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

[OKWMom]

The storm has already passed. Dumped quite a bit of rain but we must have missed the extreme wind, yeah:cool1: .

OKWMom I've never had boiled peanuts. Do they taste much different?

Oh my yes. They are soft which can take some getting used to if you like them roasted, but they are addictive. You buy green peanuts from the produce section and boil them in salty water. After they are done, you let them brine in the salt water until they have the desired taste. They are best when they are hot, but I will eat them out of the fridge until they are gone. I craved them while preg. but due to my water retention, I couldn't have any. My wonderful father paid an arm and a leg to get me some out of season when my daughter was born.

[OKWMom]

Have you posted here yet? I just found these today.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18963113#post18963113

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=18962567#post18962567

I just did. I hadn't seen it before your post.

[TigerKat]

I just did. I hadn't seen it before your post.

Don't know if you saw it before I edited the second one or not. We've got to hook up over there, would love to meet you!!

[OKWMom]

Don't know if you saw it before I edited the second one or not. We've got to hook up over there, would love to meet you!!

I would love to meet you too! Since we mentioned it a couple of days ago, I've been thinking of good ways/times. I love the Boardwalk area, so maybe we could meet over a drink somewhere. I think we would have a great time.

[TigerKat]

I would love to meet you too! Since we mentioned it a couple of days ago, I've been thinking of good ways/times. I love the Boardwalk area, so maybe we could meet over a drink somewhere. I think we would have a great time.


I've been thinking about it too! Should it just be you and I or do you want to include the families? Mine would probably enjoy me being gone for a while.:rolleyes1 Boardwalk area has so many great places too!!!!!!

ETA: Forgot you're staying pretty far from me, so family meet would work!! Maybe we should PM about this and not take up space on this thread.

[LindsayDunn228]

I am going to a baby shower this afternoon (my trainer). Afterward we are going out to eat, not sure where yet.

WFD at your house?

ETA: I was just sitting here trying to get an idea of what to make for dinner next week. I happened upon the pic of the Glynis Pizza Meatloaf Muffins. My husband happened to look up at the computer and saw it, then asked what restaurant that was at :) I told him it was a Glynis recipe and he said, "Ooooooooooooooooooh make that next week!" :lmao:

[FormrCastMbr]

Thanks to all about the Kindergarten support. It is difficult. Caili and I are very close (not that Liam and I aren't, but it is different) and she has always been so Mommy-attached.
Anyway, with all that, I figured dessert was in order.


Kindergarten is a big step...:hug: I still cry...communion, school plays, etc.

Your pie looks great! :thumbsup2

That's baby Harley - a Shih Tzu - as a puppy. Here he is all grown up, his coat changed SO much - it still continues to lighten. He doesn't like the flash :lmao:



What a cutie! :) His coat has changes alot.

Ok all the truth with the lobster screams, BUT first let me say this: I grew up on the lobster boats....My uncle (a marine zoologist) and father (a lobsterman, barber and then in later years worked for the DMV----he can cut your hair, fail you for your license, and tie a bib around your neck in 10 min,lol) used to tie me with a rope when I was just starting to walk until I was around 5 so I could get around the boat but not go over board (thoughtfull huh?!!?) I was hauling pots by age 6 and by 7 I was putting stakes in their claws.....and yes one did get my finger and break it....SOOO onto what I know of the lobster and their cooking "sounds"
------Yes they do make a sound that seems like screaming, but it is only really the sound of vented steam from the layer of seawater between the lobster’s flesh and its carapace.


When we get our "road trip" together and get here to Maine .....I will cook them for you all.......all you will have to do is crack 'em up, and start dipping!!


The story of your uncle has me cracking up!!! :rotfl: Road trip, Road trip, Road trip!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

That is how Ross and I are.....he is my baby boy....we are super close and he still at the age of 10 loves to cuddle up with me......
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Andrew, my "Bean" are the same way. He is my little buddy.

[QUOTE=TigerKat;18956569]
I miss my "snuggle bug" baby boy.:sad1: He'll be 17 on Monday, I'd give anything to hear "Mommy" again.

Lauren - I may be wrong but I don't think I peeled the potatoes.


Happy Bithday Kyle!!! Is he getting his license that day?

Thank you for the potato tip! Another great recipe from Glynis!!! :love:


Thanks for the link. Keeping my fingers crossed to win one! :surfweb:

Let me know if you win. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.


She's back to Zilla, Lauren. That is not a good sign :scared1:


I'm in trouble!!! :scared:

Last night DS and DD took us out to Friendly's to celebrate my oldest closing on his condo. I really don't know what to have for dinner tonight. I want tuna sandwiches but I am peevish with Buddy so I think we may have Quesadillas.

Did you have a Reeses Pieces Sundae??? We cannot go to Friendlys w/o having one!!!

What page is the recipe on? I can't find it.

I see Hersey found it for you...I actually crave these now! I could kiss Glynis for posting all her great recipes...:) .

I added a couple things like grated cheese to the meat.

Here I found it for you I'm going to make it for tomorrow's dinner It sounds nice and easy.

Enjoy! Thank you for finding it!!!

First day of hurricane season and there's a storm out there already, not a good sign. Looks like I'll have to drink my way through hurricane season, starting now!!:laughing:

:hug: - We had a huge rain storm here last night. The gutter over flowed and pounded on my garden...:sad1: ...More :hug: for you.

DD8 and DS are both out tonight, DH is working late and said to eat without him, so it is just DD9 and me. I fixed her some chicken nuggets and I have settled into a wonderful dinner of my one of my favorites......boiled peanuts and cold beer. My Daddy called me today to say he had just made a batch and had a ziplock bag in his fridge with my name on it. :cloud9:

He asked me if my DH liked them and I said "who cares?" He may never know I had them. ;)

What a swwet thing for your Dad to do...:flower3: .


ETA: I was just sitting here trying to get an idea of what to make for dinner next week. I happened upon the pic of the Glynis Pizza Meatloaf Muffins. My husband happened to look up at the computer and saw it, then asked what restaurant that was at :) I told him it was a Glynis recipe and he said, "Ooooooooooooooooooh make that next week!" :lmao:

I am glad that my picture is getting all you guys to try this recipe! :) They are really good!

I made the Glynis Ranch Potato Salad yesterday and it is another hit. Between the pot roast, the meatloaf muffins, and now the potato salad, she is a goddess in our house...:)

[FormrCastMbr]

Since we were all talking of our babies growing up too fast, I thought I would share this video...this is what will happen when we get older...our kids will post videos of us doing stupid things!!

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=14b_1180733190&p=1

[FormrCastMbr]

DF is taking me out tonight to a new restaurant...:cool1: . Even better, they have Rosa on the dessert menu!!! :thumbsup2

Have a great day all!

[nucpharm29]

Not sure about dinner tonight. Dsis got me a movie theater gift card for my bday which includes free babysitting from her. So DH and I are going to see POTC tonight--that's after a long day of shopping--got some bday money to spend, baby shower gift to buy, paint to look at, etc. I think DH will be in need of a strong drink after all that! All I can say, is a day of shopping and some Capt. Jack eye candy tonight, what a glorious day!:love:

[HERSEY]

Tonight I plan on making Glynis's pizza meatloaf muffins. I can hardly wait.
I might even make a dessert of some sort. I work today for a few hours I'll have to see how much energy I have after 5 hours on my feet.;)

Stephanie Enjoy POTC and remember stay until the credits are all gone Yes they are long but stay until the very end.

[OKWMom]

We are going today to see DH's dad who is back in the hospital. His cancer treatments were going well, but they have discovered it in a new place so we are now back to wait and see. Anyway, we will probably have a late lunch after the hospital. We will probably go to a restaurant located on the water in Mt. Pleasant (technically Shem Creek) - Vickery's. They have some of the best burgers in Mt. Pleasant or one of my favorites, Cajun popcorn which are fried crawfish tails. They also have a lime marinated grilled grouper sandwich that is out of this world. I guess I'll have to decide when I get there.

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!

Lauren - :scared1: Yes, Kyle is getting his drivers license Monday, I'm petrified. That video had me :rotfl2: , that will be us one day, honey! Also, Glynis' potato salad is incredible if you heat it up. Kyle discovered this by accident.:cool1:

Steph - Sounds like you have a great day in store, girlfriend!! I hope you have a wonderful time.:woohoo:

Gretchen - I will keep DH's Dad in my prayers, I dealt with cancer (my Dad) for 15 years, it's like walking on eggshells.:hug:

DH has been asking for my Garlic and Wine Grilled Shrimp for a while so that's whats for dinner tonight along with Lemon Spaghetti and a Caeser Salad! YUMMO!!

[Nancyg56]

Well, gang, this is it! We leave early tomorrow morning, so I'll be gone for a week. Don't have too much fun without me, ok? I'll bring back reports from DL so you'll have that to look forward to.



I think that I missed you, GLynis, but if you do see this.....Have a great time!



That is such a sweet story about Jacob. Caili calls me her snugglebug. She is my cuddlebug.



I love the "snuggle" names! I call Kady "My little snuggle muffin". I used to call Marisa "My little Delight" but I made the mistake in front of her teacher, and scarred her for life. Now she has picked out my "home" when I outlive my usefulness. I did not think it was that bad :confused3

Here I found it for you I'm going to make it for tomorrow's dinner It sounds nice and easy.

First day of hurricane season and there's a storm out there already, not a good sign. Looks like I'll have to drink my way through hurricane season, starting now!!:laughing:

It looks like this is going to be a long one, my friend. :hug:




He asked me if my DH liked them and I said "who cares?" He may never know I had them. ;)

You are a woman I can relate to :thumbsup2


The storm has already passed. Dumped quite a bit of rain but we must have missed the extreme wind, yeah:cool1: .

I'm glad you are safe. I saw the predictions on the news last night and thought of you. I never thought of Lauren, but I knew heavy weather was coming in from down state. She got it first. Sorry Zilla!



ETA: I was just sitting here trying to get an idea of what to make for dinner next week. I happened upon the pic of the Glynis Pizza Meatloaf Muffins. My husband happened to look up at the computer and saw it, then asked what restaurant that was at :) I told him it was a Glynis recipe and he said, "Ooooooooooooooooooh make that next week!" :lmao:

Lindsay- all Pookiepotpie has been asking me to make are those pizza muffins. They are on my menu for next week. Glynis is approaching rock star status in this house!

Not sure about dinner tonight. Dsis got me a movie theater gift card for my bday which includes free babysitting from her. So DH and I are going to see POTC tonight--that's after a long day of shopping--got some bday money to spend, baby shower gift to buy, paint to look at, etc. I think DH will be in need of a strong drink after all that! All I can say, is a day of shopping and some Capt. Jack eye candy tonight, what a glorious day!:love:

Have a great day! I can't drag buddy out shopping with me anymore. The last time was for my DS and DDIL wedding shower and he has been traumatized ever since:lmao::lmao::lmao:. I used him for a clothes rack and then did not buy anything. He did look cute wandering around like some poor lost Paul Bunyan with hangers dripping off his arms and a deer in the headlights look in his eyes. I did not ask him to carry my purse, though, so I figure he got of easy! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Good morning everyone!
Lauren - :scared1: Yes, Kyle is getting his drivers license Monday, I'm petrified.



You will need to be on Auto delivery for wine from now on! :dance3:

[Nancyg56]

We are going today to see DH's dad who is back in the hospital. His cancer treatments were going well, but they have discovered it in a new place so we are now back to wait and see. Anyway, we will probably have a late lunch after the hospital. We will probably go to a restaurant located on the water in Mt. Pleasant (technically Shem Creek) - Vickery's. They have some of the best burgers in Mt. Pleasant or one of my favorites, Cajun popcorn which are fried crawfish tails. They also have a lime marinated grilled grouper sandwich that is out of this world. I guess I'll have to decide when I get there.


:grouphug:. Gretchen, I am so sorry to hear about your FIL. You know that he is in my prayers along with your family. I know that words can't fix this, but some of us have supported beloved family through this nasty disease, so maybe we can help. Don't hesitate to come here, we are with you in this.

[Nancyg56]

Since we were all talking of our babies growing up too fast, I thought I would share this video...this is what will happen when we get older...our kids will post videos of us doing stupid things!!

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=14b_1180733190&p=1

OMG girl, this had me falling off my chair, and that is never a pretty sight! I want you to delete this before my two lurkers come out of hiding and get some ideas.....now do it ......do it now....... I may have to move in with you if they see this and they are let loose with their camcorders. (Are they still called camcorders???)

[Nancyg56]

Dinner last night was quesadillas that Marisa made. Yummy! Pookiepotpie did not get stuck with tuna and Kadysmom avoided leftovers one more time!

I offered to fix DH a hot dog or a chicken sandwich, but he tried to get his own, dropped the chicken all over the floor, glared at the chicken all over the floor, tosses the poor chicken in the sink and proceeded to clean the poor floor, lost his appetite and had a granola bar :rotfl2:.

I have to add the "Road Trip" thing has me singing the theme song fro Lampoon's Vacation in my head, and it won't go away. After Buddy lost the war with the chicken, I kept seeing Clark at the Grand Canyon but I was giving him a little push :rolleyes1. DD says it is "justifiable" I just wanted to know if it would come under "AD&D" . Today is is almost back in my good graces, but he was very close.........................

[pennst8r]

We are going today to see DH's dad who is back in the hospital. His cancer treatments were going well, but they have discovered it in a new place so we are now back to wait and see. Anyway, we will probably have a late lunch after the hospital. We will probably go to a restaurant located on the water in Mt. Pleasant (technically Shem Creek) - Vickery's. They have some of the best burgers in Mt. Pleasant or one of my favorites, Cajun popcorn which are fried crawfish tails. They also have a lime marinated grilled grouper sandwich that is out of this world. I guess I'll have to decide when I get there.

I'm the newbie, but your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is such a horrible disease, but there are new drugs and therapys being found every day.

We've just been through this with my sister, so any support you need--please ask!

It's going to take awhile for me to learn names! :)

[TigerKat]

Lynne - I cheated for the longest time - I wrote down everyone's names and their screen names for quick reference!;)

Lauren - I showed Johnny the video, he works at a retirement center, he loved it and says he's seen a lot of that stuff happen at work.:rotfl:

[liamandcaili]

We're going to my in-laws for a cookout later this afternoon. I don't know what we're having, but I'm going to go eat a piece of my blueberry pie before we leave.

[Nancyg56]

Lynne- there are no newbies here. We don't have a pecking order so never worry. I wish that I had used a cheat sheet like Kathy's, I just mixed up everyones names :rotfl:.

[TigerKat]

Lynne- there are no newbies here. We don't have a pecking order so never worry. I wish that I had used a cheat sheet like Kathy's, I just mixed up everyones names :rotfl:.

Are you saying we're a bunch of hens?:rotfl2:

[lucas]

It's going to take awhile for me to learn names! :)


:welcome:
Welcome to the thread! Post often with us, this is such a nice group of DISers.

No worries about remembering names. I still have trouble. That's why I stick with the user names - just to be safe. :ssst: :blush:

I see you are from PA - my dh is from Neville, Island, PA.

[lucas]

Tonight I plan on making Glynis's pizza meatloaf muffins. I can hardly wait.


Let us know how they came out. I'm gonna try to make them next week. :banana:

[Nancyg56]

Are you saying we're a bunch of hens?:rotfl2:


I wasn't looking at us that way, but now that you mention it....................:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rot fl2::rotfl2:

[TigerKat]

Let us know how they came out. I'm gonna try to make them next week. :banana:

I'm also planning on doing them sometime soon. Notice how we go in waves on certain dishes? The velvet shrimp was one I remember a lot of us did. NOW Glynis' pot roast is in a whole other category!!;)

[Aimeedyan]

Last night's dinner was SOOOOOOOOO yummy. Here's the recipe - I still have some cheese left so I make it again soon.

Dubliner stuffed chicken

8 oz. Dubliner Cheese
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 oz. fresh bread crumbs
1 oz. pack fresh Italian herbs, finely chopped
2 medium size eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grate 3 1/2 oz. Dubliner Cheese and cut the remainder into thin slices. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and insert the slices of cheese. In a bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, herbs, seasoning and grated Dubliner Cheese. Place the beaten eggs in a shallow dish and dip the chicken breasts into it, until evenly coated, then press firmly into the crumb mixture. Place on a buttered baking sheet and bake for
35-40 minutes or until cooked through.

Tonight we're eating out; no idea where!

[Zandy595]

We are going today to see DH's dad who is back in the hospital. His cancer treatments were going well, but they have discovered it in a new place so we are now back to wait and see. Anyway, we will probably have a late lunch after the hospital. We will probably go to a restaurant located on the water in Mt. Pleasant (technically Shem Creek) - Vickery's. They have some of the best burgers in Mt. Pleasant or one of my favorites, Cajun popcorn which are fried crawfish tails. They also have a lime marinated grilled grouper sandwich that is out of this world. I guess I'll have to decide when I get there.:hug: I'm so sorry about your FIL.

I'm also planning on doing them sometime soon. Notice how we go in waves on certain dishes? The velvet shrimp was one I remember a lot of us did. NOW Glynis' pot roast is in a whole other category!!;)I think I'm going to get on the band wagon and try Glynis's pizza meatloaf muffins too, thanks to Zilla's picture. ;) I have a question for those of you who've made them before... since there's no place for the grease to drain, are the muffins greasy? With my stomach problems, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to eat them.


DH forgot to order my grilled mahi sandwich last night and had to go back and get it. :sad2: I'm glad he did because it was sooooo good.

WFD? We have lots of leftovers in the fridge so that's what"s for dinner - pizza, wings, a hamburger, a chili dog, a rueben sandwich, sushi, baked beans, and fries. I actually wanted to cook tonight, but there wasn't any room for me to put groceries in the fridge, so I didn't go shopping, again.


Can someone help me figure out how to post a picture? I have a couple in a photobucket album, but for some reason I can't get them to show up here.

