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

[TigerKat]

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I have a funny story to share...we were on our way to the Pastor's house...about half way there...and I look down and notice...I had my slippers on. What a dumass! DF scolded me the whole way home...saying if he did that, I'd be screaming at him (we were running late to begin with). I couldn't stop laughing!

That is soooo funny!!:lmao:

Today should be an interesting weather day :eek: It is already very windy
Nancy Lauren Just in case you see someone with big hair flying by with an almost 7th grader it's me and Alex grab us. :rotfl2: as we fly-by.

Alex has finally said he would give shrimp another try. He did ask if he had to eat the tails :lmao: That kid cracks me up.

We will most likely eat something mexican (that's Alex's comfort food) he will be nervious today because of the storms.

:hug: for Alex. I know all too well how it feels to be "weather nervous".



I'm going to do something with shrimp. I've been craving Kathy's grilled one's but haven't been able to get any big enough for grilling. So I'll use what I have in the freezer & maybe make a pasta.

Sheryl

Have you tried the Velvet Shrimp or Emeril's Shrimp & Potato Stew recipes that I have posted here?

Thanks for all the nice words about Kyle & Abi. She will be going with us to WDW and I'm so excited - she's never been there. I get to see it all through her eyes!:cloud9:

WFD tonight is an EASY Tarragon Chicken dish, rice pilaf and lima beans.

Have a great day all!

[TheBeadPirate]

the time we went it was a disaster for my poor DH. Once again he came in second to cooked food :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao: Poor Buddy:sad2: No wonder he stays slim-he's too busy chasing the food to eat it!

Whatever your Mom wears will be fine because she is your Mom and the people who are celebrating your wedding will love and respect her if she showed up in shorts. I couldn't have said it better! I told Shannon I was wearing flip flops to hers next summer and the only comment I got was "Well, at least you'll be here!" :lmao: Where's the drama I was trying to instigate?!?:laughing:

I guess I ruined her perfect little toaster waffle?!
Sheryl Darn Freakin' toaster waffle!:headache: Did you try telling Alexis you worked and slaved over that and it would make you extra special happy if she would eat it? That leftover whipped cream would ony make it sweeter- kinda like candy!:rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

Thanks for all the nice words about Kyle & Abi. She will be going with us to WDW and I'm so excited - she's never been there. I get to see it all through her eyes!:cloud9:
They really are a cute couple Kathy. I can't wait for your WDW trip with her- it'll be a blast. Kinda like another kid without the labor, diapers, and college tuition!
How's Kyle feel about oldre women? If he got rid of Abi and I got rid of Rick I could go to Disney with ya! :eek: Just kidding Kyle!;)

[TigerKat]

They really are a cute couple Kathy. I can't wait for your WDW trip with her- it'll be a blast. Kinda like another kid without the labor, diapers, and college tuition!
How's Kyle feel about oldre women? If he got rid of Abi and I got rid of Rick I could go to Disney with ya! :eek: Just kidding Kyle!;)

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: I think that's a darn good idea!!!

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren -- Bubbles are really nice. Like Sheryl said, they don't allow birdseed or rice most places anymore. It's a mess to

Thanks Laura! I asked the Pastor what he prefers us to do and he said to do whatever we want. He said the stories about the rice being bad is a myth...I said still it would be a pain to clean it up if the birds didn't eat it. he said the custodian would use the blower...he is the most easy going guy...

I am going to go to the party store and see what is the cheapest!!! If I get rice or birdseed, maybe I will just put it in a nice bowl with a scoop and get cheap little containers. This way I do not have to package it...bubbles would definitely be easier!!! ;)

The kids pic is adorable!!!

T
Thanks for all the nice words about Kyle & Abi. She will be going with us to WDW and I'm so excited - she's never been there. I get to see it all through her eyes!:cloud9:

WFD tonight is an EASY Tarragon Chicken dish, rice pilaf and lima beans.

Have a great day all!

All of you will have a great time!!!

Recipe please...:)

[TigerKat]

Recipe please...:)

Here ya go -

Tarragon Chicken


1 broiler-fryer, cut in pieces
2 med. onions, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each poultry seasoning and pepper
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. sliced or slivered almonds, toasted

I remove the skin from the chicken, but if you don't place chicken skin side up in a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.

Sprinkle onions, tarragon, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper over chicken. Combine soup and milk, spoon over chicken.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and bake 10 minutes longer.

[TigerKat]

I was just thinking about our friend Glynis and hoping she's having a wonderful time.:wizard:

[TigerKat]

It seems like I'm here all alone this afternoon!:upsidedow

:yay: :yay: :yay: Thanks Wendie - I got my Sweet Baby Ray's today!! WOW - which one to try first? Decisions, decisions.......

[TheBeadPirate]

It seems like I'm here all alone this afternoon!:upsidedow

:yay: :yay: :yay: Thanks Wendie - I got my Sweet Baby Ray's today!! WOW - which one to try first? Decisions, decisions.......

I'm here too! Just nothing for dinner but leftovers!:sad2:

[FormrCastMbr]

I am here too!

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Nancy, Abbott's looks great...one thing, Tom does not like seafood...have you ever been to Costello's? It seems they are operated by the same people so maybe we can go there....they have burgers on their menu!!! TIA!

http://www.costellosclamshack.com/menu.html

[TigerKat]

I'm here too! Just nothing for dinner but leftovers!:sad2:

:wave2:

[TheBeadPirate]

So, I started going through the "Kathy's" South Beach Cookbook. There's some neat stuff in there. Some easy fish recipes too.

[FormrCastMbr]

Kathy, that chicken sounds great...do you think it would be good boneless? My big picky eater does not like chicken on the bone unless its a wing with hotsauce and butter all over it...:)

I am sure Glynis is having a blast! I am kinda bummed, I am going to miss all of you in Disney!!! :sad1:

[TigerKat]

So, I started going through the "Kathy's" South Beach Cookbook. There's some neat stuff in there. Some easy fish recipes too.

I'm all over it - Easy Fish!!!!:cool1:

Kathy, that chicken sounds great...do you think it would be good boneless? My big picky eater does not like chicken on the bone unless its a wing with hotsauce and butter all over it...:)

I am sure Glynis is having a blast! I am kinda bummed, I am going to miss all of you in Disney!!! :sad1:

Yep, I've done it with boneless breasts just reduce the cooking time to around 30 minutes and saute the onions first!;)

[TigerKat]

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

[TheBeadPirate]

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

he'll do great Kathy! Relax- that worrying won't help the migraine either! He has lovely eyelashes! I wondered what was soooo striking about him- that's it!:rolleyes:

I'll bring the book down and post some once I get to try them. I bought a scale while I was up north and realized that 50 I wanted to lose was more like 80 I NEED to lose. So yah, I'm the fat girl in the corner for now...but that'll change!:thumbsup2 Now if I could just quit thinking about those chocolate donuts!:rotfl2:

[FormrCastMbr]

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

Shouldn't you get off the computer??? Let us know how your cutie does...:) I hope you feel better...

[TigerKat]

he'll do great Kathy! Relax- that worrying won't help the migraine either! He has lovely eyelashes! I wondered what was soooo striking about him- that's it!:rolleyes:



The day he was born I said it's always the boys born with beautiful long eyelashes. There was something else he was born with that I won't comment on here.:rotfl2:

Lauren - Being on the computer, believe it or not, doesn't affect my headaches. It seems like if I don't think about it it doesn't hurt as much. I know - makes no sense.

[Nancyg56]

It seems like I'm here all alone this afternoon!:upsidedow



I just got here. Looks like you ladies have been busy.

I'm here too! Just nothing for dinner but leftovers!:sad2:

Hi! Leftovers are my best friend lately.

I am here too!

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Nancy, Abbott's looks great...one thing, Tom does not like seafood...have you ever been to Costello's? It seems they are operated by the same people so maybe we can go there....they have burgers on their menu!!! TIA!

http://www.costellosclamshack.com/menu.html

I've never been there. My Sis in Law goes shopping around there a lot. DO you want me to ask her for suggestions?

Oh yeah, If I get a vote....I like the bubbles.

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

Kathy- he is going to be fine! I saw the "boys with long lashes" thing and now I am :rotfl:! Hope you feel better soon!

I forgot about dinner. Last night I ended up with sandwiches. Everyone was at the greenhouse pulling plants and was going to get in late. Tonight I made stuffed pepper with ground turkey. I had leftover Israeli couscous so I used that instead of rice. It is so poofed up right now :laughing:. Oh well, its food when they get in. They are setting so I expect them after dark.

[HERSEY]

Lauren I just thought of this. You might definitely want to go with the bubbles,since they don't hurt. I've seen more "nuts" throw the entire bags of rice or birdseed at the poor recently wedded couple than you can believe. :confused3 They don't get the concept of opening the bag.

I have Glynis's mexican casserole in the oven.

Kathy I have been fighting a migrane today too. I hope Kyle does well.

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren I just thought of this. You might definitely want to go with the bubbles,since they don't hurt. I've seen more "nuts" throw the entire bags of rice or birdseed at the poor recently wedded couple than you can believe. :confused3 They don't get the concept of opening the bag.

I have Glynis's mexican casserole in the oven.

Kathy I have been fighting a migrane today too. I hope Kyle does well.

Thanks Janice! I think Tom still likes the birdseed idea...he said we can put a few tupperware containers on the stairs of the church and people can scoop out their own...how Whiskey Tango (white trash) is that??? :confused3 :) I told him I would get a nice bowl...he said it would break....I said I would get plastic...

These stupid, little things I need to get done are aggrevating!!! :) 17 days!!!

[FormrCastMbr]

I've never been there. My Sis in Law goes shopping around there a lot. DO you want me to ask her for suggestions?

Oh yeah, If I get a vote....I like the bubbles.



Thanks Nancy...I don't think you need to bother your SIL...maybe we can try Costello's when we are arriving on Monday...we plan to go to casinos one night and have a spa day...thanks for your help!!!

[HERSEY]

Thanks Janice! I think Tom still likes the birdseed idea...he said we can put a few tupperware containers on the stairs of the church and people can scoop out their own...how Whiskey Tango (white trash) is that??? :confused3 :) I told him I would get a nice bowl...he said it would break....I said I would get plastic...

These stupid, little things I need to get done are aggrevating!!! :) 17 days!!!

They have come along way with tupperware it doesn't look the same as when I was little. I'm sure you'll figure a way to make it look regal.;)

[lucas]

Tonight we had French toast. :blush:

[liamandcaili]

The day he was born I said it's always the boys born with beautiful long eyelashes.

Liam has gorgeous lashes too...not that you can tell from most of his pictures since he is almost always wearing a baseball cap.

I hope Kyle did well at his game!

I can definitely sympathize with the stressing. Liam has his first tryout on Saturday. Since it's for summer baseball, they only accept the kids they need, so it's possible he won't make the team. I'm worried that he will be really disappointed and discouraged if he doesn't make it. Baseball is his best and favorite sport. I'm trying not to think about it, but I'm not going near any blood pressure machines in the next couple of days.

BTW, DSis returns from her trip tonight. :cool1:

[TigerKat]

Liam has gorgeous lashes too...not that you can tell from most of his pictures since he is almost always wearing a baseball cap.

I hope Kyle did well at his game!

I can definitely sympathize with the stressing. Liam has his first tryout on Saturday. Since it's for summer baseball, they only accept the kids they need, so it's possible he won't make the team. I'm worried that he will be really disappointed and discouraged if he doesn't make it. Baseball is his best and favorite sport. I'm trying not to think about it, but I'm not going near any blood pressure machines in the next couple of days.

BTW, DSis returns from her trip tonight. :cool1:

Kyle did well considering he hasn't pitched in over two months. They lost but the coach told him he did much better than he expected with the 2 month layoff, and the fact they were playing a team with college kids!

I can sympathize with you with Liam's situation. Kyle has been playing baseball since he was 6 and many, many times he wasn't selected for the "all-star" teams and was so disappointed but I think it worried me more than him. I guarantee you if he's not selected he'll be disappointed for a little while, but at that age it doesn't last long at all. You will be feeling it while he's laughing and playing with something else.;)

Can't wait to hear from DSis and hear all about her incredible vacation. I've enjoyed getting to know you in her absence!:goodvibes. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have!

[liamandcaili]

Kyle did well considering he hasn't pitched in over two months. They lost but the coach told him he did much better than he expected with the 2 month layoff, and the fact they were playing a team with college kids!

I can sympathize with you with Liam's situation. Kyle has been playing baseball since he was 6 and many, many times he wasn't selected for the "all-star" teams and was so disappointed but I think it worried me more than him. I guarantee you if he's not selected he'll be disappointed for a little while, but at that age it doesn't last long at all. You will be feeling it while he's laughing and playing with something else.;)

Can't wait to hear from DSis and hear all about her incredible vacation. I've enjoyed getting to know you in her absence!:goodvibes. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have!


I am glad Kyle did well, and that the coach was supportive. That is so important. I am surprised the opposing team would be allowed to include college players though.

Yes, I am way more nervous than Liam is. I get that way -- don't all moms? -- with my kids. (Once this is over, then I have two weeks to fret about Caili's upcoming district championship skating competition.) I know he will be fine, even if he doesn't make the team, but I am hoping he will. It will be a great experience for him.

I've enjoyed getting to know everyone better too! I won't go away just because DSis is back, though. I've posted pictures of the kids...that means serious commitment ;)

[TigerKat]

I am glad Kyle did well, and that the coach was supportive. That is so important. I am surprised the opposing team would be allowed to include college players though.

Yes, I am way more nervous than Liam is. I get that way -- don't all moms? -- with my kids.
I've enjoyed getting to know everyone better too! I won't go away just because DSis is back, though. I've posted pictures of the kids...that means serious commitment ;)


This summer league allows all high schools to invite former players who have graduated within the last two years to participate. Our school elected not to do so.

Yep, all Moms are that way, you are sooooo very normal!!

And yes, you are committed to us now.;)

[liamandcaili]

And yes, you are committed to us now.;)

Right now, though, I should say I am committed to going to bed.

However, I should comment on dinner first. My dad cooked our hamburgers. They weren't fully defrosted before he put them on the grill, and they weren't fully cooked when he took them off the grill. I took a big bite of pretty raw hamburger. YUCK! I hope tomorrow I am not :sick:

[THE HAT]

Hello friends.....sorry it has taken me so long to get back here and catch up.....:blush: Things are still the same on the family front, I have been having a hard time keeping quiet, and it just felt wrong to not say anything so I "snarkilly" made a few comments without saying things to direct. Sort of along the lines of "Well that is one pretty big undertaking just for some new floors for free" They got my feelings but can't say much to me on it. I guess in the end it will all even out won't it Karma right?!!?

I want to thank all of you for being a great supportive sounding board...hugs to all for "listening"

Ok enough about me and the familia crap, lol! On to all of you!! :)

Kathy- Glad to hear you got the bbq sauce.....when you fig out which one is your favorite let me know and I will ship you a couple of those! :banana:
Not that you aren't aware of this, but what a handsome young man your "baby" is!! Abi looks like such a sweet girl. They make a striking couple!!:love:
Ross has super long eyelashes as well, he is always having to open his eyes wide as they will get tangled up............he gets that from his dad---me there isn't enough mascara in a tube to get mine even half as long as theirs,lol!
How is the driving going with Kyle is he loving his freedom??
I love tomato's, and we have such a short growing season around here that we basically get beefsteaks and that is it, lol. I am jealous of those yummy
sounding creoles!!
I hope that your head is feeling much better tonight.....I suffer from them as well and can sympathize with you!!

Lori- I am sorry to hear that your grandmother is slipping so quick. I am glad that you did get this time with her. What did you end up bringing her for a gift?

Nancy- I just love the picture of you and buddy!!! How are things going with the meals for kady? She is such a little trouper with all these changes, bless her heart!!

Lauren- I can't get over how fast the wedding is coming---you must be operating on screech about now...try to take it easy, and just let it come as it will.....the most important things are those two men in your life...bird seed or bubbles it doesn't matter in the end!! What a handsome little man "A" is!!
I too understand the whole parent volunteer thing....I have been room mother for 5 years so far in Ross' class and end up helping in the other classrooms as well. I ended up giving up by Valentines on asking parents to bring things in and just do it all myself. Dh (Kris) bought me a magnet that says "somebody stop her before she volunteers again" lol.

Sheryl- That is so great of you to realize that she does need a hand with some meals---you are a fantastic mother!!! I am sure dd feels that same way!!

Liamandcaili-- you best bet you are committed here sister or no sister--- :flower3: though we love and miss her, lol!!!

~~~~~~~~~~I am sure I have missed some things, I apologize, you are all on my minds and thoughts!! :grouphug:
I missed saying goodbye to Glynis too-----drat :sad1: ---- I am sure she is having a grand ole time!!!


OH and on to what this thread is "really" about ;) dinner tonight was tuna casserole....semi homemade version...but sooo yummy---- I was in need of comfort food for sure!!

And if I spelled things wrong---sorry----to tired to spellcheck, and I have had a couple of glasses of wine too:rolleyes1 :rotfl:

[shovan]

Have you tried the Velvet Shrimp or Emeril's Shrimp & Potato Stew recipes that I have posted here?
Have a great day all!

Well Kathy I couldn't get those grilled shrimp out of mind. So dinner took forever, cus I kept changing my mind. Our dinner tonight almost totally came from your kitchen! I just had to tweak things a bit, ya know I can't leave even great, alone. I had some decent sized shrimp so I used your marinade but used Limoncello instead of the wine, then I skewered & grilled. I fixed something I made up tonight Limoncello Cream Fettucine. Sort of a lighter Alfredo sauce with Limocello giving it a nice lemony zing. We also had your yummy summer salad. It was so good! I told DH that the recipes came from the Queen of Easy. He said all he knows is it went down real EASY!!! I forgot to take a pic of the whole meal, but here's Kathy's yummy grilled shrimp!
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p289/bshovan/What%20is%20for%20Dinner/100_1208.jpg

Darn Freakin' toaster waffle!:headache: Did you try telling Alexis you worked and slaved over that and it would make you extra special happy if she would eat it? That leftover whipped cream would ony make it sweeter- kinda like candy!:rolleyes1 :rotfl2:

That's exactly what I told her! :lmao:

Can y'all tell I'm trying to keep myself busy and my mind occupied? Kyle is pitching his first game with the new coach in about 10 minutes and I couldn't go because I've had the start of a migraine brewing for the last couple of hours and I know sitting out in the heat stressing would do me in!!!

Kathy, hope you are feeling better! Glad Kyle's game went well!

Thanks Janice! I think Tom still likes the birdseed idea...he said we can put a few tupperware containers on the stairs of the church and people can scoop out their own...how Whiskey Tango (white trash) is that??? :confused3 :) I told him I would get a nice bowl...he said it would break....I said I would get plastic...

These stupid, little things I need to get done are aggrevating!!! :) 17 days!!!

Whiskey Tango!!!:rotfl: :lmao: I vote for the tupperware!:laughing:

Wendie, Hope things improve on the home front.:hug: My DD said this week will go down in history as Hell Week for her, so I'm really getting that she needs some help now!

[FormrCastMbr]

Hello friends.....sorry it has taken me so long to get back here and catch up.....:blush: Things are still the same on the family front, I have been having a hard time keeping quiet

I want to thank all of you for being a great supportive sounding board...hugs to all for "listening"

Lauren- I can't get over how fast the wedding is coming---you must be operating on screech about now...try to take it easy, and just let it come as it will.....the most important things are those two men in your life...bird seed or bubbles it doesn't matter in the end!! What a handsome little man "A" is!!
I too understand the whole parent volunteer thing....I have been room mother for 5 years so far in Ross' class and end up helping in the other classrooms as well. I ended up giving up by Valentines on asking parents to bring things in and just do it all myself. Dh (Kris) bought me a magnet that says "somebody stop her before she volunteers again" lol.

And if I spelled things wrong---sorry----to tired to spellcheck, and I have had a couple of glasses of wine too:rolleyes1 :rotfl:

Wendie, I sympathize with you...I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut sometimes...it really rots that you are dealing with all of this. I hope grandma is doing OK...hang in there. :hug: Wine is good!!!

I need a magnet like you have...Tom tells me not to volunteer anymore...I stress him out more than anyone. :)



Whiskey Tango!!!:rotfl: :lmao: I vote for the tupperware!:laughing:


Don't ya love that term...its like our code word...we usually say..."thats so whiskey"...:) Your shrimp looked great! :thumbsup2


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LUCAS, I think you were the one that filled out the Senseo questionaire...did you hear anything yet? I think they ask you to pay the shipping, which is about $14...

I am not sure WFD...probably something on the grill. Andrew has a playoff game tonight...

Have a great day all!

[THE HAT]

Good Morning all!!!

So excited I actually have a moment to post on here first thing this morning, funny thing is wfd is we are going out to our favorite mexican rest. Dh thinks I need a margarita......(dh is right!!).....no great meal plan here today!!

Have a great day all!

[nucpharm29]

Good morning all and TGIF! Not sure wfd here tonight. I have some ground turkey that I can defrost to make some burgers, or maybe it's pasta again. Dinner last night was good and light.

DS got sick last night, tummy stuff. We already had a dr. visit scheduled for today, his 18mnth well baby, so we'll see what she says. My neice was diagnosed with strep yesterday, and they play all the time togehter. Ugh!

[LindsayDunn228]

Morning all. Just a reminder that I work out a 7 a.m. on Friday mornings so I am late updating the thread :)

Tonight I am making the roasted chicken with garlic, lemon and rosemary. We will have rice and peas on the side.

WFD at your house?

[FormrCastMbr]

DS got sick last night, tummy stuff. We already had a dr. visit scheduled for today, his 18mnth well baby, so we'll see what she says. My neice was diagnosed with strep yesterday, and they play all the time togehter. Ugh!

I hope your son and neice feel better today! :)

Morning all. Just a reminder that I work out a 7 a.m. on Friday mornings so I am late updating the thread :)


You are on the ball! How is your shoulder feeling?

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Did I tell you guys I have another hurt cat that I cannot catch? I just put the trap out in hopes of getting it today. The paw is really open...I think it may be biting it to get an infection out.

Please tell me I am nuts for being so concerned about this feral cat...I just get very down when I see things like this...not just with animals but people too...:sad1:

[LindsayDunn228]

Lauren, meh, it's ok. Still a little sore sometimes, but getting better.

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren, meh, it's ok. Still a little sore sometimes, but getting better.

I am glad its getting better...those things take time...still I know its a hassle not to feel well. :hug:

[OKWMom]

Sheryl, those shrimp look great. That is what I am planning for dinner tomorrow night. Tonight, who knows?

Wendie - hang in there and if you end up killing them, I understand Kathy may have room in her freezer.

Lauren - I understand the cat thing. I can't stand to see anything hungry or hurt. We have been feeding 4 strays and one of them had her kittens (3) in my laundry room. They are so cute and I catch DH sneaking in to check on them at least once per day. He called me this morning and said it looks like we have another stray mouth to feed. Our usual cats don't seem to like this one and wouldn't let him near the food, so DH waited until they were done and fed the new cat in a different place. This cat appears more of the lost (or intentionally lost) variety, so I will call the pound and animal shelter to make sure no one is looking for their baby.

Laura - Everyone is right, you are stuck with us now.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Gretchen

[TigerKat]

Good morning ladies!

Wendie - It's nice to hear from you girlfriend!:yay: Kyle is most definitely enjoying his freedom with MY vehicle. I have to run all my errands very early so he can have it for the rest of the day.:rolleyes: I'm glad Gretchen gave me a heads up on the freezer, just give me a couple days notice and a body count and I'll have plenty of room.:laughing: Have a margarita for me!!

Sheryl - The shrimp look great, tweak away sista!!

Steph - I hope DS's Dr. appt goes well and it's not strep.:hug:

Lauren - You're just a very sweet, loving human being to be worried about the cats.:goodvibes I'm the same way with dogs, we'd have a house full if I had anything to say about it.

WFD tonight will be my DH bringing home my Friday night special - Fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade.

I have a question for y'all. I'm going to attempt to make sweet potato fries this weekend for the first time. If you've done it do you bake or fry? I know it can be done both ways, but just wanted to see what you guys thought.:confused3

[HERSEY]

Lauren I think about being a foster mom to animals, but I'm pretty sure I couldn't give them up. Good for you to be so caring.

Kathy I would bake the sweet pototo first till almost done but still firm then slice and fry to finish off. I love sweet potato fries.

Gynnis' enchilida casserole was wonderful

[TheBeadPirate]

Hello friends..... so I "snarkilly" made a few comments
Lori- I am sorry to hear that your grandmother is slipping so quick. I am glad that you did get this time with her. What did you end up bringing her for a gift?
And if I spelled things wrong---sorry----to tired to spellcheck, and I have had a couple of glasses of wine too:rolleyes1 :rotfl:heehee I love snarkilly!:lmao: Been there lately myself. And I ended up taking a leftover purse from the store stock (tropical pattern) and filling it with a couple perfume samples I had from gift with purchase stuff, 3-4 scented lotions (travel sizes) from freebies and gift baskets, a herbal hot/cold pack(that buckwheat hulls kinda thing with spices in it)for her neck, and DH donated a box of Godiva that he gives to his clients- for the nurses and aides. She seemed really pleased. I had to slather her in lotion and spray on perfume as soon as I showed it to her. I told her "boyfriend" (PM aide Joe) about all of it and he said he'd be sure to put some on her...That's right! I made my Grandma smell like a french..... well, maybe that's not an appropriate term. But she did!:rotfl2:

Please tell me I am nuts for being so concerned about this feral cat...I just get very down when I see things like this...not just with animals but people too...:sad1:You are not nuts. You are a kind hearted, gentle soul who doesn't want to see anyone or anything in pain or need. That's an admirable quality. I wish I was infected with it! However I did buy more food for the courtyard cat that lives at my building. He and Rick get along great once Rick's had a few cocktails- that's the only time I've ever heard him use babytalk....:scared1:

WFD tonight will be my DH bringing home my Friday night special - Fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade.

I have a question for y'all. I'm going to attempt to make sweet potato fries this weekend for the first time. If you've done it do you bake or fry? I know it can be done both ways, but just wanted to see what you guys thought.:confused3Fried green tomatoes here too! I have to drop off a sewing order and it's next to the tomato gettin' place here in the Quarter! mmmmmmm

And Kathy, since I STILL don't have a toaster oven to bake- I made mine on the grill. Wedged them, sprayed olive oil Pam, sea salt and rosemary. Ended up yummy!

[nucpharm29]

Ugh, well, DS tested postive for strep at his appt. The ped. said DS didn't look like he had strep, and that strep normally didn't present itself with diarrhea. But apparently ours does. She went ahead and tested him b/c of the exposure and that tomorrow was sat. So, instead of hitting the mall like I had planned after the dr. visit, we sat in Walgreen's! So, I don't know if i'll be cooking tonight at all. We'll see!

[OceanAnnie]

Ugh, well, DS tested postive for strep at his appt. The ped. said DS didn't look like he had strep, and that strep normally didn't present itself with diarrhea. But apparently ours does. She went ahead and tested him b/c of the exposure and that tomorrow was sat. So, instead of hitting the mall like I had planned after the dr. visit, we sat in Walgreen's! So, I don't know if i'll be cooking tonight at all. We'll see!

My kids have presented with the same symptoms. In the past, even upset stomachs and vomiting was part of the strep. Who would've thought?

My kids have strep now too. They are on Augmenten. We had a long wait and I wasn't on top of my game at the time they were seen. Usually whenever they go on Augmenten it doesn't do the trick. We have to go back for something stronger. Omnicef seems to do better. I don't know why I didn't say anything. I'm crossing my fingers that Augmenten will take care of it this time.

Hope your DS is on the mend.

[Nancyg56]

BTW, DSis returns from her trip tonight. :cool1:





I've enjoyed getting to know everyone better too! I won't go away just because DSis is back, though. I've posted pictures of the kids...that means serious commitment ;)

It will be good to "see" her again. I am so glad tat you stepped in for her because we got to get to know you better. Now don't think you can disappear on us.....we don't let go that easy! We knew we had you when the kids appeared ;)


I agree that it is harder to be a Mom when your kids are in competitive sports. I remember the first time my niece was in the All Stars. Up until that experience all of the kids played. Well imagine our outrage when she is selected and then is on the bench the entire game. She was fine, we were hyperventilating!

Kyle did well considering he hasn't pitched in over two months. They lost but the coach told him he did much better than he expected with the 2 month layoff, and the fact they were playing a team with college kids!

I can sympathize with you with Liam's situation. Kyle has been playing baseball since he was 6 and many, many times he wasn't selected for the "all-star" teams and was so disappointed but I think it worried me more than him. I guarantee you if he's not selected he'll be disappointed for a little while, but at that age it doesn't last long at all. You will be feeling it while he's laughing and playing with something else.;)



There is a huge difference in college level and high school level sports. I think that it says a lot that he was able to hold his own and then some :thumbsup2.

Hello friends.....sorry it has taken me so long to get back here and catch up.....:blush: Things are still the same on the family front, I have been having a hard time keeping quiet, and it just felt wrong to not say anything so I "snarkilly" made a few comments without saying things to direct. Sort of along the lines of "Well that is one pretty big undertaking just for some new floors for free" They got my feelings but can't say much to me on it. I guess in the end it will all even out won't it Karma right?!!?



Nancy- I just love the picture of you and buddy!!! How are things going with the meals for kady? She is such a little trouper with all these changes, bless her heart!!



I think that you need to get snarky once in a while. I have to hand it to you for staying quiet so long, I'm not sure that I have that level of self control. In the end you are right. You can't take what is not yours and expect to have better things come your way. If they continue down this path there will be consequences that they pay in one way or another.

Now Kady is doing very well on her restricted diet. I find if I cook everything the same she does not feel left out. She is very accepting that there are things that she needs to avoid and will not touch them. SHe is very much her Nana's girl, though and worries that there may not be enough. She likes to have extra snacks, soy milk, etc on hand you know...just in case. :rotfl2:


I forgot to take a pic of the whole meal, but here's Kathy's yummy grilled shrimp!
Whiskey Tango!!!:rotfl: :lmao:

Wendie, Hope things improve on the home front.:hug: My DD said this week will go down in history as Hell Week for her, so I'm really getting that she needs some help now!

OMG, that plate looks so good. I wish I liked shrimp because the recipes that include them sound so good! And they sure are pretty :thumbsup2

I think I am going to adopt that Whiskey Tango thing. :lmao: I love it!

I bet your DD is glad you are her Mom. It's funny how you knew just when to step in :thumbsup2



DS got sick last night, tummy stuff. We already had a dr. visit scheduled for today, his 18mnth well baby, so we'll see what she says. My neice was diagnosed with strep yesterday, and they play all the time togehter. Ugh!

I heard yesterday that Strep is making the rounds through school again. I thought it was a winter thing, but :confused3. I hope your poor baby feels better soon.




Did I tell you guys I have another hurt cat that I cannot catch? I just put the trap out in hopes of getting it today. The paw is really open...I think it may be biting it to get an infection out.

Please tell me I am nuts for being so concerned about this feral cat...I just get very down when I see things like this...not just with animals but people too...:sad1:

The poor baby. Thank goodness they have a place to go and that you are watchful. I hate to think of the sick ones that don't find their way to your door.

She seemed really pleased. I had to slather her in lotion and spray on perfume as soon as I showed it to her. I told her "boyfriend" (PM aide Joe) about all of it and he said he'd be sure to put some on her...That's right! I made my Grandma smell like a french..... well, maybe that's not an appropriate term. But she did!:rotfl2:



You found the right gift I think. I can just picture you getting your Grandma smelling like Saturday night! :lmao:

[Nancyg56]

My kids have strep now too. They are on Augmenten. We had a long wait and I wasn't on top of my game at the time they were seen. Usually whenever they go on Augmenten it doesn't do the trick. We have to go back for something stronger. Omnicef seems to do better. I don't know why I didn't say anything. I'm crossing my fingers that Augmenten will take care of it this time.

Hope your DS is on the mend.

I hate it when the kid are sick. They look so pale and sleepy. I hope your kids get better soon. It is too nice outside to have them sick.

Dinner tonight is going to be easy. DD and DS have wedding anniversaries within two days of each other, so the four of them are going to a comedy show at the Hukelau. It is only going to be Kady, DH and me, so Buddy is going to be a very happy guy tonight. We are going to have......wait for it...........tuna sandwiches!

[liamandcaili]

My kids have strep now too. They are on Augmenten. We had a long wait and I wasn't on top of my game at the time they were seen. Usually whenever they go on Augmenten it doesn't do the trick. We have to go back for something stronger. Omnicef seems to do better. I don't know why I didn't say anything. I'm crossing my fingers that Augmenten will take care of it this time.


I think that is what Liam took for strep last year and it didn't work for him either. We were in Disney when the meds wore off and he spiked a 103 fever.

I hope your kids feel better soon...same for your little boy Stephanie.

Wendie -- Have a margarita for me. Yum!

Kathy -- I've made sweet potato fries both baked and fried, but I think I like them baked better. When we make them for Sunday supper, we cut into wedges, shake them around in a bag with some vegetable oil (not too much though or else the sticks are REALLY soggy. I know, this was a recipe I said, oh well, more oil could only be better, right? Wrong. Use just enough to lightly coat), some paprika and salt and pepper and bake for about 45 minutes at 425 until done. Turn at least once.

After the raw hamburger last night, I am not having any meat tonight. I'm making a tomato tart, eggplant sticks and something green...either a salad or broccoli. I'll have to make some mac and cheese for the kids too because there is no way they'll eat the tart. More for me!

[TheBeadPirate]

so Buddy is going to be a very happy guy tonight. We are going to have......wait for it...........tuna sandwiches!

BWAAaaaahhaaaaaa!:lmao: :lmao:

:woohoo: Go Buddy, chase yer tuna, Go Buddy!:woohoo:

[THE HAT]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes I finally figured out how to work the multi quote thingy......:teacher: .....boy that was hard to figure out...........(insert sarcastic tone here)





Wendie - hang in there and if you end up killing them, I understand Kathy may have room in her freezer.
Gretchen

:lmao: :cool1: Thanks for the heads up Gretchen!!!

Good morning ladies!

Wendie - It's nice to hear from you girlfriend!:yay: Kyle is most definitely enjoying his freedom with MY vehicle. I have to run all my errands very early so he can have it for the rest of the day.:rolleyes: I'm glad Gretchen gave me a heads up on the freezer, just give me a couple days notice and a body count and I'll have plenty of room.:laughing: Have a margarita for me!!

I have a question for y'all. I'm going to attempt to make sweet potato fries this weekend for the first time. If you've done it do you bake or fry? I know it can be done both ways, but just wanted to see what you guys thought.:confused3

Tell you what my friend...I will have 2 margarita's just for you!!:rotfl:
I will make sure that I give you a day or two's notice for freezer use!! There will be at least one dmil going in if this keeps up.......

let me give you all a visual: my dmil looks and dresses exactly (she even knows it) like Marie from Everybody loves Raymond.....except for much bigger hair.....more in the lines of Texas hair...:scared1: ...........the only good thing is that she doesn't live next door....

Tell Kyle that Wendie in Maine says "Drive Safe!!!" ;)

Oh and I would bake the sweet fries, fwiw.

heehee I love snarkilly!:lmao: Been there lately myself. And I ended up taking a leftover purse from the store stock (tropical pattern) and filling it with a couple perfume samples I had from gift with purchase stuff, 3-4 scented lotions (travel sizes) from freebies and gift baskets, a herbal hot/cold pack(that buckwheat hulls kinda thing with spices in it)for her neck, and DH donated a box of Godiva that he gives to his clients- for the nurses and aides. She seemed really pleased. I had to slather her in lotion and spray on perfume as soon as I showed it to her. I told her "boyfriend" (PM aide Joe) about all of it and he said he'd be sure to put some on her...That's right! I made my Grandma smell like a french..... well, maybe that's not an appropriate term. But she did!:rotfl2:


:woohoo: :woohoo: go grandma go grandma........you should have brought her a boa to wear too!!!!

Ugh, well, DS tested postive for strep at his appt. The ped. said DS didn't look like he had strep, and that strep normally didn't present itself with diarrhea. But apparently ours does. She went ahead and tested him b/c of the exposure and that tomorrow was sat. So, instead of hitting the mall like I had planned after the dr. visit, we sat in Walgreen's! So, I don't know if i'll be cooking tonight at all. We'll see!

Oh Steph, poor baby boy......I hope the prescription starts to work fast...make sure you have some popsicles on hand!!



I think that you need to get snarky once in a while. I have to hand it to you for staying quiet so long, I'm not sure that I have that level of self control. In the end you are right. You can't take what is not yours and expect to have better things come your way. If they continue down this path there will be consequences that they pay in one way or another.

Now Kady is doing very well on her restricted diet. I find if I cook everything the same she does not feel left out. She is very accepting that there are things that she needs to avoid and will not touch them. SHe is very much her Nana's girl, though and worries that there may not be enough. She likes to have extra snacks, soy milk, etc on hand you know...just in case. :rotfl2:


Dmil wants her and I to go to breakfast Tuesday morning.....for, as she puts it, "her last day of freedom" grandma is moving into their house on Wed. (they are the ones who offered this it wasn't forced on to them!!)I better eat a lot and keep my mouth full of food that morning!!

What a trouper Kady is being.....and nothing wrong with being Nana's girl....stockpiling the good stuff is a great idea, lol!!!



Did I tell you guys I have another hurt cat that I cannot catch? I just put the trap out in hopes of getting it today. The paw is really open...I think it may be biting it to get an infection out.

Please tell me I am nuts for being so concerned about this feral cat...I just get very down when I see things like this...not just with animals but people too...:sad1:

Oh Lauren...You are not nuts.......stressed, for sure...a lot on your plate, without a doubt..........but nuts nope.....just a caring person who doesn't want to see living things suffer.................(though you have not met my inlaws........I JOKE PEOPLE, I JOKE........98% at least) I do hope you are able to catch this poor cat and get the paw fixed for it.


Have a great afternoon all...........Ross just got home and is reminding me to print out the bingo papers so we can play tonight............so I will go do that before I forget....................

[OceanAnnie]

I hate it when the kid are sick. They look so pale and sleepy. I hope your kids get better soon. It is too nice outside to have them sick.



Thanks, Nancy and Liamandcaili too. :) You're right, Nancy it is too nice out to be sick! It started at the beach. We were there for two weeks and they were feeling kinda punky then. I thought it was only allergies with clear nasal drainage and fatigue. My youngest has strep and sinusitis. And here it is summer with fun times just waiting! Oh well, they are on the mend now. That's what counts.

Lindsay, how did you hurt your shoulder and did you get a new job? I'm behind on everything!

I will say the bratwurst was really good last night. If anyone wants the recipe I'll post it. I got it from recipezaar. Did it in the crockpot. I'm sure I was a sight buying a 40 oz Miller bottle (for the brat) with the kids in tow. I kept my sunglasses on :cool2: like that would hide me. LOL. :rotfl2: I was just hoping I wouldn't run into anyone I know. The things we do for dinner!

Anyway WFD tonight? For us it's pizza night! My night off!Yippie!

[THE HAT]

Wendie -- Have a margarita for me. Yum!


After the raw hamburger last night, I am not having any meat tonight. I'm making a tomato tart, eggplant sticks and something green...either a salad or broccoli. I'll have to make some mac and cheese for the kids too because there is no way they'll eat the tart. More for me!

Laura--- more then happy to have one for you as well..........I will just tally up who wants me to have one for them, and give a number to the bar tender......I will be yelling bingo before we are even home playing the game!!!

Good thing the inlaws aren't joining us for dinner.....I might not be able to keep my mouth shut after Mr. Cuervo joined us...:rotfl:

I don't blame you for skipping the meat tonight....I am a well done girl anyway, so I can't even imagine what that burger must have been like....:sick:

[shovan]

Afternoon Y'all,

First off I gonna make everyone jealous, I'm off today (no little turn her nose up at homemade whipped cream chile) so after getting DH off to work I went back to bed and slept til almost noon!!! Soo...


Sheryl, those shrimp look great. That is what I am planning for dinner tomorrow night. Tonight, who knows?
Gretchen

No idea what's for dinner here either. I can only turn out 1 or 2 a week like last night's dinner! Probably leftovers if DD doesn''t want them.

Good morning ladies!

Sheryl - The shrimp look great, tweak away sista!!
WFD tonight will be my DH bringing home my Friday night special - Fried green tomatoes with shrimp remoulade.

I have a question for y'all. I'm going to attempt to make sweet potato fries this weekend for the first time. If you've done it do you bake or fry? I know it can be done both ways, but just wanted to see what you guys thought.:confused3

Tweeaaak, tweeaak! :laughing:
Kathy, I've never tried fixing them either. Let us know how you did it & how they came out. Girl, you are going to turn into a fried green tomato!!


Dinner tonight is going to be easy. DD and DS have wedding anniversaries within two days of each other, so the four of them are going to a comedy show at the Hukelau. It is only going to be Kady, DH and me, so Buddy is going to be a very happy guy tonight. We are going to have......wait for it...........tuna sandwiches!

Y'all have a place called the Hukelau! Love that! Nancy, I told DH about your Nanatizing, he thought that was so funny! He said he'll wont flat out steal your word, but he will use a form of it he thinks my food is more Nanified that tized!:lmao:

BWAAaaaahhaaaaaa!:lmao: :lmao:

:woohoo: Go Buddy, chase yer tuna, Go Buddy!:woohoo:

:rotfl: Go Buddy, Go Buddy, Go Buddy!!!!:banana:

OceanAnnie, Hope the Augmentin works for the strep!:flower3:

[HERSEY]

[QUOTE=OceanAnnie;19091507]
I will say the bratwurst was really good last night. If anyone wants the recipe I'll post it. I got it from recipezaar. Did it in the crockpot. I'm sure I was a sight buying a 40 oz Miller bottle (for the brat) with the kids in tow. I kept my sunglasses on :cool2: like that would hide me. LOL. :rotfl2: I was just hoping I wouldn't run into anyone I know. The things we do for dinner!
QUOTE]

Those brats must have been really good. Did you use the whole 40? I hope you walked out with the 40 in a paper sack. My old neighbor used to walk around with a 40 in a paper sack like no one would know what it was ;) :lmao:

[OceanAnnie]

Thanks, Shovan! :)

Hersey, the brats were good! The cashier put the beer in a dumb flimsy transparent plastic bag. I walked very quickly to the parking lot behind my oversized sunglasses (which I don't particularly like, but was thankful for at the time). Probably had people guessing that I couldn't wait to chug it down with the kids trailing behind me. I'm sure bratwurst didn't come to mind when anyone saw me! :lmao:

[TigerKat]

Ugh, well, DS tested postive for strep at his appt. The ped. said DS didn't look like he had strep, and that strep normally didn't present itself with diarrhea. But apparently ours does. She went ahead and tested him b/c of the exposure and that tomorrow was sat. So, instead of hitting the mall like I had planned after the dr. visit, we sat in Walgreen's! So, I don't know if i'll be cooking tonight at all. We'll see!

:hug: for you and DS. I hope he starts feeling better soon!

We are going to have......wait for it...........tuna sandwiches!

:cheer2: Go Buddy Go!!!!!!!!


Kathy -- I've made sweet potato fries both baked and fried, but I think I like them baked better. When we make them for Sunday supper, we cut into wedges, shake them around in a bag with some vegetable oil (not too much though or else the sticks are REALLY soggy. I know, this was a recipe I said, oh well, more oil could only be better, right? Wrong. Use just enough to lightly coat), some paprika and salt and pepper and bake for about 45 minutes at 425 until done. Turn at least once.



I have a question for ya - My guys don't like wedges they like a smaller fry. So I assume the cooking time would be less? Also do you peel them and aren't they pretty hard to cut?:confused3



My kids have strep now too. They are on Augmenten. We had a long wait and I wasn't on top of my game at the time they were seen. Usually whenever they go on Augmenten it doesn't do the trick. We have to go back for something stronger. Omnicef seems to do better. I don't know why I didn't say anything. I'm crossing my fingers that Augmenten will take care of it this time.



I sure hope the Augmenten works and they get better soon!:hug:





Tell you what my friend...I will have 2 margarita's just for you!!:rotfl:
I will make sure that I give you a day or two's notice for freezer use!! There will be at least one dmil going in if this keeps up.......

Tell Kyle that Wendie in Maine says "Drive Safe!!!" ;)

Oh and I would bake the sweet fries, fwiw.



Freezer's ready, how are we gonna get her down here?? Sounds like a road trip with MIL is in order!!:rotfl2:

Gave Kyle the message, thanks!!

I've never cut a sweet potato into fries, they're pretty hard aren't they?


Lori - Loved the story about Grandma. Reminds me of when my Mom was in a nursing home in Kilgore, TX during the evacuation. My Dad was in the hospital and Mom was alone in the room. She was in what we call the "funny" stage of Alzheimers - all she talked & thought about was sex. She flipped over the male nurse that was taking care of her, she called him her "studmuffin".One day when we got there "studmuffin" just shook his head and started laughing and said "watch this". He entered the room and she proceeded to tear her moo-moo off saying "come here my muffin". I was horrified, Johnny & Kyle were in tears they were laughing so hard.:laughing:

[OKWMom]

Lori[/B] - Loved the story about Grandma. Reminds me of when my Mom was in a nursing home in Kilgore, TX during the evacuation. My Dad was in the hospital and Mom was alone in the room. She was in what we call the "funny" stage of Alzheimers - all she talked & thought about was sex. She flipped over the male nurse that was taking care of her, she called him her "studmuffin".One day when we got there "studmuffin" just shook his head and started laughing and said "watch this". He entered the room and she proceeded to tear her moo-moo off saying "come here my muffin". I was horrified, Johnny & Kyle were in tears they were laughing so hard.:laughing:

Oh Lord, I just shot diet coke out of my nose. :rotfl: :rotfl:

[TheBeadPirate]

Lori - Loved the story about Grandma. Reminds me of when my Mom was in a nursing home in Kilgore, TX during the evacuation. My Dad was in the hospital and Mom was alone in the room. She was in what we call the "funny" stage of Alzheimers - all she talked & thought about was sex. She flipped over the male nurse that was taking care of her, she called him her "studmuffin".One day when we got there "studmuffin" just shook his head and started laughing and said "watch this". He entered the room and she proceeded to tear her moo-moo off saying "come here my muffin". I was horrified, Johnny & Kyle were in tears they were laughing so hard.:laughing:

Well, Grandpa likes Joe so I guess that makes things easier there. But Grandma just giggles whenever he talks to her or helps her to get up. It was really cute. But I thank God she doesn't have the strength to rip off the moo-moo.:scared1: But actually she's wrapped like a mummy in sweats. In my visits I had to take several breaks and drape myself over the AC unit in the hallway. It had to be 90 degrees in that freakin place! I'd have been roasting!:eek:

[shovan]

Lori[/B] - Loved the story about Grandma. Reminds me of when my Mom was in a nursing home in Kilgore, TX during the evacuation. My Dad was in the hospital and Mom was alone in the room. She was in what we call the "funny" stage of Alzheimers - all she talked & thought about was sex. She flipped over the male nurse that was taking care of her, she called him her "studmuffin".One day when we got there "studmuffin" just shook his head and started laughing and said "watch this". He entered the room and she proceeded to tear her moo-moo off saying "come here my muffin". I was horrified, Johnny & Kyle were in tears they were laughing so hard.:laughing:

OMG!!! :eek: Kathy it's funny, but I'm more with you on the horrified part! I would have wanted to crawl in a hole over that one!:guilty:

[TigerKat]

OMG!!! :eek: Kathy it's funny, but I'm more with you on the horrified part! I would have wanted to crawl in a hole over that one!:guilty:

I'm just so thankful my Dad wasn't there, I don't think his weak heart could have taken it, poor thing!

[shovan]

Ugh, well, DS tested postive for strep at his appt. The ped. said DS didn't look like he had strep, and that strep normally didn't present itself with diarrhea. But apparently ours does. She went ahead and tested him b/c of the exposure and that tomorrow was sat. So, instead of hitting the mall like I had planned after the dr. visit, we sat in Walgreen's! So, I don't know if i'll be cooking tonight at all. We'll see!

Stephanie with all the chat, I missed this. Sorry, hope the meds work really fast & your DS get's well real soon! One good thing about strep that I've found is when they get the right antibiotic it seems to clear up pretty quickly.

[Nancyg56]

BWAAaaaahhaaaaaa!:lmao: :lmao:

:woohoo: Go Buddy, chase yer tuna, Go Buddy!:woohoo:

You are killing me! :rotfl2::lmao:

[shovan]

I'm just so thankful my Dad wasn't there, I don't think his weak heart could have taken it, poor thing!

Yeah, I think that would have been too much for him!:flower3:

Kathy, I made your salad with some of those tomatoes that are called "ugly" tomatoes that I picked up from Winn Dixie. They were pretty good but not creoles. My DH just skyped from work, a buddy picked up a big box & they're splitting it. He's bringing home some creole babies for me!!!:banana:

HA!:lmao: Kathy, He just sent me this message.

DH said Well I am sure they will be just ok being "lowland" tomatoes and all.:rotfl:

(Remember from that DDP thread, that person called our food "lowland".)

[Nancyg56]

Freezer's ready, how are we gonna get her down here?? Sounds like a road trip with MIL is in order!!:rotfl2:



Lori - Loved the story about Grandma. Reminds me of when my Mom was in a nursing home in Kilgore, TX during the evacuation. My Dad was in the hospital and Mom was alone in the room. She was in what we call the "funny" stage of Alzheimers - all she talked & thought about was sex. She flipped over the male nurse that was taking care of her, she called him her "studmuffin".One day when we got there "studmuffin" just shook his head and started laughing and said "watch this". He entered the room and she proceeded to tear her moo-moo off saying "come here my muffin". I was horrified, Johnny & Kyle were in tears they were laughing so hard.:laughing:

Now I know who to call if my freezer if full and I have an IL or two who needs to "cool off".

Oh Kathy, you had me laughing with your story. I think all of the "mature" ladies flirt with the men around them. My Mom was shameless in the hospital when she had her potassium issue. OMG she was so inappropriate that we stayed there almost 24/7, but the make aides thought that she was "cute".

Well, Grandpa likes Joe so I guess that makes things easier there. But Grandma just giggles whenever he talks to her or helps her to get up. It was really cute. But I thank God she doesn't have the strength to rip off the moo-moo.:scared1:

:rotfl2::rotfl2:You keep sloshing all that stuff on her and she may start eating her Wheaties.

[TigerKat]

DH said :rotfl:

(Remember from that DDP thread, that person called our food "lowland".)

:rotfl2:

Now I know who to call if my freezer if full and I have an IL or two who needs to "cool off".

Oh Kathy, you had me laughing with your story. I think all of the "mature" ladies flirt with the men around them. My Mom was shameless in the hospital when she had her potassium issue. OMG she was so inappropriate that we stayed there almost 24/7, but the make aides thought that she was "cute".



The strange thing with Mom was she was never a "flirty" woman, but boy oh boy did she make up for it in her final years. I'm sure Daddy was looking down saying "Why couldn't she have been like that when I was down there"!:lmao:

[OKWMom]

(Remember from that DDP thread, that person called our food "lowland".)

What the heck were they trying to say. I can tell you that when I try a new recipe, DH usually asks me if it is from one of the NOLA girls. And just so you don't misunderstand, if I answer yes, it means he is expecting a great meal.

[shovan]

What the heck were they trying to say. I can tell you that when I try a new recipe, DH usually asks me if it is from one of the NOLA girls. And just so you don't misunderstand, if I answer yes, it means he is expecting a great meal.

She actually said the following quotes in response to a guy who said he knew food because he was a cajun.

Quote:
Originally Posted by NEVERENOUGHWDW
"FIll a void in my belly" is not dining.
Of course cajun food can be great but with that said IMO catchfish only goes so far.

and this:!!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by NEVERENOUGHWDW
"Dismissing no........stating IMO opinion it is lowland food that is lovely but I do not connect it to fine dining at all.
To each his own.

Yeah, she made me so mad! I had a lot to say about that! When you have the time (it goes on for pages & pages) but the Why I Hate the DDP thread turned into a Cajun/New Orleans love fest! :laughing:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1454534&page=33

[Nancyg56]

:rotfl2:



The strange thing with Mom was she was never a "flirty" woman, but boy oh boy did she make up for it in her final years. I'm sure Daddy was looking down saying "Why couldn't she have been like that when I was down there"!:lmao:

:rotfl:

[Nancyg56]

She actually said the following quotes in response to a guy who said he knew food because he was a cajun.

Quote:
Originally Posted by NEVERENOUGHWDW
"FIll a void in my belly" is not dining.
Of course cajun food can be great but with that said IMO catchfish only goes so far.

and this:!!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by NEVERENOUGHWDW
"Dismissing no........stating IMO opinion it is lowland food that is lovely but I do not connect it to fine dining at all.
To each his own.

Yeah, she made me so mad! I had a lot to say about that! When you have the time (it goes on for pages & pages) but the Why I Hate the DDP thread turned into a Cajun/New Orleans love fest! :laughing:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1454534&page=33

:furious:I started that thread but stopped reading after a while. I have been in an ugly mood with the way some folks have been so snooty in regards to those( read that probably me) who are deemed "unworthy" and ruined their Disney Dining by actually eating in their restaurants, so this would have put me over the edge!

Now, what would spark that kind of ignorant comment? Don't send her to our thread, if she thinks the NOLA's can't know food, what would she say about my poor shabby bowl of tuna fish...(chunk light of course, we don't like the good stuff :confused3)

Never mind.....I am going over there to see for myself.....

[TigerKat]

Now, what would spark that kind of ignorant comment? Don't send her to our thread, if she thinks the NOLA's can't know food, what would she say about my poor shabby bowl of tuna fish...(chunk light of course, we don't like the good stuff :confused3)

Never mind.....I am going over there to see for myself.....

Oh ladies, this could get UGLY.:rotfl2:

[liamandcaili]

I have a question for ya - My guys don't like wedges they like a smaller fry. So I assume the cooking time would be less? Also do you peel them and aren't they pretty hard to cut?:confused3

Hmm...I'm thinking they may not come out right with the method I said if you cut them smaller. Yes, sweet potatoes are definitely difficult to cut, unless you have a mandoline. Can you get a bag of frozen sweet potato fries, dump them in some oil and pass them off as your own?? Around here, there is a brand called Alexia, and they make sweet potato fries. DSis and I made them in the deep fat fryer one weekend, and they were pretty good.

She actually said the following quotes in response to a guy who said he knew food because he was a cajun.

Quote:
Originally Posted by NEVERENOUGHWDW
"FIll a void in my belly" is not dining.
Of course cajun food can be great but with that said IMO catchfish only goes so far.

and this:!!!

Quote:
Originally Posted by NEVERENOUGHWDW
"Dismissing no........stating IMO opinion it is lowland food that is lovely but I do not connect it to fine dining at all.
To each his own.

It's amazing what people will say on the Internet. To be honest, I avoid so many threads on this board -- a recent one that comes to mind is "Would You Be Proud if Your Child Joined the Military." I read a couple pages, but I stopped. I don't come on to the Disboards to fight with people.

Dinner tonight was pretty good. Here's a picture of the tomato tart:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1011/536365716_4b5a597da1_o.jpg

I have to admit, I only ate a little bit of it, though, because I started eating the eggplant sticks as soon as they came out of the oven. With the exception of what the kids ate, I think I had the whole eggplant.

[TigerKat]

Hmm...I'm thinking they may not come out right with the method I said if you cut them smaller. Yes, sweet potatoes are definitely difficult to cut, unless you have a mandoline. Can you get a bag of frozen sweet potato fries, dump them in some oil and pass them off as your own?? Around here, there is a brand called Alexia, and they make sweet potato fries. DSis and I made them in the deep fat fryer one weekend, and they were pretty good.


I've never seen frozen ones and I really want to do them from scratch. How about if I parboil the potatoes to make them easier to cut? Also do you peel them?:confused3

[shovan]

:furious:I started that thread but stopped reading after a while. I have been in an ugly mood with the way some folks have been so snooty in regards to those( read that probably me) who are deemed "unworthy" and ruined their Disney Dining by actually eating in their restaurants, so this would have put me over the edge!

Now, what would spark that kind of ignorant comment? Don't send her to our thread, if she thinks the NOLA's can't know food, what would she say about my poor shabby bowl of tuna fish...(chunk light of course, we don't like the good stuff :confused3)

Never mind.....I am going over there to see for myself.....

I never noticed you had started the thread:lmao: ! I just stopped in to see what people where saying about the DDP & it what was going on had very little to do with the DDP. She/he had already set off a lot of people when I got there.

liamandcali, I shy away from a ruckus on the Dis usually too! But when somebody was badmouthing our food, I just couldn't keep quiet. It was extremely hard to debate this person & not get ugly, it took every bit of self restraint I could muster! But I did get a lot of kudos & pm's on being cordial about it.

[shovan]

Oh man, all of the tomatoes are green? Kathy do you fry them at home? I know Lori does, Lori you around to tell me how you do it?

[TigerKat]

Oh man, all of the tomatoes are green? Kathy do you fry them at home? I know Lori does, Lori you around to tell me how you do it?
No, but there is a recipe in my Paula Deen cookbook if you want me post it let me know.:goodvibes

[Nancyg56]

It's amazing what people will say on the Internet. To be honest, I avoid so many threads on this board -- a recent one that comes to mind is "Would You Be Proud if Your Child Joined the Military." I read a couple pages, but I stopped. I don't come on to the Disboards to fight with people.



I made the mistake of reading that one and have decided to stay away. The person who would be "appalled" got my fingers flying and gave me a headache.

I should know better because I also don't like to argue, but I get very frustrated when someone thinks that "opinion" means "fact" and then proceeds to use their newfound "fact" to belittle someone or something.

[Nancyg56]

Oh ladies, this could get UGLY.:rotfl2:

I'm sorry Kathy, I better not go back. Between the dueling avatars and teh snootier than thou food freak I am afraid that I gave myself a headache. And I forgot to put my Pinot Grigio in the fridge!

[liamandcaili]

I've never seen frozen ones and I really want to do them from scratch. How about if I parboil the potatoes to make them easier to cut? Also do you peel them?:confused3

Yes, definitely peel them. I don't know if parboiling would work. You don't want too much water in the potatoes.

So what I would do is peel the potatoes, using a sharp knife, cut the sweet potato (they aren't the easiest vegetable to cut, but it is possible) in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 6-8 pieces, depending on how fat the potato is. Then cut each length in two to make the fries thinner. Then fry for 6 minutes or so with the oil at 325, drain in a paper bag or on paper towels, let cool at least 30 minutes, then increase oil heat to 375 and fry again for a couple minutes until done.

Good luck! I love sweet potato fries, but I've always thought the ones I've had in restaurants have turned out better than my own.

[TigerKat]

Yes, definitely peel them. I don't know if parboiling would work. You don't want too much water in the potatoes.

So what I would do is peel the potatoes, using a sharp knife, cut the sweet potato (they aren't the easiest vegetable to cut, but it is possible) in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 6-8 pieces, depending on how fat the potato is. Then cut each length in two to make the fries thinner. Then fry for 6 minutes or so with the oil at 325, drain in a paper bag or on paper towels, let cool at least 30 minutes, then increase oil heat to 375 and fry again for a couple minutes until done.

Good luck! I love sweet potato fries, but I've always thought the ones I've had in restaurants have turned out better than my own.

Thanks soooo much Laura! This is what I'll do!!

[liamandcaili]

liamandcali, I shy away from a ruckus on the Dis usually too! But when somebody was badmouthing our food, I just couldn't keep quiet. It was extremely hard to debate this person & not get ugly, it took every bit of self restraint I could muster! But I did get a lot of kudos & pm's on being cordial about it.

Good for you for showing restraint. See, that's why I usually don't get involved. If something gets my blood boiling, I find myself typing out these scalding replies. Fortunately, I usually have the presence of mind to leave the boards rather than post them. It's nice to type the replies out though. Very therapeutic.

I made the mistake of reading that one and have decided to stay away. The person who would be "appalled" got my fingers flying and gave me a headache.

I should know better because I also don't like to argue, but I get very frustrated when someone thinks that "opinion" means "fact" and then proceeds to use their newfound "fact" to belittle someone or something.

I completely agree. I did see that you responded, BTW, which was enough to make me read a little further, but it became all too clear that the person was just trying to pick a huge fight. I can get myself stressed out enough on my own without raising my blood pressure to fight with people I don't know!

[Nancyg56]

Sheryl, I meant that I started reading that thread, I rarely start any threads. Never any that are going to explode like that one did. I'm sorry for the confusion.

[TigerKat]

Nancy - that was a great post over there. I knew somehow you'd get the tuna in there and an egg sandwich to boot!;)

[Nancyg56]

No, but there is a recipe in my Paula Deen cookbook if you want me post it let me know.:goodvibes

I do, Kathy. I love fried green tomatoes but the few times I have made them they are not stellar.

[Nancyg56]

I could not help myself. She made me so mad looking down her nose on food and cuisine that she has probably never even tried. My dad really did like egg sandwiches and bean sandwiches :rotfl:, and we used to raise Cain if he cooked at home. At work he had a dishwasher and a pot scrubber, at home Gail and I were the dish washers, the pot scrubbers and his salad men.

How many pots do you really need to make ham and cabbage? Way too many if you were my Dad, that's how many :laughing:

[liamandcaili]

Thanks soooo much Laura! This is what I'll do!!

I hope they turn out great! If you want to make them a little sweeter, you can make a blend of salt, brown sugar and pepper and then sprinkle it on the fries after they are cooked. Or you could make them spicier and add chili powder. Or just sprinkle with salt. I really like sweet potatoes. My kids don't though. I don't get it.

[TheBeadPirate]

Oh man, all of the tomatoes are green? Kathy do you fry them at home? I know Lori does, Lori you around to tell me how you do it?

Kathy- Save-A-Center has the Alexia frozen ones if you give up. We get them down here at the A&P every now and then.

Sheryl- I do a milk bath and then dredge in a mix of corn meal (white or yellow) and salt and pepper. I pan fry in canola oil. Drain on paper towels and adjust seasoning if needed.

[TigerKat]

I do, Kathy. I love fried green tomatoes but the few times I have made them they are not stellar.

Lady & Sons Fried Green Tomatoes

3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes
salt
2 c. vegetable oil for frying
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. self-rising flour

Slice the tomatoes 1/4 inch thick. Lay them out in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt. Place the tomato slices in a colander and allow time for the salt to pull the water out of the tomatoes (30 minutes should do it).

In a skillet heat the oil for deep frying over medium high heat. Dip the tomatoes into buttermilk, dredge in flour and deep-fry until golden.

There's also a dijon pepper dippin' sauce Paula makes for this:

1 c. dijon mustard
1/2 c. mayo
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. white pepper
4 Tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 c. Veg. oil
1 Tbsp. red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. whole peppercorns

In a bowl of a food processor, combine mustard, mayo, vinegar, white pepper and 1 Tbsp. of the black pepper, and blend; set aside.
In a small saucepan combine oil, the remaining 3 Tbsp. black pepper, red pepper flakes and the whole peppercorns. Heat the oil until hot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Allow to cool, then strain. With the food processor running, drizzle the oil into the mustard mixture, process for 2 minutes.

[TigerKat]

Kathy- Save-A-Center has the Alexia frozen ones if you give up. We get them down here at the A&P every now and then.



Thanks Lori - depending on how my day goes Sunday, this may be an alternative!!:thumbsup2

[Nancyg56]

I did not salt them first. I know to salt cucumbers if I want them crunchy, but I never did it when I fried tomatoes. No wonder they were a little soggy.

[TigerKat]

All this talk about fried green tomatoes made me call Johnny and see if he can get off work a little early.:laughing: I WANT THEM NOW!! They are so good with the cool, spicy shrimp remoulade on top!:woohoo:

[HERSEY]

With all this talk about lowland food not being fine dining, I'm a little peeved. How do you think the "fine" dining chefs got their idea (not from a recipe book)! Polenta is orginally peasant food. I grew up on polenta and another version, mush which is often served at five star restaurants. All this was cooked by my five star grandmothers. I haven't even read that thread, I think I'll stay away.

I'll take lowland food any day over "little" food as my ex used to call it. Big plate + little food = hungry tummy ;)

[TigerKat]

Stephanie - if you're around, how's your baby boy?

[OKWMom]

With all this talk about lowland food not being fine dining, I'm a little peeved. How do you think the "fine" dining chefs got their idea (not from a recipe book)! Polenta is orginally peasant food. I grew up on polenta and another version, mush which is often served at five star restaurants. All this was cooked by my five star grandmothers. I haven't even read that thread, I think I'll stay away.

I'll take lowland food any day over "little" food as my ex used to call it. Big plate + little food = hungry tummy ;)

I read that thread and didn't post because everyone else had already said so well what I was thinking. I know what you mean about how some items have been appropriated by fine chefs into their menus. I remember being :scared1: the first time I was in a really nice restaurant and saw shad roe on the menu. And from the looks of the tables around me, a lot of folks ordered it. My grandfather got a good laugh from that. He told me he had eaten it growing up and back then it was considered "poor people food".

I dated a classically trained chef (from CT) while I was in college. He was a good bit older and I was in awe of him and his culinary skills. Much of what I know about food today I learned from him. Early in our dating, my father had a traditional, southern pig-picking. Because it was on a Saturday, my BF couldn't go, but he asked me to bring him some BBQ back. I was horrified, thinking he would make fun of the finished product. When he tasted the BBQ I brought back, he actually moaned. He saw I was surprised and when I told him why, he explained to me that food did not need a fancy presentation or a fancy name to be good. It just had to be made with good ingredients and prepared well. I never forgot that.

[LindsayDunn228]

My stepbrother is getting married today and they are having a cookout after, so no cooking for me tonight. *sigh* And this wedding is not a good thing. They both have no money, he has no job, and is on the transplant list for a SECOND kidney. What can you do, though?

WFD at your house?

Lindsay, how did you hurt your shoulder and did you get a new job? I'm behind on everything!

I separated my AC while working out. :sad1:

[HERSEY]

Linsday You poor thing, your shoulder isn't giving you a break.

I haven't decided dinner yet

[LindsayDunn228]

Linsday You poor thing, your shoulder isn't giving you a break.

I haven't decided dinner yet
I don't know if you've followed The Shoulder Saga, but this has been going on for awhile. It's doing better. I'm just not petting it like I should be. I know, shame on me :)

[THE HAT]

Morning all!!

Lindsey---if you don't start taking care of that shoulder of yours you are going to have a whole load of WFD women on your doorstep!!!

Your stepbrother sounds like dhs uncle..he is on to wife number 3, this one he borrowed money he will never ever pay back from his parents to "buy" her from kazakhstan. Her and her two kids, he has one son, and now they just had a baby girl.......he is again with no job and living in a trailor his father bought him and he was going to pay him back....cough yeah right cough.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I seemed to have missed this whole food thread you all are talking about so when I get home from getting my hair colored I will have to read it through.....sounds like I am not going to be impressed with it!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Steph--give us an update on the babe when you get a moment...I hope he slept well last night!

~~~~~~~~~

Wfd here will be leftovers from the mexican rest. we went to last night. I seemed to have filled up on chips and salsa and margarita's. I brought home almost my whole meal, lol. You get a ton of food there, so my boys (dh and ds) have some leftovers as well.

Ok all I hope you have a good morning I am off to get the gray covered up....ugh...lol :)

[Nancyg56]

I read that thread and didn't post because everyone else had already said so well what I was thinking. I know what you mean about how some items have been appropriated by fine chefs into their menus. I remember being :scared1: the first time I was in a really nice restaurant and saw shad roe on the menu. And from the looks of the tables around me, a lot of folks ordered it. My grandfather got a good laugh from that. He told me he had eaten it growing up and back then it was considered "poor people food".

I dated a classically trained chef (from CT) while I was in college. He was a good bit older and I was in awe of him and his culinary skills. Much of what I know about food today I learned from him. Early in our dating, my father had a traditional, southern pig-picking. Because it was on a Saturday, my BF couldn't go, but he asked me to bring him some BBQ back. I was horrified, thinking he would make fun of the finished product. When he tasted the BBQ I brought back, he actually moaned. He saw I was surprised and when I told him why, he explained to me that food did not need a fancy presentation or a fancy name to be good. It just had to be made with good ingredients and prepared well. I never forgot that.

The ingredients you are referring to are the backbone to haute cuisine today. :rotfl2:Nothing got thrown away, so it was imperative to learn to take these humble foods and make them sing. The "Mainah's" here would probably get a chuckle because lobsters were not considered good enough to eat, referred to as "bugs" and thrown back whenever possible. Our forefathers only ate them when they were starving :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

The chef you dated must have been very much like my Dad. He knew good food and had no problem enjoying the meals we had at home after leaving some of the "finest" at work. ( We actually would not eat anything he made for a holiday, it was not like my Mom's)

My stepbrother is getting married today and they are having a cookout after, so no cooking for me tonight. *sigh* And this wedding is not a good thing. They both have no money, he has no job, and is on the transplant list for a SECOND kidney. What can you do, though?

WFD at your house?


There is nothing you can do, Lindsay. My DH has a nephew who is 37 right now. He has a little boy and a GF who make rocks look smart. He wants to borrow money to buy a house, his GF car is dead so the baby is now in a cargo van :scared1:, and he is racing every Saturday night! DH told him that when he is ready to make his purchase he is to bring all of his paperwork for us to see in order to make sure that money is going towards the purchase of this house. So far.......nothing.

Morning all!!

Lindsey---if you don't start taking care of that shoulder of yours you are going to have a whole load of WFD women on your doorstep!!!

Your stepbrother sounds like dhs uncle..he is on to wife number 3, this one he borrowed money he will never ever pay back from his parents to "buy" her from kazakhstan. Her and her two kids, he has one son, and now they just had a baby girl.......he is again with no job and living in a trailor his father bought him and he was going to pay him back....cough yeah right cough.

~~


The WFD's are a package deal... you get one of us, you get us all! Lindsay better start "petting" her shoulder or a flock of us will do it for her. :lmao: Her poor DH will never be the same!:rotfl:

There seems to be a lot of irresponsible members of our families hanging around :sad2:. What can you do?

The hairdresser is my vice. My DH asked me once how much I paid for a haircut and then he choked. He gets his for $12. I said" :scared:, not happening to my hair!" Well he was waiting for me after I got a cut, color and highlights and said, "Gee, three hours, $35, that is not bad at all! That is just over $10 an hour!" I saw no reason to correct him. :rolleyes1 The poor man would be sleepless trying to calculate how much each strand of highlights cost after the tax and tip. :rotfl::rotfl:And all the while knowing that there would be no getting me to his $12 gal :snooty:.

[Nancyg56]

I forgot about dinner! I have got to stop with the multi quote. I chatter a lot without it, not that I have figured it out, there is not stopping me!

We are going to a BBQ too. It is down by the reservoir, and I am not looking forward to it. The mosquitoes are the size of vultures here, an will only be worse on the river. I am going to be surrounded by a fog of bug killer. DH won't drink anything because he has to drive so he is going to be prowling around wondering what I am up to, then he will ask me if I want to drive and I will have to :rotfl2:, and then he is going to be watching me with a few wine coolers also soaked in bug spray, and will know that he is in for a long day. :rotfl:Maybe this will be fun after all :thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

I forgot about dinner! I have got to stop with the multi quote. I chatter a lot without it, not that I have figured it out, there is not stopping me!

We are going to a BBQ too. It is down by the reservoir, and I am not looking forward to it. The mosquitoes are the size of vultures here, an will only be worse on the river. I am going to be surrounded by a fog of bug killer. DH won't drink anything because he has to drive so he is going to be prowling around wondering what I am up to, then he will ask me if I want to drive and I will have to :rotfl2:, and then he is going to be watching me with a few wine coolers also soaked in bug spray, and will know that he is in for a long day. :rotfl:Maybe this will be fun after all :thumbsup2

You are too funny!!!!! I can picture poor Buddy prowling around.:rotfl2:

Lindsay - You created this mad bunch of women, so start taking care of yourself or we will come to your door in full force!;)

Tonight I'm making soft shell crabs with a tasso hollandaise sauce, a new recipe from Paula's cookbook - Savannah Red Rice (looks almost like a jambalaya) and a spinach salad.

We are under a heat advisory here today and with the humidity it's going to be a steamy day.

Have a great day!!

[ugadog99]

I just caught up with all the "lowland" food talk. Just want to say to my New Orleans friends and any others from the "lowlands", that your food is the best around! I could eat your food any day and I'd be in heaven. I'm not a foodie and really don't want to be. I'll take my favorite southern comfort food any day!



Melanie

[liamandcaili]

Our day today is 8-9:30 am -- baseball tryout (already happened...Liam did okay, but there were a lot of bigger and better kids. I can't believe some of those boys were only 8!), 11:30-1:30 -- end of season soccer jamboree, 3 pm baseball game. Like Nancy, we are going to be battling vulture-sized mosquitoes and black flies. Caili has already been bit, despite being drenched in bug repellent. It's horrible, but right now I am sitting here hoping it starts pouring rain, so everything gets canceled.

Anyway, after all that, I'm not cooking. We're heading to DSis's house. I don't know what she has planned, but I am sure it will be good.

[TigerKat]

Our day today is 8-9:30 am -- baseball tryout (already happened...Liam did okay, but there were a lot of bigger and better kids. I can't believe some of those boys were only 8!), 11:30-1:30 -- end of season soccer jamboree, 3 pm baseball game. Like Nancy, we are going to be battling vulture-sized mosquitoes and black flies. Caili has already been bit, despite being drenched in bug repellent. It's horrible, but right now I am sitting here hoping it starts pouring rain, so everything gets canceled.

Anyway, after all that, I'm not cooking. We're heading to DSis's house. I don't know what she has planned, but I am sure it will be good.

:rotfl: I've done that so many times!:rotfl:

Looks like I'm going to do the homemade sweet potato fries tomorrow, there's not a frozen one to be found. I went on a hunt this morning.

Tell DSis we said Hi and we can't wait for her to join us!

[liamsaunt]

I'm back!! :)

I had a great trip and took some dinner photos too, that I'll share once I get them uploaded.

Last night I made grilled cornell chicken, macaroni and cheese, carrots flavored with cumin and orange, and green peas.

I don't know what I am making yet tonight. I have to go food shopping, my kitchen is completely empty since we were away for so long.

[TigerKat]

I'm back!! :)

I had a great trip and took some dinner photos too, that I'll share once I get them uploaded.

Last night I made grilled cornell chicken, macaroni and cheese, carrots flavored with cumin and orange, and green peas.

I don't know what I am making yet tonight. I have to go food shopping, my kitchen is completely empty since we were away for so long.

Great to have you and your gourmet dishes back.;) Can't wait to see your pics!

[JennyMominRI]

How is everyone doing? Last night we had fish tacos made with Tilapia and swordfish. Today its cold and rainy and I'm making lasagna with bruschetta.
Hopfully this will be a very quiet weekend

[THE HAT]

The ingredients you are referring to are the backbone to haute cuisine today. :rotfl2:Nothing got thrown away, so it was imperative to learn to take these humble foods and make them sing. The "Mainah's" here would probably get a chuckle because lobsters were not considered good enough to eat, referred to as "bugs" and thrown back whenever possible. Our forefathers only ate them when they were starving :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:


There seems to be a lot of irresponsible members of our families hanging around :sad2:. What can you do?

The hairdresser is my vice. My DH asked me once how much I paid for a haircut and then he choked. He gets his for $12. I said" :scared:, not happening to my hair!" Well he was waiting for me after I got a cut, color and highlights and said, "Gee, three hours, $35, that is not bad at all! That is just over $10 an hour!" I saw no reason to correct him. :rolleyes1 The poor man would be sleepless trying to calculate how much each strand of highlights cost after the tax and tip. :rotfl::rotfl:And all the while knowing that there would be no getting me to his $12 gal :snooty:.

OH we know all about the history of our "deah lobstahs" they infact used to be so plentiful that they were what was fed to the servents of the homes daily......and what wasn't eaten was used in gardens for fertilizer. Then when the wealthy figured out how "wicked" delicious they were, they became only for the rich and the servents were not allowed them at all............at this time they also become over harvested and then the laws all started etc etc blahblahblahyadayadayada...............all I know is lobster every day.....I am sure it got tiring, but I for some reason just can't imagine that happening, lol!!

We do all seem to have some "interesting" family members don't we......they say there is one in every family......well we have about 5 so if anyone doesn't have one and needs one I will be happy to ship one to you.....I will even send them with a lobster or two.....:woohoo:

I know the whole "you pay how much for your hair?!!?" dh and ds pay 8 dollars a piece, it used to be 7, when their barber went up dh was mortified, lol!!
Nothing like a spruced up color and trim!!!:goodvibes



I'm back!! :)

I had a great trip and took some dinner photos too, that I'll share once I get them uploaded.

Last night I made grilled cornell chicken, macaroni and cheese, carrots flavored with cumin and orange, and green peas.

I don't know what I am making yet tonight. I have to go food shopping, my kitchen is completely empty since we were away for so long.

Whoo Hooo welcome back!!! :cool1: :cool1: Can't wait to see your photos and hear about your vacation!!!

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dmil has now sent me an email letting me know that they are all done the flooring in the room that they are fixing up for grandmother (which is fine that is what the money is to be used for as it was just subflooring in there and we need it so we can clean it etc) BUT then she also proceeds to write how they figured while they were doing her room that they would do their whole hallway as well .......................and paint the room (which had no reason to be painted except mil mentioned about 2 months ago how she wanted to change the color but couldn't afford to do so, hmmmm) and since the room is a new color well she HAD to order new curtains. (not just some new wal mart ones, but ones from the curtain shop which is mucho mucho $$$$)
She then says that she just can't wait for us to go to breakfast on Tuesday and that we should go over to this little boutique in town cause she feels that she deserves a special treat or two for doing all this.....:scared1: :headache: :scared1: :headache: So I have figured out how to deal with this, it will, I think say more from me if I don't say anything to these things.....I came to this ephinany last night over margarita numero dos :rolleyes1 ......so I am not going to mention any of these things when I write back, and on tuesday when she talks about it all, I will just say "uh huh, right, nice, mmmhhhmmmm" and try to change the subject as much as I can..........I have also learned over time that when at their home if I don't say anything about their latest "items" that it works better and gets a bit under her skin...............plus it keeps me less riled up too..........grrrrr............................... .........................ok I apologize..............I rattled on and on.....................I just got the email :sad2: :rolleyes: ugh.........

Hope you are all having a great day.....it is 66 and damp and misting here....ds is cleaning his room before I end up doing it....(5 garbages bags and 5 min is all I need and he knows it, lol) dh is working.........I think I am going to take a nap........

[Aimeedyan]

What IS up with these mosquitos this year?! I got eaten alive at a camp over the weekend - even after I sprayed myself down with Skintastic! I have red bumps all over my legs and I had mosquito guts all over my hands after our 7am "nature walk" with my kindergarten boys. I have never been attacked like that before.

I think I shall stay inside the rest of the summer. =)

Sorry I've been MIA - I had that camp Sunday/Monday and then I took a roadtrip to San Antonio with my 5th graders Tuesday/Wed/Thursday. I'm still trying to catch up on sleep!! We had a great time, though - at both occasions!

Last night, DH and I went to Charley's subs. Just opened here and I had a BOGO free coupon. Pretty yummy!

Tonight we are having Tandoori chicken w/mango chutney (grill) and basmati rice. It's another GH recipe from this month's magazine. EVerything I've made so far has been delicious! I'll post it if it turns out well.

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All! I haven't been on as much in the last 2 days...I really need to catch up!!! I hope all is well with everyone.

We are going to pick up my wedding band in a little while :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: and then go to dinner. Tom's bday is on Wed and this is his bday dinner...besides the one I will cook for him!!!

Have a great day!

[lucas]

Just got back from a new Thai restaurant. The spicy chicken red curry was fantastic! :goodvibes We also had salad with ginger dressing, spring rolls, and Thai iced tea. We'll be too full for dinner - probably something for dessert later.

[TigerKat]

..I came to this ephinany last night over margarita numero dos :rolleyes1 ......

Amazing things happen on numero dos!:lmao: You weren't rattling, I was just getting interested.;)

What IS up with these mosquitos this year?!

They're really bad here too.:confused3



We are going to pick up my wedding band in a little while :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: and then go to dinner. Tom's bday is on Wed and this is his bday dinner...besides the one I will cook for him!!!

Have a great day!

:banana: :yay: :dance3: and :bday: to Tom!!!!

Just got back from a new Thai restaurant. The spicy chicken red curry was fantastic! :goodvibes We also had salad with ginger dressing, spring rolls, and Thai iced tea. We'll be too full for dinner - probably something for dessert later.

Now ya got me craving Thai food and I have to suffer through eating soft shell crabs!;)

[ugadog99]

Dinner tonight is chicken gorditas, Spanish rice, black beans, and a cheese dip. I can't wait for tomorrow night's dinner. I'm doing the Shrimp and Wild Rice casserole with the Creole Tomato Salad. Yummmmm........

[HERSEY]

I finally figured out WFD grilled sausage and a salad. Tomorow I'm going to try to get Alex to eat shrimp again or maybe I see if Costco still has those crabs I saw last time I was in. I have a awful taste for melted butter running down my face. Yes I'm a pig when I eat :rotfl: but I soo enjoy my food. Good thing I don't weight a million pounds;)

[Zandy595]

WFD? Nothing special - grilled bbq seasoned chicken breasts, tater tots and broccoli. DH and DS are out playing golf with DH's parents and just called to ask what was for dinner and if we had enough for inlaws. Uh, no.

[lucas]

Now ya got me craving Thai food and I have to suffer through eating soft shell crabs!;)

Dang, you're killing me! :rotfl: Soft shell crabs - YUM!!

[OKWMom]

Tonight's dinner was grilled shrimp with Kathy's marinade. Very Yummy!

I've read through everyone's posts, and boy do you miss a lot if you can't check in more than once per day. I've been really busy today doing laundry so I can pack the kids for camp. They are leaving tomorrow and won't be home until Friday. (Well DS and DD8 anyway, I haven't found a camp that can accomodate DD9). This is their first overnight camp and they are really excited. I hope I can drop them off and not cry until they are out of sight.

Lauren - Getting the bands is so exciting. Thank you for sharing your details, it brings back so many memories for me.

Wendie - Once again, no matter what happens from this point on you are a much better person than I. There is absolutely no way short of stapling my lips together that I could have kept my mouth shut this long.

Nancy - I think my former BF must have been very much like your father. Once I got over the initial shock of the BBQ, I began to cook some for him. He had never had some of the traditional southern delicacies and could tuck in just as well to a plate of chicken pilau or macaroni and cheese as he could to filet mignon. One of his favorites was banana pudding and fried chicken. Who would have guessed?

Laura - I don't blame you one bit. I'm not really an outdoors kind of girl and add in the bugs and I would be not only praying for rain, but I might be doing the Hopi rain dance as well.

Melanie - I hope you enjoy the shrimp and wild rice casserole. DH loved it and didn't mind at all eating the leftovers the next day.

[LindsayDunn228]

We are going out to breakfast this morning before church so we are going to do sandwiches and chips tonight.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

You are too funny!!!!! I can picture poor Buddy prowling around.:rotfl2:


We are under a heat advisory here today and with the humidity it's going to be a steamy day.



He actually wandered a little, but all kidding aside, he finally relaxed. We had guys at the farm so Marisa kept checking to make sure that they were all set, and then resigned himself that he had done all that he could. He grew up on this river and loves it, so it was nice to see him wind down. he is not a drinker and usually won't touch anything because if he is stopped the blood alcohol level for CDL's is way lower than the legal limit. There goes his license. Well we were there all day so he enjoyed a few beers, we had some amazing roast pig, ( all I could think of while I was savoring every bite was how the snooty foodie would have reacted) and watched the boats on the river.


Now try to stay cool!

I just caught up with all the "lowland" food talk. Just want to say to my New Orleans friends and any others from the "lowlands", that your food is the best around! I could eat your food any day and I'd be in heaven. I'm not a foodie and really don't want to be. I'll take my favorite southern comfort food any day!
Melanie

Me too, Melanie. All I know is that my family is is awe of the cooks on this thread and that my DD has been asking me to cook Kathy's velvet shrimp....with chicken. I almost killed my SIL the last time I cooked shrimp :rotfl:. I really did and he was offended because I laughed then too.

Our day today is 8-9:30 am -- baseball tryout (already happened...Liam did okay, but there were a lot of bigger and better kids. I can't believe some of those boys were only 8!), 11:30-1:30 -- end of season soccer jamboree, 3 pm baseball game. Like Nancy, we are going to be battling vulture-sized mosquitoes and black flies. Caili has already been bit, despite being drenched in bug repellent. It's horrible, but right now I am sitting here hoping it starts pouring rain, so everything gets canceled.

Anyway, after all that, I'm not cooking. We're heading to DSis's house. I don't know what she has planned, but I am sure it will be good.

OMG, what a day! When you have kids in sports I think that there should be an awards dinner for the parents!

I am so glad that your Sis is back, but I think that if she did not take this vacation we would not have had the opportunity to get to know you better and get your commitment to stay with our thread.

I'm back!! :)

I had a great trip and took some dinner photos too, that I'll share once I get them uploaded.



:cheer2::cheer2: I hope that you had a great time and I am looking forward to your photos. It will be almost as good as being there. ( not really but as close as I am going to get ;))

OH we know all about the history of our "deah lobstahs" they infact used to be so plentiful that they were what was fed to the servents of the homes daily......and what wasn't eaten was used in gardens for fertilizer. Then when the wealthy figured out how "wicked" delicious they were, they became only for the rich and the servents were not allowed them at all............at this time they also become over harvested and then the laws all started etc etc blahblahblahyadayadayada...............all I know is lobster every day.....I am sure it got tiring, but I for some reason just can't imagine that happening, lol!!

We do all seem to have some "interesting" family members don't we......they say there is one in every family......well we have about 5 so if anyone doesn't have one and needs one I will be happy to ship one to you.....I will even send them with a lobster or two.....:woohoo:



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:headache: :scared1: :headache: So I have figured out how to deal with this, it will, I think say more from me if I don't say anything to these things.....I came to this ephinany last night over margarita numero dos :rolleyes1 ......so I am not going to mention any of these things when I write back, and on tuesday when she talks about it all, I will just say "uh huh, right, nice, mmmhhhmmmm" and try to change the subject as much as I can..........I have also learned over time that when at their home if I don't say anything about their latest "items" that it works better and gets a bit under her skin...............plus it keeps me less riled up too..........grrrrr............................... .........................ok I apologize..............I rattled on and on.....................I just got the email :sad2: :rolleyes: ugh.........

Hope you are all having a great day.....it is 66 and damp and misting here....ds is cleaning his room before I end up doing it....(5 garbages bags and 5 min is all I need and he knows it, lol) dh is working.........I think I am going to take a nap........

Oh Wendi, I knew that you knew :rotfl2::rotfl2:, I just don't think that the food snobs who are swilling down meals in their five star dining rooms know the history of the dishes that they are inhaling. If they knew the background of the classics :scared:


Your cleaning style is the same that I used. Now when my DGD does not want to pick up her toys I offer to do it for her. Mad dash to the toybox :rotfl:


So your poor MIL is a martyr, is she? I like your resolution, ignore her new items and let her stew. Just keep venting here so you don't lose your resolve, we'll help you!



Sorry I've been MIA - I had that camp Sunday/Monday and then I took a roadtrip to San Antonio with my 5th graders Tuesday/Wed/Thursday. I'm still trying to catch up on sleep!! We had a great time, though - at both occasions!



Between the nature walk and the field trips I would be in a coma!

[Nancyg56]

We are going to pick up my wedding band in a little while :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: and then go to dinner. Tom's bday is on Wed and this is his bday dinner...besides the one I will cook for him!!!

Have a great day!

Oh, every day is a little closer and one more thing accomplished! I'm getting excited for you :yay::yay:. Happy birthday to Tom!



I've read through everyone's posts, and boy do you miss a lot if you can't check in more than once per day. I've been really busy today doing laundry so I can pack the kids for camp. They are leaving tomorrow and won't be home until Friday. (Well DS and DD8 anyway, I haven't found a camp that can accomodate DD9). This is their first overnight camp and they are really excited. I hope I can drop them off and not cry until they are out of sight.



I know that you are going to miss your babies. A week is a long time to let them go. They will have a ball and will never know how hard this is for you.
I know that you are gong to make the week special for DD9, although I am surprised and saddened that that there is not a camp available that caters to her. It is a shame, really.

I don't know WFD tonight. Everyone is going to be setting plants today, and I think it is going to be miserable for them. The weather is muggy and the mosquitoes are going to be monsters! I'll get an estimate from DH and go from there.

[FormrCastMbr]

Amazing things happen on numero dos!:lmao: You weren't rattling, I was just getting interested.;)

They're really bad here too.:confused3



:banana: :yay: :dance3: and :bday: to Tom!!!!

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[QUOTE=OKWMom;19110043]Lauren - Getting the bands is so exciting. Thank you for sharing your details, it brings back so many memories for me.



Oh, every day is a little closer and one more thing accomplished! I'm getting excited for you :yay::yay:. Happy birthday to Tom!


Thanks for the bday wishes for Tom!!! Well...my band was not what I ordered!!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: They have to remake it and assured me the new one can be done in 2 weeks...:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I still have to catch up with all of you...I haven't been on alot this weekend...I hope all is well.

I am doing some more Omaha stuff tonight...steak for DF...stuffed fish for DS and I, scalloped potatoes and probably broccoli. Easy but good...:)

Have a great day!

[HERSEY]

Lauren thanks for the idea I may swing by my Omaha store for some steaks and then to Costco for shrimp. Alex is going to give them another try.

So I guess it will be steak and shrimp on the barbie for us, maybe stuffed pototoes too. No dieting today;)

[TigerKat]

Tonight's dinner was grilled shrimp with Kathy's marinade. Very Yummy!

I've read through everyone's posts, and boy do you miss a lot if you can't check in more than once per day. I've been really busy today doing laundry so I can pack the kids for camp. They are leaving tomorrow and won't be home until Friday. (Well DS and DD8 anyway, I haven't found a camp that can accomodate DD9). This is their first overnight camp and they are really excited. I hope I can drop them off and not cry until they are out of sight.


Your babies will be just fine, but you wouldn't be a Mom if you didn't cry a bit.:hug: They're going to have so much fun. Kyle's going to a Young Life camp in Jasper, Georgia for a week next month and I'll be crying tears of JOY!!:banana: I'll actually have my car for the week!

Nancy - Snootie foodie and the roast pig - a match made in heaven!:lmao:

Wendie - Which one of the SBR Bbq sauces is your favorite? We're going to grill some burgers for lunch and I can't decide which one to use.


WFD - I've got some veal chops marinating for tonight to grill along with sweet potato fries and grilled asparagus. YUM!!

[THE HAT]

Wendie[/B] - Which one of the SBR Bbq sauces is your favorite? We're going to grill some burgers for lunch and I can't decide which one to use.


For burgers we love the original, but the honey one is delish on chicken!!!

[TigerKat]

For burgers we love the original, but the honey one is delish on chicken!!!

Original it will be!:cool1:

[Glynis]

I'm going to go put something in my crock pot. I'm starting a new job in 2 weeks and I need lots of crockpot ideas..... anybody got any favorites?? My new hours are 12-4 so the crockpot and I need to bond.

Hi, everyone! I'm back and trying to catch up! I have tons of crockpot recipes that are really good! In the next couple of days I'll post them for you. Hope that won't be too late!

Sounds like you all had some really good meals. I'll let you know about my trip once I'm all caught up!

[TigerKat]

Hi, everyone! I'm back and trying to catch up! I have tons of crockpot recipes that are really good! In the next couple of days I'll post them for you. Hope that won't be too late!

Sounds like you all had some really good meals. I'll let you know about my trip once I'm all caught up!

:yay: Glad to have you back!! Can't wait to hear all about your trip.:thumbsup2

[Glynis]

Now you know better than to tease us. Will you post the recipe, I'm worse than the kids, I like a sweet meatloaf.

I think I posted a recipe for sweet and sour meatloaf on this thread! It's wonderful, and since you microwave it, it won't heat up your house!

[JennyMominRI]

Well, the weather has cleared up here...I'm going to make some chicken satay and mongolian noodles for dinner

[TigerKat]

Wendie - :thanks: The Sweet Baby Rays ROCKS. We love it!!!!!!!

[Aimeedyan]

I've read through everyone's posts, and boy do you miss a lot if you can't check in more than once per day. I've been really busy today doing laundry so I can pack the kids for camp. They are leaving tomorrow and won't be home until Friday. (Well DS and DD8 anyway, I haven't found a camp that can accomodate DD9). This is their first overnight camp and they are really excited. I hope I can drop them off and not cry until they are out of sight. .

They will have a blast! I take first time campers to camp every year and not one of them has ever had to go home early due to homesickness. Now the momma's are another story ;) I don't go to weeklong camp until July this year(we like to wait until it's hotter than hades!!!)

[JennyMominRI]

Wendie - :thanks: The Sweet Baby Rays ROCKS. We love it!!!!!!!

That's the only BBQ sauce I use

[Aimeedyan]

Last night was supposed to be Tandoori chicken and basmati rice but a dear family member ended up being at my house through the dinner hour so we went out for BBQ instead. So I had brisket, blackeyed peas, texas toast, and broccoli/rice casserole instead. YUM

DH just left with the teenagers from church - he is chaperoning youth camp again this year so he won't be home until Friday. I have 2 chicken breasts marinating in the tandoori spice marinade so I will throw them on the grill for me instead tonight. =)

[TigerKat]

That's the only BBQ sauce I use

We don't have it down here, Wendie was so sweet to send me a care package. It's really good!!!!!!!

[pennst8r]

Glynis....how was DL? I've never been there...only WDW.

I'll have to look through my recipes for crock pot ones...I have a few. I'll find them tonight and post. I was going to start using mine while we're at the pool.

We had burgers from Wegman's yesterday...they were so good! I just discovered this store. Blue cheese burgers and bacon cheddar. They have good chicken cesear burgers, too. While I was there I found clotted cream and lemon curd, so I had to make scones! Wish it was closer.

Tonight is just pasta with homemade sauce. Salad. Leftover Bday cake for dessert. DS is now 7!

[shovan]

Hi Y'all,

Sorry to bring up the lowland cooking & then go MIA on y'all.

DD took a break & came over for some swimming & food early yesterday. Then DH & I went wine shopping & out to dinner for some Mexican food!

Nancy, I wanted to thank you for sharing your memories of your Dad! Like Father, like Daughter! And who knew you had Acadian roots!

Kathy, Thanks for the recipe!. They are still green & I'm going to fry them up today. Haven't decided what kind of sauce I'm going to put on them yet.

Lindsay, Hope you feel better soon! That must hurt, take it easy.:hug:

Lauren, Oooh you're ring! Eeeeeh, :banana: exciting & fun!

Gotta go figure out what else is for dinner. Have a good Sunday everyone!

Sheryl

[THE HAT]

Afternoon all---

Kathy- Glad you all enjoyed the sbr bbq sauce!!!! It is also good on roast beef sandwiches too!!!

Lauren- What a pain on the whole ring business, I am sure they will get it to you in plenty of time, they say that there will be one thing that goes a bit off schedule with all the wedding planning, guess this is going to be your "thing".

Gylnis-----WELCOME BACK!!! Can't wait to hear all about your trip!!

Sheryl- Glad to hear that your dd took a few moments of time to relax!! It will do her good!! I am sure you had a great time with her.
What wines did you pick up??

Gretchen- I am sure the babes will do great with the camping....you just have to hold the tears back until you are out of sight!!
I am so sorry that there isn't a camp that is available for your dd9....we have here in Maine "Pine Tree Camp" in Rome Maine which is part of Pine Tree society..........here is the link, they might be able to help you locate a camp that is near you or other information.
http://www.pinetreesociety.org/camp.asp


Wfd tonight is chicken salad sandwiches. I spent the better part of the day switching winter clothes over to summer, and going through all of Ross' to see what would fit from last year, and making a list of what is needed for this....which is most everything......man does this kid grow a lot, lol!

[liamsaunt]

So, last night I made roasted racks of lamb, my mom made the eggplant sticks, and also we had green beans with almonds and twice baked potatoes that I made. I have a photo but it's on the card I have not loaded so it will have to wait--one day you'll see about 20 food photos from me!

Today we had all had fish tacos for Sunday linner--fried haddock with guacamole, vinegar cabbage, etc. I think I posted the recipe a while back.

You guys are all the best! My sister and I are best friends, and usually talk every day. Being on island with no reliable phone service and certainly no internet seperated us, and I missed her horribly, but she told me how much she liked talking to you guys while I was gone. AND, the kids are set up with swim lessons, so they can come with us next year! Hopefully....it took us about 10 years to learn to swim properly.

[shovan]

[QUOTE=TigerKat;19107631]


Thanks for the bday wishes for Tom!!! Well...my band was not what I ordered!!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1: They have to remake it and assured me the new one can be done in 2 weeks...:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I still have to catch up with all of you...I haven't been on alot this weekend...I hope all is well.

!

Lauren, Ignore my last post! In my speed-reading to catch up, I missed that! :scared1: Sorry they didn't get your band right! But don't worry, I'm sure they will have it ready in time for you!:hug:

Afternoon all---

Sheryl- Glad to hear that your dd took a few moments of time to relax!! It will do her good!! I am sure you had a great time with her.
What wines did you pick up??


Wfd tonight is chicken salad sandwiches. I spent the better part of the day switching winter clothes over to summer, and going through all of Ross' to see what would fit from last year, and making a list of what is needed for this....which is most everything......man does this kid grow a lot, lol!

Wendie, DD only stayed a couple of hours, she had studying & papers to get done. But she definitely needed even that little bit of down time. We headed over to the wine shop looking for a wine I had picked up on sale at World Market, that they were now out of. A Pierre Sparr Gewurtraminer. If you're not familiar with that, a "gewurtz" is a slightly sweet but also has a spice to it! This Sparr wine also has a very velvety feel to it. Bought 3 of those! Yummy, it goes very well with spicy foods, such as Thai & our spicy boiled seafoods. Of course that's not all we bought! Also picked up a Pinot Noir, a chardonnay & some triple sec.

I wish I would have accomplished as much as you did today. We are still waiting to start our remodeling, but I haven't even started cleaning out the closets or cabinets to get ready for it!!!:rolleyes:

[Mermaid02]

We had Sloppy Joes. I did laundry most of the day- that and kept dragging my son home from the neighbors graduation party. :headache: Thank God they find him charming and hilarious.

[ugadog99]

The Shrimp and Wild Rice casserole was fabulous! We roasted some cauliflower and had the tomato/bell pepper/salad with it. Unfortunately, the avocados were not ripe, so they didn't go in the salad tonight. Dessert is this Jello/Cool Whip thingy my older daughter likes making.

Thanks again for the recipe....it was so delicious!


Melanie

[TigerKat]

one day you'll see about 20 food photos from me!



You guys are all the best! she told me how much she liked talking to you guys while I was gone.

OMG, that much food porn from you sounds like :cloud9: Can't wait!!

[QUOTE=FormrCastMbr;19116625]





DD only stayed a couple of hours, she had studying & papers to get done. But she definitely needed even that little bit of down time.



I only hope I'm as good a Mom to Kyle as you are to Angelina!:hug:

[liamandcaili]

Well, I didn't get my wish about the rain. It was cold, misty and dreary, but all activities went on as scheduled. I guess I will have to try Gretchen's Hopi rain dance next time!

When I finally arrived at DSis's house, she said I looked tired and pale. Spending seven hours outside in the near rain will do that to you. The food was yummy. However, after frying all the fish today, I now smell like a cheap fish shack.

Gretchen -- I hope your children got off to camp okay. I can completely sympathize with the tears. I hardly ever go out because when I do, I miss the kids too much.

Lauren -- I am sure everything will work out with your band. My band was special ordered from Ireland. It got to the store 24 hours before the wedding. We were pretty nervous because the jewelry store was offering us a substitute band just for the ceremony, which we didn't want because the bands were being blessed, but then they called us and said it was scheduled to arrive in time.

I know I am missing some things, but my computer keeps freezing. I am ready to throw it out the window. :badpc:

[Glynis]

Disneyland was WONDERFUL!!! I've been going there every 2 years for the last 15 years! My entire family makes this trip: father, mother, 2 brothers and their families, and my sister and her family! There were 23 of us this trip. We had such a wonderful time!

The best news is that we had a "dream" given to us. The brand new Nemo sub ride was scheduled to open 2 days after we left, so we were hoping for a soft opening. No such luck! They held a "lottery" for AP holders, and they were the only ones allowed to go on the ride. We watched those subs from Sunday all the way until Wednesday, and all the kids really wanted to go on it. Well, on Wednesday afternoon, my sister's family and my family were the only ones at the park (the others had prior commitments), and we were wondering what to do. The line was too long for Autopia, and we had settled on the Monorail, when a man in a blue shirt came over to our group and asked us how many were in our party. We told him 12 and he told us to stay put for a minute. We didn't know what was going on, but he came back and quietly handed us 12 tickets for the Nemo subs! He told us that he had seen the shirts that the kids were wearing, and knew that they HAD to go on this ride. I had made shirts for all the kids that had Crush, Dory and Nemo on them, and said "Having a righteous time at Disneyland, dude!" Guess those shirts came in handy!!!

Anyway, we went on the ride, and it was incredible!!! Definitely worth standing in line for. I'll post some pictures of our trip as soon as I get them uploaded. We had some really great meals, and I thought of you all as I photographed them!

Off to take my family on a little walk. Talk soon!

[OKWMom]

Thank you to everyone for the kind words about taking the kids to camp. I did not cry in front of either of them, but I did tear up when we pulled away. They looked a little scared as we were leaving, but I know they are going to have a great time. I felt a lot better about the whole thing after meeting some of the parents. A surprising number of the other kids were repeat campers seemed really glad to be back. One mother said her daughter was "turning cartwheels all week" she was so excited to return. The facilities looked really nice and the counselors seemed glad to be there.

Wendie - thank you for the information about the camp you have in Maine. I will research it further for DD9. The difficulty we have with her is aside from her being non-verbal, she is developmentally around age three. This means she would have to have a one-on-one person at all times. She just wouldn't understand that she couldn't wander off by herself not to mention she can't handle her daily living needs by herself. But surely, there is somewhere she could go. Thanks again.

Glynis - good to have you back. How exciting about the Nemo ride! That is amazing. Looking forward to hearing more about your trip.

Lauren - I hope everything works out with your band. I'll say a little prayer for you.

Tonight's dinner was DH and I eating at Outback after dropping off the kids.

Gretchen

[THE HAT]

Glynis--Can't wait to see the (food) PORN pictures!!!! How great that you were hit with pixie dust on your trip.....the kids must have felt so special!!!

Gretchen- I know that at Pine Tree Camp that they have one on one for all of the campers who would need it. My grandmothers PCA's son needs that sort of care you described and he goes for 2 weeks every summer. Also my mothers cousin has severe CP and she has been going for years and years. Just another example my girlfriends son(10) has spina bifida vocal impaired and in a wheel chair and he just started going last year.I am sure that they would be able to at least get some information for you. The camp is run by they most wonderful people. My dh goes every spring and takes our employees to put in the docks for them for free. They always insist on giving him pizza and new t-shirts, lol.

I am glad that you felt better after seeing how it was when dropping off the kids, I am sure by the time you were down the road they had new best friends and were already planning on next year, lol. When you go to pick them up you will be greeted with "can't we stay longer?!!?" LOL

Sheryl- Thanks for the wine information I have never heard of the "gewurtz" but it sounds rather yummy, ;) I will have to look for it next week when I shop.

Laura- Sorry your wish didn't come true....let us know next time and we will all do the rain dance with you!!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making grilled teriyaki salmon, rice, and a vegetable.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Wow! I missed a lot yesterday!

Kathy- Holy Moly, your little lowlandaphobe really has issues. Along with poor folks food, DDP hogs, and value crawlers, she don't like high posters?

Sheryl- Gosh, how did you all behave yourself over there? I can make a mean Tortierre! My Mom used to have to stay on the phone with me for hours while I made the filling and then sit quietly back while I "Nanatized" her Christmas Eve dish :rotfl:.

Glynis- Welcome home! You cook and you sew as well? I am so glad that your family have a wonderful time and dreams come true because of your attention to detail.

Wendi- Funny how we were discussing IL's and DH nephew shows up yesterday with his son, nowhere to go because he and GF split up and he is living in a chair where he works but bought a race car :scared1: :headache: :confused:! DH is sick about it.

I know I missed a lot, but I will catch up this afternoon.

Dinner is chicken and something cooked somehow :lmao:. I don't know.:confused3 I'm still wobbly over yesterday's 9 (yes, I said NINE) hours with the nephew trying to keep my mouth clamped closed.

[Mermaid02]

Tonight I am making grilled teriyaki salmon, rice, and a vegetable.

WFD at your house?

Is your salmon recipe listed? I bought dh a piece of salmon I'm making him tonight. I don't like it so I'm also making pot roast with baby red potatoes and green beans.

[LindsayDunn228]

Is your salmon recipe listed? I bought dh a piece of salmon I'm making him tonight. I don't like it so I'm also making pot roast with baby red potatoes and green beans.
There's really no recipe. I do it 2 different ways:

1. Preheat oven to 350 or so. Salt and pepper salmon and add Teriyaki Baste and Glaze sauce on it. Bake it for about 25-30 minutes, or until cooked to your desired done-ness.

2. Just cook it on a grill pan. Salt and pepper. Add baste and glaze sauce mid-way :)

[nucpharm29]

Morning all! Sorry I was MIA htis weekend. It was my one weekend a month to work, so I was buried in prescriptions at Walgreens. Not sure wfd here today--need to go to the store--DH and the kids lived on frozen pizza and mac and cheese this weekend.

Talking about dropping kids off at camp, DD (3) starts her first day camp today. It's 4 hours a day all week. She's super excited b/c it's gonna be like school for her, and it's something DS can't do. I'm sad though, she's growing up so fast. She already wants to know when can she start kindergarten.:sad1:

Well, I should go and get DD's lunch ready for today. Have a great Monday!

[THE HAT]

Nancy- Aren't families just great????? Glad to hear that the nephew has his ducks in a row......now is it just any old chair or a reclining one?? J/K I feel bad for his son poor thing..................Poor Buddy must have been ready to go through the roof when he heard about the race car......I don't even think a tuna sammy would help him feel better at that point!!

Lindsey- the Salmon recipe sounds yummy and easy.....Ds (Ross) loves salmon so I will have to make this for him sometime.

Steph- your dd is going to have so much fun!! It is sad how fast they grow up......Ross will be starting his last year of elementary school in the fall.....and he has informed me he is no longer a "kid" he is now in double digits which makes him (his words) a "pre-teen" HUH?!!? I told him umm sorry, but in my eyes you are still my BABY!!!

I am running errands today (typical monday) so supper tonight will be chicken fried steak, green beans a starch of some sort and gravy.

Before I run errands I am going to run back to bed for 40 min and take a quick cat nap.....I love a quick nap when no one is home in the morning....I even make the dog stay off the bed then to...........IT IS ALL MINE!!! hehehehe

Have a great day all!!

[FormrCastMbr]

OK, so I've come to the conclusion that I will never catch up from the few days that I have missed...I hope you are all doing well.

Gretchen and Stephanie...:hug: for the both of you for starting camp. I am already stressing over being away from Andrew for a few days while we go on a short honeymoon. He will be in good hands though and loving every minute...he will be staying with FSIL's family down the shore...pool, beach, boardwalk. Need I say more??? :) :) :)

Welcome back Glynis and Liamsaunt! We missed you both. :)

I have no idea what dinner will be...something quick. I am going to the florist today to make final arrangements then have to head to the store to grab a pair of Spanx...gotta hold the flab in on the big day!!!

We decided to do birdseed. I got little bags yesterday and Andrew and I are going to put them together.

Have a great day all!

[liamandcaili]

I haven't caught up to everyone's recent posts yet, but I had to share my morning adventure.

I asked Liam this morning why he didn't eat any of his lunch or snack on Friday at school, and he said they had two birthday parties that day, so he wasn't hungry. He also mentioned that he retrieved his last cupcake from the nurse's office (he has special, egg-free cupcakes at school to have when other children bring in regular cupcakes). Mind you, this was four minutes before we had to go out the door to bring him to school. I asked him if he knew when the summer birthday party was, since I would need to replenish the cupcake supply before then. He said he wasn't sure, but he guessed it was either today or Wednesday, since Thursday is the last day of school and tomorrow is Field Day. I said I hoped it wasn't today because I didn't have any cupcakes to send in with him today.

We get to the school, and sure enough, all these kids are carrying in trays of cupcakes. Liam gives me a pitiful look, and I start feeling terrible because I know that all I put into his bag for a snack is grapes. I drop him off, race home, pound out some wacky cake, throw it in the oven and call the school so they can get a message to Liam that I will be bringing him some cupcakes before the party starts. He looked so upset at dropoff, I didn't want him sitting in class for two hours thinking he wouldn't have any treats.

I start relaying the message to the secretary when she says, "Oh, I think Liam just walked by. Let me check with the nurse." Two minutes later, she calls me back and says that not only did Liam have enough cupcakes for today, but he still has some left!!

So now I have 12 cupcakes sitting on my counter, and my head is pounding and my heart is racing and I am trying to calm down after thinking Liam would be sitting in class eating grapes while all the other children ate cake.

It's a good thing I am not seeing him again until 7 tonight.

Sorry for the long rant.

I have no idea WFD tonight. I'll think about it when I am a little more relaxed.

[Glynis]

Glynis- Welcome home! You cook and you sew as well? I am so glad that your family have a wonderful time and dreams come true because of your attention to detail.



Thanks for the welcome home! I sew a little, but these shirts were actually iron on's that were designed for me by a fellow DIS'er!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/festivalbuff/DSCN1204.jpg

I actually did t-shirts for every day we were there. DH says I'm obsessed, and I just smile and nod. He really ought to know that by now!

[Glynis]

I haven't caught up to everyone's recent posts yet, but I had to share my morning adventure.

I asked Liam this morning why he didn't eat any of his lunch or snack on Friday at school, and he said they had two birthday parties that day, so he wasn't hungry. He also mentioned that he retrieved his last cupcake from the nurse's office (he has special, egg-free cupcakes at school to have when other children bring in regular cupcakes). Mind you, this was four minutes before we had to go out the door to bring him to school. I asked him if he knew when the summer birthday party was, since I would need to replenish the cupcake supply before then. He said he wasn't sure, but he guessed it was either today or Wednesday, since Thursday is the last day of school and tomorrow is Field Day. I said I hoped it wasn't today because I didn't have any cupcakes to send in with him today.

We get to the school, and sure enough, all these kids are carrying in trays of cupcakes. Liam gives me a pitiful look, and I start feeling terrible because I know that all I put into his bag for a snack is grapes. I drop him off, race home, pound out some wacky cake, throw it in the oven and call the school so they can get a message to Liam that I will be bringing him some cupcakes before the party starts. He looked so upset at dropoff, I didn't want him sitting in class for two hours thinking he wouldn't have any treats.

I start relaying the message to the secretary when she says, "Oh, I think Liam just walked by. Let me check with the nurse." Two minutes later, she calls me back and says that not only did Liam have enough cupcakes for today, but he still has some left!!

So now I have 12 cupcakes sitting on my counter, and my head is pounding and my heart is racing and I am trying to calm down after thinking Liam would be sitting in class eating grapes while all the other children ate cake.

It's a good thing I am not seeing him again until 7 tonight.

Sorry for the long rant.

I have no idea WFD tonight. I'll think about it when I am a little more relaxed.

:grouphug: to you and to Liam! At least you can freeze those cupcakes and pull them out during the summer for treats, right?

[TigerKat]

Kathy- Holy Moly, your little lowlandaphobe really has issues. Along with poor folks food, DDP hogs, and value crawlers, she don't like high posters?


I really think she has some serious issues. Wouldn't it be horrible to live like that, with such a horrible outlook on everything.:sad2:



I'm sad though, she's growing up so fast. She already wants to know when can she start kindergarten.:sad1:



They do grow up so fast. I still can't believe Kyle is a senior and driving!:sad1:

he will be staying with FSIL's family down the shore...pool, beach, boardwalk. Need I say more??? :) :) :)



Does he need a buddy to tag along?, sounds wonderful!!!

but I had to share my morning adventure.



WOW You've had a really busy morning - you're such a great Mom!!


It's red beans & rice Monday here today, y'all have a great day!

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

Welcome Home Glynis & liamsaunt! :goodvibes

Glynis I jumped on your bandwagon & fixed your roast while you were gone, it was yummy! Those shirts are to cute. Can't wait to see more pics of the trip!

liamsaunt, dying to see those pictures!

liamandcali, Kids aaaahh! I think any of us who have(had) them can relate to that story!:hug:

Nancy, You Nanatized your Mom's tortiere!:laughing: I have to admit I do the same to my Mom's recipes. Actually she seems to have lost her knack for cooking so I'm just trying to recreate what I remember as kid! That nephew is something else.:confused: I think you'll need a freezer for him to move into!

Kathy & Nancy, That gal on that thread was something else, wasn't she! All her charity work must be really wearing her out & turning her into a really nasty mean person who just hates everything!

Kath, I don't think Kyle has anything to worry about, you're doing a great job so far!

Wendie, Don't get me started talking about wine! I won't stop.

Don't know WFD yet.

Sheryl

[liamandcaili]

Okay, I'm back and a little saner...plus, I fixed my computer.

Welcome back, Glynis! The shirts are adorable.

Stephanie -- I completely understand how you feel. Your daughter will have a great time though, and I am sure she will make lots of nice little friends. How is your son? Is he over his strep?

Okay, just for scientific purposes, I decided to eat one of the cupcakes. ;) I used the wacky cake recipe and made 12 cupcakes. I am happy to report that they are really good. The inside is moist and spongy, while the outside has a nice crumb. The texture reminded me of boxed cake mixes, but it didn't have the slightly chemical aftertaste. From now on, I am going to use this recipe instead of the dairyless cupcake recipe I posted. That recipe, to me, is really too sweet and the cupcakes are much denser. Even if you aren't dealing with allergy issues, I would recommend wacky cake. It was so easy (prep time about 10 minutes, 10 more with the frosting), and I am not a good cake baker.

Here's a pic: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/540769095_8e834d9316_o.jpg

WFD is a BLT, I think. I am getting in late from skating tonight.

[shovan]

Here's a pic of last night's dinner. For the Fried Green Tomatoes, I used the Paula Deen recipe Kathy posted. Well sort of used it, I can't follow anything exactly. I dipped in a mix of flour & cornmeal, and blended the egg & milk with corn starch (from an Emeril recipe.) I really don't like frying so I went easy on myself and used the few leftover grilled shrimp & another lemony bechamel type sauce to top them. It was really good!

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p289/bshovan/What%20is%20for%20Dinner/100_1213.jpg

Sheryl

[JennyMominRI]

Here's a pic of last night's dinner. For the Fried Green Tomatoes, I used the Paula Deen recipe Kathy posted. Well sort of used it, I can't follow anything exactly. I dipped in a mix of flour & cornmeal, and blended the egg & milk with corn starch (from an Emeril recipe.) I really don't like frying so I went easy on myself and used the few leftover grilled shrimp & another lemony bechamel type sauce to top them. It was really good!

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p289/bshovan/What%20is%20for%20Dinner/100_1213.jpg

Sheryl

That looks really good!

[liamsaunt]

L, don't forget that you have a huge tray of Liam's cupcakes in my freezer too!

Tonight I am making a big cobb salad, and serving it with a baguette.

[shovan]

That looks really good!

Thanks Jenny! Now I just have to figure out what's for dinner tonight.:confused3 :laughing:

[shovan]

Wow! I missed a lot yesterday!

Kathy- Holy Moly, your little lowlandaphobe really has issues. Along with poor folks food, DDP hogs, and value crawlers, she don't like high posters?

Sheryl- Gosh, how did you all behave yourself over there? I can make a mean Tortierre! My Mom used to have to stay on the phone with me for hours while I made the filling and then sit quietly back while I "Nanatized" her Christmas Eve dish :rotfl:.


[QUOTE=TigerKat;19135014]I really think she has some serious issues. Wouldn't it be horrible to live like that, with such a horrible outlook on everything.:sad2:


And Y'all don't know how bad I want to go tell her that our seafood boil seasonings don't even have MSG in them!:lmao:

[Glynis]

Dinner tonight will be Tangy skillet chicken. We're babysitting this morning and afternoon, so I won't be able to get to the store. So, I'm using what I've got in my freezer. Need to defrost that thing anyway!!!

I hate to say this, but I am already tired of summer. DD keeps telling me she's bored! It's only the second week of summer vacation! I told her if I heard that come out of her mouth again, I'll pull out the mop and bucket and let her clean the floors. Ugh!!!

[TigerKat]

And Y'all don't know how bad I want to go tell her that our seafood boil seasonings don't even have MSG in them!:lmao:

I hear you loud and clear!!!:rotfl2:

The fried green tomatoes with the grilled shrimp look fantastic.:thumbsup2

[Nancyg56]

Glynis- that shirt is really wonderful! When DD sees it she is going to be asking a lot of questions!

Laura- You are such a good Mom! I love wacky cake and had not thought about it in years until you suggested it for Kady.

Sheryl- Those tomatoes look so good! I did worse than Nanatize it. I incorporated my MIL's recipe into hers and she was not happy! AS to the nephew, I am not wasting freezer space.


Lauren- I am always missing something here. I know I can't keep up, but I keep spending more time trying :rolleyes1, hence no dinner sometimes for a WFD thread :lmao:.

I forgot to post dinner last night. We had gynormous grinders. Tonight I was supposed to cook but DH called and said that he has to help the guy who is repairing a piece of equipment. He won't get in until late and not to count on him, so Marisa and I are going to run some more errands and check out DS new condo. My sons have been there every night sprucing it up and replacing everything that they possible can.

[JennyMominRI]

I forgot to post dinner last night. We had gynormous grinders. Tonight I was supposed to cook but DH called and said that he has to help the guy who is repairing a piece of equipment. He won't get in until late and not to count on him, so Marisa and I are going to run some more errands and check out DS new condo. My sons have been there every night sprucing it up and replacing everything that they possible can.

We make giant subs here around once a week..I just make it on a big loaf of french bread and cut it up..Thats usually our grocery shopping day meal.
Ed works a 1O hour day(leaves at 8 gets home at 9, busses it) SO I'M making something quick and easy, Hot dogs on the grill that I slices open and add cheddar cheese and jalapenos to with hm potato salad and watermelon.

[shovan]

Glynis- that shirt is really wonderful! When DD sees it she is going to be asking a lot of questions!

Laura- You are such a good Mom! I love wacky cake and had not thought about it in years until you suggested it for Kady.

Sheryl- Those tomatoes look so good! I did worse than Nanatize it. I incorporated my MIL's recipe into hers and she was not happy! AS to the nephew, I am not wasting freezer space.


Lauren- I am always missing something here. I know I can't keep up, but I keep spending more time trying :rolleyes1, hence no dinner sometimes for a WFD thread :lmao:.

I forgot to post dinner last night. We had gynormous grinders. Tonight I was supposed to cook but DH called and said that he has to help the guy who is repairing a piece of equipment. He won't get in until late and not to count on him, so Marisa and I are going to run some more errands and check out DS new condo. My sons have been there every night sprucing it up and replacing everything that they possible can.

Nancy, I have wanted to use the word gynormous so many times but couldn't figure out how to spell it!:laughing:

And oooh Naancyyy, DH just called, a friend just brought him some fresh TROUT!!! :lmao: So that's what's for dinner!

[JennyMominRI]

And oooh Naancyyy, DH just called, a friend just brought him some fresh TROUT!!! :lmao: So that's what's for dinner!

How do you plan to cook this? I have some in my freezer for next week

[shovan]

How do you plan to cook this? I have some in my freezer for next week

Jenny, Since we had the fried food last night, I'll probably go simple tonight. ( My stomach will revolt if I have too much fried or rich food) So I will just season it with some cajun seasoning and pan fry in olive oil with a little bit of butter. Squeeze a little bit of lemon on top. When it's fresh, the simpler the better I think. I understand from my friends here, that our speckled trout is a very different fish than rainbow trout. What I have is a white slightly firm flesh with a very mild flavor.

[Nancyg56]

Jenny- I make them once in a while, but the ones we had yesterday are from this little hole in the wall place that has been around since I was 16 or 17. He puts so much meat on the grinders that I don't think I could make them for what I buy them for. These are the grinders that I buy when I want to surprise Buddy or when I want enough for two meals, minus Buddy. He can eat a whole one.

[TheBeadPirate]

So I have figured out how to deal with this, it will, I think say more from me if I don't say anything to these things.....I came to this ephinany last night over margarita numero dos :rolleyes1 ......so I am not going to mention any of these things when I write back, and on tuesday when she talks about it all, I will just say "uh huh, right, nice, mmmhhhmmmm" and try to change the subject as much as I can..........I have also learned over time that when at their home if I don't say anything about their latest "items" that it works better and gets a bit under her skin...............plus it keeps me less riled up too..........grrrrr............................... .........................ok I apologize..............I rattled on and on.....................I just got the email :sad2: :rolleyes: ugh.........

Hope you are all having a great day.....it is 66 and damp and misting here....ds is cleaning his room before I end up doing it....(5 garbages bags and 5 min is all I need and he knows it, lol) dh is working.........I think I am going to take a nap........Just tell her it's awfully nice to get all this spruced up before ya'll have to move in to take care of her! or better yet- all of it will be in order for when you put her in a home and put the house on the market!:rolleyes1 I don't think you'd be hearing much else after that.:lmao:

Tom's bday is on Wed and this is his bday dinner...besides the one I will cook for him!!!! What are you fixing Tom for his B-day meal? Magic Shell?!?;) Happy Birthday Tom!

I've been really busy today doing laundry so I can pack the kids for camp. They are leaving tomorrow and won't be home until Friday. (Well DS and DD8 anyway, I haven't found a camp that can accomodate DD9). This is their first overnight camp and they are really excited. I hope I can drop them off and not cry until they are out of sight. You know, I spent most of the summer away at resident camp (Girl Scouts) for many summers in a row. My favorite thing? My Grandma would Priority mail me the Sunday comix and fruit rollups. It always was the first piece of mail handed out for the session.:goodvibes I always felt sooo special.

You guys are all the best! My sister and I are best friends, and usually talk every day. Being on island with no reliable phone service and certainly no internet seperated us, and I missed her horribly, but she told me how much she liked talking to you guys while I was gone. AND, the kids are set up with swim lessons, so they can come with us next year! Hopefully....it took us about 10 years to learn to swim properly.Welcome back....so, are you still a Blondie? and have you gotten used to it now?

However, after frying all the fish today, I now smell like a cheap fish shack.:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: I LOVE this!

Disneyland was WONDERFUL!!! I've been going there every 2 years for the last 15 years! Welcome Home! Any tips for a first timer? Looks like we're going before the summer is over. My "First Time".

He also mentioned that he retrieved his last cupcake from the nurse's office (he has special, egg-free cupcakes at school to have when other children bring in regular cupcakes). Mind you, this was four minutes before we had to go out the door to bring him to school. I asked him if he knew when the summer birthday party was, since I would need to replenish the cupcake supply before then.

Liam gives me a pitiful look, and I start feeling terrible because I know that all I put into his bag for a snack is grapes. I drop him off, race home, pound out some wacky cake, throw it in the oven and call the school so they can get a message to Liam that I will be bringing him some cupcakes before the party starts. He looked so upset at dropoff, I didn't want him sitting in class for two hours thinking he wouldn't have any treats.

So now I have 12 cupcakes sitting on my counter, and my head is pounding and my heart is racing and I am trying to calm down after thinking Liam would be sitting in class eating grapes while all the other children ate cake.

It's a good thing I am not seeing him again until 7 tonight. Well, in Liam's defense- it was the last cupcake- that he went and got! I'm sorry, I know this put you into a panic, but this story was soooooo cute! And after all that heart racing you get a free pass on cardio for the day!:hug:


Geesh! You miss a coupla days here and you miss alot! I flew up with DH to Michigan to see where he's been working and just got back in. Headed to the A&P for Salmon with artichoke salsa and some veggie steamed.

[HERSEY]

Lori You were almost by me just 2 states away. You should have stopped in.:lmao:

[TheBeadPirate]

Lori You were almost by me just 2 states away. You should have stopped in.:lmao:

LOL, I did! I changed planes at Midway.... but I didn't see my Lime Green transfer planes party!!!:lmao: :lmao:

I even wore Rick's DIS Unplugged shirt he won- hoping to run into someone that knew what it was!

[Glynis]

Welcome Home! Any tips for a first timer? Looks like we're going before the summer is over. My "First Time".



You betcha! Just let me know when you're going, and I'll get you my tips and tricks!

I've PM'd my list to others, so it's already to go!

[THE HAT]

Ok ladies sorry to bother you all, but I am in need of a serious vent...........I am sure you all know about whom too.......UGH!!!

Yesterday dmil called me to let me know that her sister had overdosed on pills (again 2nd time in 3 years) and dmil says "I need this like I need a whole in my head" and proceeds to tell me she doesn't have time to deal with it, as she is busy getting her house all ready for grandmother. (Well house would have been ready weeks ago if they didn't feel the need to remodel.....(but since they are sneaking the money why not right?!!?) She then goes on to tell me how annoyed she is with the timing of it all, as she was just getting ready to get her New Curtains out of the dryer to hang when the phone rang with the news, and now they will be wrinkled so she will have to dampen them again and redry them........Gee I am so sorry that your mentally ill sister interfered with your laundry......ARGH!!!!!
I did say to her, "well is she going to be ok, cause you can always rewash your curtains but you can't rehave your sister!!!"
So we (dmil and myself) were to go to breakfast tomorrow morning, which I have been dreading.......she called me about an hour ago and said that she was going to have to cancel because she was just so busy trying to get the room done by Wed. for grandma, and that she had bags and bags of things they had bought to put up in all different rooms of the house becuase things had to get switched around a bit, and they went and decided to buy new ceramic tile for their bathroom, and of course dfil needed to buy a wet saw to cut them with, so he has that to get done by Wed now.
AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH HH!!!!!
To be honest with all of you they needed nothing at all for anything except the body alarm that the nursing home suggested, and the other door from the outside into grandma's new room, so family members who don't speak to inlaws can still visit without having to talk to them (lol I know). The daughter (dh aunt) who is in charge of the money lives in Wash. state, and is not aware of things and said to use what they needed to fix her room up for her and the door ect. She is just so grateful that she doesn't need to figure out what to do with grandma. She thinks that they are just doing this out of the bottom of their hearts......nope not at all....more like the bottom of her bank book! I know that she wouldn't mind either if it was for shelves and such for grandma to have for her things.....but a new slipcover for the living room couch and ottomans, computer monitors etc etc that isn't what she meant to do with the money. They are lying to her about what things are for and how much things are costing.
So when she said she couldn't do breakfast tomorrow all I said was (in a cheeful voice) "OK, that is fine not a problem" Dmil said oh I was worried that you might be upset or something...."Nope, not at all, not a big deal" is what I said to her. She then said well I am sure we will have time later on to go do things like we planned, cause I really wanted to go shop a bit at the boutique etc and Dad (dfil) will just take a day off from work and take his pay from grandma's money for that day for watching her. (WTH??!)
So I ended it with asking her if she thought she would still be coming to do a craft project Thursday in Ross' class, and she said that Dad (dfil) is taking the day off so she can. I weakly said "Oh Good" She asked what I was going to do tomorrow, and I said well I am going to go to the boutique like we had planned (had to be a bit snarky there cause she always thinks that her changing the plans means I have to as well).
So I am sure that breakfast on Thursday before we go to ross' class should be interesting......I am one to make comments without seeming like I am saying anything when in reality I am saying a WHOLE lot.........So on Thursday morning please pray for me to keep my mouth somewhat shut!!!

I called dh at work to tell him the latest and he is furious, he said he is not going to help them with any of it. He won't be involved unless it is taking care and sitting with his grandmother. But he is not helping with any of the remodeling etc.

Ok all thanks for "listening" I had already sat outside with my neighbor and vented it, but writing it is much more therapeutic!!! I need to keep my sanity somehow, lol!!!

Hope you all are having a good evening!!

[HERSEY]

LOL, I did! I changed planes at Midway.... but I didn't see my Lime Green transfer planes party!!!:lmao: :lmao:

I even wore Rick's DIS Unplugged shirt he won- hoping to run into someone that knew what it was!

Next time give me a heads up and I'll try to meet up with you. I'm closer to Ohare though I can find my way to Midway.

[HERSEY]

Ok ladies sorry to bother you all, but I am in need of a serious vent...........I am sure you all know about whom too.......UGH!!!

Yesterday dmil called me to let me know that her sister had overdosed on pills (again 2nd time in 3 years) and dmil says "I need this like I need a whole in my head" and proceeds to tell me she doesn't have time to deal with it, as she is busy getting her house all ready for grandmother. (Well house would have been ready weeks ago if they didn't feel the need to remodel.....(but since they are sneaking the money why not right?!!?) She then goes on to tell me how annoyed she is with the timing of it all, as she was just getting ready to get her New Curtains out of the dryer to hang when the phone rang with the news, and now they will be wrinkled so she will have to dampen them again and redry them........Gee I am so sorry that your mentally ill sister interfered with your laundry......ARGH!!!!!
I did say to her, "well is she going to be ok, cause you can always rewash your curtains but you can't rehave your sister!!!"
So we (dmil and myself) were to go to breakfast tomorrow morning, which I have been dreading.......she called me about an hour ago and said that she was going to have to cancel because she was just so busy trying to get the room done by Wed. for grandma, and that she had bags and bags of things they had bought to put up in all different rooms of the house becuase things had to get switched around a bit, and they went and decided to buy new ceramic tile for their bathroom, and of course dfil needed to buy a wet saw to cut them with, so he has that to get done by Wed now.
AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH HH!!!!!
To be honest with all of you they needed nothing at all for anything except the body alarm that the nursing home suggested, and the other door from the outside into grandma's new room, so family members who don't speak to inlaws can still visit without having to talk to them (lol I know). The daughter (dh aunt) who is in charge of the money lives in Wash. state, and is not aware of things and said to use what they needed to fix her room up for her and the door ect. She is just so grateful that she doesn't need to figure out what to do with grandma. She thinks that they are just doing this out of the bottom of their hearts......nope not at all....more like the bottom of her bank book! I know that she wouldn't mind either if it was for shelves and such for grandma to have for her things.....but a new slipcover for the living room couch and ottomans, computer monitors etc etc that isn't what she meant to do with the money. They are lying to her about what things are for and how much things are costing.
So when she said she couldn't do breakfast tomorrow all I said was (in a cheeful voice) "OK, that is fine not a problem" Dmil said oh I was worried that you might be upset or something...."Nope, not at all, not a big deal" is what I said to her. She then said well I am sure we will have time later on to go do things like we planned, cause I really wanted to go shop a bit at the boutique etc and Dad (dfil) will just take a day off from work and take his pay from grandma's money for that day for watching her. (WTH??!)
So I ended it with asking her if she thought she would still be coming to do a craft project Thursday in Ross' class, and she said that Dad (dfil) is taking the day off so she can. I weakly said "Oh Good" She asked what I was going to do tomorrow, and I said well I am going to go to the boutique like we had planned (had to be a bit snarky there cause she always thinks that her changing the plans means I have to as well).
So I am sure that breakfast on Thursday before we go to ross' class should be interesting......I am one to make comments without seeming like I am saying anything when in reality I am saying a WHOLE lot.........So on Thursday morning please pray for me to keep my mouth somewhat shut!!!

I called dh at work to tell him the latest and he is furious, he said he is not going to help them with any of it. He won't be involved unless it is taking care and sitting with his grandmother. But he is not helping with any of the remodeling etc.

Ok all thanks for "listening" I had already sat outside with my neighbor and vented it, but writing it is much more therapeutic!!! I need to keep my sanity somehow, lol!!!

Hope you all are having a good evening!!


Is any of this on an email? I would accidently forward it to the Aunt oops! ;)

[FormrCastMbr]

Wendie, sounds like you need a cocktail!!! :hug:

I am back on the DIS for a minute...I am making Kathy's Lady and Sons Pork Chops...can't wait...I bet they're good with my Saucy Suzie!!!

Baked sweet potatoes and not sure what else for sides.

See ya later!

[Nancyg56]

Ok ladies sorry to bother you all, but I am in need of a serious vent...........I am sure you all know about whom too.......UGH!!!

Yesterday dmil called me to let me know that her sister had overdosed on pills (again 2nd time in 3 years) and dmil says "I need this like I need a whole in my head" and proceeds to tell me she doesn't have time to deal with it, as she is busy getting her house all ready for grandmother. (Well house would have been ready weeks ago if they didn't feel the need to remodel.....(but since they are sneaking the money why not right?!!?) She then goes on to tell me how annoyed she is with the timing of it all, as she was just getting ready to get her New Curtains out of the dryer to hang when the phone rang with the news, and now they will be wrinkled so she will have to dampen them again and redry them........Gee I am so sorry that your mentally ill sister interfered with your laundry......ARGH!!!!!
I did say to her, "well is she going to be ok, cause you can always rewash your curtains but you can't rehave your sister!!!"
So we (dmil and myself) were to go to breakfast tomorrow morning, which I have been dreading.......she called me about an hour ago and said that she was going to have to cancel because she was just so busy trying to get the room done by Wed. for grandma, and that she had bags and bags of things they had bought to put up in all different rooms of the house becuase things had to get switched around a bit, and they went and decided to buy new ceramic tile for their bathroom, and of course dfil needed to buy a wet saw to cut them with, so he has that to get done by Wed now.
AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH HH!!!!!
To be honest with all of you they needed nothing at all for anything except the body alarm that the nursing home suggested, and the other door from the outside into grandma's new room, so family members who don't speak to inlaws can still visit without having to talk to them (lol I know). The daughter (dh aunt) who is in charge of the money lives in Wash. state, and is not aware of things and said to use what they needed to fix her room up for her and the door ect. She is just so grateful that she doesn't need to figure out what to do with grandma. She thinks that they are just doing this out of the bottom of their hearts......nope not at all....more like the bottom of her bank book! I know that she wouldn't mind either if it was for shelves and such for grandma to have for her things.....but a new slipcover for the living room couch and ottomans, computer monitors etc etc that isn't what she meant to do with the money. They are lying to her about what things are for and how much things are costing.
So when she said she couldn't do breakfast tomorrow all I said was (in a cheeful voice) "OK, that is fine not a problem" Dmil said oh I was worried that you might be upset or something...."Nope, not at all, not a big deal" is what I said to her. She then said well I am sure we will have time later on to go do things like we planned, cause I really wanted to go shop a bit at the boutique etc and Dad (dfil) will just take a day off from work and take his pay from grandma's money for that day for watching her. (WTH??!)
So I ended it with asking her if she thought she would still be coming to do a craft project Thursday in Ross' class, and she said that Dad (dfil) is taking the day off so she can. I weakly said "Oh Good" She asked what I was going to do tomorrow, and I said well I am going to go to the boutique like we had planned (had to be a bit snarky there cause she always thinks that her changing the plans means I have to as well).
So I am sure that breakfast on Thursday before we go to ross' class should be interesting......I am one to make comments without seeming like I am saying anything when in reality I am saying a WHOLE lot.........So on Thursday morning please pray for me to keep my mouth somewhat shut!!!

I called dh at work to tell him the latest and he is furious, he said he is not going to help them with any of it. He won't be involved unless it is taking care and sitting with his grandmother. But he is not helping with any of the remodeling etc.

Ok all thanks for "listening" I had already sat outside with my neighbor and vented it, but writing it is much more therapeutic!!! I need to keep my sanity somehow, lol!!!

Hope you all are having a good evening!!


:sad2: I am speechless. Your MIL is going to be for an eye opener when she needs a caregiver so while she is squirreling Grandma's money away sprucing up her home she may want to consider some long term care insurance. My DH's Mother did not do a very good job taking care of his Dad when he was ill with cancer an the brunt of it fell to him and his brother. They insisted he be at home as much as possible and she insisted he was elsewhere. They won, but the entire time the poor man was ill and dying she was a terror.

She has had major surgery several times since and DH won't even call to see how she is, let alone care for her or ask me to. It comes back to bite you when you are not doing the right things at the right times.

[TigerKat]

Wendie - I am so sorry things are happening this way. I can't believe the lack of concern about the drug overdose, even thought it seems to be a recurring issue, all it takes is one time and she'll be gone. The curtains can certainly be cared for later.

If you want prayers for your mouth to be kept somewhat shut on Thursday, that's what you'll get from me, but I have to say you're a better woman than me, I couldn't do it.:hug:

[TigerKat]

I am back on the DIS for a minute...I am making Kathy's Lady and Sons Pork Chops...can't wait...I bet they're good with my Saucy Suzie!!!

Baked sweet potatoes and not sure what else for sides.

See ya later!

I hope you guys enjoy them!!;)

[LuluLovesDisney]

Wendie, I am sorry for all this stress. Some people are just selfish and don't think how they sound. Unfortunately, this woman (and Sis) has some issues and hopefully she will get them worked out so there won't be another time like this.

Tonight, I am having leftovers from the weekend. I will make something good soon, I promise!

Does anyone have any salad or veggie recipes? Something light and good with fresh veggies. We have lots of great things growing and I want some ideas!

(We have zucchini, green onions, cucumber, cauliflower, jalapenos, habaneros, bell peppers, eggplant, squash blossoms, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, carrots, peas, okra, green beans and lots of herbs plus raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.)

[lucas]

Thanks for the welcome home! I sew a little, but these shirts were actually iron on's that were designed for me by a fellow DIS'er!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a378/festivalbuff/DSCN1204.jpg

I actually did t-shirts for every day we were there. DH says I'm obsessed, and I just smile and nod. He really ought to know that by now!

Welcome home! :banana:

[lucas]

Here's a pic of last night's dinner. For the Fried Green Tomatoes, I used the Paula Deen recipe Kathy posted. Well sort of used it, I can't follow anything exactly. I dipped in a mix of flour & cornmeal, and blended the egg & milk with corn starch (from an Emeril recipe.) I really don't like frying so I went easy on myself and used the few leftover grilled shrimp & another lemony bechamel type sauce to top them. It was really good!

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p289/bshovan/What%20is%20for%20Dinner/100_1213.jpg

Sheryl


That is a big YUM-O!!!

[Zandy595]

Whew, finally got through all those posts. I need to check in here several times a day or I get too far behind.

We had a busy day yesterday, starting with the beach and I just didn't feel like cooking dinner so we got Chinese take-out.

Tonight we had grilled bbq pork chops, garlic butter macaroni and baby peas.


Does anyone have a good recipe for Chicken Madiera? DH had it at the Cheesecake Factory last week and loved it, now he wants me to recreate it. The copycat recipe I found online isn't right because it says nothing about dredging it in flour and our waitress said it was. :confused3

[FormrCastMbr]

I hope you guys enjoy them!!;)

Loved them!!! Thank you! They were great with the "Suzie"!!! I haven't had fried pork chops in ages...Andrew helped make them...he was punished today so he helped me all afternoon. He is not punished anymore...he is down with my big kid, named Tom, playing Xbox...:) He really is a good boy...he just does really stupid things sometimes...typical, right?

[Aimeedyan]

Oh man alive, those fried green tomatos look divine. I have never had them before... I may just have to make them myself!

DH is at camp all week so I just fixed taquitos for myself. Using up stuff in the fridge ;) Flour tortilla with scrambled egg, grated Dubliner cheese, mushrooms, bacon. It was delish.

[Zandy595]

Does anyone have any salad or veggie recipes? Something light and good with fresh veggies. We have lots of great things growing and I want some ideas!

(We have zucchini, green onions, cucumber, cauliflower, jalapenos, habaneros, bell peppers, eggplant, squash blossoms, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, carrots, peas, okra, green beans and lots of herbs plus raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.)Wow, send some to me!!!

I love grilled zucchini.
How about fresh salsa.
If you get tired of eating all those fresh berries (but how could you) you can freeze them and make smoothies.

[FormrCastMbr]

What are you fixing Tom for his B-day meal? Magic Shell?!?;) Happy Birthday Tom!


Lori, tom thanks you for the bday wishes. He has requested chicken francese over linguine...I usually make broccoli - it goes so well with the francese sauce...

I am saving the magic shell for the honeymoon!!! :rotfl:



I actually did t-shirts for every day we were there. DH says I'm obsessed, and I just smile and nod. He really ought to know that by now!

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2


Does he need a buddy to tag along?, sounds wonderful!!!



He won't want to come home...:)

We make giant subs here around once a week..I just make it on a big loaf of french bread and cut it up..Thats usually our grocery shopping day meal.


:thumbsup2 - Great idea!

SHERYL and LAURA, the pics are great! :thumbsup2

[FormrCastMbr]

Does anyone have any salad or veggie recipes? Something light and good with fresh veggies. We have lots of great things growing and I want some ideas!



You can make roasted peppers or tomato bruscetta (sp)...I love tossing hot pasta with a fresh tomato, basil, garlic and EVOO bruscetta...

You can always make the eggplant sticks made famous by the "Liam Sisters". :)

[TigerKat]

Loved them!!! Thank you! They were great with the "Suzie"!!! I haven't had fried pork chops in ages...Andrew helped make them...he was punished today so he helped me all afternoon. He is not punished anymore...he is down with my big kid, named Tom, playing Xbox...:) He really is a good boy...he just does really stupid things sometimes...typical, right?

Kyle still does stupid stuff, perfectly normal. It's just that the older they get the stupid stuff becomes "major" stupid stuff.;) It's so sweet that he helped you make dinner.:thumbsup2

I'm doing Chicken Francese this week too!

[FormrCastMbr]

I'm doing Chicken Francese this week too!

You are so organized. I never make a list for the grocery store...today I forgot the buttermilk for the pork chops, I made my own with vinegar, and I also bought everything for Tom's bday dinner...but forgot...you will never believe this..................................





the chicken!!!

Wedding Update: Well, I am a paranoid state...I called to make sure they ordered the correct tuxes today....they had Andrew is a pink tie...I ordered black. I also found out my wedding coordinator at the hall is leaving and I can't get in touch with her...:scared1: ...Tom and Andrew have already opened the Skybar box and keep telling me they will eat them all!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[THE HAT]

Kris (dh) is making me put a notice to go with all of my posts of said situations::lmao:
He wants it made clear that he is not blood related to this women.....she is his stepmother, but has been for the past 30 years..........he has only really gotten along with her the past 8, and that is becuase I put my foot down on some (a lot) things, and she started taking prozac,:rotfl: . The stories of how she was when he was a kid :scared1: :sad2: :sad2: Kris is the only child of them, as they never had any together. So when the time comes for them to need something they will be sol!!!

I also want to Thank all of you for "listening" and being a great sounding board for all of this crap...........I am going to owe you all a lobstah when this drama ends........................it will end right?!!?;)





Just tell her it's awfully nice to get all this spruced up before ya'll have to move in to take care of her! or better yet- all of it will be in order for when you put her in a home and put the house on the market!:rolleyes1 I don't think you'd be hearing much else after that.:lmao:


They have so many bills that selling their home won't even cover them...dfil owes a lot to lumber yards etc.........the money they are STEALING is just going for crap! So we won't be taking care of them, as they won't have any money for me to remodel with, and I just learned this week that this is how it goes down I guess, ;)

Is any of this on an email? I would accidently forward it to the Aunt oops! ;)

I am in contact with one of dh's cousins almost daily, and his father is the one who does not talk to dfil at all, so I am making sure that bits and pieces are making their way there without being the one who is telling,lol.

Wendie, sounds like you need a cocktail!!! :hug:

Already there my friend....as soon as ross' friends left, I invited Mr Cuervo to sit with me for a moment...........

:sad2: I am speechless. Your MIL is going to be for an eye opener when she needs a caregiver so while she is squirreling Grandma's money away sprucing up her home she may want to consider some long term care insurance. My DH's Mother did not do a very good job taking care of his Dad when he was ill with cancer an the brunt of it fell to him and his brother. They insisted he be at home as much as possible and she insisted he was elsewhere. They won, but the entire time the poor man was ill and dying she was a terror.

She has had major surgery several times since and DH won't even call to see how she is, let alone care for her or ask me to. It comes back to bite you when you are not doing the right things at the right times.

Some people huh?!!? Dh (Kris) already said "well they are going to be in for a hell of a shock when they are old"

Wendie - I am so sorry things are happening this way. I can't believe the lack of concern about the drug overdose, even thought it seems to be a recurring issue, all it takes is one time and she'll be gone. The curtains can certainly be cared for later.

If you want prayers for your mouth to be kept somewhat shut on Thursday, that's what you'll get from me, but I have to say you're a better woman than me, I couldn't do it.:hug:

She went up to see her sister (who is on obvious suicide watch on the psych ward) this evening and took her mother with her, and informed her sister that she is to busy getting her house "spruced" up and ready for grandmother that she won't have time to come see her for awhile. Yep, I am sure that helped martha who is already depressed, and having a hard time detoxing from her anitdepressents...:scared1:
So as Kris and I say...Karma baby it is all about Karma.....

Well I should probably have asked for the prayers starting asap on the whole hush up thing cause I just sent an email on another issue with them......

Ross has an awards cermony next Monday night from his gifted/talented math/reading classes, and he will be getting numerous awards. They had said that they wouldn't miss it no matter what, and moving her in was not going to change them being involved in his activities. Well what do you know....dfil called here about 20 min ago to say that who was going to sit with grandma couldn't now, and that he would be coming still, but that dmil wouldn't be able to. They could have had grandmothers sister sit with her just like she did a month ago when grandmother lived at home, but they don't want her alone in their home........dmil made a big deal in the background how she would still be helping with the craft on Thursday though....whoop de freakin do.....
soooo I sent off this email (I will post what I wrote) I think it is fine, and polite, but knowing dmil she will take it a whole different way (she always does)......which doesn't bother me to be honest with you.....I have not heard back from her, which is telling me she is po'd at me, tell me what you think:::

Hey,
Well I just told Ross, and he was very upset. He was happy that papa could make it, but still quite sad that mimi will miss it, as this is a big deal, and he is very proud of himself. He is worried now that you guys won't make his tournaments anymore either. SO just to be on the safe side we won't tell him either way on those, (or other things like his plays etc) and if you can make it to them SUPER, and if not he won't know the difference and have hurt feelings, as I think this is just the start of you having a tough time finding someone to watch grandma for you to be able to make his events.
I need to go get him in the shower as he is filthy from playing outside all afternoon. If things don't work out for Thursday, don't worry about it, just please let me know by tomorrow afternoon.
talk soon
love
me



Wendie, I am sorry for all this stress. Some people are just selfish and don't think how they sound. Unfortunately, this woman (and Sis) has some issues and hopefully she will get them worked out so there won't be another time like this.

Does anyone have any salad or veggie recipes? Something light and good with fresh veggies. We have lots of great things growing and I want some ideas!

(We have zucchini, green onions, cucumber, cauliflower, jalapenos, habaneros, bell peppers, eggplant, squash blossoms, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, carrots, peas, okra, green beans and lots of herbs plus raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.)

Well I doubt that dmil will ever change, but I do hope that aunt M will get the help she needs this time. Though she doesn't have the support of her sister which is going to hurt!!!
~~~~~~~~

I would make a nice stir fry with all but the cucumbers for veggies and then put some nice cheese over it or toss with some pasta, or just a nice pasta salad with the veggies marinated in italian dressing.
The fruit well, just that over a bit of vanilla ice cream would be yummy!!!

Loved them!!! Thank you! They were great with the "Suzie"!!! I haven't had fried pork chops in ages...Andrew helped make them...he was punished today so he helped me all afternoon. He is not punished anymore...he is down with my big kid, named Tom, playing Xbox...:) He really is a good boy...he just does really stupid things sometimes...typical, right?

Another parent of a boy who does "typical stupid stuff" Par for the course I think..........they do and then they think........................

Here's a pic of last night's dinner. For the Fried Green Tomatoes, I used the Paula Deen recipe Kathy posted. Well sort of used it, I can't follow anything exactly. I dipped in a mix of flour & cornmeal, and blended the egg & milk with corn starch (from an Emeril recipe.) I really don't like frying so I went easy on myself and used the few leftover grilled shrimp & another lemony bechamel type sauce to top them. It was really good!

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p289/bshovan/What%20is%20for%20Dinner/100_1213.jpg

Sheryl

Now that is some good eats right there, mmmmmmm!!! I might have to make some of these once the farmers markets have tomatoes in....my grandmother would love them....it would go good with fried zucchini.

[Glynis]

Wendie - I don't really have anything to say to you, but I can give you a lot of cyber hugs!

I think that the email you sent was beautifully worded. You handled it very well, but I'm sure you're right, and the MIL will take it another way. If she's anything like my MIL, you'll be on the crap list for a while. That's where we are right now, and I have to tell you, the peace I feel is worth it.

[TigerKat]

Wendie - I agree with Glynis, your e-mail was right on the mark and not offensive in ANY WAY. If she took it wrong then so be it. Sweetie, take it from me, life is too short to worry about what other people think or do. Take care of yourself and YOUR family and everything else will work itself out. :hug: to you, you know I'm here for you!!

[liamandcaili]

L, don't forget that you have a huge tray of Liam's cupcakes in my freezer too!

Um, yeah, I probably don't need those anymore...

I hate to say this, but I am already tired of summer. DD keeps telling me she's bored! It's only the second week of summer vacation! I told her if I heard that come out of her mouth again, I'll pull out the mop and bucket and let her clean the floors. Ugh!!!

I can't stand it when Liam says he is bored. I always tell him if he can't find something to do, I'll find something for him. It's amazing how quickly he isn't bored anymore.


Well, in Liam's defense- it was the last cupcake- that he went and got! I'm sorry, I know this put you into a panic, but this story was soooooo cute! And after all that heart racing you get a free pass on cardio for the day!:hug:


When I told Liam the story about how I made the cupcakes and how I was going to bring them into school, he gave me a huge "Wow, Mom, you really do love me" hug. So it was worth it.

[HERSEY]

Wendie :rotfl: I like how your DH what's a disclaimer. Greed will always show it's self. When it happens to your inlaws they will have the "deer in the headlights" look. I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around. You lie, cheat, steal someone will lie, cheat, steal from you.

liamandcaili FormrCastMbr Alex's teacher informed me boys brains don't catch up to their bodies until thier teen's :rotfl: Most of the time ALex uses good judgement but like most 12 yr olds he thinks he is grown. Sometimes the mom hammer has to come down.

Last night we had Romanian sausage, salad and orzo for dinner. The sausage is very garlicy and a little spicey just like I remember my grandmother making
Of cours I had a little horseradish sauce on the side. Poor son doesn't get how good it is ;)

[Nancyg56]

Nancy, I have wanted to use the word gynormous so many times but couldn't figure out how to spell it!:laughing:

And oooh Naancyyy, DH just called, a friend just brought him some fresh TROUT!!! :lmao: So that's what's for dinner!

I have some in the freezer, they are cleaned but they are not filleted. I think they are Rainbow Trout. I am going to have to cook those doggies, but I am really not sure how. Can I stuff them with some herbs, rub 'em with EVOO, S&P and grill them in foil?

You are so organized. I never make a list for the grocery store...today I forgot the buttermilk for the pork chops, I made my own with vinegar, and I also bought everything for Tom's bday dinner...but forgot...you will never believe this..................................





the chicken!!!

Wedding Update: Well, I am a paranoid state...I called to make sure they ordered the correct tuxes today....they had Andrew is a pink tie...I ordered black. I also found out my wedding coordinator at the hall is leaving and I can't get in touch with her...:scared1: ...Tom and Andrew have already opened the Skybar box and keep telling me they will eat them all!!!!!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:


:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: Lauren- we are in the same boat. I am lucky if I remember to thaw something out lately, never mind check recipes, make a list and then get to the market!

No about that pink tie and the WC ..........:dance3:, I don't know what to say but that that handsome guy could wear anything and still look good!

Kris (dh) is making me put a notice to go with all of my posts of said situations::lmao:
He wants it made clear that he is not blood related to this women.....she is his stepmother, but has been for the past 30 years..........he has only really gotten along with her the past 8, and that is becuase I put my foot down on some (a lot) things, and she started taking prozac,:rotfl:




Another parent of a boy who does "typical stupid stuff" Par for the course I think..........they do and then they think........................



I have to chuckle about you DH disclaimer. I would want it on my tee shirt " They are not REALLY related, I did not choose them, and they won't go away!!!!!"

I think your email was mild, really. Every story you share is worse than the previous and I am amazed that you have managed the Grace under Fire thing this long. That they are now ignoring their Grandsons accomplishments in order to add some "babysitting" money to their coffers is incredibly shortsighted, as well as incredibly selfish. My children did all that they could for my Mom when she needed them, but their other GM is another story. She loves them but she and GF never put the kids before their wants an now it has come home to roost. They are not rude, they visit once in a while, but they just don't drop everything for her.


I am another parent of boys, and I have to tell you all that they grow up, they stop doing a lot of the things that make you nuts, but they will always be "boys". :confused3

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight is my husband's monthly Geek Meeting, so I am on my own tonight. I've got post-menstrual syndrome and I am treating myself to some Chef Boyardee for dinner tonight :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Wendie :rotfl: I like how your DH what's a disclaimer. Greed will always show it's self. When it happens to your inlaws they will have the "deer in the headlights" look. I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around. You lie, cheat, steal someone will lie, cheat, steal from you.

liamandcaili FormrCastMbr Alex's teacher informed me boys brains don't catch up to their bodies until thier teen's :rotfl: Most of the time ALex uses good judgement but like most 12 yr olds he thinks he is grown. Sometimes the mom hammer has to come down.

Last night we had Romanian sausage, salad and orzo for dinner. The sausage is very garlicy and a little spicey just like I remember my grandmother making
Of cours I had a little horseradish sauce on the side. Poor son doesn't get how good it is ;)

My Aunt told me that one time, and I have never forgotten it. My DH told me that he wishes I never told him to stop wishing "bad" on nasty people becasue now everytime a "thought" enters his mind a little vision of me pops up and ruins all of the fun. Once again.......:coffee:....life is good!

Your sausage sounds like a Lithuanian fresh sausage that I always bought during Holidays. The man who used to make it was like 110 years old, and had to close his little store so now I am trying to find a recipe. It was like his GM made as well, and so yummy!

I am not sure about dinner this evening. DH worked until after 8 PM last night so he never got to work on his, well I don't know what it is, he wants to try again tonight. DD has to shop for teacher gifts, we bailed on it yesterday because there was severe weather all around us.

[HERSEY]

Nancy I have a butcher that I got that makes all kinds of sausage Romanian, Lithuanian, swedish you name it he's got it. He make the best smoked fish too. It's about 40 minutes from my house i just pack the cooler up and off I go. I tried to make the rom. sausage myself it doesn't taste the same as grandma's.

[LindsayDunn228]

Hey Glynis, I recently bought a jumbo muffin pan. I was wondering how the blue blueberry muffins would be if I made them in that pan instead of the regular 12- cup (or whatever it was). Do you know how I should adjust my baking tme??

Thanks!!

ETA: I'm asking with the intention of making them like Barnes and Noble muffins. BIG!!! :)

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi! I am quickly checking in...gotta get the family going!!!

We are having cheeseburgers, baked beans and a tossed salad tonight. Another easy night! :thumbsup2

Have a great day!

[THE HAT]

My Aunt told me that one time, and I have never forgotten it. My DH told me that he wishes I never told him to stop wishing "bad" on nasty people becasue now everytime a "thought" enters his mind a little vision of me pops up and ruins all of the fun. Once again.......:coffee:....life is good!

:lmao: :lmao:

Poor Buddy ;)

~~~~~~~~~~~Well I did get an email response back from HER last night and I sent another one back, but nothing returned on that one.............I will post those later on and fill you all in..........to early in the morning for me to deal with HER again, lol.

I do know WFD though and since that is what this thread is about, and I have hijacked it the past week I fig I will stick to it this morning, lol.

Angus steak strips grilled with SBR BBQ, corn on the cob with garlic/herb butter and some chedder rice.

[nucpharm29]

Morning all--we ended up having Spiced Chicken thighs with yogurt sauce and couscous last night. I took a pic of it, but I'll have to post the food porn later when I can get on the other computer.

Tonight is going to be Grilled Salmon with Apricot Mustard Glaze, parmesan-spinach orzo, pineapple with mint and the blueberry pie for dessert. The blueberries were on sale yesterday, 2 pts. for $3:cool1: , so DD finally gets her wish. In the middle of the winter she was requesting blueberry pie, and I told her she would have to wait until blueberry season, unless we were going to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy the berries.:rotfl:

Hope everyone has agreat day. Oh, and DD was actually on the news last night b/c of the camp she's going to this week. She was so excited to see herself on TV.

[TigerKat]

Alex's teacher informed me boys brains don't catch up to their bodies until thier teen's :rotfl: Most of the time ALex uses good judgement but like most 12 yr olds he thinks he is grown. Sometimes the mom hammer has to come down.



I heard that boys' brains are not fully developed until they are in their mid twenties.:scared:

Oh, and DD was actually on the news last night b/c of the camp she's going to this week. She was so excited to see herself on TV.

Congrats to DD!!!!!!!:yay: :yay:

WFD tonight is Chicken Francese, scalloped potatoes and a salad!

[shovan]

Wendie, I am sorry for all this stress. Some people are just selfish and don't think how they sound. Unfortunately, this woman (and Sis) has some issues and hopefully she will get them worked out so there won't be another time like this.

Tonight, I am having leftovers from the weekend. I will make something good soon, I promise!

Does anyone have any salad or veggie recipes? Something light and good with fresh veggies. We have lots of great things growing and I want some ideas!

(We have zucchini, green onions, cucumber, cauliflower, jalapenos, habaneros, bell peppers, eggplant, squash blossoms, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, carrots, peas, okra, green beans and lots of herbs plus raspberries, blueberries and strawberries.)

Well, since I've gotten so many compliments on the fried green tomatoes, you could have fried zucchini, fried cauliflower, stuffed fried jalapenos, fried habaneros, & bellpeppers, fried eggplant, fried okra, fried greenbeans all topped with pretty fried squash blossoms!! :lmao: Cholesterol overload there!
:rotfl:

And for desserts throw all those berries in some whipped cream! :banana:

Can we all just come to your house to help you eat all those yummy fresh veggies & berries?! Yuummy!

Seriously, though, about a Ratouille with all of those veggies. You really can't go wrong with everything so fresh & delicious.

Sheryl

[liamandcaili]

I heard that boys' brains are not fully developed until they are in their mid twenties.:scared:


DH is in his mid thirties and there are times I don't think his brain is fully developed.

I don't know WFD, but I couldn't resist!

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

As DH was rolling out the door this morning, I checked the freezer & told him he had mutiple choices for dinner. Beef, chicken, fish, lamb or pork. He said pork chops sounded good. So I go check our WFD 1st page for ideas. Man! There are just too many yummy recipes! I can't choose!:laughing:


Wendie, Your email was fine. Sorry for all the stress right now. Try to remember This too shall pass!:hug:

I have some in the freezer, they are cleaned but they are not filleted. I think they are Rainbow Trout. I am going to have to cook those doggies, but I am really not sure how. Can I stuff them with some herbs, rub 'em with EVOO, S&P and grill them in foil?


That sound delish!:goodvibes

Morning all--we ended up having Spiced Chicken thighs with yogurt sauce and couscous last night. I took a pic of it, but I'll have to post the food porn later when I can get on the other computer.

Tonight is going to be Grilled Salmon with Apricot Mustard Glaze, parmesan-spinach orzo, pineapple with mint and the blueberry pie for dessert. The blueberries were on sale yesterday, 2 pts. for $3:cool1: , so DD finally gets her wish. In the middle of the winter she was requesting blueberry pie, and I told her she would have to wait until blueberry season, unless we were going to take out a 2nd mortgage to buy the berries.:rotfl:

Hope everyone has agreat day. Oh, and DD was actually on the news last night b/c of the camp she's going to this week. She was so excited to see herself on TV.

Oh a TV STAR!!! Stephanie your food always sounds soo good!

I heard that boys' brains are not fully developed until they are in their mid twenties.:scared:
Congrats to DD!!!!!!!:yay: :yay:


There is actual scientific evidence now that teenage brain growth is so rapid, that all those little neurons are not connected until about 20 years old!!! The article I read said that this really does explain why teens tend to make dangerous & stupid decisions!

So now there is a scientific explanation to "Why did you do that?"

and hearing ...." Uuuh, I don't know.":lmao: :rotfl:

[TigerKat]

DH is in his mid thirties and there are times I don't think his brain is fully developed.

I don't know WFD, but I couldn't resist!

:rotfl2:

[JennyMominRI]

We have BBQ'd for the last few days so I think I'll cook inside today..I'' make stromboli with filling choices of
Mozzarella Cheese
Provolone Cheese
Paremsiano reggianno
salami
onions sun dried tomatoes
kalamata olives
spinich italian sausage

Somtimes I will make stromboli with buffalo chicken and bleu cheese,but not today

[ugadog99]

This morning my older daughter made Blueberry-Cheese Rolls. They were soooo good. The recipe came from the Food and Family summer issue.

Blueberry-Cheese Rolls
1 pkg refrigerated crescent rolls
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup blueberries, divided

Preheat oven to 375. Unroll dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press preforations together to seal.

Combine cream cheese and suggar; spread onto dough rectangles to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top evenly with blueberries. Bring opposite corners of rectangles together; press together to seal. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

I know what we will be doing with the summer berries! :goodvibes

Melanie

[Zandy595]

I heard that boys' brains are not fully developed until they are in their mid twenties.:scared:


DH is in his mid thirties and there are times I don't think his brain is fully developed.

I don't know WFD, but I couldn't resist!:rotfl2: I was going to post the same thing after reading Kathy's post, but you beat me to it.


WFD? I'm not sure yet, but I'm leaning towards grilled ham steak.

[Glynis]

Hey Glynis, I recently bought a jumbo muffin pan. I was wondering how the blue blueberry muffins would be if I made them in that pan instead of the regular 12- cup (or whatever it was). Do you know how I should adjust my baking tme??

Thanks!!

ETA: I'm asking with the intention of making them like Barnes and Noble muffins. BIG!!! :)

I think they would work just fine. As to the cooking time, I would start them with the same amount and then just check them with a toothpick and add time in 5 minute increments until they are done.

Good luck! Let me know how they turn out!

[Glynis]

We have BBQ'd for the last few days so I think I'll cook inside today..I'' make stromboli with filling choices of
Mozzarella Cheese
Provolone Cheese
Paremsiano reggianno
salami
onions sun dried tomatoes
kalamata olives
spinich italian sausage

Somtimes I will make stromboli with buffalo chicken and bleu cheese,but not today

Jenny, that sounds so good! I love stromboli's, but I'm terrified to make them. I don't know why.

[Glynis]

This morning my older daughter made Blueberry-Cheese Rolls. They were soooo good. The recipe came from the Food and Family summer issue.

Blueberry-Cheese Rolls
1 pkg refrigerated crescent rolls
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup blueberries, divided

Preheat oven to 375. Unroll dough into 4 rectangles; firmly press preforations together to seal.

Combine cream cheese and suggar; spread onto dough rectangles to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top evenly with blueberries. Bring opposite corners of rectangles together; press together to seal. Place on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

I know what we will be doing with the summer berries! :goodvibes

Melanie

Oooo, I bet these would be good with raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc. Yummo!!! Our berry bushes are loaded, so I'm tucking this recipe away! Thanks!

[Glynis]

Dinner tonight will be chili dog casserole. I'm going to pick up some corn on the cob to have as a side. Ice cream is on sale, too, so that's what we'll have for dessert.

[JennyMominRI]

Jenny, that sounds so good! I love stromboli's, but I'm terrified to make them. I don't know why.

Honestly it's really easy... You just roll out pizza dough long ways,put the fillings down the center and then fold over the sides, then the top, coat with olive oil and bake.. I will also season the outside of it with garlic basil oregano etc.. I sometime put the sauce inside, sometimes put it on the side for dipping.

[TheBeadPirate]

Hi ya'll! I posted the grilled salmon with artichoke salsa recipe a week or so back- well, this was last night's dinner.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/rnleichmann/salmon2.jpg

I did switch out the parsley for scallions though- wayyy better. I haven't gotten my South Beach Book yet, so I started with some of the recipes in the cookbook to work on my portion control- which is WAY out of control! I figure, by the time the "how to" book gets here I'll be alittle ahead of the game. This was "serves 4" made into "serves 3" cause I only had 3 fillets in the package. But as a bonus-A&P has 2-5oz salmon fillets for $6.98. This pack was mixed in with the rest with 3-5oz fillets marked $3.99! So last night, tonight, and tomorrow night are all the same for dinner. I'm learning to cook, divide into pre-pack portions for the next days, and THEN eat.

[TigerKat]

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/rnleichmann/salmon2.jpg



This looks wonderful!!!!

[nucpharm29]

Here's a pic and the recipe from dinner last night. Next time I would add a little more cayenne and a little less cilantro

Spiced Chicken Thighs with Yogurt Sauce

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j57/nucpharm29/P6120001_edited.jpg

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
6-ounce plain ff yogurt
Cilantro springs for garnish

Cook couscous according to package directions

Combine cumin and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in 1/4 tsp salt. Sprinkle spice mix over chicken. Heat a lg. nonstick skillet over med heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes per side or until done

Combine remaining ingredients with 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl, stirring well. Serve with chicken and couscous. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

[nucpharm29]

Lori--that looks yummy!:goodvibes

[liamsaunt]

DH is in his mid thirties and there are times I don't think his brain is fully developed.

I don't know WFD, but I couldn't resist!

:rotfl:

I have to tell you all though that this was the last post that Laura was able to make from her computer before it finally gave up the ghost and plonked out for good. I bought a new one a few months ago, so she was going over to get my old one, but she may be offline for a few days until it's hooked up.

Tonight I think I am making eggplant parmesean (not fried though), and a big salad. Or else a pizza. Or maybe sausage subs. Hmm...I guess I don't know what's for dinner! :)

[pennst8r]

Ok, I now know I'll never post a pic of my dinners here.....I don't make them as pretty as you all do!:rotfl: I know, presentation and all! The best I do is make their hotdogs look like octopus-es. (what's the plural of octopus, anyway? :goodvibes )

It must be a Pillsbury Crescent Roll kind of day. I'm trying out Sloppy Joe Squares tonight. I thought it would be a less messy version, baked between cresect rolls like a pie.

Missed getting corn at the roadside stand by one of the farms, since it started pouring as we were driving home.

Laura--just read your post on rushing those cupcakes to school! You're awesome!

[shovan]

Hi ya'll! I posted the grilled salmon with artichoke salsa recipe a week or so back- well, this was last night's dinner.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/rnleichmann/salmon2.jpg

I did switch out the parsley for scallions though- wayyy better. I haven't gotten my South Beach Book yet, so I started with some of the recipes in the cookbook to work on my portion control- which is WAY out of control! I figure, by the time the "how to" book gets here I'll be alittle ahead of the game. This was "serves 4" made into "serves 3" cause I only had 3 fillets in the package. But as a bonus-A&P has 2-5oz salmon fillets for $6.98. This pack was mixed in with the rest with 3-5oz fillets marked $3.99! So last night, tonight, and tomorrow night are all the same for dinner. I'm learning to cook, divide into pre-pack portions for the next days, and THEN eat.

Woohoo girl! That looks & sounds delicious!:banana: Love the pretty red plate too.:thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

Ok, I now know I'll never post a pic of my dinners here.....I don't make them as pretty as you all do!:rotfl: I know, presentation and all! The best I do is make their hotdogs look like octopus-es. (what's the plural of octopus, anyway? :goodvibes )



:rotfl2: I'm with ya on this one. I don't do presentation at all.:laughing:

[TheBeadPirate]

Woohoo girl! That looks & sounds delicious!:banana: Love the pretty red plate too.:thumbsup2

Tupperware snack plate- from when I sold Tupperware way back when! So before you look at the pic and go "Girl, you still have problems with portions!" It's about the size of a lunch plate, not a dinner plate!:lmao: I started to use those to make it look like I'm stuffing myself:goodvibes

There is such a thing as loving food too much.:guilty:

[Glynis]

Honestly it's really easy... You just roll out pizza dough long ways,put the fillings down the center and then fold over the sides, then the top, coat with olive oil and bake.. I will also season the outside of it with garlic basil oregano etc.. I sometime put the sauce inside, sometimes put it on the side for dipping.

I may try it! You make it sound so simple! Maybe on Thursday. I was planning on homemade pizza, but maybe I'll turn it into a stromboli, instead! Don't be surprised if I come to you with questions.

[Glynis]

Hi ya'll! I posted the grilled salmon with artichoke salsa recipe a week or so back- well, this was last night's dinner.

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/rnleichmann/salmon2.jpg

I did switch out the parsley for scallions though- wayyy better. I haven't gotten my South Beach Book yet, so I started with some of the recipes in the cookbook to work on my portion control- which is WAY out of control! I figure, by the time the "how to" book gets here I'll be alittle ahead of the game. This was "serves 4" made into "serves 3" cause I only had 3 fillets in the package. But as a bonus-A&P has 2-5oz salmon fillets for $6.98. This pack was mixed in with the rest with 3-5oz fillets marked $3.99! So last night, tonight, and tomorrow night are all the same for dinner. I'm learning to cook, divide into pre-pack portions for the next days, and THEN eat.

Good for you, Lori!!! Portion control is the hardest thing! I finally got rid of all the dinner plates in my house, and we all eat off salad plates. It really keeps portion sizes manageable. I also ask for a takeout container as I place my order at restaurants. That way I can put away a bunch of the food, and only eat a small portion. It works for me!

[shovan]

Here's a pic and the recipe from dinner last night. Next time I would add a little more cayenne and a little less cilantro

Spiced Chicken Thighs with Yogurt Sauce

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j57/nucpharm29/P6120001_edited.jpg

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 tsp salt, divided
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp bottled minced garlic
6-ounce plain ff yogurt
Cilantro springs for garnish

Cook couscous according to package directions

Combine cumin and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in 1/4 tsp salt. Sprinkle spice mix over chicken. Heat a lg. nonstick skillet over med heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes per side or until done

Combine remaining ingredients with 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl, stirring well. Serve with chicken and couscous. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

Stephanie, that really looks yummy. I think I'll fix it sometime this week!:thumbsup2

[shovan]

Tonight's pork chops are gonna be a conglomeration of everybodies asian, polynesian, bahama style pork chops!:confused3 :laughing: Using the condiments I had in the house. At least that's what they are marinating in right now. Don't know if I'm gonna grill or bake it yet. With an asian slaw, (saw a recipe here I think) & white or chinese type rice.

[MerryPoppins]

I haven't stopped by this thread in forever. I can see that I need to sit down and read a bunch of new recipes. You're making me hungry.

Tonight we're having meatloaf, potatoes and something green. :confused3

[shovan]

Tupperware snack plate- from when I sold Tupperware way back when! So before you look at the pic and go "Girl, you still have problems with portions!" It's about the size of a lunch plate, not a dinner plate!:lmao: I started to use those to make it look like I'm stuffing myself:goodvibes

There is such a thing as loving food too much.:guilty:

:rotfl2: Well, it's a pretty Tupperware snack plate anyway!!:laughing: and it did make that look like a lot of food! So if it fools your mind into thinking you ate a whole bunch, that's even better!!!:goodvibes

[JennyMominRI]

Tonight dinner

Stromboli with marinara sauce

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/stromboliclose.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/strombolifar.jpg

Bruschetta with roasted spinach dip

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/bruschettaclose.jpg

[shovan]

Tonight dinner

Stromboli with marinara sauce

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/stromboliclose.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/strombolifar.jpg

Bruschetta with roasted spinich dip

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/bruschettaclose.jpg

Ooooh Man!!! :banana: Does that look great! I'm glad it's almost dinner time cause now I'm really hungry. It's been a great day for food porn here on the WFDT!!!

[TigerKat]

Tonight dinner

Stromboli with marinara sauce

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/stromboliclose.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/strombolifar.jpg

Bruschetta with roasted spinich dip

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/bruschettaclose.jpg

Jenny, that bruschetta looks incredible, recipe please!!!!!!

[JennyMominRI]

Jenny, that bruschetta looks incredible, recipe please!!!!!!

Spinach Bruschetta

1 bagette , slicked down the center

1 package frozen spinach
1 small jar artichokes(optional)
1 package cream cheese..I use garden or chives
1 cup mayo
1 package good seasons italian dressing
cheese( i use parm, mozzarells and provolone)
1 shallot ,minced (optional)
1 small tomato, diced(optional)
crushed red pepper (optional)

1 slice bagette and bake at 400 degrees until lightly toasted
2 smash cream cheese, then add mayo, italian seasoning, spinach ( heat it in the microwave first) artichokes, tomatoes, shallots, red pepper and cheeses.
3 spread spinach dip on bread., I cut the bead into 5 pieces for the 5 of us
4 bake in oven at 400 for about 10 minutes or until golden brown on top

[liamandcaili]

[QUOTE=liamsaunt;19159144]I have to tell you all though that this was the last post that Laura was able to make from her computer before it finally gave up the ghost and plonked out for good. I bought a new one a few months ago, so she was going over to get my old one, but she may be offline for a few days until it's hooked up.
QUOTE]

DSis underestimates my technical abilities. I had this baby up and running between dinner clean-up and kiddies bedtime. I guess you are still stuck with me :)

Dinner tonight was grilled chicken (very scorched in parts...I was trying to grill and keep track of neighborhood children at the same time), mashed sweet potatoes, sauteed spinach and mac and cheese for the kids, since they don't eat the sweet potatoes. They complained that the mac and cheese wasn't like it usually is (you would think that I wouldn't be able to screw it up at this point) but I guess the combination of cheeses I used didn't smooth right, and there were (gasp!) cheesy lumps.

Even though I just ate, the pictures posted here today are making me hungry again. I'm glad I didn't take a picture of tonight's meal. It paled in comparison.

Sorry if I missed some things. My computer was driving me crazy.

I did want to say Sheryl, I hope your daughter is having a better week.

[TigerKat]

Spinach Bruschetta




Thanks, it is something I'll definitely try!!!!!!

had this baby up and running between dinner clean-up and kiddies bedtime. I guess you are still stuck with me :)



:yay: :yay: I'm so glad we're stuck with you. You're a computer wiz, girlfriend!!:thumbsup2

[FormrCastMbr]

Kyle still does stupid stuff, perfectly normal. It's just that the older they get the stupid stuff becomes "major" stupid stuff.;) It's so sweet that he helped you make dinner.:thumbsup2


Yeah, I guess its normal for boys...Andrew has learned his lesson for now I guess...:)

Kris (dh) is making me put a notice to go with all of my posts of said situations::lmao:
He wants it made clear that he is not blood related to this women.....she is his stepmother


I feel bad that you guys are going through this. It is hard to stay strong and think positively when people are acting like idiots.

We're here for you...:hug:


liamandcaili FormrCastMbr Alex's teacher informed me boys brains don't catch up to their bodies until thier teen's :rotfl: Most of the time ALex uses good judgement but like most 12 yr olds he thinks he is grown. Sometimes the mom hammer has to come down.


:scared1: I just want it to click with Andrew...it kills me to drop the hammer...I guess I'll have to deal with it a while...as some others state...maybe another 15 - 20 years!!! :scared1:



No about that pink tie and the WC ..........:dance3:, I don't know what to say but that that handsome guy could wear anything and still look good!


Awww, thank you!


Hope everyone has agreat day. Oh, and DD was actually on the news last night b/c of the camp she's going to this week. She was so excited to see herself on TV.

How cool is that???!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Honestly it's really easy... You just roll out pizza dough long ways,put the fillings down the center and then fold over the sides, then the top, coat with olive oil and bake.. I will also season the outside of it with garlic basil oregano etc.. I sometime put the sauce inside, sometimes put it on the side for dipping.

That picture you posted looked awesome - thank you! :goodvibes I was going to ask for the bruschetta recipe but I see you already posted it...makes me crave stromboli...it may be on the weekend list...:)


http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q37/rnleichmann/salmon2.jpg

Yummo!

Here's a pic and the recipe from dinner last night. Next time I would add a little more cayenne and a little less cilantro

Spiced Chicken Thighs with Yogurt Sauce

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j57/nucpharm29/P6120001_edited.jpg


Another yummo!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/stromboliclose.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/strombolifar.jpg

Bruschetta with roasted spinach dip

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v713/JennyMominRI/bruschettaclose.jpg

I am salivating this looks so good!

[lori1043]

Tupperware snack plate- from when I sold Tupperware way back when! So before you look at the pic and go "Girl, you still have problems with portions!" It's about the size of a lunch plate, not a dinner plate!:lmao: I started to use those to make it look like I'm stuffing myself:goodvibes

There is such a thing as loving food too much.:guilty:

HA!! I have 2 sets of those plates from 2 different seasons- my kids use them mostly but they are great for most anything!! I bought them when I was pregnant with DD9 knowing I'd use them for my kid/s one day.

Lori

[Aimeedyan]

I love the food porn! I need to take pictures of our meals so I can contribute some =)

This week, however, there is nothing worth contributing at my house! Tonight my dinner for 1 was good ol' tuna casserole. DH hates the stuff so I make a big dish of it anytime he's out of town. It's something my mom made frequently growing up so it's pure comfort food. It was yummy - to me - but most people gag at it. ;)

[Nancyg56]

I haven't stopped by this thread in forever. I can see that I need to sit down and read a bunch of new recipes. You're making me hungry.

Tonight we're having meatloaf, potatoes and something green. :confused3


I'm glad that you are back!

Ooooh Man!!! :banana: Does that look great! I'm glad it's almost dinner time cause now I'm really hungry. It's been a great day for food porn here on the WFDT!!!

It's only 6:30 in the morning and I am starving! With food porn like this I have got to keep up during the day because it is treacherous to my waistline in the morning!

HA!! I have 2 sets of those plates from 2 different seasons- my kids use them mostly but they are great for most anything!!

Lori

I just saw your siggy. Your kids are adorable!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making Renaissance of Tuna Casserole with a few changes. I am using mini-penne instead of fettuccine, and grilling some chicken breasts and shredding them instead of the tuna.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

I am falling behind here.

Jenny- I make a dip similar to your bruschetta. I am going to try your method, it looks so much prettier.

Stephanie- Your DD must be thrilled!

Sheryl- How is your DD doing? Is there a light showing at the end of her tunnel yet?

Dinner has been - well there really has been NO dinner lately. I washed and ironed all morning yesterday and then headed out into the yard. I am behind on all of my yard work so I stayed out there until 8 PM. DD ran errands to buy teacher gifts so I think they ate out :confused3. I had a leftover chicken salad sandwich and DH had bologna sandwiches. I am not allowed to touch his creations, he builds them himself, says I make him nervous cutting tomatoes to fit the roll, spreading mayo to reach all corners, use a plate.

Anyway I am going to try to cook something tonight, but they are all going to be at the farm and DH wants me to show up with Kady :eek:! I better make sure she has her work boots on..............

[KadysMom]

Dinner has been - well there really has been NO dinner lately. I washed and ironed all morning yesterday and then headed out into the yard. I am behind on all of my yard work so I stayed out there until 8 PM. DD ran errands to buy teacher gifts so I think they ate out :confused3. I had a leftover chicken salad sandwich and DH had bologna sandwiches. I am not allowed to touch his creations, he builds them himself, says I make him nervous cutting tomatoes to fit the roll, spreading mayo to reach all corners, use a plate.

Anyway I am going to try to cook something tonight, but they are all going to be at the farm and DH wants me to show up with Kady :eek:! I better make sure she has her work boots on..............

Wow! Dinner, what is that? I have not seen one of those in a long time.... :rotfl: Unless you count the PB&J (or Fluff!!) I cant wait for dinner tonight!!!

He wants you to bring Kady to the farm! Is he CRAZY!!!:scared:

[ugadog99]

Last night we had Glynis's pot roast. Oh my, that was really good. I did alter the recipe a bit. I had some red wine that I needed to use, so I poured some of it in the crock pot as well. The girls just loved the roast. It was so tender and had a great taste. We added crowder peas and mashed potatoes. Tonight we will have the leftovers. Dessert was a really cold, freshly sliced watermelon. Have a wonderful day!

Melanie

[nucpharm29]

Dinner last night was really yummy. The glaze on the salmon was really nice and I really liked the pineapple with fresh mint. the blueberry pie, OTOH, was not quite so nice. Cookies and cakes I can do, pies are always a disaster. It's edible, but somehow my measurements with the sugar/flour/berries were way off--maybe it had something to do with making it with a 3 year old. Or at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!:rotfl2:

Tonight will be grilled turkey burgers with a roasted corn salad. Yummo!

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning all!

Tonight is Chicken Francese, linguine and broccoli for Tom's bday! He has finally caught up to me...I am the older woman!!! :)

I am picking up my dress today!!! :cool1:

the blueberry pie, OTOH, was not quite so nice. Cookies and cakes I can do, pies are always a disaster. It's edible, but somehow my measurements with the sugar/flour/berries were way off--maybe it had something to do with making it with a 3 year old. Or at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!:rotfl2:


I remember the first time I made pie, I was on the WDWCP and I was making a bunch of friends Easter dinner...I attempted an apple pie. I even used a recipe that was given to me by the baker at The Gourmet Pantry, where I worked, and it came out like soup!!! :confused3 We sat around the table and ate it from the pie plate with spoons. It tasted really good.

I am not a great baker...I usually blame the oven!!!

[TigerKat]

I am not allowed to touch his creations, he builds them himself, says I make him nervous cutting tomatoes to fit the roll, spreading mayo to reach all corners, use a plate.



Don't go messin with Buddy while he's creating!!!!!:lmao:

maybe it had something to do with making it with a 3 year old. Or at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!:rotfl2:



I wish I could use that as my story!:laughing:




Tonight we're having one of the few dishes I don't use a recipe for, it's a family fave - pork, peppers, onions & pasta. Sides will be peas and garlic bread!

[Nancyg56]

He wants you to bring Kady to the farm! Is he CRAZY!!!:scared:

:confused3

Dinner last night was really yummy. The glaze on the salmon was really nice and I really liked the pineapple with fresh mint. the blueberry pie, OTOH, was not quite so nice. Cookies and cakes I can do, pies are always a disaster. It's edible, but somehow my measurements with the sugar/flour/berries were way off--maybe it had something to do with making it with a 3 year old. Or at least that's my story and I'm sticking to it!:rotfl2:



Dinner sounds so good! I cannot use the child story. When I burn things she reminds me that I need her to watch over them :rotfl:

Good Morning all!

Tonight is Chicken Francese, linguine and broccoli for Tom's bday! He has finally caught up to me...I am the older woman!!! :)

I am picking up my dress today!!! :cool1:



I am not a great baker...I usually blame the oven!!!

:cheer2::cheer2: One more task completed :thumbsup2\

If I start blaming my oven I am in big trouble. When we were planning the kitchen I just had to have the GE Trivection/Convection double wall ovens. I have used the speed cook maybe twice, and ha was on appetizers. If I try using that bad boy as an excuse, I am going to be freezer fodder.



Don't go messin with Buddy while he's creating!!!!!:lmao:




:rotfl2: