgot to pick up a few things yesterday, so I've got more errand running to do today.

There sure is a lot of great cooking going on here! Steph's flank steak sounds delish!

And Kathy, I don't what to know how many posts I have here!!! Apparently I talk tooo much! ;) :laughing:

Quickly checking in before my monthly Endocrinologist appt. I am afraid she will be mad since I forget to take my evening pills every so often...:sad2:

Sheryl, love the tile. I may post some pics of the demo later. Tom took down a wall into the laundry room to make the shower bigger. I am freaking out a bit.



Lauren, Good luck at the doc! I've got to go run in & get a flu shot this morning too. I had the flu after our trip in Jan. & I want to make sure that doesn't happen again!

I know the bathroom is probably pretty scary right now, but be your lucky your Tom is so resourceful & y'all can do the work yourselves!! It's gonna be great!

And you just reminded me I have to take "before" pics before we take off on our trip! I'm really afraid of what we're gonna come home too!!!

Y'all have a great day!
Sheryl

[Glynis]

Just a quick check in today - tonight's dinner will be last night's leftovers.

Sheryl I love the tile. Don't kill yourself before your trip.

Glynis Glad you had a good time. If you get a minute in between chasing children, I'd love your toffee apple and strawberry banana french toast recipes. No hurry.

I'll work on them today! I'm going to lunch with my best friend since the 3rd grade!!! After I get home, I'll post the recipes. Promise!!!

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!

Chatty Kathy checking in.......:rolleyes:

Lauren - I'll be thinking of you, please let us know how it goes.:hug:

Dinner tonight will be Chicken in Lime Butter which is posted here, rice and glazed baby carrots.

Gretchen - What is shrimp pilau?

[Glynis]

Dinner tonight will be quick: soup and sandwiches. We just found out that a cousin of Alan's is burying her 4 year old tonight. She was drowned in a boating accident on Lake Powell last weekend. It's so sad!!! That family has lost their grandmother, mother, and now the baby in just this last year and a half. I don't know how they are coping.

Thanks for all the kind words regarding my kids. Suffice it to say that they all went to bed a bit early last night. So far, so good this morning. Seems like they are all back to their happy selves. Alan got home from work, yesterday, I served dinner, and then Calgon took me away for a couple of hours while Alan put them to bed! Nice!!!

[TigerKat]

Dinner tonight will be quick: soup and sandwiches. We just found out that a cousin of Alan's is burying her 4 year old tonight. She was drowned in a boating accident on Lake Powell last weekend. It's so sad!!! That family has lost their grandmother, mother, and now the baby in just this last year and a half. I don't know how they are coping.



Oh Glynis, that is so sad. I can't imagine burying a 4 yr old. My prayers are with the family.:sad1:

[liamandcaili]

Dinner tonight will be quick: soup and sandwiches. We just found out that a cousin of Alan's is burying her 4 year old tonight. She was drowned in a boating accident on Lake Powell last weekend. It's so sad!!!

That poor family! It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear a story like this.

Today is our afternoon off from activities, so I am making a roast beef, gravy, oven potatoes, spinach and roast carrots. I'm having a big meal so I can survive the Red Sox game tonight. Wake up, Red Sox bats, wake up!!

GO RED SOX!

[OKWMom]

Gretchen - What is shrimp pilau?

Basically shrimp and rice cooked together. Onion, chicken stock, rice, shrimp, bacon. A true Carolina pilau is usually chicken with smoked sausage, cooked with the stock from the chicken. There is also a "backbone pilau" made from pork. That one will really make your lips shiny. :rotfl:


Dinner tonight will be quick: soup and sandwiches. We just found out that a cousin of Alan's is burying her 4 year old tonight. She was drowned in a boating accident on Lake Powell last weekend. It's so sad!!! That family has lost their grandmother, mother, and now the baby in just this last year and a half. I don't know how they are coping.


Glynis, I'm so very sorry to hear this! I hurt for that poor mother and the rest of the family. I cannot imagine what they are going through.

[FormrCastMbr]

Glynis, I am so sorry about your loss. My prayers will be with Alan's cousin and the rest of the family.

[FormrCastMbr]

Just wanted to let all of you know that the doctor visit went OK. My hormone levels basically stayed the same so she increased my meds and told me to try and not forget to take them (I think I mentioned to all of you that sometimes I forget to take the evening pill). I told her they need to make a CR one (controlled release...I only know what that means from Tommy boy who works for a pharma co!!! ;) )

[TigerKat]

Basically shrimp and rice cooked together. Onion, chicken stock, rice, shrimp, bacon. A true Carolina pilau is usually chicken with smoked sausage, cooked with the stock from the chicken. There is also a "backbone pilau" made from pork. That one will really make your lips shiny. :rotfl:


That sounds yummy!!

Just wanted to let all of you know that the doctor visit went OK. My hormone levels basically stayed the same so she increased my meds and told me to try and not forget to take them (I think I mentioned to all of you that sometimes I forget to take the evening pill). I told her they need to make a CR one (controlled release...I only know what that means from Tommy boy who works for a pharma co!!! ;) )

Glad to hear all is OK, now we just need to work on a way for you to remember your evening meds!;)

[HERSEY]

Dinner tonight will be quick: soup and sandwiches. We just found out that a cousin of Alan's is burying her 4 year old tonight. She was drowned in a boating accident on Lake Powell last weekend. It's so sad!!! That family has lost their grandmother, mother, and now the baby in just this last year and a half. I don't know how they are coping.

My heart goes out to that poor family how very sad. :hug:

Just wanted to let all of you know that the doctor visit went OK. My hormone levels basically stayed the same so she increased my meds and told me to try and not forget to take them (I think I mentioned to all of you that sometimes I forget to take the evening pill). I told her they need to make a CR one (controlled release...I only know what that means from Tommy boy who works for a pharma co!!! ;) )

Glad you visit went well. Is there something you do each night at the same time? Maybe get one of the alarm pill containers.


Tonight we are having spaghetti and sausage.

[TigerKat]

Just a reminder, the new signature guidelines go into effect tomorrow!!:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1610270

[OKWMom]

Just a reminder, the new signature guidelines go into effect tomorrow!!:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1610270

Thanks, I missed that somehow. Not that I understand it, but I have read it.

[Aimeedyan]

I'm back in town; tonight the conference was going to feed us pizza but we bailed and went to Chili's.

I don't like Chili's chicken fingers but love their crispy boneless wings. They have a new honey chipotle chicken finger that tastes JUST like their wings (really crispy) and the sauce is delish.

So I was super happy.

[LindsayDunn228]

Like I mentioned a few days ago, my dad is going through a divorce. While he is very independent and can take care of himself quite well, it breaks my heart to think of him cooking and eating alone. On that note, he is coming to my house for dinner tonight. I am making my Ritz Parmesan chicken, macaroni and cheese, and a vegetable of some kind. I made a vanilla chip cake for dessert (story below).

WFD at your house?

ETA: Ok, my cake story. *sigh* This cake rocks the house, is really easy, and I knew my dad would love it. The batter itself is rich, thick, and delish. So I pull it out of the oven to let it cool for the directed 10 minutes. I get out my decorative plate to put it on and invert the cake to get it out.

It doesn't come out.

Ok, no big deal. I ran a straight knife down the sides and middle of the pan (fluted bundt pan BTW). Still no luck. What the crap?! I'm thinking. I work and work, shake and shake, tap and tap........nothing.

Finally my husband gives it a try. I hear it coming out. Woo hoo! I pull the pan completely off and a chunk of one side is left in the pan. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!! It's still edible, just a little lopsided. :mad::mad::mad::mad:

[FormrCastMbr]

Kathy and Janice, Thanks for being concerned about me and my meds. I have them right on the window sill (sp) to take right after dinner...but Tom usually helps with the dishes, then I forget. I took them last night before dinner so hopefully that will work. If not, I'll visit the alarm thingy.


Finally my husband gives it a try. I hear it coming out. Woo hoo! I pull the pan completely off and a chunk of one side is left in the pan. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!! It's still edible, just a little lopsided. :mad::mad::mad::mad:


Whenever this happens, you can turn it into a trifle...I have a great recipe from a bakery and that is how the recipe came about from a cake they could get out of the pan. Basically they just broke up the cake, added layers of pudding and whipped cream.

[FormrCastMbr]

Forgot to post WFD. I am heading to my Moms so I am throwing an eye round in the crock and we will have french dip sandwiches, oven fries and salad.

Have a great day!

Kathy, any word from Wendie or Kris? TIA

[TigerKat]

Forgot to post WFD. I am heading to my Moms so I am throwing an eye round in the crock and we will have french dip sandwiches, oven fries and salad.

Have a great day!

Kathy, any word from Wendie or Kris? TIA

No word yet, I know they're going back to the Dr today and I asked Kris to update me. I miss her!:sad1:

Dinner tonight will be oven bbq'd baby back ribs, hash browns with chorizo and corn.

[TigerKat]

Thanks, I missed that somehow. Not that I understand it, but I have read it.

The most important thing is that your sig can be no larger than 250 x 600 pixels which is 2 1/2 inches in length and 6 inches in width. I had to make some major adjustments in mine.:headache:

[OKWMom]

The most important thing is that your sig can be no larger than 250 x 600 pixels which is 2 1/2 inches in length and 6 inches in width. I had to make some major adjustments in mine.:headache:

I guess I need to fix mine today. It is way over 2 1/2 inches in length. Thanks for the explanation.

Lauren I had trouble remembering my evening medication too so I applied one of DD's theraputic methods - I paired it with something else. You sort of did this by putting it in the window sill knowing you would be washing dishes in the evening. For me, I always wash my face before bed, so I put the medication on top of the face wash. I then had to move the medicine before washing my face. It just needs to be paired with something you do every evening. Good luck.

Lindsay sorry about your cake. I am not a good baker so I know from a great deal of personal experience how frustrating that is.

Tonight's dinner is maple glazed salmon with steamed veggies and cheesy orzo.

Have a great day everyone.

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

I'm mostly packed! :cool1: Gonna have time to get my nails done this morning!

Glynis, That is so sad, I feel horrible for that poor family!

Lindsay, Sorry about your cake! That's how it usually goes when I bake!

Kathy, Hash browns with chorizo?! Sounds yummy! Do you have a recipe for that?

Of course I don't need it right away, there will be no cooking here this evening. Bob's driving instructor never showed on Monday, & he is on is way but is driving through Houston now!:mad: So Bob will probably be home late, so it'll be sandwiches for dinner here. He is so frustrated with this driving guy, I think he could explode!

Y'all have a great day! :goodvibes

Lauren don't forget to take your meds tonight!;)

[shovan]

Kathy, Everything I've got from the Beach Club pic on down is considered my signature? Only 2 1/2 inches high? Awww man, that's gonna be tough! I'll have to work on it when we come back from the trip!

If I don't get to check in later, we'll be taking off early tomorrow morning!:cool1: I'll taste everything I possibly can, just for you guys!!! :laughing:

Sheryl

[TigerKat]

Kathy, Hash browns with chorizo?! Sounds yummy! Do you have a recipe for that?




Yep, Rachael Ray super easy!!
Kathy, Everything I've got from the Beach Club pic on down is considered my signature? Only 2 1/2 inches high? Awww man, that's gonna be tough! I'll have to work on it when we come back from the trip!



Everything underneath the line is considered your signature. Don't worry about it now, since you're so busy, the software will delete anything outside the parameters.

Have a great time, try & keep our wild child Lori in check!:lmao:

[shovan]

Yep, Rachael Ray super easy!!


Everything underneath the line is considered your signature. Don't worry about it now, since you're so busy, the software will delete anything outside the parameters.

Have a great time, try & keep our wild child Lori in check!:lmao:


Awww man, I'm gonna have to take off practically everything if I want to keep my BC pic! Ugh!

Keep Lori in check?! :eek: I don't think that's possible!!! I think Lori's gonna be a bad influence on me! :laughing: At least if I misbehave I can blame her!:lmao:

I'm sure we'll have some fun & interesting pics for y'all. Our Crazy Nola Crew all decked out in lime green boas!!!!

I'll be thinking about y'all with every bite & sip!!!:goodvibes

[TigerKat]

Awww man, I'm gonna have to take off practically everything if I want to keep my BC pic! Ugh!



I heard some talk about someone working on re-sizing the DVC pics, if that happens you'll have more room to work with.:)

I can't wait to hear all about your trip and for once the food isn't what I'm excited about, it's the NOLA gals!;)

[liamandcaili]

Sheryl -- Have a great trip!

I'm volunteering in Caili's class again today --what was I thinking :confused3 -- and then we have skating, so I am going to put a fish chowder together now, and then I will just need to reheat it when I get home. I'm not sure what I'll give Liam and Caili...maybe grilled cheese.

[HERSEY]

Kathy, Everything I've got from the Beach Club pic on down is considered my signature? Only 2 1/2 inches high? Awww man, that's gonna be tough! I'll have to work on it when we come back from the trip!

If I don't get to check in later, we'll be taking off early tomorrow morning!:cool1: I'll taste everything I possibly can, just for you guys!!! :laughing:

Sheryl


If I get busy and don't get back to wish you all well, Have a great trip. Eat a chocolate wave (Coral Reef) for me, I have been dreaming of that dessert. I think that with be my birthday cake.:woohoo:

[TheBeadPirate]

Uh huh..... I see. Just cause I haven't gotten here yet ya'll are talking about me again!:rotfl2: Have a great time, try & keep our wild child Lori in check!:lmao: She's gonna come back and tell you how incredibly boring I am and how Rick wouldn't stop hitting on all the women. Read the tag line........it tells the truth!:lmao:

Awww man, I'm gonna have to take off practically everything if I want to keep my BC pic! Ugh!

Keep Lori in check?! :eek: I don't think that's possible!!! I think Lori's gonna be a bad influence on me! :laughing: At least if I misbehave I can blame her!:lmao:

I'm sure we'll have some fun & interesting pics for y'all. Our Crazy Nola Crew all decked out in lime green boas!!!!

I'll be thinking about y'all with every bite & sip!!!:goodvibes We're going to be going to church and sitting quietly in the pews. Hands crossed in our laps. Drinking only communion wine and eating only wafers. Contemplating and praying for the heathens at Epcot swilling wine and booze and gorging themselves to excess.:angel:

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/rnleichmann/001_0364.jpg

:dance3:pirate::dance3:pirate::dance3:

[TigerKat]

Uh huh..... I see. Just cause I haven't gotten here yet ya'll are talking about me again!:rotfl2: She's gonna come back and tell you how incredibly boring I am and how Rick wouldn't stop hitting on all the women. Read the tag line........it tells the truth!:lmao:

We're going to be going to church and sitting quietly in the pews. Hands crossed in our laps. Drinking only communion wine and eating only wafers. Contemplating and praying for the heathens at Epcot swilling wine and booze and gorging themselves to excess.:angel:


Sorry girlfriend, I don't believe boring will be used and I want a pic of the church scene!!:lmao:

[topaz_onyx]

I think we're having sausages and potato wedges

[rkwells]

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself...Regina here, SAHM of a 13 yr old DD and a 10 yr old DS. I was thrilled to stumble upon this tread, and have been kind of lurking around for a couple of weeks. I am domestically challenged to say the least and usually don't enjoy the day-in, day-out routine of trying to come up with dinner ideas for a family...but I do want them to eat decent.

I am hoping following this thread will help me get "inspired":rotfl:

Thanks to you all for posting your recipes!

I posted on Sat, Sun and Monday we ate out, last night was kind of a whatever you can find night. Tonight I have got to get with the program and come up with something easy but tasty...don't know what yet.

Have a great day! Regina

[TigerKat]

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself...Regina here, SAHM of a 13 yr old DD and a 10 yr old DS. I was thrilled to stumble upon this tread, and have been kind of lurking around for a couple of weeks. I am domestically challenged to say the least and usually don't enjoy the day-in, day-out routine of trying to come up with dinner ideas for a family...but I do want them to eat decent.

I am hoping following this thread will help me get "inspired":rotfl:

Thanks to you all for posting your recipes!

I posted on Sat, Sun and Monday we ate out, last night was kind of a whatever you can find night. Tonight I have got to get with the program and come up with something easy but tasty...don't know what yet.

Have a great day! Regina

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/TigerKat_2006/welcome2-1.gif GINA!!!!!!

I look forward to sharing recipes with you. I'm known as the "Queen of Easy" so any recipe you see that I've posted will be EASY!!

[HERSEY]

Sorry girlfriend, I don't believe boring will be used and I want a pic of the church scene!!:lmao:


Sorry Lori! I think I too want proof maybe a signed statement from 3 nondis people plus the priest.:angel: Ok back to work for me.

[TigerKat]

Sorry Lori! I think I too want proof maybe a signed statement from 3 nondis people plus the priest.:angel: Ok back to work for me.

:rotfl2:

[Aimeedyan]

Welcome, Gina!!! I'm moreless new to the thread, too, but it's been a great group of ladies to chat with!!! I'm glad you're here =)

Tonights dinner will me chicken fried rice. That shrimp fried rice was such a hit, and SO easy, that I decided to throw another batch together tonight.

Should I cook the chicken by itself in the wok beforehand? Should I season it?

[TigerKat]

Chorizo Hash Browns

2 Tbsp. EVOO
1/2 lb chorizo, chopped
1 small onion
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
4-5 c. frozen shredded hash browns(1/2 of a 26 oz. bag)

Heat EVOO in a skillet over medium heat and add chorizo. While chorizo is rendering and browning, peel onion and slice thinly. Add potatoes and onions to chorizo, season with salt, pepper and thyme. Once the potatoes are lightly browned, 7-8 minutes, flip them and press them down with a spatula to crisp them, cook 7-8 minutes more.

[MA pigletfan]

YUMMMMMMM that chorizo hash browns sounds great!

[FormrCastMbr]

My goodness, the DIS is super slow today!!! But hey, I got my siggie down...do ya like it??? Thanks Kat for the reminder. You're the best!

Welcome to the new posters. Stick around; we're a fun bunch.

Sheryl and Lori, Have a great time! We leave very soon. I just printed all the menus from the stands. Gotta have my picky eater see what entices him...me? I'll just drink...

Lori...LOVE the Food and WINO Fest door thingy!!!

[Glynis]

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself...Regina here, SAHM of a 13 yr old DD and a 10 yr old DS. I was thrilled to stumble upon this tread, and have been kind of lurking around for a couple of weeks. I am domestically challenged to say the least and usually don't enjoy the day-in, day-out routine of trying to come up with dinner ideas for a family...but I do want them to eat decent.

I am hoping following this thread will help me get "inspired":rotfl:

Thanks to you all for posting your recipes!

I posted on Sat, Sun and Monday we ate out, last night was kind of a whatever you can find night. Tonight I have got to get with the program and come up with something easy but tasty...don't know what yet.

Have a great day! Regina

Welcome to our group, Regina! This thread is addicting, so beware!! I have found so many wonderful recipes here! My husband is thrilled with everything I have tried.

[TigerKat]

Got an update from Kris today on Wendie, here are his comments:

We got a lot of answers today, the dr. is very confident that once she has healed her wrist problems will be over with. He said that he could not repair the tear in her tfcc due to its location, it was to close to the radius, and there is not a decent blood supply to heal it, if the tear had been near the ulna side he could have fixed it. He did clean it up, as it was frayed etc. He doesn't feel that this tear was the real issue anyway. He said that her whole wrist was full of scar tissue to the point that he couldn't even see around in it with the camera. By clearing that all out he took pressure off of the nerves that caused her to lose feeling in her fingers, and this will stop her wrist from locking up.
He said she has a ways to go with healing. Her whole hand is swollen about 3x normal and is black. Dr.Thaller said this was normal due to the amount of time the surgery took and how much he had to do in it etc. She will see him again on Nov. 13th...totally time to be healed is 6 months.
She had to go and get fitted for a new brace today, and she also is starting next week with P/T with just range of motion, and to get the swelling down to start with.
He put her on some new pain meds, and some different ones for the swelling as well. It will be nice to see her be able to rest some, she has not been sleeping more then an hour here, and there.

She sends her love to all, and misses everyone, and hopes to be up to typing in the next week or so.

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone! Sorry I haven't posted sooner. I've been in a blue funk today. The funeral last night really got to me! I just can't get the image of that tiny pink casket out of my mind. Anyway, we got to visit with some of Alan's cousins and that was nice.

Dinner tonight will be some kind of spicy chicken. It sounds good to me, and that's what counts right now! My kids can eat it or just chow down on peanut butter sandwiches. Hopefully I'll feel more "the thing" tomorrow!

[HERSEY]

Glynis Funerals for children and infants are especially hard. :hug:

Kathy If you happen to talk to Kris again send many hugs to Wendie. I hope once the swelling goes down she will start to feel better.

Ok I'm back to the old grind. I'm behind in my part time stuff do to vacation.

We will be having sloppy joes and tatter tots and salad. Not really healthy stuff but good.

[TigerKat]

Hi, everyone! Sorry I haven't posted sooner. I've been in a blue funk today. The funeral last night really got to me! I just can't get the image of that tiny pink casket out of my mind. Anyway, we got to visit with some of Alan's cousins and that was nice.



Glynis, I feel your pain. About 18 months ago Johnny's son (my stepson) lost his infant boy to SIDS. I'll never forget seeing that two month old baby boy in that tiny casket. I'll keep you in my prayers, my friend.:hug:

[Glynis]

Glynis, I feel your pain. About 18 months ago Johnny's son (my stepson) lost his infant boy to SIDS. I'll never forget seeing that two month old baby boy in that tiny casket. I'll keep you in my prayers, my friend.:hug:

Oh, Kathy! That is such a horrible thing! Another cousin of Alan's had the same thing happen about 9 years ago. She had the baby in a Snugli while she was shopping in the mall for an outfit for his blessing in the church. She'd been shopping for about 30 minutes and realized that Alexander hadn't moved in a while. She sat down in a fitting room and took him out of the Snugli and realized he was dead. SIDS is a terrible thing! I am so sorry for your your stepson! No one should have to deal with the loss of a child. It goes against the natural order of things.

[TigerKat]

Oh, Kathy! That is such a horrible thing! Another cousin of Alan's had the same thing happen about 9 years ago. She had the baby in a Snugli while she was shopping in the mall for an outfit for his blessing in the church. She'd been shopping for about 30 minutes and realized that Alexander hadn't moved in a while. She sat down in a fitting room and took him out of the Snugli and realized he was dead. SIDS is a terrible thing! I am so sorry for your your stepson! No one should have to deal with the loss of a child. It goes against the natural order of things.

This was horrible - John(Johnny's son) had made a habit of taking the baby out of the crib and laying him down in the bed with him when he got in from work(he worked nights). His girlfriend was at work and John fell asleep and when he woke up the baby was blue. Of course to this day he thinks he suffocated the baby but the autopsy proved it was not, it was SIDS. They have since had another beautiful baby boy.

[FormrCastMbr]

Glynis and Kathy, :hug: :hug: :hug: ...words cannot express my sorrow for the pain that you guys have been through with the stories that you have shared.

Kathy, thank you for the updated on Wendie. I had no idea it would be as painful for her as it has been...luckily they were able to clean out the scar tissue and this will eliminate some of the pain she was having.

Wendie...:hug: :hug: :hug:

[OKWMom]

Keep Lori in check?! :eek: I don't think that's possible!!! I think Lori's gonna be a bad influence on me! :laughing: At least if I misbehave I can blame her!:lmao:

I'm sure we'll have some fun & interesting pics for y'all. Our Crazy Nola Crew all decked out in lime green boas!!!!

I'll be thinking about y'all with every bite & sip!!!:goodvibes

Sheryl, sorry I didn't post earlier. You probably won't see this, but I hope y'all have a wonderful time.


We're going to be going to church and sitting quietly in the pews. Hands crossed in our laps. Drinking only communion wine and eating only wafers. Contemplating and praying for the heathens at Epcot swilling wine and booze and gorging themselves to excess.:angel:


I believe every word of this - except you forgot the morning diet coke. ;) But you have the right idea sister, admit nothing. Have a blast!

Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself...Regina here, SAHM of a 13 yr old DD and a 10 yr old DS.

WELCOME!!!! Come and post often. As you can see, much of the chatter has little to do with dinner.

Sorry Lori! I think I too want proof maybe a signed statement from 3 nondis people plus the priest.:angel: Ok back to work for me.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Got an update from Kris today on Wendie

Thanks for keeping us posted. I hate that her condition was worse than they thought and her recovery is more painful and lenghthy than predicted. Please tell her I am thinking of her and praying for her.

[Aimeedyan]

Burying babies and children are some of the hardest parts of my job. It tears me apart. I'm so sorry for your cousin.

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making black bean chili and cornbread. More comfort food!

WFD at your house?

ETA: Dinner with my dad last night went great, as I knew it would. Hee hee, he ended up taking half of the lopsided cake home with him he liked it so much!! I was thrilled he liked it so much.

If anyone wants that recipe (vanilla chip cake) I will post it.

[FormrCastMbr]

The French Dip Roast was a huge hit yesterday. Its a really easy recipe that I got from the crockpot thread.

Eye Round
1 can french onion soup
1 can beef broth
1 can/bottle beer
*I sprinkled garlic powder and adobo on top too

Cook in crock for 7 - 8 hours on low. Slice roast and serve on crusty bread and dip in juice. I rubbed garlic on the toasted bread and melted some mozz. I also put horseradish sauce on mine.

*******
I made 2 roasts so we are having leftovers tonight. I may serve the beef with just a salad to make up for over eating last night...;)

[TigerKat]

Good morning!

Lauren - That French dip sounds great!! Think I could sub wine for the beer?

WFD tonight - Meatballs & spaghetti, broccoli and salad.

[Mermaid02]

The French Dip Roast was a huge hit yesterday. Its a really easy recipe that I got from the crockpot thread.

Eye Round
1 can french onion soup
1 can beef broth
1 can/bottle beer
*I sprinkled garlic powder and adobo on top too

Cook in crock for 7 - 8 hours on low. Slice roast and serve on crusty bread and dip in juice. I rubbed garlic on the toasted bread and melted some mozz. I also put horseradish sauce on mine.

*******
I made 2 roasts so we are having leftovers tonight. I may serve the beef with just a salad to make up for over eating last night...;)

I'm making that tonight! My ds (age 10) has been sick since Monday (Mother of the year here I sent him to school, they sent him home:headache: )- I guess he got what I had but it seems to really be knocking him on his "tookus". We are going to the pediatrician again today because he has been complaining of "heart pain" since last night. I think he means his chest hurts, from either coughing or maybe he has pneumonia. He's been on antibiotics since Tuesday though. I work in the pediatricians office and I feel horrible for calling in three days in a row.:sad1:

[TigerKat]

I'm making that tonight! My ds (age 10) has been sick since Monday (Mother of the year here I sent him to school, they sent him home:headache: )- I guess he got what I had but it seems to really be knocking him on his "tookus". We are going to the pediatrician again today because he has been complaining of "heart pain" since last night. I think he means his chest hurts, from either coughing or maybe he has pneumonia. He's been on antibiotics since Tuesday though. I work in the pediatricians office and I feel horrible for calling in three days in a row.:sad1:

Oh poor baby, I hope it's not pneumonia. Keep us posted!!:hug:

[Mermaid02]

Oh poor baby, I hope it's not pneumonia. Keep us posted!!:hug:

Thanks Kathy I will. It's so hard with him because he has other issues and I'm never sure what's going on with him. Is it his anxiety manifesting itself or does he have something:confused3 My first child was a cake walk, this one is doing me in!! :rotfl2:

[OKWMom]

Lindsay I'd love the cake recipe if it isn't too difficult. I'm not much of a baker.

Mermaid I hope your DS gets well soon.

Lauren the french dip roast looks good. I may try that for a football weekend. Thanks for posting it.

Tonight's dinner is Chicken Diane with roasted red potatoes and steamed veggies.

[nucpharm29]

Morning all. Tried a new recipe and it was a flop. It sounded great--Pasta with mushrooms and Pumpkin Gorgonzola sauce--but it was just eh. Tonight gonna whip up some Zatarains Jambalaya--don't have the time to cook the "real" stuff

Mermaid--PD to your son--hope he's better soon. DD has come down with a terrible cough. My neice went to the Dr. (same one we use) yesterday for the same thing and she said if there wasn't a fever no reason not to send them to school. So, don't feel bad, DD is headed to school this morning--hope I don't get the dreaded "Come get your child" phone call

[Nancyg56]

Hi Everybody!

I'm home and have only skimmed the past few pages, I'll catch up on the rest a little later.

Kathy- thanks for the update on Wendie. I am so sorry that the surgery was way more involved than had been anticipated, now her recovery is much harder.

Glynis- :grouphug: I am so very sorry. I have trouble at funerals in general, but funerals for babies are heart wrenching. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

I have no clue WFD tonight. Kady's open house is tonight and I have no food worth speaking about here. I tossed the rest of the tuna this morning :lmao: (yes, he was still eating it)

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren - That French dip sounds great!! Think I could sub wine for the beer?


I am sure that it will be fine. It cooks so long that you can't even taste the beer flavor. I am sure that you can sub another can of either broth too.

I'm making that tonight! My ds (age 10) has been sick since Monday (Mother of the year here I sent him to school,

Have you tried this roast already from the other thread? It got rave reviews over there. I hope your son feels better and does OK at the dr. Don't feel bad, I have sent my son to school too when he complains of being sick. ;)

[
Lauren the french dip roast looks good. I may try that for a football weekend. Thanks for posting it.

Tonight's dinner is Chicken Diane with roasted red potatoes and steamed veggies.

Your welcome! Is that chicken recipe posted? Hint...;)

Morning all. Tried a new recipe and it was a flop. It sounded great--Pasta with mushrooms and Pumpkin Gorgonzola sauce--but it was just eh. Tonight gonna whip up some Zatarains Jambalaya--don't have the time to cook the "real" stuff

Mermaid--PD to your son--hope he's better soon. DD has come down with a terrible cough. My neice went to the Dr. (same one we use) yesterday for the same thing and she said if there wasn't a fever no reason not to send them to school. So, don't feel bad, DD is headed to school this morning--hope I don't get the dreaded "Come get your child" phone call

Oh, you reminded me of that pumpkin pasta from last year. I have not tried it but tis the season!!! I hope your daughter feels better...:)

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi Everybody!

I'm home and have only skimmed the past few pages, I'll catch up on the rest a little later.



Welcome back! Can't wait to see a trippie!!! :thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

Morning all. Tried a new recipe and it was a flop. It sounded great--Pasta with mushrooms and Pumpkin Gorgonzola sauce--but it was just eh. Tonight gonna whip up some Zatarains Jambalaya--don't have the time to cook the "real" stuff



Love the stuff!

Hi Everybody!

I'm home and have only skimmed the past few pages, I'll catch up on the rest a little later.



Welcome home!!! I missed you and can't wait to hear all about the FOOD!!!!:rotfl2:

[rkwells]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!:goodvibes Tonight I am going to try to make Tigercats COMPANY BEEF CASSEROLE....I was reading a few of the posts after this recipe and saw her advice that every recipe should include wine....I think that's some solid advice!:lmao:

[TigerKat]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!:goodvibes Tonight I am going to try to make Tigercats COMPANY BEEF CASSEROLE....I was reading a few of the posts after this recipe and saw her advice that every recipe should include wine....I think that's some solid advice!:lmao:

I hope you enjoy it! Easy and Wine - my two favorite words.:rotfl:

[Glynis]

This was horrible - John(Johnny's son) had made a habit of taking the baby out of the crib and laying him down in the bed with him when he got in from work(he worked nights). His girlfriend was at work and John fell asleep and when he woke up the baby was blue. Of course to this day he thinks he suffocated the baby but the autopsy proved it was not, it was SIDS. They have since had another beautiful baby boy.

:hug: to John. I can see how that would just be devastating! How wonderful that they have another beautiful baby! Life goes on, doesn't it?

[Glynis]

Tonight I am making black bean chili and cornbread. More comfort food!

WFD at your house?

ETA: Dinner with my dad last night went great, as I knew it would. Hee hee, he ended up taking half of the lopsided cake home with him he liked it so much!! I was thrilled he liked it so much.

If anyone wants that recipe (vanilla chip cake) I will post it.

Do you even have to ask!!! Of course we want the recipe!

[TheBeadPirate]

I believe every word of this - except you forgot the morning diet coke. ;) But you have the right idea sister, admit nothing. Have a blast!

And just what do you think the communion wine is made from?!?:lmao:


Last night was pan sauteed chicken gizzards with roasted garlic chicken gravy, steamed green beans, and a red onion/sweet potato/mushroom hash with raspberry white wine vinegar. It turned out pretty good! I was going for fried but realized I didn't have oil and didn't want to go back out. Next time I'll add white bread to swipe up the gravy.

Tonight WFD- not quite sure yet.

And I like the new siggies but apparently I can't be doing the :banana: happy dance:banana: for more than one trip at a time.:sad2: Held down by the man again!!!;) :lmao:

[Glynis]

Oh, you reminded me of that pumpkin pasta from last year. I have not tried it but tis the season!!! I hope your daughter feels better...:)

Oh, that pumpkin pasta is divine!!!! Hmmm, maybe I'll make it as a side dish for Sunday. That sounds great!!! Thanks for reminding me of it!

[Glynis]

I woke up this morning, looked outside, and lo and behold, there's snow on the ground! I guess our rainstorm took a turn for the worst late last night. With that in mind, dinner will be something warm and comforting. I'm looking over a recipe right now for a creamy ham and egg casserole. Sounds like something my kids would eat!

Alan is working from home today, so it's nice to see his face as I work around the house. Hopefully he won't get in the way too much. Too bad we have to babysit a niece, or else I can think of a better way to spend our morning. Oh well.

Thanks for all your comments about yesterday. It's amazing how much better I feel after talking to all of you! I really appreciate it!

[OKWMom]

Your welcome! Is that chicken recipe posted? Hint...;)

It isn't, but this is a new one (Low fat/Low calorie). If it is good, I'll post it tonight.

[OKWMom]

Hi Everybody!
I'm home and have only skimmed the past few pages, I'll catch up on the rest a little later.


Welcome Back!!!! I hope you had a great time and I can't wait to hear the details. How did your knee hold up?

I was reading a few of the posts after this recipe and saw her advice that every recipe should include wine.

Words to live by. :thumbsup2

And just what do you think the communion wine is made from?!?:lmao:

And I like the new siggies but apparently I can't be doing the :banana: happy dance:banana: for more than one trip at a time.:sad2: Held down by the man again!!!;) :lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: Thanks for the morning chuckle.

Alan is working from home today, so it's nice to see his face as I work around the house. Hopefully he won't get in the way too much. Too bad we have to babysit a niece, or else I can think of a better way to spend our morning. Oh well.


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[TheBeadPirate]

I woke up this morning, looked outside, and lo and behold, there's snow on the ground! I guess our rainstorm took a turn for the worst late last night. With that in mind, dinner will be something warm and comforting. I'm looking over a recipe right now for a creamy ham and egg casserole. Sounds like something my kids would eat!

Alan is working from home today, so it's nice to see his face as I work around the house. Hopefully he won't get in the way too much. Too bad we have to babysit a niece, or else I can think of a better way to spend our morning. Oh well.

Thanks for all your comments about yesterday. It's amazing how much better I feel after talking to all of you! I really appreciate it!

BBBRRRRRRR! SNOW?!? Yikes!:eek: Now I'm cold just thinking about it!

And how else would you be spending your morning.........board games? Pictionary? Stratego? hmmm, oh the possibilities of what to type.....I've put in a couple of different things only to delete them cause surely I would get sanctioned for that.:rolleyes1 (but if ya really want to know......nah, nevermind)

:grouphug: And ya'll know we're all here for each other. Anything you need to get off yer chest.:upsidedow

[TigerKat]

Oh no, did you guys hear about the menu changes at KONA? No more KONA Chowder and no more Mahi-Mahi.:sad2:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1613387

[Glynis]

BBBRRRRRRR! SNOW?!? Yikes!:eek: Now I'm cold just thinking about it!

And how else would you be spending your morning.........board games? Pictionary? Stratego? hmmm, oh the possibilities of what to type.....I've put in a couple of different things only to delete them cause surely I would get sanctioned for that.:rolleyes1 (but if ya really want to know......nah, nevermind)

:grouphug: And ya'll know we're all here for each other. Anything you need to get off yer chest.:upsidedow

You don't even need to speculate! Let your mind run wild, and that's what I wish we were doing!!!!

Thanks for keeping my spirits up! You are amazing!!!

[liamandcaili]

Glynis -- If your DH was reading this thread, I bet he would be working from home more...and agreeing to babysitting less. ;)

Mermaid and Stephanie -- I hope your children are feeling better. It is way too early to be starting with pneumonia!

Nancy -- Welcome back! Was Kady surprised?

For those with younger children, I wanted to tell you about a cool thing my neighborhood is doing this year for Halloween. It is called The Phantom. One house starts it and leaves a bag of Halloween surprises on two doorsteps starting a couple weeks before Halloween or earlier, depending on the size of the neighborhood. The bags can be filled with anything -- the one we were left tonight had candy, a light-up plastic jack-o-lantern and some Halloween bubbles -- and it includes a sign that has a picture of a ghost on it and says The Phantom, and a page of instructions on how to keep the fun going. You hang the Phantom sign on your door to let everyone know you've already been visited, and then you prepare two bags of goodies and ring on two other houses with children. Eventually, all the children in the neighborhood get their surprise bag, if everyone participates. Liam and especially Caili were so impressed and delighted. Whoever delivered the bag was pretty fast too because we didn't see anyone and we answered the door shortly after the doorbell rang.

For dinner, I had the fish chowder I didn't eat last night (the kids wanted pasta) and the kids had what we like to call a Silly Supper -- assorted cheeses, sliced apple, carrot and raisin salad, and a buttered roll.

[Glynis]

Glynis -- If your DH was reading this thread, I bet he would be working from home more...and agreeing to babysitting less. ;)

For those with younger children, I wanted to tell you about a cool thing my neighborhood is doing this year for Halloween. It is called The Phantom. One house starts it and leaves a bag of Halloween surprises on two doorsteps starting a couple weeks before Halloween or earlier, depending on the size of the neighborhood. The bags can be filled with anything -- the one we were left tonight had candy, a light-up plastic jack-o-lantern and some Halloween bubbles -- and it includes a sign that has a picture of a ghost on it and says The Phantom, and a page of instructions on how to keep the fun going. You hang the Phantom sign on your door to let everyone know you've already been visited, and then you prepare two bags of goodies and ring on two other houses with children. Eventually, all the children in the neighborhood get their surprise bag, if everyone participates. Liam and especially Caili were so impressed and delighted. Whoever delivered the bag was pretty fast too because we didn't see anyone and we answered the door shortly after the doorbell rang.



I keep telling him he needs to check y'all out! Maybe he will.

Our neighborhood has done something similar to this. We call it being "spooked." It's really fun! Gives the kids something to look forward to.

[Nancyg56]

Kathy- I cannot imagine how your poor son feels :hug:. When I was a youngster my neighbor lost a baby girl to SIDS. I was so young but I can still remember how sad she was.

Glynis- so you are going to think twice before you agree to babysit????? :lmao:\

Mermaid- I hope your little guy feels better!

We had a boiled ham, potatoes, carrots turnip and green beans. Also a crusty bread.

I have boneless country ribs marinating for tomorrow but I don't think anyone will be around for dinner. I'll cross that bridge when I can crawl over the laundry to get there.

[OKWMom]

Lauren, the chicken was a hit tonight. It was fast, easy, and low in fat. Kenny even liked it and I've told you how he feels about chicken. He is taking the leftovers for his lunch tomorrow. :faint: Anyway, here it is:

Chicken Dianne (Almost)

3 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sherry
½ cup A-1 steak sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Preheat large skillet to medium-high. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and swirl to coat. Add chicken breasts and brown each side but don’t fully cook. Remove chicken to platter.

Add remaining butter if necessary and saute onions, mushrooms and parsley until tender. Mix sherry, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard and add to skillet, stirring to blend together.

Add chicken back to skillet, spooning sauce on top. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through.

[OKWMom]

For those with younger children, I wanted to tell you about a cool thing my neighborhood is doing this year for Halloween. It is called The Phantom. One house starts it and leaves a bag of Halloween surprises on two doorsteps starting a couple weeks before Halloween or earlier, depending on the size of the neighborhood. The bags can be filled with anything -- the one we were left tonight had candy, a light-up plastic jack-o-lantern and some Halloween bubbles -- and it includes a sign that has a picture of a ghost on it and says The Phantom, and a page of instructions on how to keep the fun going. You hang the Phantom sign on your door to let everyone know you've already been visited, and then you prepare two bags of goodies and ring on two other houses with children. Eventually, all the children in the neighborhood get their surprise bag, if everyone participates. Liam and especially Caili were so impressed and delighted. Whoever delivered the bag was pretty fast too because we didn't see anyone and we answered the door shortly after the doorbell rang.


What a cute idea! I would love to do something like this, but there aren't very many families with children in our neighborhood. This year, we are taking our kids to a church festival. They have a jump castle, hayride, and have trick or treat booths. This is wonderful for my DD especially as she doesn't have the stamina to walk from house to house so this will be the first Halloween since I was able to pull her in a wagon where she will be able to participate.

[Aimeedyan]

Augh. What a day. I finally left the office at 7pm with piles to bring home with me. My granddad has a mini-stroke this morning and my uncle had surgery this afternoon so I took a break in the afternoon and rushed to the hospital and the surgery center to check on them both.

I drove through Mickey D's on my way home. Shameful, I know, but I was hungry tired and Ugly Betty had already come on.

When DH gets home at 930, I am going to head out to Walmart and buy all the stuff for my retreat this weekend. I was going to do that this afternoon but you know...

Thankfully, tomorrow I will be working from home until I need to leave for the campsite to meet the kids! =)

[LindsayDunn228]

It's leftover black bean chili and cornbread for us tonight.

WFD at your house?

Vanilla Rich Chip Cake

1 pkg. (18 ¼ oz) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3 ½ oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
4 eggs
1 tbs. vanilla extract
1 cup mini-chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350.

Beat all ingredients, except chips, in a large bowl on low just to moisten. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

Stir in chips. Pour into a greased 12-cup Bundt pan.

Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert cake on wire rack. Cool completely. Top with glaze (recipe below).

Vanilla Butter Glaze

Mix 3 tbs. butter, melted, 2 ¼ cup powdered sugar, 3 tbs. water, 1 ½ tbs. vanilla until smooth. Let stand 3 minutes or until thickened. Drizzle on cake.



***I don't make the glaze. I just serve it with Cool-Whip***

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning. Quickly checking in. We wound up having pizza last night and tonight we are going to my brothers house for my neice's bday, which mean bro will probably be cooking. SIL does not really cook...:confused3 OK, now I could go on rambling now but I won't...this is the SIL that missed my entire wedding ceremony because of an accident on the interstate...that happened at 2:35...my wedding started at 2:30...go figure. :mad:

[Mermaid02]

DS does not have pneumonia but his asthma has been aggravated to the nth degree. I was afraid they were going to admit him yesterday but they gave us a new inhaler and some instructions.... his cough is still nasty nasty nasty. I have missed 4 days of work (without pay) this week. Luckily my dh has picked up a little overtime this week.

Tonight is leftover night- there's chicken, cheeseburger macaroni, and french dip roast (which I think I did wrong because it wasn't very good). Everyone can take their pick or have cereal. My new rule for the kids.... eat what I make or cereal it is. I'm tired of have 2 complete meals going. :mad:

[nucpharm29]

Mermaid--glad to hear that DS doesn't have pneumonia. Hope he's better soon. DD still just has a nasty cough--could it be that our weather just can't decide what season it is?

Lindsey--that cake sounds yummy! Might have to try that soon

Laura/Becky--Okay, so let's just say that the Indians just decided to give that one to ya'll last night. But we're ready for business and win that next game back in Boston! Go Indians! (don't hate me--DH is from the Cleveland area, would be a grave sin to root for the Sox);)

Well, no cooking for me this weekend. DH and I are headed to a marriage retreat at a fancy hotel in Hot Springs this weekend. Me thinks that we'll be getting the "conference food" but maybe we'll be pleasantly surprised. Then 3 days next week and then we head to WDW! For those who have been to F&W this year, any recs on what can't be missed????

[TigerKat]

Wow, lots to catch up on!!!
neighborhood is doing this year for Halloween. It is called The Phantom. One house starts it and leaves a bag of Halloween surprises on two doorsteps starting a couple weeks before Halloween or earlier, depending on the size of the neighborhood. The bags can be filled with anything -- the one we were left tonight had candy, a light-up plastic jack-o-lantern and some Halloween bubbles -- and it includes a sign that has a picture of a ghost on it and says The Phantom, and a page of instructions on how to keep the fun going. You hang the Phantom sign on your door to let everyone know you've already been visited, and then you prepare two bags of goodies and ring on two other houses with children. Eventually, all the children in the neighborhood get their surprise bag, if everyone participates. Liam and especially Caili were so impressed and delighted. Whoever delivered the bag was pretty fast too because we didn't see anyone and we answered the door shortly after the doorbell rang.



It's called being Booed here, just like on the DIS!

Lauren, the chicken was a hit tonight. It was fast, easy, and low in fat. Kenny even liked it and I've told you how he feels about chicken. He is taking the leftovers for his lunch tomorrow. :faint: Anyway, here it is:

Chicken Dianne (Almost)

3 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sherry
½ cup A-1 steak sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Preheat large skillet to medium-high. Melt 2 tablespoons butter and swirl to coat. Add chicken breasts and brown each side but don’t fully cook. Remove chicken to platter.

Add remaining butter if necessary and saute onions, mushrooms and parsley until tender. Mix sherry, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard and add to skillet, stirring to blend together.

Add chicken back to skillet, spooning sauce on top. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through.

This is going on my to-do list!!!!!!

Augh. What a day. I finally left the office at 7pm with piles to bring home with me. My granddad has a mini-stroke this morning and my uncle had surgery this afternoon so I took a break in the afternoon and rushed to the hospital and the surgery center to check on them both.



Prayers and well wishes for both.:hug: How are they?

Good Morning. Quickly checking in. We wound up having pizza last night and tonight we are going to my brothers house for my neice's bday, which mean bro will probably be cooking. SIL does not really cook...:confused3 OK, now I could go on rambling now but I won't...this is the SIL that missed my entire wedding ceremony because of an accident on the interstate...that happened at 2:35...my wedding started at 2:30...go figure. :mad:

I don't remember hearing about that one.:scared:

DS does not have pneumonia but his asthma has been aggravated to the nth degree. I was afraid they were going to admit him yesterday but they gave us a new inhaler and some instructions.... his cough is still nasty nasty nasty. I have missed 4 days of work (without pay) this week. Luckily my dh has picked up a little overtime this week.

Tonight is leftover night- there's chicken, cheeseburger macaroni, and french dip roast (which I think I did wrong because it wasn't very good). Everyone can take their pick or have cereal. My new rule for the kids.... eat what I make or cereal it is. I'm tired of have 2 complete meals going. :mad:

I'm glad to hear it's not pneumonia.:hug: What happened with the french dip?:confused3


I'm so happy - Our local mall is re-opening today!!!! During the aftermath of Katrina the looters went in and burned some stores down which caused major damage to the entire mall. It's re-opening just in time for me to do some pre-trip shopping.;)

[rkwells]

The company beef casserole I made last night was really good! Thanks Tigercat. Tonight I am going to make chicken enchiladas. This one always goes over well with everyone!

Chicken Enchiladas

1 can cream of ck soup
2 cups sour cream
2 Tbs Butter
1/2 cup onions
2 cups shreadded chicken
1 Tsp chili Powder
1 can 4 oz chopped green chili's
Tortilla shells
2 cups Jack cheese

I usually just toss frozen chicken breasts in my slow cooker for a few hours for the shredded chicken.
-mix together the soup and sour cream and set aside.(I usually double the recipe amount because I like lots of sauce.)
-In a sauce pan Saute the onions in the butter and chili powder.
-add the chicken, chili's and I think about 1/4 cup or so of the soup mixture to the onions.
-spread some of the soup mixture in the bottom of a baking pan.
-roll chicken mixture into tortillas, put in baking pan
-spread the remaining soup mixture over the top
-sprinkle the jack chees over the top of that. (again, I usually use more cheese then the recipe calls for)
-Bake in a 350 degree oven about 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
ENJOY!

[TigerKat]

The company beef casserole I made last night was really good! Thanks Tigercat. Tonight I am going to make chicken enchiladas. This one always goes over well with everyone!

Chicken Enchiladas

1 can cream of ck soup
2 cups sour cream
2 Tbs Butter
1/2 cup onions
2 cups shreadded chicken
1 Tsp chili Powder
1 can 4 oz chopped green chili's
Tortilla shells
2 cups Jack cheese

I usually just toss frozen chicken breasts in my slow cooker for a few hours for the shredded chicken.
-mix together the soup and sour cream and set aside.(I usually double the recipe amount because I like lots of sauce.)
-In a sauce pan Saute the onions in the butter and chili powder.
-add the chicken, chili's and I think about 1/4 cup or so of the soup mixture to the onions.
-spread some of the soup mixture in the bottom of a baking pan.
-roll chicken mixture into tortillas, put in baking pan
-spread the remaining soup mixture over the top
-sprinkle the jack chees over the top of that. (again, I usually use more cheese then the recipe calls for)
-Bake in a 350 degree oven about 25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
ENJOY!

I'm definitely going to try this one, what do you normally serve with this?

[rkwells]

I'm definitely going to try this one, what do you normally serve with this?

I always put out chips and salsa with it, and tonight I am also making some spanish rice as well to go with it ( I am such a slacker:rotfl: I have to fess up... for the spanish rice I am making the Lipton/Knorr stuff that comes out of the envelope). Hope everyone has a great weekend!:goodvibes

[OKWMom]

I always put out chips and salsa with it, and tonight I am also making some spanish rice as well to go with it ( I am such a slacker:rotfl: I have to fess up... for the spanish rice I am making the Lipton/Knorr stuff that comes out of the envelope). Hope everyone has a great weekend!:goodvibes

Gina, I think they are great, especially when time is short and I have to get dinner on the table for the kiddos PRONTO. I even served the roasted chicken with veggies (Rice & Sides) to my MiL and StepFiL when they happened to arrive at dinnertime. I always have plenty because as most southern girls know, I was taught to cook for "the man on the road", but obviously I would have planned something a little nicer if I had known they were coming.

Anyway, a couple days later my MiL called and specifically asked for the rice recipe. :scared1: Apparently, FiL kept telling her how good it was and wanted her to make him some. :rotfl2: When I fessed up, it was dead silence on her end for about 2-3 seconds and then she laughed so hard she started coughing. I told her not to tell FiL and he would think she had slaved over it. :rotfl:

Lauren like Kathy, I missed that story somehow.

Kathy glad to hear about your mall reopening. In time for Christmas shopping too.

Stephanie hope you have a good time at the conference. I especially hope you end up with better that standard conference fare.

Aimee your post made me tired just reading it. Hugs to you dear.

Lindsay the cake looks good. I may try it, but I won't tell you if it turns out to be a disaster like most of my baking.

Mermaid glad your DS doesn't have pneumonia. Hopefully the new inhaler will help.

Tonight's dinner is up in the air. The visitation for my boss's mother is tonight at the funeral home (1 1/2 hours from my house). So I'm not sure what time I will get to the house. The kids are going off with one of the therapists, so Kenny is home alone. I thought he would pick up something for himself, but he said he would rather wait on me to get home.

I do have a recipe I've been wanting to try that is supposed to be quick. It's honey - ginger pork chops so I may try those with some steamed veggies (love those in the bag).

Happy Friday everyone!

Gretchen

[TigerKat]

I always put out chips and salsa with it, and tonight I am also making some spanish rice as well to go with it ( I am such a slacker:rotfl: I have to fess up... for the spanish rice I am making the Lipton/Knorr stuff that comes out of the envelope). Hope everyone has a great weekend!:goodvibes

I use them all the time for weeknight meals!;)



Anyway, a couple days later my MiL called and specifically asked for the rice recipe. :scared1: Apparently, FiL kept telling her how good it was and wanted her to make him some. :rotfl2: When I fessed up, it was dead silence on her end for about 2-3 seconds and then she laughed so hard she started coughing. I told her not to tell FiL and he would think she had slaved over it. :rotfl:


:lmao: :lmao:

[Aimeedyan]

Tonight I'll be grabbing fast food on my way to the campsite. We have another kid's retreat this weekend. =)

I had Taco Bueno yesterday when I was hauling stuff out there but it was so tasty, I might just drive through there again. I love me some Taco Bueno.

[FormrCastMbr]

Aimee, Have a good retreat. Hope Grandpa and Uncle are doing better.

Gretchen, Thanks for the recipe!

Mermaid, Glad DS does not have nuemonia (sp). Sorry the french dip did not turn out good. Did you add more seasoning like I did?

Stephanie, Have fun this weekend.

Gina, We love the rice/noodles in the package as well. I could eat the whole package and call it dinner. yummy!

Kathy and Gretchen, I do not think I mentioned the part of SIL not getting to the ceremony. My bro was really upset. They came separately since bro played golf where my reception was with my other bros and bils. She is late to everything by at least an hour if not 2...AND my brother cooks dinner most every nights and she makes productions out of everything...she is one of those women that is always so busy doing who knows what...My brother is the nicest guy you would want to meet. I think he is staying because of his daughter. This is my oldest bro (58...he got married late...his daughter is 8). I could go on and on but I will stop now.

I just ran to the grocery store and toys r us. With the biggest loser challenge this week I have to try new whole grains and eat alot of legumes. I am chowing down on a very big salad with lots of great stuff but I want to make a quick beef barley soup before I leave tonight. It will be good when my honey goes to France this week.

I am babbling again I hope everyone is good. I am sure I missed someone.

NANCY, how is your knee??

[Mermaid02]

I followed the directions.... I think I just got a bad piece of meat. It was very tough.... that happens sometimes. I was disappointed to say the least.

~Loreli

[Nancyg56]

Hi!

Lauren- I just read about your SIL! Holy Moly she is a wonder, isn't she? My SIL has a friend who is always late and leaves early because she must do it all :confused3 Her friends just accept it but I ind it rude. Keep up the good work on your Challenge!

Mermaid- Glad that your DS does not have pneumonia, but sorry that his asthma is acting up. The weather is not making it easy for people with breathing problems.

Gina- Welcome to WFD. I saw you popped in and look forward to getting to know you.

Aimee- I am so sorry about your Uncle and your Grandpa :hug: It sounds like you need a break and the retreat may be just the ticket.

Gretchen- I :lmao: about the rice! I use the packages a lot, they taste better than the rice dishes that I make!


Well, I just got back from PT and my knee is much better. I was able to walk all week but I did take breaks, and I made sure to continue the exercises. I found out I have muscles tucked away that I did not know were there :confused3 but after the initial complaining, they are kicking in to relieve the pressure on my knee.

We had a great time on the trip. I don't think anywhere else would have had the food for Kady that was available in the World. She is not fussy about my substitutes for her favorite things and generally goes without, but the Chef at CBR made her waffles and pancakes that she wolfed down. I have to admit that watching her enjoy her first waffle since she was diagnosed brought me to tears. I have no idea if she will eat mine, but he told me the brand (Reds Gluten Free) and so I am going to try.

I was not able to take advantage of all that was offered at the F&W, the seminars etc are really not kid friendly and I wanted to enjoy her, but I hit a lot of the kiosks. That was fun and a nice way to try wines and foods I normally would not have tried.

The weather was wonderful and the resort was nice, the CM's all friendly, and Shutters was a welcome surprise. CBR is BIG though! We paid for a preferred room and it was the best money I spent :thumbsup2.

I would love to go back for Christmas but that little suggestion would put Buddy right over the edge. We are waiting for a proposal from the contractor for the room downstairs and he just picked up the wood we used on our floors so that he can fix the mess that the previous carpenter made. He did not give any price becasue he said he could not determine what he would find when he tried to take apart what the other guy built, so I don't dare spend any more :guilty:

Oh well, I will stop babbling and get back to work. I am going to my Mom's this weekend to help finish getting rid of her 51 years there. I am in a terrible mood and have promised my son that I would not go until he gets out of work because he is afraid I will murder my brother so if anyone will pray for Nancy's patience, I will appreciate it. I already tore him a new ear once today and don't want to say anything that will not be able to be taken back.

[Glynis]

I ended up not making the ham and egg casserole last night. Aland and I went to a Chinese restaurant instead! Looks like we'll have the casserole tonight. Unless I can guilt Alan into taking me out again. He ate all my leftover Chinese for lunch today while I was out bowling. I was so looking forward to the orange chicken, but no such luck! Alan felt so bad, so I'm thinking that I could get some nice Mexican food out of this deal!!!

[Nancyg56]

[quote=Glynis;21378719 I was so looking forward to the orange chicken, but no such luck! Alan felt so bad, so I'm thinking that I could get some nice Mexican food out of this deal!!![/quote]

Go for it Girl! You have to take your dinners out when the opportunity is there!
I have been known to pull dinner out of the oven, tuck it back in the fridge when DH wanted to know if I wanted to eat out :thumbsup2

[liamandcaili]

My new rule for the kids.... eat what I make or cereal it is. I'm tired of have 2 complete meals going. :mad:

Good for you! That's the rule here too, except instead of cereal it's slices of cheese. I think if they had the cereal option, they might never eat what I make!

I'm glad your son doesn't have pneumonia. Hopefully, the new inhaler will have him feeling better quickly.

Laura/Becky--Okay, so let's just say that the Indians just decided to give that one to ya'll last night. But we're ready for business and win that next game back in Boston! Go Indians! (don't hate me--DH is from the Cleveland area, would be a grave sin to root for the Sox);)

You know the Sox won't be pitching Beckett tomorrow, so you Indians fans have to be happy about that. There is talk of him being available out of the bullpen, reminiscient of one of the greatest moments in Red Sox playoff history when Pedro came out of the bullpen against the Indians. (Probably not a fond memory for Cleveland fans though ;) )

Speaking of baseball, these late games are killing me (although I'm hoping to have at least six more of them :thumbsup2 ) I have been dragging all day. If I was a coffee drinker, I would have had a gallon of it. That brings me to dinner: I have no idea. I am feeling super lazy, but I suppose I should get off the computer and go pull something together. Liam will be home from basketball in less than an hour, and he is a little wild today anyway without adding hunger to the mix.

[OKWMom]

Go for it Girl! You have to take your dinners out when the opportunity is there!
I have been known to pull dinner out of the oven, tuck it back in the fridge when DH wanted to know if I wanted to eat out :thumbsup2

:rotfl: :rotfl: Nice idea. I need to remember that.

Good luck at your mother's house this evening. I just hope you don't need it.

[zipuzee]

I hate being away from this thread for more than a day, too darn much to catch up on :lmao:

:hug: to everyone with sick family..thoughts and prayers that everyone gets better soon

welcome to the new posters:welcome: stick around - you'll eat good and have a lot of fun.

There look to be some super yummy recipes posted in the last few days. I'll have to try some of them out.

Hi!
We had a great time on the trip. I don't think anywhere else would have had the food for Kady that was available in the World. She is not fussy about my substitutes for her favorite things and generally goes without, but the Chef at CBR made her waffles and pancakes that she wolfed down. I have to admit that watching her enjoy her first waffle since she was diagnosed brought me to tears. I have no idea if she will eat mine, but he told me the brand (Reds Gluten Free) and so I am going to try.

This is so awesome! Glad to hear ya'll had a great time. And that you knee held up!

I know I'm missing lots of stuff; just don't have much time right now. Sorry for missing people :guilty: I've been super busy this week trying to clear my desk at work, then run errands, pack and clean house in the evenings. Tonight I'm picking up pizza for Friday Family night! Tomorrow we drop the fur babies at the Vet and then Disney here we come!! See ya'll in a week; hopefully with interesting stories and funny pictures that include lime green boas!!! :lmao:

[TigerKat]

I have to admit that watching her enjoy her first waffle since she was diagnosed brought me to tears. I have no idea if she will eat mine, but he told me the brand (Reds Gluten Free) and so I am going to try.

The weather was wonderful and the resort was nice, the CM's all friendly, and Shutters was a welcome surprise. CBR is BIG though! We paid for a preferred room and it was the best money I spent :thumbsup2.

I am going to my Mom's this weekend to help finish getting rid of her 51 years there. I am in a terrible mood and have promised my son that I would not go until he gets out of work because he is afraid I will murder my brother so if anyone will pray for Nancy's patience, I will appreciate it. I already tore him a new ear once today and don't want to say anything that will not be able to be taken back.

I can only imagine how it must have felt to watch Kady eat that waffle.:goodvibes I'm glad you knee held up well, I was thinking about you. We love CBR and Shutters is a hidden gem IMO.

I WILL be praying for patience for you this evening my friend!:hug:

[TigerKat]

You know the Sox won't be pitching Beckett tomorrow, so you Indians fans have to be happy about that. There is talk of him being available out of the bullpen, reminiscient of one of the greatest moments in Red Sox playoff history when Pedro came out of the bullpen against the Indians. (Probably not a fond memory for Cleveland fans though ;) )

Speaking of baseball, these late games are killing me (although I'm hoping to have at least six more of them :thumbsup2 ) I have been dragging all day. If I was a coffee drinker, I would have had a gallon of it. That brings me to dinner: I have no idea. I am feeling super lazy, but I suppose I should get off the computer and go pull something together. Liam will be home from basketball in less than an hour, and he is a little wild today anyway without adding hunger to the mix.

Speaking of baseball.... I am not and have never been a Major League Fan, don't know anything about the teams at all. I love watching high school and college baseball just never got into MLB.

OK, now Red Sox fans don't hate me for the sins of my family. Johnny & Kyle are die-hard Yankee fans.:scared1: :rotfl:

[HERSEY]

Nancy Glad your back and Kady got some of the disney magic. I hope your patience held out.

liamandcaili I hope the Red sox go all the way. I can say that with confidence since the Cubs are sitting this dance out.

Tonight we are having a ham and hash brown casserole. It is cold and yucky here.

[liamandcaili]

Tomorrow we drop the fur babies at the Vet and then Disney here we come!! See ya'll in a week; hopefully with interesting stories and funny pictures that include lime green boas!!! :lmao:

Have a great time! We expect full trip reports and lots of pictures.

OK, now Red Sox fans don't hate me for the sins of my family. Johnny & Kyle are die-hard Yankee fans.:scared1: :rotfl:

There's probably no hope for your DH, but maybe Kyle will grow out of it. ;)


liamandcaili I hope the Red sox go all the way. I can say that with confidence since the Cubs are sitting this dance out.

If the situation were reversed, I would be rooting for the Cubs. There is an unwritten rule that if you are a Red Sox fan, you are also a Cubs fan. There are a lot of long suffering years in common.

Dinner tonight was gourmet all the way...not. :laughing: We had Annie's boxed mac and cheese with corn added in to mine and Liam's, and raw carrots.

[Nancyg56]

I can only imagine how it must have felt to watch Kady eat that waffle.:goodvibes I'm glad you knee held up well, I was thinking about you. We love CBR and Shutters is a hidden gem IMO.

I WILL be praying for patience for you this evening my friend!:hug:

We had dinner at Shutters Friday evening. It was one of our favorites all week. The Chef came out and talked to Marisa and Kady, explained how the Disney Chefs prepare food and suggested that Marisa speak to the Chef on Saturday morning. The wait staff was wonderful with Kady and brought her decorated chocolate tofutti with sprinkles for her birthday treat. Now the night before we were at 1900 Park Fare and the CM brought her a cup cake that she could only look at. Not a big deal, she was too excited to eat, but the difference between the two was in the details. We'll be going back.

PS: I behaved myself tonight. Donny came by to help and there was one point he was looking around like he was Afraid.......really afraid.....:lmao:




There's probably no hope for your DH, but maybe Kyle will grow out of it. ;)



:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:


zipuzee- Have a safe and magical trip!

I have no idea what Buddy ate for dinner, I think he had sandwiches. I had left over ham and veggies.

[rkwells]

Gina, I think they are great, especially when time is short and I have to get dinner on the table for the kiddos PRONTO. I even served the roasted chicken with veggies (Rice & Sides) to my MiL and StepFiL when they happened to arrive at dinnertime. I always have plenty because as most southern girls know, I was taught to cook for "the man on the road", but obviously I would have planned something a little nicer if I had known they were coming.

Anyway, a couple days later my MiL called and specifically asked for the rice recipe. :scared1: Apparently, FiL kept telling her how good it was and wanted her to make him some. :rotfl2: When I fessed up, it was dead silence on her end for about 2-3 seconds and then she laughed so hard she started coughing. I told her not to tell FiL and he would think she had slaved over it. :rotfl:Gretchen
That is so funny!:lmao: My kids love the alfredo noodles.

I use them all the time for weeknight meals!;)

It's nice to know I'm not the only one!


Gina, We love the rice/noodles in the package as well. I could eat the whole package and call it dinner. yummy!

I was surprised by the spanish rice. Its been a quite a while since I used their spanish rice. It dawned on me while eating dinner tonight that the rice didn't seem quite right. I dug out the envelope and sure enough it was a mix of vermicelli (sp??) and rice. I didn't care for the mix...I prefer all rice.



Gina- Welcome to WFD. I saw you popped in and look forward to getting to know you.

Thank you, I am really enjoying reading everybodies posts. I am still a bit mixed up as to who is who though, I'll get it eventually.

Thanks to all, it's good to hear I'm not the only one that uses the convience type foods.

[TigerKat]

Thank you, I am really enjoying reading everybodies posts. I am still a bit mixed up as to who is who though, I'll get it eventually.

Thanks to all, it's good to hear I'm not the only one that uses the convience type foods.

If you have the time go back a few pages(maybe a week's worth). Aimee did a little questionnaire type thing with all of us filling in our names, occupations, where we live, etc.

[TigerKat]

I REALLY miss Becky & the FOOD PORN!!!!! I'm having withdrawals.:upsidedow

[LindsayDunn228]

We have a big day ahead of us. We have to run by the church this afternoon and get our picture taken for the directory. After that, we are meeting some friends to see "The Nightmare Before Christmas" 3D. I can't wait! After that we are going to Provino's.

WFD at your house?

[HERSEY]

Good morning everyone! I thought since it quiet here for a few minutes I would type up Alex's first recipe

Pumpkin muffins

2 c flour
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 c canned pumpkin pie mix
1/2 c milk
1 egg
1/4 c oil

Topping
1/4 c flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp margarine

Preheat oven 425. In a large bowl add flour,brown sugar,cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add pumpkin, egg, milk and oil to flour mixture mix until moistened. Combine all the topping ingredients with fork until crumbly.
fill muffin cups and sprinkle top with the topping mixture. bake for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

[HERSEY]

Today we are going to meet up with friends at Famous Daves for bbq.:woohoo:

[Nancyg56]

Good Morning All!

I am still not all caught up and resigned that I probably missed a week :sad1:.

Today I am meeting my son and my brother to clean some more stuff from my Mom's attic. We did this 20 years ago and I cannot believe how much more stuff is up there. Donny asked me if this is what he will look forward to with me becasue I am a pack rat as well??????? It is kind of scary because I keep adding to the pile of things I cannot let go, although after all these years up there we are tossing 90% of it.

Then Marisa is picking me and Erica up for Kady's Birthday party at Build a Bear and then pizza at a near by Italian restaurant afterward. She is not going to have cake because Kady cannot have it, so ice cream and Tofutti for all!

Dinner tonight will be Pizza from Vinnie T's that we bring home for Buddy and Daniel if he is out of work.

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone! I thought since it quiet here for a few minutes I would type up Alex's first recipe



He made these? :thumbsup2 to him!!!!! Kyle has never shown an interest in anything in the kitchen except EATING!:laughing:

[TigerKat]

Oops - forgot to post WFD -Redfish meneuire, penne pasta with bacon & mushrooms and a spinach salad.

[liamandcaili]

I REALLY miss Becky & the FOOD PORN!!!!! I'm having withdrawals.:upsidedow

She'll be back tomorrow. :thumbsup2

Good morning everyone! I thought since it quiet here for a few minutes I would type up Alex's first recipe


Tell Alex those muffins sound delicious!

Nancy, Liam loved the eggless waffles at Disney too. He had them at O'Hana. If Kady is missing waffles, my children both enjoy dairy-free waffles made by Vans. They come in all different flavors (blueberry, apple-cinnamon and flax :confused3 are favorites here) and you can find them in the organic frozen food section of the grocery store. There is another organic brand (Wild Life, maybe???) that also makes dairy free waffles in banana and chocolate flavors.

Happy Birthday to Kady!

I'm not sure what's for dinner yet. Liam has soccer this afternoon, so we will probably go to the store and get something after that.

[Glynis]

It is a very blustery day here! Forecast is for rain and mix snow showers for the majority of today and tomorrow. If it happens, I'll take pictures and show y'all what we're getting.

Alan and I didn't go out last night. Instead we had tomato soup and cheese sammies with the kids. Tonight, however, we are going to Black Angus with another couple. I'm really excited! We haven't done anything like this for some time. So, it should be good. I've just got to figure out something for the kids for dinner while we're gone. I may just order pizza for them.

[TigerKat]

Kady -


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[FormrCastMbr]

Good morning everyone! I thought since it quiet here for a few minutes I would type up Alex's first recipe


Yummy! Way to go Alex! :thumbsup2

Today we are going to meet up with friends at Famous Daves for bbq.:woohoo:

I LOVE Famous Dave's! Have fun!


Then Marisa is picking me and Erica up for Kady's Birthday party at Build a Bear and then pizza at a near by Italian restaurant afterward. She is not going to have cake because Kady cannot have it, so ice cream and Tofutti for all!


princess: princess: princess: Happy Birthday Kady!!! princess: princess: princess:

It is a very blustery day here! Forecast is for rain and mix snow showers for the majority of today and tomorrow. If it happens, I'll take pictures and show y'all what we're getting.


Brrrrrr.!!! We had a very bad rain storm last night. Tom did not go to my bro's so I drove A and I. The roads were so bad. Be careful driving if you go out!

Kathy, Did you shop til you dropped yesterday?

************
I picked Tile!!!! Yeah! Its a brownish, tumbled looking, light to medium brown porcelain. I will post a pick when Tom downloads the camera.

He is going to France tomorrow so we are going out tonight to the Italian place we found. It will probably be the last good meal he eats until Friday. You know my honey and French food. :)

[TigerKat]

Kathy, Did you shop til you dropped yesterday?


Unfortunately I had a hair appointment so my trip was short but oh so nice to have our mall back!!:cool1:

I forgot to mention that I'm also making Buffalo Chicken Dip today for tonight's LSU game. I think that recipe was from this thread, forgot who though.:guilty:

[Glynis]

Unfortunately I had a hair appointment so my trip was short but oh so nice to have our mall back!!:cool1:

I forgot to mention that I'm also making Buffalo Chicken Dip today for tonight's LSU game. I think that recipe was from this thread, forgot who though.:guilty:

You are going to love it!!! It totally rocks!!! We had some left over from a family gathering, and I ended up eating it as a main dish. Is that bad of me???

[HERSEY]

I'm back from Famous Dave. Just call me a stuffed piggy. Stopped by Cinnabons for dessert/breakfast. I'll start my diet on Monday again.

Alex makes desserts since they are faster. He is pretty good. Think morning we lost power for about 3 1/2 hours. No bad weather here sky blue no wind. I think Com Ed did it on purpose since they are asking for a huge rate increase.;)

Happy birthday Kady http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/7.gif

[Aimeedyan]

I've had a super busy weekend and I'm SO tired! Had the retreat - which was excellent. I made them chocolate chip pancakes and bacon this morning and for lunch I grilled hot dogs. The retreat was over at 230 except that ONE family decided to NOT pick up their child and didNOT answer any of the THREE numbers I have for them. Seriously - What if your child is in the ER? What if something terrible happened? How am I supposed to care for her if you are completely unreachable?!?

After waiting an HOUR I packed her in my car and headed home. Mom finally noticed all the missed calls and asked me to backtrack to the church and wait for her there.

Long story short - this one family made me get home 2 hours later than I should have.

It made it worse this time because DH was out of town, the dogs were locked up waiting on me, and I had to still shower, iron clothes, get them fed, and make it back out for a dinner meeting at 6 on the other side of town. I raced and apologized to the dogs that they didn't get much freedom today.

AUGH!!!!

Dinner tonight was the meeting at Pappadeux. I had cedar plank salmon with asparagus and a tasting of 5 different desserts. Was there 3 hours and finally got back home for good. Well, 10 more hours. Gotta work all day tomorrow!

[LindsayDunn228]

After church today we are going out to a big lunch at our local Greek restaurant we absolutely love. We will have a snack for dinner.

WFD at your house?

[TigerKat]

The retreat was over at 230 except that ONE family decided to NOT pick up their child and didNOT answer any of the THREE numbers I have for them. Seriously - What if your child is in the ER? What if something terrible happened? How am I supposed to care for her if you are completely unreachable?!?

After waiting an HOUR I packed her in my car and headed home. Mom finally noticed all the missed calls and asked me to backtrack to the church and wait for her there.

Long story short - this one family made me get home 2 hours later than I should have.


Dinner tonight was the meeting at Pappadeux. I had cedar plank salmon with asparagus and a tasting of 5 different desserts. Was there 3 hours and finally got back home for good. Well, 10 more hours. Gotta work all day tomorrow!

Honestly, some folks idea of parenting just makes me furious. And that type of behavior makes you wonder how many times this poor child has needed a parent and they weren't around. OK, enough ranting......

Pappadeux - We went there during our evacuation - LOVED it!


No cooking for me tonight!! Kyle's school is having their annual "Drive-thru" BBQ chicken dinner. It's not that good, but it gives me a day off!;)

[TigerKat]

:rolleyes1 Looks like I'm all alone today........

Heads up, we have two birthdays here tomorrow - Janice & Sandy!!!!

Janice - I wish you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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Sandy - Hope you stop by and check in! Have a great birthday!!

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[Aimeedyan]

Aw, I'm home earlier than I thought. Yeah!

I ate a turkey sandwich in a meeting after worship today and I'm thinking about chinese for dinner. DH is golfing so I told him I'd call in an order on his way home and he could get it. Now what do I want...?

[Mermaid02]

I'm about to go make a chicken pie. I was supposed to do it yesterday but dh's Nana isn't doing well and I never got to it. I'll make some biscuits too.

[FormrCastMbr]

Sorry I have been MIA today...Tom left for France so I was busy helping him pack. Andrew is with his Dad until 8pm so I just made myself a big salad with a veggie burger on the top. I just bought Amy's All American burgers and they taste like falafel to me...I love Falafel!!!

Kathy, thanks for the bday heads up...

Janice and Sandy, hope you both enjoy your day tomorrow. I will wish a more formal birthday tomorrow! ;)

[Nancyg56]

Good morning everyone! I thought since it quiet here for a few minutes I would type up Alex's first recipe

Pumpkin muffins

What a great start! I always baked when I was younger and never had any interest in cooking until I moved out of the house. Then I learned becasue i was hungry. I love to see young ones cook and bake!

She'll be back tomorrow. :thumbsup2



Tell Alex those muffins sound delicious!

Nancy, Liam loved the eggless waffles at Disney too. He had them at O'Hana. If Kady is missing waffles, my children both enjoy dairy-free waffles made by Vans.


I never saw those brands before. I have to branch out and start looking in some other grocery stores. I am a creature of habit and stick to the same ones all of the time. Honestly, Kady will probably only like the ones we got in Disney and convince her Pa that we need to go back so she can have them again, smart kid that she is :thumbsup2

I'm about to go make a chicken pie. I was supposed to do it yesterday but dh's Nana isn't doing well and I never got to it. I'll make some biscuits too.

I am so sorry to hear this :hug:

Sorry I have been MIA today...Tom left for France so I was busy helping him pack.

Kathy, thanks for the bday heads up...



How long is Tom away?

Kathy always remembers and I appreciate her heads up as well. Now if she can start reminding me about the birthdays in my family....I forgot my Sis IL's was yesterday :guilty:

Kathy- Where do you find those awesome B day wishes?

Thank you all for Kady's Birthday wishes. She had a blast looking for them and reading them.

We had a good day today. Early Mass and Sunday School for Kady. While we were gone Marisa and Jeff vacuumed and made sure the dishes were done and the house all picked up so that I could make my version of cabbage soup for Kady's party. We also had ham salad, tuna salad and egg salad sandwiches with chips and some crusty artisan bread. For appetizers we had some kind of killer Mexican dip my Sis IL made, hot wings, and a bread bowl with spinach dill dip. Cake, ice cream, brownies, a pecan pie tart, and biscotti for dessert.

I did not make any of the desserts, we bought everything but the brownies, my MIL made them.

We did get the house all cleaned out yesterday. Donny came by again so that was a big help. It was a shame all of the things we needed to get rid of, but I could not keep making trips to the "to good to throw away section" and we are running out of time. Once the snow flies we need to be done. I did tell my brother why I was so upset and he was okay after that. He does not hear himself so he can't understand what he said, but after that I was fine.
I felt badly for him because he had scheduled this little project when his son could come and help him and he never showed up. Since he married he has not bothered with our side of the family and does not help his Mom or Dad. It is really a disgrace and hurts My DB and his wife a lot.

[HERSEY]

Nancy Glad your brother and you cleared the air. Sounds like Kady's day was wonderful.

We had chicken satay rice and salad for dinner. I like easy stuff after working. I'm beat tonight.

One of my friends and I decided this is our last birthday for awhile. Of course we will accept presents and cake but no age thank you very much.;)

[TigerKat]

One of my friends and I decided this is our last birthday for awhile. Of course we will accept presents and cake but no age thank you very much.;)

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[liamsaunt]

Hi Everybody! I am back! Here are some photos for you. Today's dinner. Roast turkey:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/1678445053_fb92970dd5.jpg


Stuffing:
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Sides:


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GO RED SOX!!!

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[TigerKat]

Kathy always remembers and I appreciate her heads up as well. Now if she can start reminding me about the birthdays in my family....I forgot my Sis IL's was yesterday :guilty:

Kathy- Where do you find those awesome B day wishes?


It's all part of my job as a Birthday Lady here on the DIS!!!!! Here's our threads:

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=57

[TigerKat]

Hi Everybody! I am back! Here are some photos for you. Today's dinner. Roast turkey:




SOOOOOO Glad you're back, I was having withdrawals.:yay: :yay:

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making meatloaf, smashed potatoes, and steamed vegetables.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

It's all part of my job as a Birthday Lady here on the DIS!!!!! Here's our threads:

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=57

Kathy- I have never gone to those threads but a quick run through this morning showed me what I have been missing. If this keeps up I am never going to get anything done at home :confused3. Buddy thinks I needed a vacation but if he sees how much time I am here at the DIS I am going to have a difficult time assuring him that I am one busy lady :lmao:

[Nancyg56]

:cake: party: Happy Birthday Sandy and Janice!!!!!!! :bday::cake:

[FormrCastMbr]

Happy Birthday Janice and Sandy!!! I followed Kathy over to the birthday board and posted for you there as well! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Hope you both have a great day!

I am not really making anything special tonight. I haver chicken nuggets for Andrew and I was planning on having a salad but A tells me I need to eat more than that...;) I still have beef barley soup so we're having whatever I through together. That soup came out so good and Tom even loved it after proclaiming he does not like barley. :thumbsup2

Nancy, Tom is coming home Friday. I basically kicked him out the door...I was looking forward to alone time but I miss him already. :sad1: It sounds like Kady had a great birthday...:yay: I am also glad that you got the stuff done at your Mom's and cleared things up with your brother.

Becky, Great pics....my favorite meal! I also love the one from vacation! :thumbsup2

Have a great day all!

[nucpharm29]

Morning ladies. DH and I had a nice weekend away--but the food was :scared: at best. No worries though! Dinners until Thursday will be boring here--tacos, pasta, pizza--and then it's Kona, Whispering Canyon, and F&W!!:cool1: :cool1:

I'll try to pop on again before we leave Thurs. morning--but with work and getting the troops ready under the cover of night (the trip is a surprise for DD), I'm gonna be really busy. If for some reason I can't get on here again, have a wonderful rest of the week--and try to behave in my absence;)

[FormrCastMbr]

Stephanie, Have a great time!

[MomNeedsVacay]

Hi Everybody! I am back! Here are some photos for you. Today's dinner. Roast turkey:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/1678445053_fb92970dd5.jpg


Stuffing:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2069/1679297986_0641d593b6.jpg

Sides:


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2377/1679297106_d1e069a6b2.jpg

GO RED SOX!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2043/1679783150_d9cf3c2484.jpg

I refuse to have turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes this close to Thanksgiving...looks good though! :lmao:

[TigerKat]

Kathy- I have never gone to those threads but a quick run through this morning showed me what I have been missing. If this keeps up I am never going to get anything done at home :confused3. Buddy thinks I needed a vacation but if he sees how much time I am here at the DIS I am going to have a difficult time assuring him that I am one busy lady :lmao:

Did you go back and see your thread for your birthday?;)

Morning ladies. DH and I had a nice weekend away--but the food was :scared: at best. No worries though! Dinners until Thursday will be boring here--tacos, pasta, pizza--and then it's Kona, Whispering Canyon, and F&W!!:cool1: :cool1:

I'll try to pop on again before we leave Thurs. morning--but with work and getting the troops ready under the cover of night (the trip is a surprise for DD), I'm gonna be really busy. If for some reason I can't get on here again, have a wonderful rest of the week--and try to behave in my absence;)

:lmao: Have a great time Steph!!!

It's going to be raining all day here and then hopefully some cooler weather will be headed in our direction. I think some sloppy roast beef po-boys may be on the menu tonight. YUM!


JANICE & SANDY - HAVE A GOOD ONE!!!!!!