[lucas]

I'm also planning on doing them sometime soon. Notice how we go in waves on certain dishes? The velvet shrimp was one I remember a lot of us did. NOW Glynis' pot roast is in a whole other category!!;)

My co-worker is hooked on the Velvet Shrimp. She made it again recently due to her dh's request for it! :)


I think I'm going to get on the band wagon and try Glynis's pizza meatloaf muffins too, thanks to Zilla's picture.

::yes::

WFD? Today we went for a late lunch to my favorite local Thai restaurant and I had my favorite, Spicy Red Curry Shrimp. We always stuff ourselves when we go there so we'll just have room for dessert later.

[Tarheel Tink]

We just finished dinner- ham steak, steamed asparagus and corn on the cob. Oh yeah, some sparkling wine! We'll have some strawberries and ice cream later.
Tomorrow will be seafood because I am clearing out the freezer- it may take a month or so but it is time. I have 2 full salmon in there that I am taking to the wildlife shelter Monday for them to use. What was I thinking? I tried a hacksaw and nearly got frostbite= just buying fillets from now on.

[TigerKat]

Sandy - I wish I could help you, but I'm a novice, it would be like the blind leading the blind.:laughing: I would think Zilla, Sheryl or liamandcaili could surely help.;)

[TigerKat]

Last night's dinner was SOOOOOOOOO yummy. Here's the recipe - I still have some cheese left so I make it again soon.

Dubliner stuffed chicken

8 oz. Dubliner Cheese
4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 oz. fresh bread crumbs
1 oz. pack fresh Italian herbs, finely chopped
2 medium size eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grate 3 1/2 oz. Dubliner Cheese and cut the remainder into thin slices. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and insert the slices of cheese. In a bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, herbs, seasoning and grated Dubliner Cheese. Place the beaten eggs in a shallow dish and dip the chicken breasts into it, until evenly coated, then press firmly into the crumb mixture. Place on a buttered baking sheet and bake for
35-40 minutes or until cooked through.

Tonight we're eating out; no idea where!

This sounds great, but I've never heard of Dubliner cheese.:confused3 Can you tell me where it can be found, and if it's not available here, can I sub any other cheese for it?

[HERSEY]

I have successfully stuffed myself on those Meatloaf muffins from Glynnis.

Sandy I took them out of the pan and drained them a few minutes on a paper towel. I didn't think they tasted greasy at all.

[TigerKat]

I have a question for those of you who have done the pizza muffins. DH hates pizza, I am taking a cue from Nancy - who cares!!:lmao: Kyle and I crave it - will this satisfy my craving for pizza at least a little??

[Nancyg56]

Kady and I joined my former MIL, SIL and their cousin for dinner. I had macadamia nut encrusted grouper, risi bisi and a salad. Kady had spaghetti and sausage, and crackers. It was good, but my fish was a little over done. We did not get dessert so Kady is having some sort of soy fudgsicle. I'll find some ice cream later.

She has been really good about her diet restrictions and won't touch any thing she is not supposed to have, but the other night when we were at Friendly's she thought she was going to have her scoop of vanilla ice cream. She is a creature of habit and her Mom did not see this coming. Poor little thing just burst into the most heart wrenching tears :sad1::sad1::sad1:. I was not taking any chances tonight and waited until we got home.

[shovan]

Kathy, Did I misunderstand you on the Nola thread? Is the recipe for the Garlic & Wine Grilled Shrimp Recipe listed here? I can't find it.

Sheryl

[Nancyg56]

I have a question for those of you who have done the pizza muffins. DH hates pizza, I am taking a cue from Nancy - who cares!!:lmao: Kyle and I crave it - will this satisfy my craving for pizza at least a little??


Once again................I have done my job :surfweb:.

[HERSEY]

Kathy Maybe, my son thought they tasted more like spaghetti and meatballs :confused3

[FormrCastMbr]

I think I'm going to get on the band wagon and try Glynis's pizza meatloaf muffins too, thanks to Zilla's picture. ;) I have a question for those of you who've made them before... since there's no place for the grease to drain, are the muffins greasy? With my stomach problems, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to eat them.


Hey Sandy!

I am not sure if I will explain this right but the "muffins" kind of shrink and the fat winds up on the outside...when you take them out the muffins will look like mine did. I guess it also matters what % of fat the beef has when you make them. Does that make sense??? :)

[Nancyg56]

Lauren- DO you think ground turkey will work? Should I add anything extra to "beef" up the flavor? Marisa won't touch beef so I try to use turkey, but I need to punch it up sometimes.

[FormrCastMbr]

:) :scared: We are going today to see DH's dad who is back in the hospital. His cancer treatments were going well, but they have discovered it in a new place so we are now back to wait and see.

Gretchen, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you!

Lauren - :scared1: Yes, Kyle is getting his drivers license Monday, I'm petrified. That video had me :rotfl2: , that will be us one day, honey! Also, Glynis' potato salad is incredible if you heat it up. Kyle discovered this by accident.:cool1:



Oh boy! Drinks are in order!

OMG girl, this had me falling off my chair, and that is never a pretty sight! I want you to delete this before my two lurkers come out of hiding and get some ideas.....now do it ......do it now....... I may have to move in with you if they see this and they are let loose with their camcorders. (Are they still called camcorders???)

Is it too late to delete??? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:


I offered to fix DH a hot dog or a chicken sandwich, but he tried to get his own, dropped the chicken all over the floor, glared at the chicken all over the floor, tosses the poor chicken in the sink and proceeded to clean the poor floor, lost his appetite and had a granola bar :rotfl2:.



Poor Buddy!!! :hug:

It's going to take awhile for me to learn names! :)

Hey Lynne, I'm Lauren...aka Zilla...meaning Bridezilla. I guess I've been a moody witch since planning my upcoming wedding (witch to DF not my WFD friends!!!)...oh boy, tomorrow is 3 weeks...:scared: ...

Lauren - I showed Johnny the video, he works at a retirement center, he loved it and says he's seen a lot of that stuff happen at work.:rotfl:

Tell him to tape them and post for our viewing pleasure...or maybe win 10k from America's Funniest Videos!!! :)

We're going to my in-laws for a cookout later this afternoon. I don't know what we're having, but I'm going to go eat a piece of my blueberry pie before we leave.

Oh boy, aren't they the ones that can't cook??? Did you have enough pie??? :)

I'm also planning on doing them sometime soon. Notice how we go in waves on certain dishes? The velvet shrimp was one I remember a lot of us did. NOW Glynis' pot roast is in a whole other category!!;)

Velvet chicken is also good!!! :banana:

have a couple in a photobucket album, but for some reason I can't get them to show up here.

I wish I could help but I am an idiot when it comes to these things...DF has to basically do that kind of stuff for me...:)


WFD? Today we went for a late lunch to my favorite local Thai restaurant and I had my favorite, Spicy Red Curry Shrimp. We always stuff ourselves when we go there so we'll just have room for dessert later.

I wish DF liked Thai food...maybe I'll get take out from a local restaurant the next time he goes to France...you'll have to tell me what to get since I haven't hadit in years...

I have successfully stuffed myself on those Meatloaf muffins from Glynnis.



Aren't they awesome??? :)

I have a question for those of you who have done the pizza muffins. DH hates pizza, I am taking a cue from Nancy - who cares!!:lmao: Kyle and I crave it - will this satisfy my craving for pizza at least a little??

Since I was on the South Beach diet, it did calm my craving for pizza...yum! Maybe make separate muffins for DH so that he is not reminded of pizza...how can he hate pizza? :confused3 :) It must be all that great cooking you do!!! ;)

[FormrCastMbr]

I ended up getting my mat at an Asian market. I should have gotten two so DS and I wouldn't have to take turns using it. I'm still working on posting that sushi picture. :confused3
http://http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b382/Zandy595/100_1008.jpg?t=1180739454
Can anyone see a picture if they click on the link above? I don't know why I can't get it to work. Help



I couldn't open this but dying to see it...that freakin photobucket is a pain...for me anyway...:)

[FormrCastMbr]

Well, DF and I are back from our romantic dinner...hah! Now we are in bed on dueling laptops!!! :lmao:

We tried a new restaurant and it was great...very quaint. It was built in the 1800s and the outside looked it but very nice inside. :) I had a crabcake and avacado salad appetizer that came with a balsamic reduction. For entree, I had the hazelnut encrusted lamb...with some kind of mint sauce and carmelized onions...yum!!!

For dessert we both had soft chocolate cake which reminded me of that special desset at Coral Reef....paired with Rosa Regale...it was to die for!

I took a pic but have to down load it from my phone but I'm a der der which Tom would say...so he has to do it for me!!!

Yes, my dear friends, I'm a der der!!!

[liamandcaili]

Can someone help me figure out how to post a picture? I have a couple in a photobucket album, but for some reason I can't get them to show up here.

Hi Sandy. I don't know if I can help, but here is what I do. I upload my pictures from my camera to my computer. I use Kodak Easy Share software to edit the picture and choose the "Best for Web" option (pictures from your camera take up too much space, as they are high enough quality to be printed out. You have to edit them down to post.) Then I upload them on to Flickr (they have free accounts), click on the picture and scroll down until it says "Grab the URL." I copy that then post it into my posts here.


She has been really good about her diet restrictions and won't touch any thing she is not supposed to have, but the other night when we were at Friendly's she thought she was going to have her scoop of vanilla ice cream. She is a creature of habit and her Mom did not see this coming. Poor little thing just burst into the most heart wrenching tears :sad1::sad1::sad1:. I was not taking any chances tonight and waited until we got home.

Desserts are definitely the hardest thing with food allergies! Nancy, did you ever post Kady's restrictions after talking to the pedi? If so, I missed it.

Oh boy, aren't they the ones that can't cook??? Did you have enough pie??? :)

Yes, they are the ones that can't cook, and even though it was just burgers today, nobody sat down to eat until about 20 minutes after they were off the grill. They were rather dry by then. I definitely should have had two pieces of pie!

Oh, and by the way, with all this talk about names, mine is Laura. I don't have it in my signature, and I am really used to just being called Liam's mom or Caili's mom, so feel free to keep using my user name if it's easier, but Laura is shorter.

[Aimeedyan]

This sounds great, but I've never heard of Dubliner cheese.:confused3 Can you tell me where it can be found, and if it's not available here, can I sub any other cheese for it?

Dubliner cheese is an Irish cheese (though that's kind of obvious :lmao: ) that I first tasted at a Food and Wine seminar at Epcot last year! It's made by Kerrygold and they hosted a seminar we attended. Been hooked on it since!

I found it at my local Kroger in the deli/cheese area and Costco actually carries it right now!

Here is what wikpedia says about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubliner_cheese

[LindsayDunn228]

Our day was a little off yesterday and we didn't make it to the grocery store. That said, I wanted an easy meal tonight. So we are having grilled teriyaki salmon, rice, and a vegetable of some kind. I recently splurged and bought a grill pan and I'm going to try it out on the fish.

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Good morning all!

I never made it to the store yesterday either. I am going to try today, but I have to get some gardening done or there will be no color in the yard.

Laura- Kady's pediatrician wants her to follow the diet restrictions he gave her. He wants to see how she feels before further restricting her. He said that he has already tested for celiac and she was negative, and she has always done well with soy, so he will not take chances with her nutrition to prove a negative.

[HERSEY]

I haven't a clue what we are having for dinner. I did buy some cedar planks at my fav Costco a couple of weeks ago. They are to calling me to cook something.

Today we are going to the zoo. I hope I can stand to walk around, some parts of Illinois are suffering from an invasion of the 17 yr cicada's. I HATE those bugs. When I was working a parttime job in high school ,the town I worked in, had them bad that year. They were dropping out of the trees and all over the sidewalk you walked with sounds of crunch crunch and a big umbrella :eek:

Oh by the way my alas is Janice (Hershey with spelled the right way is my dog, hersey the wrong way is how my old computer typed his name)

[OKWMom]

Thanks to everyone for the prayers and thoughts for DH's father. I'm sure all of you who have ever had an ill family member know all about the up and down emotional roller coaster ride. One minute the doctors have bad news, the next they try to offer some hope. The Non-Hodgkins lymphoma was responding well to the chemo, but they found a new tumor in his spinal column. They have run more tests, but don't know yet what his prognosis from that will be.

We haven't told the children the lastest news. DS is on an end-of-the school year field trip to Washington, DC with his class and won't return until late Monday night. Both he and DD8 are supposed to go to 4-H camp on the 10th, and DH decided he wanted them to have a good time without worrying about their grandfather.

Today is laundry and grocery shopping day. I think dinner tonight is going to be the pork chops I have been trying to fix since Thursday night.

Gretchen

[TigerKat]

Kathy, Did I misunderstand you on the Nola thread? Is the recipe for the Garlic & Wine Grilled Shrimp Recipe listed here? I can't find it.

Sheryl

No it's not posted here. I'll post it today - It is finger lickin good!!!!!!!

Once again................I have done my job :surfweb:.

:lmao: :lmao:

Dubliner cheese is an Irish cheese (though that's kind of obvious :lmao: ) that I first tasted at a Food and Wine seminar at Epcot last year! It's made by Kerrygold and they hosted a seminar we attended. Been hooked on it since!

I found it at my local Kroger in the deli/cheese area and Costco actually carries it right now!

Here is what wikpedia says about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubliner_cheese

Thanks for the info!!!!

Tonight we'll be having Kyle's birthday dinner, he asked me to make Outback's Alice Springs Chicken, baked pasta with parm & basil and cheesy bread. He also wanted an ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins, so I don't have to do dessert.

He and his GF will be going out to dinner tomorrow night(he'll be driving)!:eek:

[TigerKat]

Garlic & Wine Grilled Shrimp

This recipe is a basic marinade/basting sauce. You can choose whether you like to grill the shrimp with shells or without, in a grill basket or on skewers. I boil the reserved marinade and use it as a dipping sauce. This recipe is enough for 2 lbs of shrimp.

1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. white wine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. oregano
3-4 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients, mix well then add shrimp and marinate 4 hours. Remove shrimp from marinade and place in grill basket or thread on skewers. While grilling, baste with marinade.

[Tarheel Tink]

I plan to buy no meat of any kind for the month of June! Freezer clean out month (gotta defrost).
So, today I've defrosted and breaded soft shell crabs and shrimp to fry for dinner to have with salad and baked french fries. I made the cocktail sauce already also so minimal time spent actually cooking.:banana:

Yesterday was ham steak and corn from freezer, night before chili from freezer over baked potatoes, you get the drift.... I may even make it through July with all I have been squirreling away (leftovers, sales on chicken, pork loins, steaks, shrimp- jeez, found some small lobsters!). Lunch for DH has been soup from freezer, spaghetti (same), mexican casserole (same), etc. Man, I've been slack...

Tuesday night we are going to an outdoor concert of the NC Symphony that is a picnic beforehand- I'm going to roast a pork loin and have it sliced on rolls as one of our items.:)

[liamandcaili]

Gretchen -- I am sorry to hear about your FIL. Hopefully, the next news you hear will be good news again.

Nancy -- At least the dairyless diet is manageable...not easy, but manageable. I am still looking for that cupcake recipe for you. I think I have opened every box in my house, but still no luck.

Kathy -- Happy Birthday to Kyle! I am so glad I don't have to think about my kids driving yet. The very thought makes me go :scared1: I am sure Kyle will do fine, although I would recommend having some wine on hand for while he is out. ;)

WFD tonight is spaghetti, salad and bread. After having hot and humid weather yesterday, today it is rainy and cold, so comfort food is in order.

[TigerKat]

Kathy -- Happy Birthday to Kyle! I am so glad I don't have to think about my kids driving yet. The very thought makes me go :scared1: I am sure Kyle will do fine, although I would recommend having some wine on hand for while he is out. ;)



I'm all stocked up.:rolleyes1

[Zandy595]

Hi Sandy. I don't know if I can help, but here is what I do. I upload my pictures from my camera to my computer. I use Kodak Easy Share software to edit the picture and choose the "Best for Web" option (pictures from your camera take up too much space, as they are high enough quality to be printed out. You have to edit them down to post.) Then I upload them on to Flickr (they have free accounts), click on the picture and scroll down until it says "Grab the URL." I copy that then post it into my posts here.
I have Kodak Easy Share too. I can't seem to find "Best for Web". I've never really figured that software out completely. :confused3

ETA: I found the "Best for Web" option and saved it like that, but I still can't get the picture to show up here. I either get the box with the red x or a link that goes to nothing.

Hold the phone... I think it worked. Someone, tell me if you can see something when you click on the link. I still can't get the picture to show up in the post, but I think the link works.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/528232032_57b2e0f660.jpg

[OceanAnnie]

I plan to buy no meat of any kind for the month of June! Freezer clean out month (gotta defrost).
So, today I've defrosted and breaded soft shell crabs and shrimp to fry for dinner to have with salad and baked french fries. I made the cocktail sauce already also so minimal time spent actually cooking.:banana:

Yesterday was ham steak and corn from freezer, night before chili from freezer over baked potatoes, you get the drift.... I may even make it through July with all I have been squirreling away (leftovers, sales on chicken, pork loins, steaks, shrimp- jeez, found some small lobsters!). Lunch for DH has been soup from freezer, spaghetti (same), mexican casserole (same), etc. Man, I've been slack...

Tuesday night we are going to an outdoor concert of the NC Symphony that is a picnic beforehand- I'm going to roast a pork loin and have it sliced on rolls as one of our items.:)

That's a good idea about cleaning out the freezer/defrosting. I think it's time I do it too!

Funny you had ham steak yesterday. We're having it tonight. I thawed mine last night. Might have it with baked beans and whatever else I can find. Taking it easy tonight. :)

[liamandcaili]

Nancy, I finally found that recipe. All it took was a prayer to St. Anthony, and I wasn't even halfway through it when I found not only the cupcake recipe, but a whole stack of yummy egg and dairy free recipes. I'll just post the cupcake one now. (Liam's complaining about wanting dinner...the nerve! :) )

ETA: These freeze really well. I just make one batch at the beginning of the school year and pop one out of the freezer and into Liam's lunch bag any time there is a school party.

Kady's Dairy-Free Cupcakes (the school always puts the name of the child with allergies on the recipe) -- Makes 24 cupcakes

3 cups flour
3 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
10 Tbsp Fleishmann's unsalted margarine, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups cold water

Preheat the oven to 350 and line muffin tins with paper liners.
In a large bowl, mix ingredients together and blend well. Pour into liners, slightly more than halfway up. Bake 20-25 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Frost when completely cool.

You can frost with Duncan Hines Creamy Home Style frosting in either Classic Vanilla or Classic Chocolate, both are milk-free. Or if you want to make it yourself:

Frosting

2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tsp water
4 Tbsp Fleishmann's unsalted margarine, softened

In small bowl mix ingredients together. If necessary, add more water to make frosting more spreadable. Food coloring may be added.

I have no idea how these actually work, but they come out looking just like regular cupcakes. One very picky little girl commented that she doesn't like these last year at Liam's party, but aside from that one exception, all the children seem to enjoy them as much as regular cupcakes. And they couldn't be easier.

[TigerKat]

:yay: :yay: Sandy - it worked!!!!!

[Zandy595]

Hey Sandy!

I am not sure if I will explain this right but the "muffins" kind of shrink and the fat winds up on the outside...when you take them out the muffins will look like mine did. I guess it also matters what % of fat the beef has when you make them. Does that make sense??? :)
I have successfully stuffed myself on those Meatloaf muffins from Glynnis.

Sandy I took them out of the pan and drained them a few minutes on a paper towel. I didn't think they tasted greasy at all.Thanks, I'll try using really low-fat ground beef and see how it turns out.

Today we are going to the zoo. I hope I can stand to walk around, some parts of Illinois are suffering from an invasion of the 17 yr cicada's. I HATE those bugs. When I was working a parttime job in high school ,the town I worked in, had them bad that year. They were dropping out of the trees and all over the sidewalk you walked with sounds of crunch crunch and a big umbrella :eek: How was the zoo? We don't have cicadas, but we do have lovebugs right now and they're awful. While I was pumping gas a whole bunch of them were landing on me. :eek:


Tonight we'll be having Kyle's birthday dinner, he asked me to make Outback's Alice Springs Chicken, baked pasta with parm & basil and cheesy bread. He also wanted an ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins, so I don't have to do dessert.

He and his GF will be going out to dinner tomorrow night(he'll be driving)!:eek::bday: to Kyle! I'm sure he'll do just fine with the car. :car:

I haven't made Alice Springs Chicken in a long time. I'm going to have to do that after the pizza meatloaf muffins.

liamandcaili ~ Thanks for helping me figure out how to post the sushi picture. I finally got it to work. :yay: It was driving me nuts. :upsidedow


WFD? Grilled-baked bbq chicken thighs, some kind of pasta, and broccoli.

[shovan]

Garlic & Wine Grilled Shrimp

This recipe is a basic marinade/basting sauce. You can choose whether you like to grill the shrimp with shells or without, in a grill basket or on skewers. I boil the reserved marinade and use it as a dipping sauce. This recipe is enough for 2 lbs of shrimp.

1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. white wine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. oregano
3-4 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients, mix well then add shrimp and marinate 4 hours. Remove shrimp from marinade and place in grill basket or thread on skewers. While grilling, baste with marinade.

Kathy, Thanks for this recipe it's sounds delish! I'm gonna try it sometime this week! DH & I were craving really nice shrimp last night but I didn't have any big ones in the freezer. So I decided to boil some of those frozen king crab legs from Sam's instead. Have you tried them? They tasted so fresh, I was really pleasantly surprised! I boiled them like we usually do with all the regular seafood boil seasonings but still served them with lemon & butter! Oh, it was so good!

That was WFD last night: Salad, King Crab Legs & baked potatoes. Clueless as to WFD tonight.

I have Kodak Easy Share too. I can't seem to find "Best for Web". I've never really figured that software out completely. :confused3

ETA: I found the "Best for Web" option and saved it like that, but I still can't get the picture to show up here. I either get the box with the red x or a link that goes to nothing.

Hold the phone... I think it worked. Someone, tell me if you can see something when you click on the link. I still can't get the picture to show up in the post, but I think the link works.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/528232032_57b2e0f660.jpg

:cool1: :banana: :yay: Sandy, I'm so glad it worked!!! They are beautiful, I am totally impressed with your sushi rolling skills! WOW!!!:thumbsup2 I going to have to go get another mat & try it, but I don't know if I can do it as well as you did! Do you have any tips on cooking the rice?

[TigerKat]

Kathy, Thanks for this recipe it's sounds delish! I'm gonna try it sometime this week! DH & I were craving really nice shrimp last night but I didn't have any big ones in the freezer. So I decided to boil some of those frozen king crab legs from Sam's instead. Have you tried them? They tasted so fresh, I was really pleasantly surprised! I boiled them like we usually do with all the regular seafood boil seasonings but still served them with lemon & butter! Oh, it was so good!



I've never tried them. Last time I was at Sam's I saw them, they were pretty but pricey. I may have to give them a try!

[Zandy595]

:cool1: :banana: :yay: Sandy, I'm so glad it worked!!! They are beautiful, I am totally impressed with your sushi rolling skills! WOW!!!:thumbsup2 I going to have to go get another mat & try it, but I don't know if I can do it as well as you did! Do you have any tips on cooking the rice?Thanks for the compliment, but they really are very easy to make. I want to try to get that little piece of nori not to show up in the middle of the roll, it looks like a lowercase "e".
Oh, I have lots of tips for you. I used Alton Brown's sushi rice recipe http://http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_31390,00.html?rsrc=search. It makes quite a lot of rice. You don't have to keep rinsing the rice until the water is completely clear, 3 times is plenty, unless the water is so cloudy that you can't see through it at all. The sugar and salt will most likely not dissolve completely in the vinegar, just mix it all into the rice and it will work out fine. I've read in several books that you can leave the rice out on the counter pretty much all day if you cover it with a damp cloth.
If you want tips on how to roll it, let me know. I learned a lot by trial and error.

[Zandy595]

Here's the other picture I was trying to post. It's the fruit arrangement I made for my mom for Mother's Day.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/528494611_ce94896400_o.jpg

[lucas]

Here's the other picture I was trying to post. It's the fruit arrangement I made for my mom for Mother's Day.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/528494611_ce94896400_o.jpg

WOW, how beautiful! :)

[lucas]

Garlic & Wine Grilled Shrimp

This recipe is a basic marinade/basting sauce. You can choose whether you like to grill the shrimp with shells or without, in a grill basket or on skewers. I boil the reserved marinade and use it as a dipping sauce. This recipe is enough for 2 lbs of shrimp.

1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. white wine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. oregano
3-4 bay leaves
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients, mix well then add shrimp and marinate 4 hours. Remove shrimp from marinade and place in grill basket or thread on skewers. While grilling, baste with marinade.

This sounds so yummy!

Happy Birthday, Kyle! :bday: :cake:

[HERSEY]

Here's the other picture I was trying to post. It's the fruit arrangement I made for my mom for Mother's Day.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/528494611_ce94896400_o.jpg

How beautiful you are very talented.:thumbsup2

Happy birthday to Kyle:cake:

The zoo was nice a few cicada's not bad in the part we went to, we started to go into the older section were there hasn't been to much change and they were flying everywhere. My son started to flip out so we came home good thing because about 20 minutes later we had a downpour.

Those Garlic and wine shrimp sound really good, I have to work on dear ole son to give shrimp another try. He ate a few tail first and remarked how crunchy the shrimp were? He thinks I did it on purpose to laugh at him :rolleyes1 Kids you have to love them cause you can't throw them back :rotfl:

[FormrCastMbr]

Kathy, that shrimp sounds yummy! Thanks!

Sandy, the sushi looks great and the fruit arrangement came out beautifully. I have always wanted to try and make one...that you for posting!!! :thumbsup2 :)

[liamandcaili]

liamandcaili ~ Thanks for helping me figure out how to post the sushi picture. I finally got it to work. :yay: It was driving me nuts. :upsidedow

You're welcome! It took me forever to figure out how to do it the first time, and I still have no idea how to get them to show up in my post without a link. Your pictures look great. I've never had sushi, although I have had sashimi, and it was yummy. I would probably like sushi too. My favorite raw stuff though is oysters. It tastes like I'm eating the ocean.

-- Laura

[TigerKat]

Sandy - the fruit arrangement is really beautiful, you are talented my dear!!

Thanks to all for the birthday wishes for Kyle, he's been out boating with his friends' family and he and his GF should be coming in any minute. I'll be sure and show him all of your kind wishes before he digs into dinner!!

Janice - your son's shrimp story had me rolling!:laughing:

[Zandy595]

WOW, how beautiful! :)
How beautiful you are very talented.:thumbsup2

Sandy, the sushi looks great and the fruit arrangement came out beautifully. I have always wanted to try and make one...that you for posting!!! :thumbsup2 :)Lauren ~ You should definitely give it a try, it's really not difficult. Check out the directions I used. http://www.plan-the-perfect-baby-shower.com/fruit-bouquet.html
Sandy - the fruit arrangement is really beautiful, you are talented my dear!!:goodvibes Thank you for all your kind words, but if you guys knew how easy it was you wouldn't be so impressed. Anyone can do it.

[nucpharm29]

Sandy--wow on both the sushi and the fruit arrangement!:thumbsup2

WFD tonight was some grilled salmon spiced with cumin, pepper and salt. And served with the salmon with a relish of grilled corn, grilled jalapenos, tomatoes and cilantro. Yummy--very light, very summer-y!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making garlic roasted chicken w/ rosemary and lemon, with rice and peas on the side.

WFD at your house?

[Mermaid02]

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.

[nucpharm29]

Tonight is a pasta dish with asparagus--need to go look at the recipe to find out exactly what it is. Our laptop's wireless card died, and I don't have the recipes in our office with me.

[KadysMom]

Oh by the way my alas is Janice (Hershey with spelled the right way is my dog, hersey the wrong way is how my old computer typed his name)

Hi Janice

I was wondering what your dates for disney were... We are going October 11th - October 17th. I think our dates are close. It would be great to meet up at the food and wine festival. You know how much NancyG56 loves wine!!!

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!

It's Red Beans & Rice Monday here.

Have a great day everyone!

[shovan]

I've never tried them. Last time I was at Sam's I saw them, they were pretty but pricey. I may have to give them a try!

It was pricey but actually the best king crab I've eaten! Tasted better than anything I've had at rest., so it was worth it!

Thanks for the compliment, but they really are very easy to make. I want to try to get that little piece of nori not to show up in the middle of the roll, it looks like a lowercase "e".
Oh, I have lots of tips for you. I used Alton Brown's sushi rice recipe http://http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_31390,00.html?rsrc=search. It makes quite a lot of rice. You don't have to keep rinsing the rice until the water is completely clear, 3 times is plenty, unless the water is so cloudy that you can't see through it at all. The sugar and salt will most likely not dissolve completely in the vinegar, just mix it all into the rice and it will work out fine. I've read in several books that you can leave the rice out on the counter pretty much all day if you cover it with a damp cloth.
If you want tips on how to roll it, let me know. I learned a lot by trial and error.

Here's the other picture I was trying to post. It's the fruit arrangement I made for my mom for Mother's Day.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/528494611_ce94896400_o.jpg

Sandy, thanks for the rice info. But after seeing your beautiful fruit arrangement, I'm really not sure I've got the talent you have to pull off the sushi! But I'm going to give it a go. Did everyone eat the fruit or just look at how pretty it was?!

WFD tonight, I'm going to cook Glynis's Roast! I don't want to be out of the loop, so I've got to give it a try. :goodvibes I was going to cook one of my DH's favs our typical Monday meal of red beans & rice. But I want to do something for my DD. She is having a tough time with work & she is back in school getting her MBA. She has been really stressed out with some work & school issues and I'm a bit worried about her. She likes roast so I'm going to cook that & run it over to her for their dinner tonight. Roast with either mashed potatoes or rice & sauteed spinach will be dinner tonight.

Have a good day everyone,
Sheryl

[liamandcaili]

Sheryl -- From what everyone on this thread says, Glynis's pot roast will certainly make your DD feel better. Graduate school can definitely be stressful at times. I remember when my dad was earning his MBA he was struggling to learn calculus at age 40-something, but then he befriended two German students who were whizzes at math. Dad helped them with some management concepts they were unfamiliar with and they helped him with the math, and they all passed the class. I'm sure your daughter will find a way out of her difficulties too, and when she graduates, both you and she will be so proud! I wish her the best of luck (and a really good meal tonight!)

Tonight is a skating night (just three more weeks...) so I'm making corn chowder this afternoon, and I'll reheat it for myself when I get home. It's another cold and dreary day here, so soup will taste really good after an hour in the rink.

[OKWMom]

Kathy - Happy Birthday to Kyle! Drink heavily while he is out with the car on his own. It may be the key to maintaining your sanity.

Sandy - I'm in awe. That's all I can say.

Tonight's dinner is going to be Kathy's creole shrimp stuffed peppers. I've been dying to try them and I finally remembered to let the bread get stale.

Gretchen

[HERSEY]

Hi Janice

I was wondering what your dates for disney were... We are going October 11th - October 17th. I think our dates are close. It would be great to meet up at the food and wine festival. You know how much NancyG56 loves wine!!!

We arrive on 9/30 and leave 10/7. We are catching the last of the value season. We're staying at my fav WL. It would have been great to meet up with you too. Maybe in the future it will work out. :thumbsup2

[lillygator]

well I thawed out a pork roast meaning to throw it into the crock pot and forgot! We do have shrimp pasta leftovers though as well.

[shovan]

Sheryl -- From what everyone on this thread says, Glynis's pot roast will certainly make your DD feel better. Graduate school can definitely be stressful at times. I remember when my dad was earning his MBA he was struggling to learn calculus at age 40-something, but then he befriended two German students who were whizzes at math. Dad helped them with some management concepts they were unfamiliar with and they helped him with the math, and they all passed the class. I'm sure your daughter will find a way out of her difficulties too, and when she graduates, both you and she will be so proud! I wish her the best of luck (and a really good meal tonight!)

Tonight is a skating night (just three more weeks...) so I'm making corn chowder this afternoon, and I'll reheat it for myself when I get home. It's another cold and dreary day here, so soup will taste really good after an hour in the rink.

Is your chowder recipe posted here?

I tell you what, I'm impressed with your Dad! :thumbsup2 I'm 40 something & it is definitely not something I would attempt now! My brain has grown moldy & turned to mush!!!:lmao:
My DD is only 25, graduated in '04 from LSU. She is handling the class work well, but the program is structured in that every project or paper is done as a group. They have the same group of people that work together through out the entire grad program. They had a group of 5, one older guy already dropped & now they have another girl who is having family problems & not carrying her load. It's really causing them problems. My DD is also working full time. Her DH is also in grad school for anesthesia & not able to work right now, so she is the sole "bread-winner" in the house. She knew it was going to be tough, just wasn't prepared to have to deal with another person's family issues too. I can't even express how proud we are of her, though. So if Glynis's Roast will help, I'm happy to do it!

[TheBeadPirate]

WOW! 14 pages to go through to get caught up! I need a laptop- but I don't think Rick would buy the excuse that the WFD thread moves too fast for when I'm gone!:lmao:
...and We all ( that is my DH at 6'6" tall, talk about a big green beacon, Dan all 6 feet of him and the 4 shorter chubbier green versions and Kady) wore lime green shirts, and we still met no one. I'm not sure it was worth all of what we went through to get Buddy into a fluorescent lime green shirt with mickeys on the front. I'm still paying for that one! Poor Buddy.....I wish I coulda seen that one!:rotfl2:

:rotfl: I CAN send lobsters.......but they do come to you alive, and you better be prepared on the sounds they make when you throw them in the pot of boiling water........they try to scurry up the sides of the pot and they "scream"...:scared1: ............I have grown up with it so that it doesn't phase me, in fact we always put them on the floor and have races with them....loser gets put in the pot first......................:rolleyes1 Didn't your mother ever tell you not to play with your food?!?:rotfl: :rotfl:

I love the "snuggle" names! I call Kady "My little snuggle muffin". I used to call Marisa "My little Delight" but I made the mistake in front of her teacher, and scarred her for life. Now she has picked out my "home" when I outlive my usefulness. I did not think it was that bad :confused3 But once you're in the "home" who's gonna cook EVERY night?

I offered to fix DH a hot dog or a chicken sandwich, but he tried to get his own, dropped the chicken all over the floor, glared at the chicken all over the floor, tosses the poor chicken in the sink and proceeded to clean the poor floor, lost his appetite and had a granola bar :rotfl2:.

I have to add the "Road Trip" thing has me singing the theme song fro Lampoon's Vacation in my head, and it won't go away. After Buddy lost the war with the chicken, I kept seeing Clark at the Grand Canyon but I was giving him a little push :rolleyes1. DD says it is "justifiable" I just wanted to know if it would come under "AD&D" . Today is is almost back in my good graces, but he was very close.........................Oh Nancy! Does Buddy ever admit defeat? To be bested by frozen chicken!:rotfl2: And I keep having the "Holidayyyyyyyyyyroadtrip....." thing screaming through my head too!

Well, I'm home. My Grandma recognized me at first but she's going downhill fast. I'm trying to get back up there in a couple weeks. Missed all you guys- I wanted my own friends to hang out with at the graduation party!:grouphug:

[TigerKat]

Kathy - Happy Birthday to Kyle! Drink heavily while he is out with the car on his own. It may be the key to maintaining your sanity.

Sandy - I'm in awe. That's all I can say.

Tonight's dinner is going to be Kathy's creole shrimp stuffed peppers. I've been dying to try them and I finally remembered to let the bread get stale.

Gretchen

I plan on it.:rolleyes1 I hope you enjoy the stuffed peppers!

[Nancyg56]

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.

I can't provide much help with the crock pot, I am not organized enough to have things ready to toss in the thing in the morning :confused3, but I wanted to wish you luck with your new job!








WFD tonight, I'm going to cook Glynis's Roast! I don't want to be out of the loop, so I've got to give it a try. :goodvibes I was going to cook one of my DH's favs our typical Monday meal of red beans & rice. But I want to do something for my DD. She is having a tough time with work & she is back in school getting her MBA. She has been really stressed out with some work & school issues and I'm a bit worried about her. She likes roast so I'm going to cook that & run it over to her for their dinner tonight. Roast with either mashed potatoes or rice & sauteed spinach will be dinner tonight.


The pot roast will help, I guarantee it! You must be so proud, grad school is a tough undertaking when only one member of the family is going through the classes, I can't imagine how hard with both DD and DSIL in school. I know that they will be fine, but a Mom knows how to make it easier :thumbsup2.




Well, I'm home. My Grandma recognized me at first but she's going downhill fast. I'm trying to get back up there in a couple weeks. Missed all you guys- I wanted my own friends to hang out with at the graduation party!:grouphug:

:grouphug: back at you girl.



Kathy- How was Kyle's birthday?

Sandy- I am so impressed by the arrangement!

[Nancyg56]

Hello everyone! Dinner last night was not amazing. A transformer went out on our street and we were without power for hours. By 7 PM we were starving so we ordered grinders from a shop down in the center and ate them by lantern light :laughing:.. Yup, we were original and did not even break out the candles. By 8 PM Buddy broke down and fired up the generator, and we had power back around 10 PM.

Tonight I am planning a roast pork with prunes. It should have apricots as well, but I am out and am not going back out into the rain unless I have too. I think roasted potatoes and broccoli.

[TigerKat]

Kathy- How was Kyle's birthday?



Very nice, thanks. We all enjoyed his birthday dinner last night. He's out driving on his own for the first time right now, he got his license this morning, I'm a wreck!:sad2:

Love the pic in your siggie!!

[Zandy595]

Sandy, thanks for the rice info. But after seeing your beautiful fruit arrangement, I'm really not sure I've got the talent you have to pull off the sushi! But I'm going to give it a go. Did everyone eat the fruit or just look at how pretty it was?!You're so sweet, but I'm serious, the sushi and the fruit thing are not as hard as they look. Yes, we did actually eat the fruit. :laughing: Let me know when you're gonna do the sushi and I'll give you those tips for rolling it. And if you watch some of those "how to" videos on youtube you won't have any problems.

:hug: for you're DD. I'm sure she'll really enjoy the roast.



I'm experimenting with dinner tonight - I grilled a Boston butt (rubbed with garlic salt) just to brown it a little and give it a smokey flavor, then I put it in the crockpot with some apple juice and chopped onion. I haven't decided what we'll have with it yet.

[Nancyg56]

Very nice, thanks. We all enjoyed his birthday dinner last night. He's out driving on his own for the first time right now, he got his license this morning, I'm a wreck!:sad2:

Love the pic in your siggie!!

:eek:!!!!!!!!!!!

Marisa is helping this computer challenged gal. She has been fooling around with it all morning and told me not to be surprised if it keeps changing

[FormrCastMbr]

Happy Birthday Kyle!!! Have fun cruisin!!!


Well, I'm home. My Grandma recognized me at first but she's going downhill fast. I'm trying to get back up there in a couple weeks. Missed all you guys- I wanted my own friends to hang out with at the graduation party!:grouphug:

We missed you too! :hug: :hug: :hug: hugs for you, grandma and grandpa.

I am really going nuts getting ready for the wedding and this week is Andrews field day...I am the class mom...:scared1: ...it is supposed to be tomorrow but it may get rained out.

I just ordered all the candy for the buffet...:banana: :banana: :banana: got alot of great stuff.

A has an orthodontist appointment today at 4:30 so I just picked up a rotissere chicken and will make a veggie and sweet potatoes. All this talk about Sweet Baby Rays made me go buy a bottle . I'll baste the chicken with that while I reheat it.

Hopefully I'll be able to eat...I just went to lunch with a friend and am not feeling too great...:confused3

We let Seymour out yesterday...:cool1: . He ran like a bat out of hell but he is now back and sleeping on the porch. Bad news is...we got home from church yesterday and found another cat with a hurt leg...:sad1: :sad1: :sad1: ...I just lost it and started balling my eyes out...my nerves are shot...:scared1: .

Still no word on my Mom...she is about the same. I have to go visit her this week and get her a dress for the wedding...

OK, I am rambling...hope everyone is having a good day.

[FormrCastMbr]

Nancy, Are you anywhere near Mystic, CT? We are going there for a few days for a honeymoon. :)

[chell]

Nancy, I finally found that recipe. All it took was a prayer to St. Anthony, and I wasn't even halfway through it when I found not only the cupcake recipe, but a whole stack of yummy egg and dairy free recipes. I'll just post the cupcake one now. (Liam's complaining about wanting dinner...the nerve! :) )

ETA: These freeze really well. I just make one batch at the beginning of the school year and pop one out of the freezer and into Liam's lunch bag any time there is a school party.

Kady's Dairy-Free Cupcakes (the school always puts the name of the child with allergies on the recipe) -- Makes 24 cupcakes

3 cups flour
3 cups sugar
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
10 Tbsp Fleishmann's unsalted margarine, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups cold water

Preheat the oven to 350 and line muffin tins with paper liners.
In a large bowl, mix ingredients together and blend well. Pour into liners, slightly more than halfway up. Bake 20-25 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Frost when completely cool.

You can frost with Duncan Hines Creamy Home Style frosting in either Classic Vanilla or Classic Chocolate, both are milk-free. Or if you want to make it yourself:

Frosting

2 cups confectioners sugar
2 tsp water
4 Tbsp Fleishmann's unsalted margarine, softened

In small bowl mix ingredients together. If necessary, add more water to make frosting more spreadable. Food coloring may be added.

I have no idea how these actually work, but they come out looking just like regular cupcakes. One very picky little girl commented that she doesn't like these last year at Liam's party, but aside from that one exception, all the children seem to enjoy them as much as regular cupcakes. And they couldn't be easier.

What other egg-free recipes do you have? I'm always looking for great tasting egg-free recipes since I developed an egg allergy a few years ago. If only you could make an egg-free pound cake. :rolleyes:

[Nancyg56]

Nancy, Are you anywhere near Mystic, CT? We are going there for a few days for a honeymoon. :)

I am about an hour or so to the north. If you look at the MA/CT border you will see Hartford then a little further north is Enfield. We are west of Enfield, right where there is the little notch in CT. West Suffield.

You are going to love Mystic. Make sure that you go to Abbots in Noank for a shore dinner.

Lauren- I know that you are not going to listen, but I wish you would calm down a little. You are going to make yourself ill with the worrying. I wish that you had answers about your Mom, the waiting must be awful. The rest is going to fall into place. I don't know how it happens, but it does. Your wedding will be lovely, you will be gorgeous the men in your life handsome and adoring, and your Mom will have a dress. :hug:

[TigerKat]

Lauren- I know that you are not going to listen, but I wish you would calm down a little. You are going to make yourself ill with the worrying. I wish that you had answers about your Mom, the waiting must be awful. The rest is going to fall into place. I don't know how it happens, but it does. Your wedding will be lovely, you will be gorgeous the men in your life handsome and adoring, and your Mom will have a dress. :hug:

I'll second that! Maybe she'll listen if we gang up on her.:grouphug:

[TheBeadPirate]

I'll second that! Maybe she'll listen if we gang up on her.:grouphug:

I third that! Take a chill woman!:hug:

[TheBeadPirate]

I forgot to mention earlier that I treated myself while in Louisville. I went shopping and got the new South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook. 200 recipes 30 min or less. I haven't gotten that far into it yet, but what I have seen I'm sure there'll be some posted on here!

Kathy, how'd you get them to name it after you?!?:confused3


:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[shovan]

Lauren, hope you feel better soon! & STOP STRESSING!!!! We are now a GANG! :grouphug: ;)

Sandy, I will let you know when I try it! I did watch the videos & just think they probably make it look much easier than it is!

Kady'sMom, Nancy & Hersey, We are going to be there right after y'all! We are going starting on Oct 20th. Yes because I LOVE:love: Wine!!! Too bad we are all going to just miss being there together. That would have been fun!

Nancy, That was exactly what I was worried about when DD made the decision to go back to school. I was concerned that with both of them in school the stress would just be a killer! But she felt she was not doing anything on the evenings or weekends but watching her DH study. Besides if she waited then it would be even longer before I get any grandbabies!

My house is smelling so good right now with Glynis's Roast Cooking!!! It sure does make you hungry!

[TigerKat]

I forgot to mention earlier that I treated myself while in Louisville. I went shopping and got the new South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook. 200 recipes 30 min or less. I haven't gotten that far into it yet, but what I have seen I'm sure there'll be some posted on here!

Kathy, how'd you get them to name it after you?!?:confused3


:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: You're too funny, I'm so glad you're back!!!!!

[shovan]

I forgot to mention earlier that I treated myself while in Louisville. I went shopping and got the new South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook. 200 recipes 30 min or less. I haven't gotten that far into it yet, but what I have seen I'm sure there'll be some posted on here!

Kathy, how'd you get them to name it after you?!?:confused3


:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Quick and Easy Kathy?!?:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ugadog99]

Dinner tonight is meatloaf (a recipe the kids love because it's slightly sweet), freshly stewed squash, fresh snap beans, and macaroni and cheese. I think I'll slice up some tomatoes to go along with it, too.

[TigerKat]

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Hey you're right - I new I was easy but QUICK too??!!:rotfl2:

[TigerKat]

:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Hey you're right - I knew I was Easy, but QUICK too!!????:rotfl2:

Sorry double - post!!

[Nancyg56]

I forgot to mention earlier that I treated myself while in Louisville. I went shopping and got the new South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook. 200 recipes 30 min or less. I haven't gotten that far into it yet, but what I have seen I'm sure there'll be some posted on here!

Kathy, how'd you get them to name it after you?!?:confused3


:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

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

[TheBeadPirate]

Hey you're right - I new I was easy but QUICK too??!!:rotfl2:

And here I thought you'd claim quick before easy!!!:rotfl2:

[Nancyg56]

Dinner tonight is meatloaf (a recipe the kids love because it's slightly sweet),.

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

[TigerKat]

And here I thought you'd claim quick before easy!!!:rotfl2:

:lmao: :lmao:

[lucas]

WFD? Grilled chicken, Rachael Ray's Thanksgiving mushroom stuffing and canned cranberry sauce on the side. I don't know why, but that is what I was craving and it turned out very yummy.

[HERSEY]

I am about an hour or so to the north. If you look at the MA/CT border you will see Hartford then a little further north is Enfield. We are west of Enfield, right where there is the little notch in CT. West Suffield.

You are going to love Mystic. Make sure that you go to Abbots in Noank for a shore dinner.

Lauren- I know that you are not going to listen, but I wish you would calm down a little. You are going to make yourself ill with the worrying. I wish that you had answers about your Mom, the waiting must be awful. The rest is going to fall into place. I don't know how it happens, but it does. Your wedding will be lovely, you will be gorgeous the men in your life handsome and adoring, and your Mom will have a dress. :hug:

DITTO
Hey you're right - I new I was easy but QUICK too??!!:rotfl2:


:rotfl2:

[HERSEY]

Lori Glad you got to visit with your grandmother. :hug:

Well I bettter get to figuring out what for dinner.

[Nancyg56]

Dinner was okay this evening. I got the recipe for the roast pork off of Allrecipes and ended up running out for apricots. We liked it but not enough to add it to my rotation.

We had mashed potatoes with olive oil and chicken stock, brocolli with garlic and olive oil, corn and a sauce made with the drippings and prunes and apricots.

[ugadog99]

Pam's Meatloaf

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup brown sugar
small can tomato sauce
one sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
medium onion, chopped
1 tsp Worcestershire (sp?) sauce
2 beaten eggs
salt and pepper

Optional: spread top with tomato paste in the last 20 minutes of baking

Mix all ingredients together and pour in loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes-1 hour.

[lori1043]

WFD-chicken wings with a made up sauce(we'll see how it turns out then I'll tell ya!), rice w/ butter and herbs, celery to dip into made up sauce!

Lori

[TXTink]

Pam's Meatloaf

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup brown sugar
small can tomato sauce
one sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
medium onion, chopped
1 tsp Worcestershire (sp?) sauce
2 beaten eggs
salt and pepper

Optional: spread top with tomato paste in the last 20 minutes of baking

Mix all ingredients together and pour in loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes-1 hour.
Meatloaf is a guilty pleasure of mine! I love the stuff, I think it reminds me of my childhood!! :)

Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup2

[liamandcaili]

Is your chowder recipe posted here?

DSis posted it a while ago, but I make some changes. In red.


Corn and Cheddar Cheese Chowder

1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 cups chicken stock, hot (I also add a boullion cube)
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. dried sage
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds (I almost never have these, so I just use ground cumin)
3 tbsp. butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. flour
kernels from 2 ears of corn (the original recipe calls for two cups of corn...it took three ears today)
1 1/4 cups heavy cream (I used a combination of light cream and milk. Light cream into the flour mix, then milk to thin)
4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper to taste (didn't need salt with the boullion)
1/2 cup white wine (I only used about 1/4 cup wine)
Chopped parsley
Chives, for garnish

Boil the potato in the stock with the bay, sage, and cumin until just tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf. In a seperate saucepan, melt the butter and then saute the chopped onion until softened. Add flour and stir for two minutes. Add the cream or milk, and whisk until the flour isn't lumpy and the mixture has thickened. Add to the stock and potatoes and stir until smooth. Add the corn and the chopped parsley. Thin with milk if necessary. Gently simmer 10 minutes. Add the wine and the cheese and stir until cheese is melted. When ready to serve, pour into bowls and top with chives.

Serves 4

Here's a pic: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/530709331_bdeed6a802_o.jpg

It was really good, although I was kind of wishing it was an appetizer before a main course of a crab cake or a lobster roll. Of course, we can't have those because Liam is severely allergic. However, this soup was crying out for shellfish tonight.

[TigerKat]

DSis posted it a while ago, but I make some changes. In red.



Here's a pic: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/530709331_bdeed6a802_o.jpg

It was really good, although I was kind of wishing it was an appetizer before a main course of a crab cake or a lobster roll. Of course, we can't have those because Liam is severely allergic. However, this soup was crying out for shellfish tonight.

It looked so yummy, but with lobster "anyway", roll, steamed along side it would have been heaven!:cloud9:

[liamandcaili]

What other egg-free recipes do you have? I'm always looking for great tasting egg-free recipes since I developed an egg allergy a few years ago. If only you could make an egg-free pound cake. :rolleyes:

I can't give you a pound cake recipe, but here's one for apple cake:

Dairy Free Apple Cake

1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
1 cup applesauce
2 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 tsps baking soda
2 1/2 tsps baking powder
2 tsps ground cinnamon
2 tsps vanilla extract
3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped

Preheat oven to 350. Butter and lightly flour a 12 cup Bundt pan. Tap out excess flour.

In large bowl with wooden spoon, stir in one at a time oil, sugar, applesauce, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and vanilla. Fold in apples one at a time until completely mixed. Batter will be very thick.

Spoon batter evenly into pan. Bake 50-60 minutes until brown on top and tester comes out clean.

In general, I have found that eggs can be substituted in a number of recipes by a Tbsp of oil. I've had pretty good success doing this with cookies, and I also do it if a recipe calls for dipping something in egg before breading. I just dip it into a water and oil wash.

[liamandcaili]

It looked so yummy, but with lobster "anyway", roll, steamed along side it would have been heaven!:cloud9:

Lobster does make everything better. I can't believe we live in New England and my son is allergic to lobster. I guess I'll have to try to get out to eat sometime this summer to have it. I'll even change my clothes before hugging him.

[TigerKat]

Y'all have got to check this out - I'm :rotfl2:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1474115

[LuluLovesDisney]

grilled steak marinated in Jack Daniel's sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans and salad

Nothing too exciting, but it was yummy.

[shovan]

DSis posted it a while ago, but I make some changes. In red.



Here's a pic: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/530709331_bdeed6a802_o.jpg

It was really good, although I was kind of wishing it was an appetizer before a main course of a crab cake or a lobster roll. Of course, we can't have those because Liam is severely allergic. However, this soup was crying out for shellfish tonight.

Thanks for the updated recipe & all of the "real life" tips! It sounded so good I should have known it was one of your sis's recipes!!!! I have a hard time giving out recipes that I've used because I just can't follow the recipe either cus I don't have the ingredient or it just doesn't taste right, so I add this or that! It does sound like it would be extra special with some crab or lobster on top, but definitely wonderful without it!

[liamandcaili]

Thanks for the updated recipe & all of the "real life" tips! It sounded so good I should have known it was one of your sis's recipes!!!! I have a hard time giving out recipes that I've used because I just can't follow the recipe either cus I don't have the ingredient or it just doesn't taste right, so I add this or that! It does sound like it would be extra special with some crab or lobster on top, but definitely wonderful without it!

I'm definitely a this-and-that type of cook...I don't really measure, I put together dinners with whatever I have in the refrigerator, and I am not that great with menu planning for the week. (That probably explains why I spend so much time at the grocery store!) However, this corn chowder recipe is one I keep coming back to, and I think it's pretty much as good as it can be now...with the possible exception of the lobster chaser.

Oddly enough, most of the above does not apply to my baking. I am pretty careful with measuring there, although I am quite willing to make substitutions or additions as necessary...especially when it comes to chocolate and vanilla. I always add more. ;)

BTW-- I am playing around with my signature, since it was the most boring on this thread, so be patient if it keeps changing, like Nancy's. The current pic is DS at WDW a couple years ago. It won't be there long though. If I am going to have a picture of the kids, I have to have both of them.

[OKWMom]

Kathy - the stuffed peppers were a big hit. DH told me to put them in "the regular rotation", which is a compliment. He would have eaten the leftovers tomorrow night, but because of his reflux, I decided to freeze them for later. Thanks for the recipe.

[LindsayDunn228]

I changed my mind yesterday and ended up making crockpot cheesy chicken. We will have the leftovers tonight.

WFD at your house??

[FormrCastMbr]

Hi All!

I haven't been on that much in the past couple days and feel like I am out of the loop!!!

Nancy, love your signature...Laura's too!

I have field day this morning...doesn't it seem like the same parents do all the work with these things??? I am class mom and find it very hard getting parent volunteers. No one would supply water melon so I had to do it...along with the other stuff I had to pick up...I am venting!!!

Andrew will go to a friend's after school and then have a game...I will make a quick sauce and meatballs, salad and some whole wheat pasta.

Have a great day!!

I will catch up later...

PS: Ladies, I will calm down after today. Field day has really been stressing me...along with collecting fora class gift. Its like pulling teeth. Did I tell you guys that my BP went down? I didn't go to the dr though...been checking it at every store machine I can find. Also, they found nodules on my thyroid...I think that is pretty common though.

[Nancyg56]

Good Morning! At least I hope it is going to be a good morning. We are supposed to be dry here for a few hours before we get slammed again. My window for planting keeps getting narrower and pretty soon all I will be able to plant is silks!

First, thanks ugadog, I am with Txtink on the meatloaf. I love it! It is not a favorite here though, so I tend to save it for those special occasions when Buddy is persnickety. Between the glazed meats, the meatloaf, and Mexican if I am on a roll......:rolleyes1

Laura, I added the apple cake to my folder. I am going to try that first. I have been reading about subbing eggs and saw that a ripe banana or some blended silken tofu will also work. I am going to try the banana in oatmeal cookies. Thanks for the suggestion regarding an oil wash. I was not sure how to overcome that issue.

I am not sure about dinner tonight. I need to go over the first page and find something that will babysit itself. I am determined to catch up on my ironing today!

[Nancyg56]

Nancy, love your signature...Laura's too!

I have field day this morning...doesn't it seem like the same parents do all the work with these things??? I am class mom and find it very hard getting parent volunteers. No one would supply water melon so I had to do it...along with the other stuff I had to pick up...I am venting!!!

PS: Ladies, I will calm down after today. Field day has really been stressing me...along with collecting fora class gift. Its like pulling teeth. Did I tell you guys that my BP went down? I didn't go to the dr though...been checking it at every store machine I can find. Also, they found nodules on my thyroid...I think that is pretty common though.

Thank you, Lauren. Marisa keeps tweaking it. She has been trying to find a pic of Kady that is my favorite, and that will be it for a while.

I also can't wait to see both of Laura's kids in her sig. They are too cute!

Glad to hear about your BP :thumbsup2.
I hear you about parent volunteers. It has been the same sine my kids were little and it will probably not change until the field trip get good. I went on more field trips that no one else wanted to go on and then as the kids got older the trips were better. Yea, I never went to New York or London they had a drawing for those :sad2:

[TigerKat]

Kathy - the stuffed peppers were a big hit. DH told me to put them in "the regular rotation", which is a compliment. He would have eaten the leftovers tomorrow night, but because of his reflux, I decided to freeze them for later. Thanks for the recipe.

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed them!

Lauren - I hear ya about volunteer Moms. I was Kyle's room Mom all through grade school and it's very stressful. The good news is that when they get into high school it does change. I practically have to beg to help out at school! Glad to hear about your BP!!:yay:

Tonight I'm making the Pizza Meatloaf Muffins with pasta and broccoli!!!

[THE HAT]

Good morning all----I haven't been around for a few days as we have had some minor family drama going on............: dh grandmother has been in the nursing home for rehab due to a break, and will be leaving in a few days, but can't be alone anymore at night so inlaws are going to move her into their house............so we have been helping get that ready, and moving ds' room there upstairs. Yes this is very nice of them, and a huge undertaking, but it isn't 100% out of the goodness of their hearts,they can't handle money at all ( they had to borrow money from us for christmas for ds's presents, they blow all their money on pez dispensers and hotwheel cars and craft supplies) my dfil owns a small carpentry business which used to be his fathers, and he has run it into the ground which has cause one of his brothers to not even talk to him for years. (yep we acutally side with uncle on this one, in our minds not out loud lol) So to get the house ready for grandma they are using her money (not being quite truthfull to sister (dh's aunt) who is in charge of the finances, but is out of state) to get the room ready for her.....they have not been able to finish their house due to spending habits, and are now using her money to do things that just aren't quite right, and when dmil emails me, she will put somthing along the lines of .....finally going to get my tile floors hehehehe and we will have control of the social security money so that will be paying our taxes.....they took the money and bought new computer monitors because they had to rearrange their living room etc. the money was to make the room comfy for grandma....not finish their house...............there is more, but you get the idea.....so we just nod and say uh huh yep right ok.....and then get in the car and aaaarrrggghhhhhhhh, lol.
So before I end up saying somthing I shouldn't, I am taking a few days and not going over there.......I am going to run errands this morning then I am going to catch up on what I have missed here.

sorry about the long vent...but thanks for listening!

I hope all is well with everyone, I will post to what I have missed later this afternoon when I take some ME time.............dinners around here have been take out, and cereal.............I think tonight since it is rainy I will make sloppy joes with a side salad, and brownies for dessert. I do need to start using stuff in the freezer as we are getting new appliances this summer and I don't want to have to transfer to much over to it.

[Nancyg56]

Wendie- I am so sorry about your DH Grandmother and the circumstances surrounding her. It is hard enough for a loved one to be dependent upon another, but to have that person taken advantage of is pretty hard to take quietly. I agree that it is better to stay away a bit rather than say things that cannot be unsaid. :hug:

[TigerKat]

Wendie - don't apologize for venting here, we're here for you.:hug: I agree with Nancy it's a horrible situation but you guys are handling it well.

[OceanAnnie]

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.

I meant to respond to your post earlier. I'm using my crockpot today and thought about your post. There is a great sticky thread on the creative community board (it used to be the cooking board I think) and it's all about crockpot recipes. Lots of them! It has lots of links to recipe sites for crockpot cooking too. I'll try to post the link later. HTH! :)

[nucpharm29]

Morning all! Ugh, I hate that our laptop is still not functioning! I sure hope the new wireless card comes today so I can Dis while keeping one eye on the kiddos. Last night's dinner was really good. Pasta with asparagus, spinach and bacon.

Tonight is Spicy Basque-style chicken with Saffron Rice:thumbsup2

[lucas]

Tonight I'm making the Pizza Meatloaf Muffins with pasta and broccoli!!!

Let me know how they come out.

Tonight we're having Glynis' pot roast with mashed potatoes and peas. :hippie:

[TigerKat]

Let me know how they come out.

Tonight we're having Glynis' pot roast with mashed potatoes and peas. :hippie:

Will do!!

[OceanAnnie]

I'm following through with using what's in the freezer this month. Going to clean it out and defrost it.

Tonight we're having BBQ'ed boneless beef short ribs (in the crockpot). I'm putting a few tablespoons of salsa on top for some zip. We'll have coleslaw and baked beans with it. Maybe a pudding/ Cool Whip pie for dessert. I might make some cookies. Paula Deen made some from a cake mix and they looked really good. I'm off the South Beach diet for awhile so what the heck.

[pennst8r]

Wendie--it seems there is someone like you're describing in every family. I dealt with mine when my grandfather passed away. I didn't even get his hat or cane. I'm sure all the antiques promised to me will be sold. So sad. This is definitely the place to vent.

Anyhoo...I"m going to look thru the recipes here and pick one for tonight. It's a busy day with only a few more days of school. DS6 was Wilbur in a Charlotte's Web play this moring. Oh, he just cracks me up! He was there doing the "peace out" thing....he's a little freckled, red(ish) head...it just doesn't quite look right when he does it! :rotfl2:

I saw someone's going to WDW in Oct--I think it was kadysmom? We'll be there 12-19th.

[KadysMom]

I saw someone's going to WDW in Oct--I think it was kadysmom? We'll be there 12-19th.

We will be there!!! Where are you staying? We are staying at Caribbean beach. We are going the 11th - 18th. It would be great to meet.

[pennst8r]

We will be there!!! Where are you staying? We are staying at Caribbean beach. We are going the 11th - 18th. It would be great to meet.

We'll have to plan something. We're staying at SSR for the moment....waitlisted for BCV and tomorrow I can try to get AKV. So....I guess the short answer would have been "not sure yet"!:goodvibes

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

DH loved Glynis' Roast! DD hasn't tried it yet, her sweet DH was trying to help out & "cooked" spaghetti (out of the jar of course!) But she was thrilled to have me freeze it for her to not have to cook later in the week. She still sounds super-stressed & I now realize I could have been helping her more by freezing some dinners for them. I feel like a rotten Mom not to have realized it sooner. :sad2:

I'm definitely a this-and-that type of cook...I don't really measure, I put together dinners with whatever I have in the refrigerator, and I am not that great with menu planning for the week.
Oddly enough, most of the above does not apply to my baking. I am pretty careful with measuring there, although I am quite willing to make substitutions or additions as necessary...especially when it comes to chocolate and vanilla. I always add more. ;)
BTW-- I am playing around with my signature, .

That's how I cook too! But it's also the reason I'm not into baking. I really find it tough to carefully measure. Love your new siggie & pic!

I have field day this morning...doesn't it seem like the same parents do all the work with these things??? I am class mom and find it very hard getting parent volunteers. No one would supply water melon so I had to do it...along with the other stuff I had to pick up...I am venting!!!
PS: Ladies, I will calm down after today. Field day has really been stressing me...along with collecting fora class gift. Its like pulling teeth. Did I tell you guys that my BP went down? I didn't go to the dr though...been checking it at every store machine I can find. Also, they found nodules on my thyroid...I think that is pretty common though.

Lauren, All that plus the wedding! I'd be stressed out too!

Good Morning! At least I hope it is going to be a good morning. We are supposed to be dry here for a few hours before we get slammed again. My window for planting keeps getting narrower and pretty soon all I will be able to plant is silks!


Thank you, Lauren. Marisa keeps tweaking it. She has been trying to find a pic of Kady that is my favorite, and that will be it for a while.


That's the kind of weather we've been having too. I need to get out & run my errands before the rain starts up again. Marisa is doing a good job!

Good morning all----I haven't been around for a few days as we have had some minor family drama going on............: .

One of my SisIL sort of did that when taking care of her parents. (Somehow ended up with a new car!:confused3) She did only fix up the room for her parents, but their house is such a wreck, we all sort of wished they would have spent some of that money on the rest of the place!;)

Morning all! Ugh, I hate that our laptop is still not functioning! I sure hope the new wireless card comes today so I can Dis while keeping one eye on the kiddos. Last night's dinner was really good. Pasta with asparagus, spinach and bacon.

Tonight is Spicy Basque-style chicken with Saffron Rice:thumbsup2

Your food always sounds so good! Do you have a recipe for the chicken?

Tonight we're having Glynis' pot roast with mashed potatoes and peas. :hippie:

Glynis' roast was delicious & I really wished I had made mashed potatoes instead of rice. But then I would have eaten myself sick on it for sure!


I saw someone's going to WDW in Oct--I think it was kadysmom? We'll be there 12-19th.

Aww, we are just going to miss you too! We'll be there starting on the 20th.


Don't know what's for dinner yet. Maybe Kathy's grilled shrimp if I can pickup some jumbos!

Have a good day y'all!

[pennst8r]

Lauren, I can see I'll be complaining with you about school volunteers! It's really hard not to do too much, but when you know it won't be done if you don't do it... Like today. DS10's class wanted some snacks to take outside while they get their class yearbooks. I was ready to send in one thing, until I knew no one else was sending anything. So....raced to the store this morning..

Thankfully, our Field Day and Fun Day are over. School's out on Friday, but I'll still be complaining all summer, since I'm PTA co-pres next year. I'm thinking there will be something I have to do over the summer.

[TheBeadPirate]

Thank you, Lauren. Marisa keeps tweaking it. She has been trying to find a pic of Kady that is my favorite, and that will be it for a while.
Hey Nancy, Is that you and Buddy in that pic? Nice coconuts!:rotfl2:

And here I always pictured a "peeved" look on your face!:lmao:

[FormrCastMbr]

Tonight I'm making the Pizza Meatloaf Muffins with pasta and broccoli!!!

I am curious to see what you think...:)

I finally warmed up soem of Glynis Ranch Potato Salad yesterday...OMG!!! It tastes like a loaded baked potato!!! Yummy!

Good morning all----I haven't been around for a few days as we have had some minor family drama going on............: dh grandmother has been in the nursing home for rehab due to a break, and will be leaving in a few days, but can't be alone anymore at night so inlaws are going to move her into their house.


Wendie, I am sorry about DHs grandma...vent away. I am sorry to hear about all that you are going through with this...:hug:


DS6 was Wilbur in a Charlotte's Web play this moring. Oh, he just cracks me up! He was there doing the "peace out" thing....he's a little freckled, red(ish) head...it just doesn't quite look right when he does it! :rotfl2:


How adorable!!!


Thankfully, our Field Day and Fun Day are over. School's out on Friday, but I'll still be complaining all summer, since I'm PTA co-pres next year. I'm thinking there will be something I have to do over the summer.

I am done for the year too! :cool1: The kids get out on the 18th, I think.

[Nancyg56]

Tonight we're having BBQ'ed boneless beef short ribs (in the crockpot). I'm putting a few tablespoons of salsa on top for some zip. We'll have coleslaw and baked beans with it.

I've always been afraid to cook short ribs. Would you share the recipe?

Let me know how they come out.

Tonight we're having Glynis' pot roast with mashed potatoes and peas. :hippie:

OMG, now I'm hungry for pot roast!

We'll have to plan something. We're staying at SSR for the moment....waitlisted for BCV and tomorrow I can try to get AKV. So....I guess the short answer would have been "not sure yet"!:goodvibes

I'm a little jealous! I would love to stay at the BC, but it is out of our range for this trip. I'm Kady's Nana, and I am going to celebrate her birthday as well.

Morning Y'all,

DH loved Glynis' Roast! DD hasn't tried it yet, her sweet DH was trying to help out & "cooked" spaghetti (out of the jar of course!) But she was thrilled to have me freeze it for her to not have to cook later in the week. She still sounds super-stressed & I now realize I could have been helping her more by freezing some dinners for them. I feel like a rotten Mom not to have realized it sooner. :sad2:



Aww, we are just going to miss you too! We'll be there starting on the 20th.




Sheryl- Don't feel badly, you did not know. Your DD has probably been able to handle the pressure up until now, so now is the time to help. You noticed when the strain got to her, and that is the important thing.

I saw some of your posts regarding the F&W festival and oped you would be there at the same time we are.

Hey Nancy, Is that you and Buddy in that pic? Nice coconuts!:rotfl2:

And here I always pictured a "peeved" look on your face!:lmao:

:lmao::lmao::lmao:I usually just tease about Buddy. He really amuses me, and he knows it. When I am peevish I generally let him know by the meals I cook, but sometimes it is just to get him going. After all, any man who says "Don't mess with my food." deserves maple glazed pork, polynesian chicken, and my person favorite "way too lemony capers galore chicken picata" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[Nancyg56]

I have Glynis's oriental ribs in teh oven. It was a slow cooker recipe but I have it going on low and covered. I will have green beans and some kind of starch, maybe rice or Israeli couscous.

[TheBeadPirate]

:lmao::lmao::lmao:I usually just tease about Buddy. He really amuses me, and he knows it. When I am peevish I generally let him know by the meals I cook, but sometimes it is just to get him going. After all, any man who says "Don't mess with my food." deserves maple glazed pork, polynesian chicken, and my person favorite "way too lemony capers galore chicken picata" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Next time, serve everyone else first and when he looks around and goes to complain slap that sammich down on the plate in front of him! :lmao: Or tell him he can go chase his chicken across the kitchen floor...:rotfl2:

[OceanAnnie]

I've always been afraid to cook short ribs. Would you share the recipe?

I didn't do much with them at all! They were frozen, I placed them in the crockpot, dumped about 1/2 a bottle of BBQ sauce over them and topped them with a few tablespoons of medium salsa. I treated them like other ribs and roasts I've done in the crockpot. I guess I didn't know enough about them to be afraid! :confused3 :rotfl2: I'll let you know how they turn out! They smell really good!

Mermaid02, here's that thread about crockpot recipes I mentioned: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=275509

[Nancyg56]

Next time, serve everyone else first and when he looks around and goes to complain slap that sammich down on the plate in front of him! :lmao: Or tell him he can go chase his chicken across the kitchen floor...:rotfl2:

OMG he would love a sandwich (or 5) for dinner! He be in heaven with a package of salami( I almost never buy sandwich meat, he has high cholesterol and hates everything that he should be eating ) and munching his way through a loaf of bread. Now you know I can't give in that easy, I live to torment the poor guy ;).

The chicken thing was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time! :rotfl2:

Chicken: 1 Buddy: 0

Tough to lose an argument with a chicken!

[OKWMom]

Hi All!
PS: Ladies, I will calm down after today. Field day has really been stressing me...along with collecting fora class gift. Its like pulling teeth. Did I tell you guys that my BP went down? I didn't go to the dr though...been checking it at every store machine I can find. Also, they found nodules on my thyroid...I think that is pretty common though.

We are going to hold you to that promise to calm down. Really glad to hear about your BP. :thumbsup2

Good morning all----I haven't been around for a few days as we have had some minor family drama going on............:


So Sorry. :hug:

Wendie- I am so sorry about your DH Grandmother and the circumstances surrounding her. It is hard enough for a loved one to be dependent upon another, but to have that person taken advantage of is pretty hard to take quietly. I agree that it is better to stay away a bit rather than say things that cannot be unsaid. :hug:

Wonderful advice - I wish I could do this more often. Unfortunately for me, the filter between my mouth and my brain doesn't not always function properly, especially in times of high stress.


Morning Y'all,

DH loved Glynis' Roast! DD hasn't tried it yet, her sweet DH was trying to help out & "cooked" spaghetti (out of the jar of course!) But she was thrilled to have me freeze it for her to not have to cook later in the week. She still sounds super-stressed & I now realize I could have been helping her more by freezing some dinners for them. I feel like a rotten Mom not to have realized it sooner. :sad2:


Sheryl, don't let the "mother guilt" get you. It was very thoughtful of you to think of making and freezing dinners for her. Obviously you had no idea how stressed she was before now. There are lots of us who would love to have a mother as considerate as you.


Hey Nancy, Is that you and Buddy in that pic? Nice coconuts!:rotfl2:

And here I always pictured a "peeved" look on your face!:lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[OKWMom]

Tonight's dinner is going to be scallops newburg with rice pilaf and green beans.

[Zandy595]

We're going to see Pirates and then out to dinner (maybe Cheesecake Factory) with the inlaws. I have to try to convince them to stay until the credits are over.

[TheBeadPirate]

The chicken thing was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time! :rotfl2:

Chicken: 1 Buddy: 0

Tough to lose an argument with a chicken!

I loved that story! Even not knowing what Buddy looked like I had it pictured in my head.

Ok, I have to share- most of you have seen the photo of my "kitchen" and know what it's like (boa and all!). Rick was home Fri PM- Sun PM by himself while I was visiting up north. I sat out easy stuff and made sure the electric skillet and microwave were clean, etc. Being thoughtful of my dear spouse. I came home Sunday and guess what he ate the whole time?!? Cereal!

The excuse was "I couldn't find anything." Couldn't even find the box of healthy cereal I had! We have 2 shelves with food on them in the kitchen- there are no cabinet doors- the dishes are in the same place as the food- how can you miss it?!?:sad2:

[Nancyg56]

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The excuse was "I couldn't find anything." Couldn't even find the box of healthy cereal I had! We have 2 shelves with food on them in the kitchen- there are no cabinet doors- the dishes are in the same place as the food- how can you miss it?!?:sad2:

:lmao::lmao:They are positively helpless! :rotfl2:

He said "I could not find anything."

Translation: "I did not want to cook"

[pennst8r]

We're going to see Pirates and then out to dinner (maybe Cheesecake Factory) with the inlaws. I have to try to convince them to stay until the credits are over.

Stay through the credits--I should have known better, but didn't. There is a bit more, and would have changed my attitude about the movie. No wonder I thought it didn't end well!

I am marinating a flank steak as I type. It's one of a few things my entire family loves. Thinking of making what DH calls Texas Caviar..a black bean/corn salsa to go with it.

[shovan]

Sheryl- Don't feel badly, you did not know. Your DD has probably been able to handle the pressure up until now, so now is the time to help. You noticed when the strain got to her, and that is the important thing.

I saw some of your posts regarding the F&W festival and oped you would be there at the same time we are.
:lmao::lmao::lmao:I usually just tease about Buddy. He really amuses me, and he knows it. When I am peevish I generally let him know by the meals I cook, but sometimes it is just to get him going. After all, any man who says "Don't mess with my food." deserves maple glazed pork, polynesian chicken, and my person favorite "way too lemony capers galore chicken picata" :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Thanks Nancy, I was really hoping to be able to meet up with some friends for a little food & wine. It just doesn't seem to be working out with anyone. We are missing everybody by just a day either in the beginning or the end! Friends of our's here were going to try & overlap our trip but were going to Key West after. Then they found out that Key West Big "Wild" Halloween Festival would be going on & HE the big he-man type friend of our's didn't want to be there during that not so he-man type fest. :lmao: If you get my drift! Anyway, they changed all their plans around & won't be meeting up with us. I am also just missing Lori aka BeadPirate & Ilovejack02 Jenny from my Nola thread. Although Lori is on the BWV waitlist!

Is your "way too lemony capers galore chicken picata" :rotfl2 recipe posted here? :surfweb: :lmao: Serious I love way too lemony chicken!

Next time, serve everyone else first and when he looks around and goes to complain slap that sammich down on the plate in front of him! :lmao: Or tell him he can go chase his chicken across the kitchen floor...:rotfl2:

Girl we miss when you're not around! Too funny!:rotfl:


Sheryl, don't let the "mother guilt" get you. It was very thoughtful of you to think of making and freezing dinners for her. Obviously you had no idea how stressed she was before now. There are lots of us who would love to have a mother as considerate as you.

Thanks that Mother guilt does get to me!!! Especially since she's all grown up & married, it's hard to figure out when to step in & when to stay out or "keep my big mouth shut"!!!

Tonight's dinner is going to be scallops newburg with rice pilaf and green beans.

Boy does that sound yummy!!!!

I loved that story! Even not knowing what Buddy looked like I had it pictured in my head.

Ok, I have to share- most of you have seen the photo of my "kitchen" and know what it's like (boa and all!). Rick was home Fri PM- Sun PM by himself while I was visiting up north. I sat out easy stuff and made sure the electric skillet and microwave were clean, etc. Being thoughtful of my dear spouse. I came home Sunday and guess what he ate the whole time?!? Cereal!

The excuse was "I couldn't find anything." Couldn't even find the box of healthy cereal I had! We have 2 shelves with food on them in the kitchen- there are no cabinet doors- the dishes are in the same place as the food- how can you miss it?!?:sad2:


MEN!!!! Can't live with them & can't put them in the freezer!!!:lmao:

[Nancyg56]

Is your "way too lemony capers galore chicken picata" :rotfl2 recipe posted here? :surfweb: :lmao: Serious I love way too lemony chicken!

MEN!!!! Can't live with them & can't put them in the freezer!!!:lmao:



No, it was terrible. I told you I have this measuring problem, well if one lemon was good, 4 must be stupendous, and if a few capers were nice, hey I got the jar at Costco :confused3. Well, I made so much extra sauce, and puput it in a serving dish. DH was late for dinner, got in as we were finishing. Before I could warn him he puts what he thought was gravy on his potatoes and chicken. I'm still hearing about how I Nanatized his dinner that night :rotfl2:. Poor guy was raised to eat whatever was on his plate, but the gazillion capers and the lemon on steroids almost killed him :rotfl:. I have not tried that one since......

[liamandcaili]

Morning all! Ugh, I hate that our laptop is still not functioning! I sure hope the new wireless card comes today so I can Dis while keeping one eye on the kiddos. Last night's dinner was really good. Pasta with asparagus, spinach and bacon.

Tonight is Spicy Basque-style chicken with Saffron Rice:thumbsup2

As you probably know from my dinners, I love pasta. Can you share the recipe? Liam and Caili even eat spinach and asparagus (not in the pasta, for Caili) and Caili would eat a whole package of bacon in a sitting if I let her.


Ok, I have to share- most of you have seen the photo of my "kitchen" and know what it's like (boa and all!). Rick was home Fri PM- Sun PM by himself while I was visiting up north. I sat out easy stuff and made sure the electric skillet and microwave were clean, etc. Being thoughtful of my dear spouse. I came home Sunday and guess what he ate the whole time?!? Cereal!

The excuse was "I couldn't find anything." Couldn't even find the box of healthy cereal I had! We have 2 shelves with food on them in the kitchen- there are no cabinet doors- the dishes are in the same place as the food- how can you miss it?!?:sad2:

Too funny! I'm pretty sure the only time my DH has a meal that doesn't involve canned foods, ramen noodles or microwaveable meals is when he gets invited to one of the married officer's houses. (He's in OK taking an Army course right now, for those who are confused).

Tonight, Liam is supposed to have baseball practice, but since the forecast is calling for severe thunderstorms with possible hail, I've decided not to bring him...even though the town hasn't canceled the practice yet. :confused3 However, we're still having the meal I planned thinking we were going. I am making pizza.

[HERSEY]

Thanks Nancy, I was really hoping to be able to meet up with some friends for a little food & wine. It just doesn't seem to be working out with anyone. We are missing everybody by just a day either in the beginning or the end! Friends of our's here were going to try & overlap our trip but were going to Key West after. Then they found out that Key West Big "Wild" Halloween Festival would be going on & HE the big he-man type friend of our's didn't want to be there during that not so he-man type fest. :lmao: If you get my drift! Anyway, they changed all their plans around & won't be meeting up with us. I am also just missing Lori aka BeadPirate & Ilovejack02 Jenny from my Nola thread. Although Lori is on the BWV waitlist!

Is your "way too lemony capers galore chicken picata" :rotfl2 recipe posted here? :surfweb: :lmao: Serious I love way too lemony chicken!



Girl we miss when you're not around! Too funny!:rotfl:



Thanks that Mother guilt does get to me!!! Especially since she's all grown up & married, it's hard to figure out when to step in & when to stay out or "keep my big mouth shut"!!!



Boy does that sound yummy!!!!




MEN!!!! Can't live with them & can't put them in the freezer!!!:lmao:

Now, you tell me. I think I have some defrosting to do when I get home.;)

[shovan]

No, it was terrible. I told you I have this measuring problem, well if one lemon was good, 4 must be stupendous, and if a few capers were nice, hey I got the jar at Costco :confused3. Well, I made so much extra sauce, and puput it in a serving dish. DH was late for dinner, got in as we were finishing. Before I could warn him he puts what he thought was gravy on his potatoes and chicken. I'm still hearing about how I Nanatized his dinner that night :rotfl2:. Poor guy was raised to eat whatever was on his plate, but the gazillion capers and the lemon on steroids almost killed him :rotfl:. I have not tried that one since......

:rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: OH the poor man! I guess you really should just give the poor guy his sandwich! :lmao:

I probably would have loved it though!!! And you know I'm gonna have to steal your slogan & use it around our house! Since I am also a Nana & can't help myself when it comes to following recipes! Everything around here also gets Nanatized!!:lmao:

[liamandcaili]

Oh I meant to say, Lauren is that a new picture of Andrew in your signature? He is so handsome! (I'm also embarrassed to admit that I am not volunteering for Field Day at Liam's school this year. I definitely would have provided the watermelon though.)

Wendie -- It takes a strong person to know when to stay out of a family situation. Vent any time. We all do occasionally.

[liamandcaili]

No, it was terrible. I told you I have this measuring problem, well if one lemon was good, 4 must be stupendous, and if a few capers were nice, hey I got the jar at Costco :confused3. Well, I made so much extra sauce, and puput it in a serving dish. DH was late for dinner, got in as we were finishing. Before I could warn him he puts what he thought was gravy on his potatoes and chicken. I'm still hearing about how I Nanatized his dinner that night :rotfl2:. Poor guy was raised to eat whatever was on his plate, but the gazillion capers and the lemon on steroids almost killed him :rotfl:. I have not tried that one since......

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[TheBeadPirate]

Thanks Nancy, I was really hoping to be able to meet up with some friends for a little food & wine. It just doesn't seem to be working out with anyone. We are missing everybody by just a day either in the beginning or the end! I am also just missing Lori aka BeadPirate & Ilovejack02 Jenny from my Nola thread. Although Lori is on the BWV waitlist!

MEN!!!! Can't live with them & can't put them in the freezer!!!:lmao:

We'll be there! I cancelled the waitlist though. I needed to bank points or lose them so I banked. We'll either be at the campground in the RV (If we get it) or at the Grovsner. Oct 24-28

[ugadog99]

Tonight's dinner is going to be scallops newburg with rice pilaf and green beans.

Can you share the recipe for the scallops newburg, please?

Thanks!
Melanie

[OceanAnnie]

I've always been afraid to cook short ribs. Would you share the recipe?

Nancy, the short ribs turned out great!

(ETA- Just used the crockpot, BBQ sauce & a few table spoons salsa.)

[nucpharm29]

We're at Disney Oct 26-29th! We're gonna do MNSSHP on the 28th--I think that's right, whatever date Sunday is. We're at SSR, but have waitlisted for BCV. DH and I are going to run the ToT 13K on Sat. night, can't wait!

Okay here's my food porn contribution! It was really yummy!
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j57/nucpharm29/P6060027_edited.jpg

Spicy Basque-Style Chicken
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb. skinless, boneless, chicken breast tenders
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
1/4 cup sliced green olives
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1/4 cup finely diced prosciutto
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Combine paprika and pepper, sprinkle evenly over chicken. Heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 sec. Add olives and tomatoes to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes

Remove chicken from pan. Increase heat ot med-high; cook 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with prosciutto and parsley. Serve with saffron rice (I used a preseaoned rice-found next to the wild rice)

From Cooking light

[nucpharm29]

laura--sorry I just noticed your post--Here's the recipe--also from Cooking Light (I'm a real fan, can't ya tell;) )

Penne with Asparagus, Spinach and Bacon

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 bacon slices
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 1/2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 1 lb)
1 1/2 cups fat free, less sodium chicken broth
4 cups bagged baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions

Cook bacon in a lg. skillet over med. heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from pan; crumble. Add onion to drippings in pan; saute 1 minute. Add asparagus and broth to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add pasta, spinach, 1/4 cup cheese and pepper to pan. Toss well. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bacon

[lucas]

Tonight we had Glynis' pot roast and it was fantastic. I was a little worried because instead of a packet of ranch dressing I picked up a packet of ranch dip. But, it still came out so good. The gravy was delish!!

[TigerKat]

Pizza Meatloaf Muffins have to be the #1 EASIEST recipe I've ever done. I'm the only one who has eaten yet, DH & DS won't be home until after 9.

I used 93% lean grd beef and when they were done I took one out and there was some fat there so I took them all out and drained on paper towels as recommended by someone here. They were good, but a little bland for our taste. Next time I'm going to add minced garlic to the ground beef and some fresh basil into the cheese that's stuffed in the center.

I had leftover baked angel hair pasta with parm, garlic & basil from Sunday - if anyone wants the recipe I'll be happy to post it.

Steph - Love your porn, girl!!

[Nancyg56]

Oceanannie- Thanks for posting the directions. I am going to try them!

The oriental ribs Glynnis posted were wonderful. I tripled the sauce ingredients because I had over 7 pounds of country ribs, cooked then tightly covered in a slow oven for about 5 hours. I turned them once in a while. I took the cooking liquid and reduced it, added a little maple syrup to cut the saltiness, and then thickened it with corn starch, added a little Earth Balance spread to make it shiny. Back in th oven for about an hour or so. I was not really timing it, but it was yummy!

Only Kady and I ate, everyone else is at the greenhouse pulling plants. I think they will like it as well, DD was telling me it was not fair to smell dinner and then have to leave.

[TigerKat]

Nancy - I haven't been around much today, just noticed the pic in your siggie. So nice to be able to put a face to my dear friend and Buddy of course!;)

[liamandcaili]

laura--sorry I just noticed your post--Here's the recipe--also from Cooking Light (I'm a real fan, can't ya tell;) )


Thanks, Stephanie! This sounds good. Of course, I will probably add butter or something like that...very little comes out of my kitchen that qualifies as Cooking Light. ;)

[OceanAnnie]

You're welcome, Nancy! :)

[FormrCastMbr]

Pizza Meatloaf Muffins have to be the #1 EASIEST recipe I've ever done. I'm the only one who has eaten yet, DH & DS won't be home until after 9.

I used 93% lean grd beef and when they were done I took one out and there was some fat there so I took them all out and drained on paper towels as recommended by someone here. They were good, but a little bland for our taste. Next time I'm going to add minced garlic to the ground beef and some fresh basil into the cheese that's stuffed in the center.

I had leftover baked angel hair pasta with parm, garlic & basil from Sunday - if anyone wants the recipe I'll be happy to post it.

Steph - Love your porn, girl!!

I add grated parmesan cheese, maybe that is why I have high BP once in a while...I LOVE salt! :)



Stephanie, that chicken looks sooooooo good!!! :thumbsup2

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight I am making bucatini with meatballs and bread :)

WFD at your house?

[Nancyg56]

Lindsay- What is bucatini? I have never heard of it.

[LindsayDunn228]

Bucatni is basically spaghetti noodles that are hollow in the middle. They look like a straw :)

[FormrCastMbr]

Morning!

I am going to grill up some sausage and serve it with peppers and onions. Salad on the side.

Have a great day!

[THE HAT]

Morning all----I still haven't caught up on here as we ended up being called to a meeting at the nursing home for (dh's) grandma yesterday. We found out her release day,(next wed) and a few things to do with PT to help her, and also some ways to help her keep focused.....(her mind is a bit gone).
In the process of this meeting dmil proceeded to tell me that she ordered a new shower curtain for the tub (single panel as opposed to the 3 layers they had so they would have more room to get grandma in and out of the tub) and matching curtains....now I can't quite figure out how the curtains are part of using grandma's money to make her move easier?????????? argh!!!! If I bite my tongue anymore it is going to be pierced!!! I have not always kept my mouth shut in the past in other situations, but they involved me, dh, or ds in a direct way, this is a bit out of line to say to much I feel, but boy am I having a hard time, lol. Luckily I am really busy with ds's school the next few days and won't see them until Tuesday.........she (dmil) will email me 2 or 3 times a day with her new items and such..............to which I sit here and feel my blood pressure boil, then call dh and (b)witch with him on it........Oh yeah they are also going to put in a new driveway????????????? using grandma's money!!

wfd tonight.........I will probably make this super yummy easy chicken dish, with rice and corn or carrots.

EASY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

1/4 c. butter
3 or 4 boneless chicken breasts, split
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1/3 c. white wine---------------------------PLUS AN EXTRA GLASS FOR THE COOK--------------------
8 oz. grated sharp cheddar cheese

Melt butter in oblong baking dish. Place chicken breasts in butter. In a bowl, combine soups and the wine. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

Pour over the chicken. Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 hours.

[nucpharm29]

Tonight will be linguine with garlicky clams and peas. My kids will hate me, but oh well, I'm in a snarky mood today.:angel:

[TigerKat]

Good morning y'all!

Tonight will be Paula Deen's fried pork chops, mashed potatoes and a creole tomato salad. YUM!!!!!

[nucpharm29]

Kathy--have you posted the recipe for the Creole Tomato Salad? If not I would love it!:thumbsup2

[Nancyg56]

Good Morning All!

Wendie- my Mom always said that no good will come of taking anything that does not belong to you. It has been the philosophy that keeps me from exploding when what you describe happens. It is not easier to watch, I just keep telling myself that I am glad that I will not be the recipient of the consequence.

Kathy- Those pork chops are my families favorite.

I am not sure what I am cooking this evening. I have ground turkey and may make the pizza muffins or maybe stuffed peppers.

[TigerKat]

Kathy--have you posted the recipe for the Creole Tomato Salad? If not I would love it!:thumbsup2

There really is no recipe, when they are in season I just chop (large chunks) up some creoles, green peppers, onions and avocado. Season with salt & pepper, olive oil and vinegar. I could eat this all day, every day!!!

[lucas]

There really is no recipe, when they are in season I just chop (large chunks) up some creoles, green peppers, onions and avocado. Season with salt & pepper, olive oil and vinegar. I could eat this all day, every day!!!

This actually makes my mouth water!! :love:

[OKWMom]

Can you share the recipe for the scallops newburg, please?

Thanks!
Melanie

This is really quick. Start to finish in 20 minutes.

Scallops Newburg
1 lb of scallops, rinsed and drained well (you can use bay or sea, I’ve done both)
1 tbl butter
garlic powder
Old Bay seasoning
1 can cream of shrimp soup
3 oz cream cheese (easier to use if softened, but ok if not)
¼ cup cooking sherry

Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and sprinkle with garlic powder and Old Bay to taste. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soup, cream cheese and cooking sherry. Stir until mixed well and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until hot throughout.

I served this over angel hair last night instead of making the rice pilaf. I’m glad I did because the sauce was really good.

[lillygator]

hmm, DH is working late so just me and the girls...not sure. I'll have to check out the first post, although that scallop recipe sounds yummy!
I don't recall seeing cream of shrimp soup..is it a special brand or does Campbell's make one too?

[OKWMom]

I forgot to put this in my earlier post:

Tonight's dinner is Paula Deen's shrimp and wild rice casserole.

Also, I love everyone's new pictures. When I finally get around to downloading mine from my camera, I'll try to figure out how to post some.

Gretchen

[OKWMom]

hmm, DH is working late so just me and the girls...not sure. I'll have to check out the first post, although that scallop recipe sounds yummy!
I don't recall seeing cream of shrimp soup..is it a special brand or does Campbell's make one too?

I used Campbell's. I found it at Publix, but my Super Walmart carries it too.

[OKWMom]

Sorry for the multiple posts, but I wanted to ask if any of you had eaten Amberjack. Publix has it on sale this week and I was curious what it's like - is it a white fish; is it meaty like grouper; is it fishy?

Thanks,
Gretchen

[TigerKat]

This is really quick. Start to finish in 20 minutes.

Scallops Newburg
1 lb of scallops, rinsed and drained well (you can use bay or sea, I’ve done both)
1 tbl butter
garlic powder
Old Bay seasoning
1 can cream of shrimp soup
3 oz cream cheese (easier to use if softened, but ok if not)
¼ cup cooking sherry

Heat butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and sprinkle with garlic powder and Old Bay to taste. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add soup, cream cheese and cooking sherry. Stir until mixed well and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 5 minutes or until hot throughout.

I served this over angel hair last night instead of making the rice pilaf. I’m glad I did because the sauce was really good.

OOOHHH - This sounds soooooo good!!

[lucas]

ITonight's dinner is Paula Deen's shrimp and wild rice casserole.

Is the recipe already posted here? If not, recipe please! :)

[OceanAnnie]

Morning everyone! :)

Still using what I have on hand. We're having Kraft Italian Pasta Salad. I'm adding chicken breast strips, pepperoni, tomatoes, and cucumbers. In the mood for something light tonight.

I might make some Oreo milkshakes for dessert. I'm just going to use up the ice cream we have, add some milk and crushed Oreos. Blend them all together! (I'll have to pick up some Oreos though sometime today.)

[OKWMom]

Is the recipe already posted here? If not, recipe please! :)

I don't think it is. I'll have to post it tonight when I get home.

[OKWMom]

OOOHHH - This sounds soooooo good!!

It really was good. Anytime DH starts his "I'm a lucky man, I'm a lucky man" chant at the dinner table it means the dinner is good. :lmao: Did I ever tell you the first time he proposed to me was over a plate of shrimp in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair? ;) This was on date 5 or 6. He actually asked after tasting the 3rd or 4th bite, "Is it too soon to ask you to marry me?" When I told him it was, he said "Just checking". I guess for him the way to his heart really was through his stomach. :rotfl:

[liamandcaili]

Did I ever tell you the first time he proposed to me was over a plate of shrimp in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair? ;) This was on date 5 or 6. He actually asked after tasting the 3rd or 4th bite, "Is it too soon to ask you to marry me?" When I told him it was, he said "Just checking". I guess for him the way to his heart really was through his stomach. :rotfl:

Great story!

I am just having the leftover corn chowder tonight. It's our last Wednesday skating night for the season. Things are starting to slow down a bit.

[TheBeadPirate]

We're at Disney Oct 26-29th! We're gonna do MNSSHP on the 28th--I think that's right, whatever date Sunday is. We're at SSR, but have waitlisted for BCV. DH and I are going to run the ToT 13K on Sat. night, can't wait!
Stephanie- we have to meet up this time....I missed you for the Minnie Marathon. But now I know if I schedule a trip for a race time I have a chance at meeting at least one DISer I know!:lmao:

I'll be the one holding the cocktail at the finish line!

What's the ToT race?


Last night was some conglomeration of ground beef, garbanzos, frozen corn, onion, and a can of diced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and olive oil- over grits. Trying to use up odds and ends- can you tell?:rotfl: Tonight will be leftovers- either that or the baked chicken from Monday night.

[lucas]

It really was good. Anytime DH starts his "I'm a lucky man, I'm a lucky man" chant at the dinner table it means the dinner is good. :lmao: Did I ever tell you the first time he proposed to me was over a plate of shrimp in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair? ;) This was on date 5 or 6. He actually asked after tasting the 3rd or 4th bite, "Is it too soon to ask you to marry me?" When I told him it was, he said "Just checking". I guess for him the way to his heart really was through his stomach. :rotfl:


Awwwwwww! :love:

[TigerKat]

It really was good. Anytime DH starts his "I'm a lucky man, I'm a lucky man" chant at the dinner table it means the dinner is good. :lmao: Did I ever tell you the first time he proposed to me was over a plate of shrimp in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair? ;) This was on date 5 or 6. He actually asked after tasting the 3rd or 4th bite, "Is it too soon to ask you to marry me?" When I told him it was, he said "Just checking". I guess for him the way to his heart really was through his stomach. :rotfl:

Love it, Love it!!!!!!:love:

[shovan]

We'll be there! I cancelled the waitlist though. I needed to bank points or lose them so I banked. We'll either be at the campground in the RV (If we get it) or at the Grovsner. Oct 24-28

:cool1: :drinking1 I guess we'll be meeting by the Rosa Booth! Right now I have the 24th totally open, waiting for the F&W schedule to come out. But they don't usually have much on Wednesdays, so we could meet up & cruise the booths!

We're at Disney Oct 26-29th! We're gonna do MNSSHP on the 28th--I think that's right, whatever date Sunday is. We're at SSR, but have waitlisted for BCV. DH and I are going to run the ToT 13K on Sat. night, can't wait!

Okay here's my food porn contribution! It was really yummy!
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j57/nucpharm29/P6060027_edited.jpg

From Cooking light
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Stephanie, Both of these sounds delicious. Thanks for the recipes. I make a chicken dish almost just like that, I called it Spanish Chicken, but the proscuitto would really kick it up a notch.
Sorry we are going to just miss y'all in WDW we leave on the 25th. I hope you get the BCV! It's great especially during the F&W FEST!!!

[QUOTE=OKWMom;19048760]It really was good. Anytime DH starts his "I'm a lucky man, I'm a lucky man" chant at the dinner table it means the dinner is good. :lmao: Did I ever tell you the first time he proposed to me was over a plate of shrimp in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair? ;) This was on date 5 or 6. He actually asked after tasting the 3rd or 4th bite, "Is it too soon to ask you to marry me?" When I told him it was, he said "Just checking". I guess for him the way to his heart really was through his stomach. :rotfl:

Love that!!!

There really is no recipe, when they are in season I just chop (large chunks) up some creoles, green peppers, onions and avocado. Season with salt & pepper, olive oil and vinegar. I could eat this all day, every day!!!

Kathy, Did you run down to Belle Chasse for those? or found them at your grocery? I'm dying for some real creoles! They didn't have any at either of my stores yet. Your salad sounds yummy! Grab some vidalia onions for it & it would really be fantastic!

Wendie, Sorry about all of the drama in the family! If your DH hasn't said anything, you are being smart to keep quiet on it! Just try to stay away as much as possible!:hug:

Lauren, Your little baby looks like a handsome young man in that new pic!!!!

Nancy, Love the coconut pics of you & Buddy!!!

I got off really easy last night. DH was not too hungry, so we had the leftover King Crab legs that were again so good. Followed that up with a fruit, cheese & bread tray & a bottle of wine! EASY & YUMMY!

I had gruyere & that strange looking but yummy Norwegian cheese (gift from Norwegian business assoc. of DH's). We had it in Akershus & loved it. If any of you go to Akershus for breakfast give it a try! It's very brown & doesn't look very appetizing but it is so good with fruit, it has a very sweet caramel like flavor.

Don't know WFD tonight.

[nucpharm29]

Kathy-thanks for the "non" recipe! That sounds yummy! It looks like something I could eat everyday as well.

Lori--sorry, the ToT race, is the Tower of Terror 13K/6.5K to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Tower of Terror. It's held at night at MGM, starts at 9:30pm with a private party for race part. and family until 1am! We have a sitter for the kids (thanks DSIL); we are gonna party down! And seriously, if there is a race going on, we're there--already got plans for marathon weekend in Jan! We're missing Race for the Taste this year, gotta sacrifice somewhere I guess!;)

[pennst8r]

It really was good. Anytime DH starts his "I'm a lucky man, I'm a lucky man" chant at the dinner table it means the dinner is good. :lmao: Did I ever tell you the first time he proposed to me was over a plate of shrimp in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair? ;) This was on date 5 or 6. He actually asked after tasting the 3rd or 4th bite, "Is it too soon to ask you to marry me?" When I told him it was, he said "Just checking". I guess for him the way to his heart really was through his stomach. :rotfl:

I love this! :goodvibes

Tonight DH is out of town, the boys all have kung fu from 6-8 and dinner has to be fast. So..probably make a pizza or some pasta. Mine, I'll probably roast some veggies w/evoo and parm. (whether it's pizza or pasta!) Some herbs from the garden...I love spring! I have a watermelon for dessert.

so....nothing exciting, but they'll be happy.

I did make Popcorn Smores last night. I think I got the recipe from Family Fun. They were easy and gooey....yum!

[TigerKat]

Kathy, Did you run down to Belle Chasse for those? or found them at your grocery? I'm dying for some real creoles! They didn't have any at either of my stores yet. Your salad sounds yummy! Grab some vidalia onions for it & it would really be fantastic!



Actually I asked Kyle to stop in Belle Chasse on his way back from taking Abi home yesterday. He came home with 6 small tomatoes.:sad2: I haven't seen creoles in the grocery store yet. I did buy some Vidalias for my salad. :yay:

[TheBeadPirate]

Actually I asked Kyle to stop in Belle Chasse on his way back from taking Abi home yesterday. He came home with 6 small tomatoes.:sad2: I haven't seen creoles in the grocery store yet. I did buy some Vidalias for my salad. :yay:

Saturday and Sunday is the Creole Tomato Festival at the French Market. 11-6 I think I'm dragging Rick down on Saturday.

[Nancyg56]

Did I ever tell you the first time he proposed to me was over a plate of shrimp in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair? ;) This was on date 5 or 6. He actually asked after tasting the 3rd or 4th bite, "Is it too soon to ask you to marry me?" When I told him it was, he said "Just checking". I guess for him the way to his heart really was through his stomach. :rotfl:

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

[shovan]

Actually I asked Kyle to stop in Belle Chasse on his way back from taking Abi home yesterday. He came home with 6 small tomatoes.:sad2: I haven't seen creoles in the grocery store yet. I did buy some Vidalias for my salad. :yay:

6 little creoles? What was that boy thinking? Oh nevermind...Abi???:lmao:

Saturday and Sunday is the Creole Tomato Festival at the French Market. 11-6 I think I'm dragging Rick down on Saturday.

Lori, Does that mean they have reopened the old market yet? I mean the farmer's market part not the flea market? Or are they still working on that? Do they have veg & fruit vendors there everyday again? I'm going look it up & see what's going to be going on there this weekend.

[TigerKat]

6 little creoles? What was that boy thinking? Oh nevermind...Abi???:lmao:



BINGO !!

[OKWMom]

6 little creoles? What was that boy thinking? Oh nevermind...Abi???:lmao:


Exactly. She's lucky he remembered them at all.

[TigerKat]

Exactly. She's lucky he remembered them at all.

You don't know how right you are!!:lmao: :lmao: He didn't get the nickname "airhead" for nothing.;)

[TheBeadPirate]

You don't know how right you are!!:lmao: :lmao: He didn't get the nickname "airhead" for nothing.;)

Kathy- Perhaps next time you tell Abi and she can help you out. You know he'd remember what she had to say.

Ah, the excess of young lust...er, love!:love:

[TigerKat]

Kathy- Perhaps next time you tell Abi and she can help you out. You know he'd remember what she had to say.

Ah, the excess of young lust...er, love!:love:

You read my mind. I told Johnny this afternoon I'll ask Abi next time!:thumbsup2

LUST - :scared1: , Who am I kidding, that's exactly what it is!:lmao:

[TigerKat]

Oh my, I'm afraid there won't be any creole tomato salad left for anyone else. I made it and can't stop picking on it!:laughing:

[Nancyg56]

6 little creoles? What was that boy thinking? Oh nevermind...Abi???:lmao:





Exactly. She's lucky he remembered them at all.

:rotfl2: I don't miss those days!

Oh my, I'm afraid there won't be any creole tomato salad left for anyone else. I made it and can't stop picking on it!:laughing:

Kathy, what are creole tomatoes? Are they some type of heirloom?

[TigerKat]

:rotfl2: I don't miss those days!



Kathy, what are creole tomatoes? Are they some type of heirloom?

I'm no expert so I found this, all I know is they are so much better than a regular tomato. I think you need to make a trip down here and stay with me for a week, you'll be talkin like us and eatin like us!!!

http://www.summersetreview.org/02fall/tomato.htm

Here's another:

http://www.bloggingneworleans.com/2006/05/11/its-creole-tomato-time/

[shovan]

:rotfl2: I don't miss those days!



Kathy, what are creole tomatoes? Are they some type of heirloom?

Nancy, it's the tomato which cherish down here! It's only grown in a very small area along the mouth of the Mississippi. It has something to do with the soil from the river. Kyle's girlfriend actually lives there. It's only about 5 minutes from Kathy about 20 minutes from my home. We only get the tomatoes during the summer & when they get plentilful, we can get them in the local groceries & at other roadside stands. I have never tasted a better tomato than a creole including all the fancy heirlooms I've paid big bucks for!

[HERSEY]

Ok you have me craving a tomato sandwich right now. Sorry I can't do NO in the summer I was down there once in August I thought I was going to die. My hair was never soo big :scared1:.

[TigerKat]

Ok you have me craving a tomato sandwich right now. Sorry I can't do NO in the summer I was down there once in August I thought I was going to die. My hair was never soo big :scared1:.

That's the way I live during the summer!

[TigerKat]

Hey Lauren - where are you???????? I love your pic of your handsome A man!:thumbsup2

[Nancyg56]

I'm no expert so I found this, all I know is they are so much better than a regular tomato. I think you need to make a trip down here and stay with me for a week, you'll be talkin like us and eatin like us!!!

http://www.summersetreview.org/02fall/tomato.htm

Here's another:

http://www.bloggingneworleans.com/2006/05/11/its-creole-tomato-time/

Nancy, it's the tomato which cherish down here! It's only grown in a very small area along the mouth of the Mississippi. It has something to do with the soil from the river. Kyle's girlfriend actually lives there. It's only about 5 minutes from Kathy about 20 minutes from my home. We only get the tomatoes during the summer & when they get plentilful, we can get them in the local groceries & at other roadside stands. I have never tasted a better tomato than a creole including all the fancy heirlooms I've paid big bucks for!

Ladies, you have my mouth watering for those tomatoes. A trip to NOLA and those amazing tomato sandwiches sound like just shy of heaven :thumbsup2

The soil here in the CT river valley grows the best strawberries in the world! I don't know why, but they are better here than anywhere else, so I understand how your tomatoes are superior.

[TigerKat]

Nancy - I'll bet Buddy would love a sliced creole on any sandwich you would make him.;)

[TigerKat]

I think of Buddy every time I read a great review of the tuna sandwich at CHH in MK. I can't wait to try it, has Buddy?:laughing:

[Nancyg56]

OMG Kathy- he would be in heaven! Some evenings when he gets in from the farm that is supper. We have some friends who have a farm in East Granby. They have an heirloom called Mr Stripey, and it is the ugliest tomato I have ever seen. When those bad boys are ripe it is not pretty here. Any manner and common courtesy are out the window :rotfl:.

[OKWMom]

Ok lucas, here is the recipe you requested. I made it for the first time tonight and Wow, it was good.

Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole - Paula Deen

1 (8 oz) pkg wild rice (I only could a 6.7 oz pkg so I used it)
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbl butter
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Cook the rice according to pkg directions minus 1/4 cup water. (The recipe here says to drain and cool, but I didn't understand the "drain" part, but I did let it cool a little.

Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 tbl salt to a boil in a medium saucepan and cook the shrimp for 1 minute. Drain immediately and set aside.

Heat the butter in saucepan and saute the pepper and onion until soft, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine rice, soup, 1 1/2 cups of cheese, shrimp and vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste (I didn't add any salt and I'm glad). Mix well. Spray an 11 x 7 inch glass casserole dish with vegetable spray. Place the mixture in the pan and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly.

[HERSEY]

Tonight we had chinese takeout. I was too lazy after doing a few errands after working 8 hours to cook. Maybe I've surprise you all by cooking sometime that requires a recipe I could share one day. ;) But just incase don't anyone hold their breath :lmao:

[FormrCastMbr]

Hey Lauren - where are you???????? I love your pic of your handsome A man!:thumbsup2

I am here now! Thank you!!! He just crawled in bed with me to give me a hug...he gives good sugar...:)

I have to catch up with everyone...

Ya know, this morning I had no idea what a creole was so I googled it...nothing came up...now that I know what it is, I am craving a tomato...sandwich like others have said. Nothing like a juicy tomato, mayo, s&p and a dash of sugar!!! :)

[FormrCastMbr]

Sorry for the multiple posts, but I wanted to ask if any of you had eaten Amberjack. Publix has it on sale this week and I was curious what it's like - is it a white fish; is it meaty like grouper; is it fishy?

Thanks,
Gretchen

I have never had that...let us know if you have it.

It really was good. Anytime DH starts his "I'm a lucky man, I'm a lucky man" chant at the dinner table it means the dinner is good. :lmao: Did I ever tell you the first time he proposed to me was over a plate of shrimp in a tomato cream sauce over angel hair? ;) This was on date 5 or 6. He actually asked after tasting the 3rd or 4th bite, "Is it too soon to ask you to marry me?" When I told him it was, he said "Just checking". I guess for him the way to his heart really was through his stomach. :rotfl:

How great! Thanks for sharing this story!


Lauren, Your little baby looks like a handsome young man in that new pic!!!!


Thank you!!!

You read my mind. I told Johnny this afternoon I'll ask Abi next time!:thumbsup2

LUST - :scared1: , Who am I kidding, that's exactly what it is!:lmao:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Ok you have me craving a tomato sandwich right now. Sorry I can't do NO in the summer I was down there once in August I thought I was going to die. My hair was never soo big :scared1:.

That's the way I live during the summer!

You girls sound like you're from Jersey with the big hair!!!

Tonight we had chinese takeout. I was too lazy after doing a few errands after working 8 hours to cook. Maybe I've surprise you all by cooking sometime that requires a recipe I could share one day. ;) But just incase don't anyone hold their breath :lmao:

I don't post recipes that often...I like to make everyone elses!!! :thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

I am here now! Thank you!!! He just crawled in bed with me to give me a hug...he gives good sugar...:)



I wish my baby could still crawl in bed with me and give me sugar. I'd better stop this now or I'll be labeled a molester.:scared1:

I got Abi to put a pic of her & Kyle in my Photobucket, now I just have to find a day to spend trying to do it, so you guys can see my Baby and his Babe.;)

[FormrCastMbr]

We went for our 2nd and last counseling session tonight...OMG...almost 2 weeks away!!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I forgot totally about rice/birdseed to throw after the ceremony. Do you think it would be OK if I just put a big bowl out and people scoop their own or do you think I need to make individual ones?

Thanks for all your help and putting up with me with all this wedding stuff.

Nancy, I can't find your post that told me where I need to go in Mystic...can you tell me again?

I am taking my Mom for a dress tomorrow. My Dsis told me to be very patient, which I tend not to be...I have to pray real hard for patience tonight...

[FormrCastMbr]

I wish my baby could still crawl in bed with me and give me sugar. I'd better stop this now or I'll be labeled a molester.:scared1:

I got Abi to put a pic of her & Kyle in my Photobucket, now I just have to find a day to spend trying to do it, so you guys can see my Baby and his Babe.;)

:)

Is he driving all over NO now? Can't wait to see the pic!!!

[TigerKat]

I am taking my Mom for a dress tomorrow. My Dsis told me to be very patient, which I tend not to be...I have to pray real hard for patience tonight...

I'm praying for patience for you sweetie, cherish your Mom while you still have her!:hug:

OK, here goes I think I can post a pic of my Baby boy Kyle and his Babe Abi:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/TigerKat_2006/l_8a416b3b39733266196ea96f6fbd0a74.jpg

[TigerKat]

Sorry it's so big, I have no idea how to re-size!

[FormrCastMbr]

I'm praying for patience for you sweetie, cherish your Mom while you still have her!:hug:

OK, here goes I think I can post a pic of my Baby boy Kyle and his Babe Abi:



Oh, thank you Kathy. I do have patience with my Mom...I am just very stressed lately. She actually wants to wear something from her closet, which she has beautiful clothes but has lost alot of weight and nothing fits right.

Now, Kyle...Wow! Very handsome!!! Abi is stunning as well...they make a really cute couple...:) Thank you for sharing...

Thank you also for being a good friend! :hug:

[lori1043]

I made some really yummy white beans tonight!!! (not that I am bragging:rotfl: )They just really came out great. But if you cook'em with a ham bone it makes so much of a difference. I had a leftover hambone with lots of ham on it leftover from Christmas(honeybaked) that I had deep frozen. I took it out last night, crockpotted the dry white beans this morning with salt/pepper/Tony's on low for 5 hours. Came home, put in the defrosted hambone(after cutting ham off of it and using half of it for my beans), added the already cut up for you seasoning(about 1/3 of the container)-put it on high for 2.5 hours.

We went blueberry pickin' today, so we had a dessert(not usual for us!!)-vanilla ice cream with a warm blueberry sauce the owner of the blueberry farm gave me. I used sucanat(to make me feel a little better about it!), but it still was high in sugar! YUM!!

Lori

[OKWMom]

Kathy - what a handsome guy! Thanks for posting the pic.

Lauren - I hope all goes well with your mom. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Actually, I was thinking of you earlier today. One of the girls in my office is getting married the day before you. She was stressing about the last minute details and I was thinking you are probably doing the same thing.

[FormrCastMbr]

Sounds yummy Lori! Your girls are adorable...:)

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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!

[shovan]

Ok you have me craving a tomato sandwich right now. Sorry I can't do NO in the summer I was down there once in August I thought I was going to die. My hair was never soo big :scared1:.

Yes, by the middle of May the frizz is my new look!!!

That's the way I live during the summer!

Know what ya mean!:lmao:

Ladies, you have my mouth watering for those tomatoes. A trip to NOLA and those amazing tomato sandwiches sound like just shy of heaven :thumbsup2

The soil here in the CT river valley grows the best strawberries in the world! I don't know why, but they are better here than anywhere else, so I understand how your tomatoes are superior.

When we head up the east coast on our road trip, we'll have to plan it during Creole tomato season, so we can bring you some!!

We went for our 2nd and last counseling session tonight...OMG...almost 2 weeks away!!! :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

I forgot totally about rice/birdseed to throw after the ceremony. Do you think it would be OK if I just put a big bowl out and people scoop their own or do you think I need to make individual ones?

Thanks for all your help and putting up with me with all this wedding stuff.

Nancy, I can't find your post that told me where I need to go in Mystic...can you tell me again?

I am taking my Mom for a dress tomorrow. My Dsis told me to be very patient, which I tend not to be...I have to pray real hard for patience tonight...

Lauren, Good Luck with dress shopping for your Mom tomorrow! On the rice/birdseed, most of our Catholic churches here won't allow it any more, it's a falling hazard!!!! :sad2: But because of that, people have started have started blowing bubbles instead. It's pretty nice.

Lori1043, White beans & ice cream with blueberry sauce, you can't go wrong with that!

[lucas]

TigerKat,

What a cute couple! Your son is a very handsome!! Thanks for posting the pic. :goodvibes

[lori1043]

Lauren-Congrats on your wedding! Don't stres too much, I am sure you are doing fine, and it goes by so quickly. Enjoy it.

Lorraine Dawson's Blueberry sauce(Waldhiem, La.):

1.5 cups blueberries
1/3 to 1/2 cups sugar(I used 1/3 sucanat)
1TB cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp almond extract

put it all in a saucepan over medium, to med-low heat, stir frequently for about 20-35 minutes
remove from heat and add almond extract, mix well(should be sticky and getting thick.)

She says to refrigerate, but we had it warm over the ice cream. I'll refrigerate the rest. She also says it will keep for up to 10 days in the fridge.

Lori

[lucas]

Ok lucas, here is the recipe you requested. I made it for the first time tonight and Wow, it was good.

Shrimp and Wild Rice Casserole - Paula Deen

1 (8 oz) pkg wild rice (I only could a 6.7 oz pkg so I used it)
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbl butter
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Cook the rice according to pkg directions minus 1/4 cup water. (The recipe here says to drain and cool, but I didn't understand the "drain" part, but I did let it cool a little.

Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 tbl salt to a boil in a medium saucepan and cook the shrimp for 1 minute. Drain immediately and set aside.

Heat the butter in saucepan and saute the pepper and onion until soft, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine rice, soup, 1 1/2 cups of cheese, shrimp and vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste (I didn't add any salt and I'm glad). Mix well. Spray an 11 x 7 inch glass casserole dish with vegetable spray. Place the mixture in the pan and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly.

Thanks so much. It sounds so good - I love Paula Deen! :yay:

[shovan]

Lauren-Congrats on your wedding! Don't stres too much, I am sure you are doing fine, and it goes by so quickly. Enjoy it.

Lorraine Dawson's Blueberry sauce(Waldhiem, La.):

1.5 cups blueberries
1/3 to 1/2 cups sugar(I used 1/3 sucanat)
1TB cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp almond extract

put it all in a saucepan over medium, to med-low heat, stir frequently for about 20-35 minutes
remove from heat and add almond extract, mix well(should be sticky and getting thick.)

She says to refrigerate, but we had it warm over the ice cream. I'll refrigerate the rest. She also says it will keep for up to 10 days in the fridge.

Lori

Thanks Lori!!! As soon as I get some of those fresh bluebabies, I'm gonna make the sauce!

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight is leftover bucatini with meatballs and bread :)

WFD at your house?

[HERSEY]

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.

[Nancyg56]

Thanks for all your help and putting up with me with all this wedding stuff.

Nancy, I can't find your post that told me where I need to go in Mystic...can you tell me again?

I am taking my Mom for a dress tomorrow. My Dsis told me to be very patient, which I tend not to be...I have to pray real hard for patience tonight...

Lauren-I love the wedding plans! Keep posting them, please.
The place is called Abbots and it is in Noank. It is a lobster shack and the food is really good, but really rustic. I'll see if I can find out more, I haven't been there in years, 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:

Now as to you Mom, take a little step back and it will be okay. In the end it is just a dress.

I'm praying for patience for you sweetie, cherish your Mom while you still have her!:hug:

OK, here goes I think I can post a pic of my Baby boy Kyle and his Babe Abi:



Oh my gosh, what a handsome son you have! Abi is adorable and the make a cute couple. Proms and parties must be so much fun for you.

Oh, thank you Kathy. I do have patience with my Mom...I am just very stressed lately. She actually wants to wear something from her closet, which she has beautiful clothes but has lost alot of weight and nothing fits right.



Lauren, when my niece got married I took my Mom shopping and found her a beautiful champagne pant suit. Then my DD got married and she wanted to wear it again. Okay, it still fit and she looked lovely in it. Then my nephew got married. This is at least 5 years after she wore it the first time, and she wants to wear it again. My Brother is horrified. A little chat with my Sis IL and Mom is once again shining in her pantsuit. My youngest was the last to marry and he asked her to wear the "Wedding Suit". The only ruckus was when she refused to let me take it to the cleaners, :confused3.

My point is that Moms are eccentric and that is what makes them unique. 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.

.

We went blueberry pickin' today, so we had a dessert(not usual for us!!)-vanilla ice cream with a warm blueberry sauce the owner of the blueberry farm gave me. I used sucanat(to make me feel a little better about it!), but it still was high in sugar! YUM!!

Lori

I have been whining because our BB season is not in full swing until July and I can't wait! We are just starting to see native strawberries. I can't wait until the pick your own farms open!

I have added your sauce recipe to my file. Thank you!

[Nancyg56]

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.

I'll be on the lookout. I can sympathize with your Alex. We had some nasty storms Tuesday and Kady was a little scared. Marisa felt badly because she was at work when her baby was "hiding". I was like she is not hiding, she is just hanging onto my leg!

The poor guy across the street has not caught a break during this bout of storms, his finished basement has flooded twice, an he had to get rid of almost everything because of mold, and Tuesday a huge tree came down in his yard and just missed his house. It has been weird here.

[OceanAnnie]

Good morning everyone! :)

The Italian pasta salad we had last night was great! I'm glad I made a lot. I'll be having it for lunch. Instead of the Oreo milkshake, I made an apple cobbler with oatmeal. It was really good.

Tonights menu is crockpot bratwurst with peppers, probably fries, coleslaw, and that Oreo milkshake.

[FormrCastMbr]

Lauren - I hope all goes well with your mom. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. Actually, I was thinking of you earlier today. One of the girls in my office is getting married the day before you. She was stressing about the last minute details and I was thinking you are probably doing the same thing.

Thank you. :) :) :) Yeah, all the last minute stuff and DF has bee so busy with work that he is not much help...maybe thats better!!! ;)


Lauren, Good Luck with dress shopping for your Mom tomorrow! On the rice/birdseed, most of our Catholic churches here won't allow it any more, it's a falling hazard!!!! :sad2: But because of that, people have started have started blowing bubbles instead. It's pretty nice.


thank you...I'll talk to Tom about bubbles...:)

Lauren-Congrats on your wedding! Don't stres too much, I am sure you are doing fine, and it goes by so quickly. Enjoy it.



Thank you!

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.



We'll get ya!!! :)

Lauren-I love the wedding plans! Keep posting them, please.
The place is called Abbots and it is in Noank. It is a lobster shack and the food is really good, but really rustic. I'll see if I can find out more, I haven't been there in years, 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:

Now as to you Mom, take a little step back and it will be okay. In the end it is just a dress.

Lauren, when my niece got married I took my Mom shopping and found her a beautiful champagne pant suit. Then my DD got married and she wanted to wear it again. Okay, it still fit and she looked lovely in it. Then my nephew got married. This is at least 5 years after she wore it the first time, and she wants to wear it again. My Brother is horrified. A little chat with my Sis IL and Mom is once again shining in her pantsuit. My youngest was the last to marry and he asked her to wear the "Wedding Suit". The only ruckus was when she refused to let me take it to the cleaners, :confused3.

My point is that Moms are eccentric and that is what makes them unique. 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.


Thank you!!!

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Well, I am off to sit in NYC traffic...:scared:

Tonight we will have left over meatballs and sausage peppers and onions...I have chicke breast defrosting if anyone wants that instead. I just bought Goya Mojo Criollo marinade...:love: ...love that stuff! :thumbsup2

Have a great day all!

[FormrCastMbr]

Good morning everyone! :)

The Italian pasta salad we had last night was great! I'm glad I made a lot. I'll be having it for lunch. Instead of the Oreo milkshake, I made an apple cobbler with oatmeal. It was really good.



Did you use a recipe? Can you post please? Thanks!

[OceanAnnie]

Morning everyone! :)

Still using what I have on hand. We're having Kraft Italian Pasta Salad. I'm adding chicken breast strips, pepperoni, tomatoes, and cucumbers. In the mood for something light tonight.

I might make some Oreo milkshakes for dessert. I'm just going to use up the ice cream we have, add some milk and crushed Oreos. Blend them all together! (I'll have to pick up some Oreos though sometime today.)

Hey, here's what I did. Nothing real fancy. Just used the box and added a few things, but it did the trick! Easy, quick, and tasty. :)

[OKWMom]

Lauren-Congrats on your wedding! Don't stres too much, I am sure you are doing fine, and it goes by so quickly. Enjoy it.

Lorraine Dawson's Blueberry sauce(Waldhiem, La.):

1.5 cups blueberries
1/3 to 1/2 cups sugar(I used 1/3 sucanat)
1TB cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp almond extract

put it all in a saucepan over medium, to med-low heat, stir frequently for about 20-35 minutes
remove from heat and add almond extract, mix well(should be sticky and getting thick.)

She says to refrigerate, but we had it warm over the ice cream. I'll refrigerate the rest. She also says it will keep for up to 10 days in the fridge.

Lori


Lori, that looks fab. If I get the energy, I'm going to try it this weekend. Both DH and DD9 love blueberries.

BTW, I agree with Lauren, your girls are precious.

[nucpharm29]

Morning all! Last night's dinner was okay, tasty, but nothing to write home about! Tonight we're having Sesame Brown Rice Salad with Chicken.

Oh, and I saw that the store is having a sale on blueberries this week!:cool1: Gonna have to grab some and try that blueberry sauce!:thumbsup2

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

I am in shock this morning. Alexis asked for strawberries on her waffle. So of course that made me think of whipped cream on top. Had some in the fridge whipped it up & topped our waffles. She doesn't like it!!:eek: :confused3 I have now scraped off the topping & she still won't eat the waffle. I guess I ruined her perfect little toaster waffle?!

Didn't cook last night. The pool was finally warm & clean enough to go for a swim. Once Alexis got in, there was no getting her out. So dinner was order in spinach & artichoke pizza for me, & spaghetti for DH.

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

[liamandcaili]

Lauren -- Bubbles are really nice. Like Sheryl said, they don't allow birdseed or rice most places anymore. It's a mess to clean up, and I guess the rice isn't good for the birds. DH and I have some great pictures from our wedding of us coming out of the church with the bubbles shimmering and floating down on us. (Sorry, they aren't electronic, so I can't post.) Most party stores sell special packages of mini-bubbles especially for weddings. We dressed our little bottles up a bit by tying ribbon around them, then we placed them in large baskets at the church exit so guests could grab them on their way out. Whatever you decide to do, I am sure your day will be wonderful!

Lori -- Your girls are adorable.

Kathy -- So is your Kyle. What a cute couple.

Okay, so today, my dad is coming here to work with Liam on his baseball swing. Liam is trying out for a summer baseball league on Saturday, so my dad is going to get him a new bat (his old one is from T-ball and way too light) and give him some hitting tips. Liam is a good hitter, but he's been playing a lot of wiffleball and it has messed with his swing.

Anyway, after Dad's baseball clinic, we're grilling hamburgers. Then Liam has a baseball practice for his regular team this evening. Didn't I say yesterday things were slowing down a bit?? :rolleyes: