The What's For Dinner Thread - May '09(recipe index in OP)

[EJ4Disney]

We received a very exciting surprise call today from the adoption agency. We were schedule Sept. 12 for a required class but there is an opening this coming Tuesday!!!!!Just moves things up a bit.
I find myself everynight thinking about the baby, it's hard to believe he may have been born already, I am so excited but feel like until he is with us part of my heart is missing.
Please pray for the Mom who will or has given him up plus the foster Mom that will care for Jack until he flies home.

Os sweetie, that is just wonderful news. I am so excited for you and Greg. Of course prayers are being shot up real fast for all involved.
Not too long now my friend. Your family will be complete real soon.

 

[LBKB]

Hi everyone! I'm reading and keeping up, but honestly, by the time I get home each night I've been just too tired to post. I don't want any of you to think I don't care, I am just physically and emotionally drained.

Forgive me.

Oh Gretchen I don't think anyone thinks that. We all are praying for your family. Your post was very much appreciated at least by me so we can maybe help support and give you kind words.

 

[HERSEY]

We received a very exciting surprise call today from the adoption agency. We were schedule Sept. 12 for a required class but there is an opening this coming Tuesday!!!!!Just moves things up a bit.
I find myself everynight thinking about the baby, it's hard to believe he may have been born already, I am so excited but feel like until he is with us part of my heart is missing.
Please pray for the Mom who will or has given him up plus the foster Mom that will care for Jack until he flies home.

We are headed up to Lake Michigan in Northern Wisconsin. My parents have rented a lake house for 3 weeks, and we'll join them for their last week. It will be nice and relaxing (once we get there, that is. 15 hours in the car isn't my ideal start to a vacation!)

Where in Wisconsin? We would go to Eagle River when I was little. Now it is a big snowmobile community. Remember if you want to make a short detour I am not far from Wisconsin not far off 294

Hi everyone! I'm reading and keeping up, but honestly, by the time I get home each night I've been just too tired to post. I don't want any of you to think I don't care, I am just physically and emotionally drained.

Forgive me.

I feel so bad for you.

Vickie Hopefully they can find a medication that has acceptable side affects. While acne is not fun it is managable.

Well it is raining so I think baked ziti is in order

 

[bigmerle1966]

Thanks! It wouldn't hurt to have a bundt pan so I may pick one up at Tuesday Morning or someplace cheap like that.

I actually have two, one I bought at a yardsale and the other I got on clearance after Christmas at Target.

Hi everyone! I'm reading and keeping up, but honestly, by the time I get home each night I've been just too tired to post. I don't want any of you to think I don't care, I am just physically and emotionally drained.

Forgive me.

Gretchen, no need to apologize. Please just know we are here for you.

Ann, I hope they can give that poor girl some relief & get her home to her family (mail should be arriving soon).

Dinner tonight, steak on the grill & tri-color tomato salad.

W received a very exciting surprise call today from the adoption agency. We were schedule Sept. 12 for a required class but there is an opening this coming Tuesday!!!!!Just moves things up a bit.
I find myself everynight thinking about the baby, it's hard to believe he may have been born already, I am so excited but feel like until he is with us part of my heart is missing.
Please pray for the Mom who will or has given him up plus the foster Mom that will care for Jack until he flies home.

That's great!


On my way to IKEA. Was supposed to go with a friend but she called and said she had forgotten she had to pick someone up from work at 6:30. Good thing she remembered before we got all the way down there.

 

[HERSEY]

Merle Have fun at my favorite store

 

[shovan]

Hey y'all,

I slept half the day away & I don't know why, boredom I guess. I'm feeling fine, but the steri strips have started to come off & I have an ugly scar on my neck. I know it'll get better, I just don't like it. I'm happy about dinner, a girlfriend fixed some Asian chicken & roasted sweet potatoes for us!

Sheryl--they have tequila tastings???? I have very bad memories of te-kill-ya from college. But the memories aren't bad enough that I don't enjoy a margarita! Glad you are feeling better!

Okay, I had a really bad night at work. That coupled with my crapola dinner have wreaked havoc with my stomach. Going to soothe it with some watermelon vodka and sprite.

Tequila Tastings are new this year! They will serve ceviches & tostadas with it for $35.

I hope you feel better! Your a girl after my own heart, alcohol helps cure everything.

All the stuff I wanted to do happens before we get there! I'd like to do the Tequila tasting but not sure we could do that and make it to Cali Grill for dinner at 6? I would definitely be doing the Bluezoo signature dinner.

WFD - Lauren's bacon wrapped pork kabobs, baked beans and a salad. I put the kabobs in the marinade last night and had to keep telling my guys "no you can't eat them yet, they're not cooked"...they look good already!!!!

Yeah I don't know how we are going to fit it all in! We'll probably have to skip the Tequila. What time is your flight on Sat?

Kady is sleeping all snug in my bed.

I want to take her shopping for paint today. She gets to choose the color for her new room here and is leaning towards blue. She 86'd the rug I was going to use...the pink and 80's flowers will clash with her wall color and is still not convinced that the daybed set I like is "the one". She is looking at some solids but I am pushing for a lavender one with butterflies. Strong opinions this girl has

Wondering what the color she chose.

I had my Physical Therapy appointment yesterday. It was really good, but OH MY did it hurt. I was really sore after. I am going to get some strength back in my knee when this is over, so I will just keep going. I did have to ice it, and I HATE ICE! I cant stand anything cold. I brought my ice pack to work today so I will just keep it elevated and iced. I go back Friday.

Sheryl, I FEEL LIKE A JERK! I forgot to send you the caps. You said dont worry while I was out, then out of sight out of mind. I will send them tomorrow! Definately! I am glad to hear you got your magazine!

You are not a jerk!!! I had forgotten about the caps myself! You've been incredibly sweet, even going trash diving to send me codes! I'm enjoying my new FREE magazine, can't wait to get my hand unwrapped so I can cook some of the yummy recipes.

I'm glad therapy went well, but I know it must hurt like *@!!. A few years back when DH was still walking, he fell & broke his leg right below the knee. The tendon actually pulled part of the bone away & he had to have a pin put in. I think that is one of the few times I have seen my tough guy cry was when he had to rehab that leg.

Sheryl ~ WOOHOO!!!!! I am so darn glad to see you are doing so good. I have been so worried about you. Please rest and not try to do to much. We all want you to be 100% real soon.

Laura ~ Glad to hear that Greg was home. I am sure you enjoyed the time. He is now off to Germany - for 2 years Wow how do you do it?? Jay is leaving Kwait today for Bagdad. Scary scary times. Now this Mom won't breath real good until he is home. The Lord just has to keep him safe and bring him back home.

I'm being good!

You know we'll be praying for Jay! This is one of those times that being a Mom is really gut-wrenching. Prayers for you too dear friend!

Nancy, I think you need to send a bottle of your wine to each of your wfd friends.

Can I ride in your suitcase? I have yet to attend any of the hard ticket events for F&WF. I'm so jealous!

I wish you could come too! In fact I wish all of our WFD group would be there! I'll keep wishing on that, maybe one day.

Hi everyone! I'm reading and keeping up, but honestly, by the time I get home each night I've been just too tired to post. I don't want any of you to think I don't care, I am just physically and emotionally drained.

Forgive me.

You do not need forgiveness! We are all thinking & praying for you and your Dad. Just try to rest & take care of yourself too.

Gretchen, No need to apologize. Take care of you and your family. Thinking of your Dad and you. Get all the rest you can, and don't worry about us. We all will be here.

We received a very exciting surprise call today from the adoption agency. We were schedule Sept. 12 for a required class but there is an opening this coming Tuesday!!!!!Just moves things up a bit.
I find myself everynight thinking about the baby, it's hard to believe he may have been born already, I am so excited but feel like until he is with us part of my heart is missing.
Please pray for the Mom who will or has given him up plus the foster Mom that will care for Jack until he flies home.

Maria, That is very good news! I am just thrilled for you! We'll be praying.


I am really missing cooking, but my kitchen and the rest of the house sure is staying clean!

 

[Rogue26]

Hi all, hope you have all been well this week.

Nothing exciting going on here, it's been so busy so I'm pretty beat by the time my days off come. I really thought I'd be a bit more adjusted, oh well. I'm still having a great time working and am a little sad knowing I only have about a month and a half left of work.

Merle- Have fun at ikea, I've never been either. I'm glad she remembered the person, even if it was a bit late.

Maria- What a wonderful suprise, I hope things only go up from here.

Ann- I'm sorry for your sil, but it sounds like her kiddos are well taken care of so she has one less thing to worry about. Emma sounds just perfect, I'm sorry you can't keep her small forever- I'm sure she's just lovely. Does Luke still think highly of her?

Gretchen- I think everyone knows what your going through and completly understand. I don't like to turn the computor on after work or I'll never get the work done that needs to be done around the house. I don't think anyone minds. I REALLY don't think anyone minds you being drained. No more apologies, pop in to say hi when you want. Just because you aren't here often doesn't mean you aren't often in our hearts.

Laura - I know our husbands do completely different things but your right, you can't over worry. When mine first started tree work I'd worry all the time and that didn't do anyone any good. I'm still realistic that it's a dangerous job, but if he's running late one night I don't assume the worst.

Sheryl- Hope your feeling better everyday.

pork loin for dinner, not sure on the sides

 

[shovan]

F&W info is now available on the official site!

Here's the link:
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/pa...s/epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival/


I see our hometown NOLA booth will be back & serving up Sazeracs this year!

 

[HERSEY]

Can someone pick me up a cookbook from this years F&W? Please???

I would so love to go the food and wine, of course sound soo good.

 

[TigerKat]

Hi everyone! I'm reading and keeping up, but honestly, by the time I get home each night I've been just too tired to post. I don't want any of you to think I don't care, I am just physically and emotionally drained.

Forgive me.

Gretchen, no one that knows you would ever think that, we love you woman!!

I got some third hand updates on DSIL. I guess they are now suspecting spinal arthritis. She is waiting on more info from the orthopedic Dr.

Emma was born weighing 7 lb 5 oz. She weighed in today at 8 lb 12 oz.
Three weeks old and she is already growing so fast. Everything else was great and she does not go back until the beginning of September for shots.

Praying for relief for her. So happy baby Emma is growing and so healthy!!!!

W received a very exciting surprise call today from the adoption agency. We were schedule Sept. 12 for a required class but there is an opening this coming Tuesday!!!!!Just moves things up a bit.
I find myself everynight thinking about the baby, it's hard to believe he may have been born already, I am so excited but feel like until he is with us part of my heart is missing.
Please pray for the Mom who will or has given him up plus the foster Mom that will care for Jack until he flies home.

That is wonderful, exciting news, I'm so happy for you both. Prayers for all.

Yeah I don't know how we are going to fit it all in! We'll probably have to skip the Tequila. What time is your flight on Sat?

We get to our resort around 2:00 and have a light lunch planned at Fulton's.

Can someone pick me up a cookbook from this years F&W? Please???

Absolutely!!! You'll just have to remind me, my memory sucks.

 

[shovan]

Can someone pick me up a cookbook from this years F&W? Please???

I would so love to go the food and wine, of course sound soo good.

We'll have to be sure of who is going to get that for you. Otherwise you'll end up with 4 or 5 of them!

 

[Glynis]

Hi, everyone! Sorry I've been MIA for a while. I've been reading along, but have felt kind of icky, so I spent a lot of time in bed this last few days. Today I'm feeling better, just really hot and tired!

Dinner tonight will be taco salads. Katie is dying to cook, and this is something she can throw together.

Ann - Prayers said for your SIL. I hope they have a concrete answer for her soon, as well as a treatment plan!

Maria - Congrats on the adoption stuff! That is wonderful!!!! I have had 2 nieces place babies for adoption, and both swear it was the best thing they could have done for their little girls. My niece Lydia told me that once she made the decision, she no longer felt like the baby was hers. She just knew that Zoe belonged to the couple she had picked out. I believe that the Lord has a hand in all of it!

Sheryl - I'm so glad that you are beginning to feel better! Recovery can be slow and frustrating, but don't try to overdo it, and set yourself back!!!

Nancy - I'm so impressed with your wine making! I have to admit, though, that I had visions of you stomping the grapes a la Lucy! It gave me a bit of a chuckle!

I'm so sorry that some of you are getting a ton of rain! We sure could use some around here! We had a really wet June, but it's been scorching for the last 3 weeks, and things are just drying out! My garden is exploding! I've got some yellow bell peppers that I need to grind and freeze for salsa later on, strawberries, raspberries and currants that need to be picked and made into jams and jellies, and squash that I need to find many things to do with! It just never ends! I always think it's a ton of work, and not worth it, but then winter comes along, and I'd give my eyeteeth for fresh veggies and fruits!

 

[shovan]

Glynis, I was wondering where you were! Sorry to hear it wasn't just summer fun that had you MIA. I hope you feel better very soon. It's nice that Katie wants to do some cooking for you. Don't wear yourself out, jamming & jellying!

Question, You grind the bell peppers & then freeze them for salsas?


I now have that picture of Nancy stomping grapes in my head! Oh that's funny.

 

[TigerKat]

Glynis - Sorry to hear you've not been feeling well, we've missed you!


Oh...my...word....The bacon wrapped pork kabobs or "pig wrapped in more pig" as my guys called them are the bomb!!!!!!! I'm not a big pork fan but these porkers rock!

 

[Disney Ron]

Maria, I was so excited for you and Greg when I read your news!!!! It is so nice ot hear something wonderful. Soon very soon my friend, that missing part will make you feel so complete. XoXo

 

[Aimeedyan]

W received a very exciting surprise call today from the adoption agency. We were schedule Sept. 12 for a required class but there is an opening this coming Tuesday!!!!!Just moves things up a bit.
I find myself everynight thinking about the baby, it's hard to believe he may have been born already, I am so excited but feel like until he is with us part of my heart is missing.
Please pray for the Mom who will or has given him up plus the foster Mom that will care for Jack until he flies home.

Hi everyone! I'm reading and keeping up, but honestly, by the time I get home each night I've been just too tired to post. I don't want any of you to think I don't care, I am just physically and emotionally drained.

Forgive me.

No problem, we all understand!

I got some third hand updates on DSIL. I guess they are now suspecting spinal arthritis. She is waiting on more info from the orthopedic Dr.
They are still keeping her trying to get the pain under control. She had a very bad night last night and only slept about 3 hours. Keep you all posted as I hear more and that info is actually accurate. Thank you all for keep her in your prayers.

Poor girl. Is she not on a morphine pump? Seems ridiculous that they can't get her pain under control.


I had Long John Silvers for dinner Horrible, horrible, horrible for me I know but they are hard to find here now and me and a colleague were driving past on the way back to work so we just had to stop. It was damn good!

 

[bigmerle1966]

Merle Have fun at my favorite store

They were renovating so about half of the store was blocked off. And with no one there to talk to it was kind of boring. I got a new spatula and the office furniture I was getting for work.

Ended up getting 5 Guys for dinner. I went down this side street thinking there was a Chick-Fil-A and found that instead.

 

[liamandcaili]

I missed a couple of things earlier...

Marisa -- When my mom broke her ankle, she had to go to PT, and I think by the end of the sessions, she hated the guy...but her ankle works. Keep up the good work!

Aimee -- I don't know how you handle your busy schedule when you are not feeling well. I hope you get answers soon.

Gretchen -- Please don't worry about keeping up. You probably didn't see it, but there was a dance tonight on So You Think You Can Dance that was about someone with cancer and the person supporting her. I was in tears because it was so true, and of course, I thought of you and your dad.

Maria -- That is such wonderful news!

Ann -- I'm glad Emma got a good report. I hope you are taking lots of pictures. They change so fast!

Was supposed to go with a friend but she called and said she had forgotten she had to pick someone up from work at 6:30. Good thing she remembered before we got all the way down there.

I'm sorry you had to go by yourself, but I am glad the other person wasn't stranded.

I'm feeling fine, but the steri strips have started to come off & I have an ugly scar on my neck. I know it'll get better, I just don't like it.

I'll ask my mom what she used on her ankle scar. It was really nasty when she first had surgery, but now you can barely see it! I am glad you are taking it easy.

Robin -- Wow, the summer is flying by, isn't it? I'm glad you like your new job.

Oh...my...word....The bacon wrapped pork kabobs or "pig wrapped in more pig" as my guys called them are the bomb!!!!!!! I'm not a big pork fan but these porkers rock!

Now you can't say that and not post the recipe! (unless I missed it...if so, my apologies. We've been so busy, I am missing a lot.)

Liam's team won tonight, 9-3. He didn't pitch, but he made some nice plays at first. Maybe the win will give them some confidence going into the playoffs.

I just looked at our school calendar and school doesn't start until September 8th! If we have a snowy winter, the kids will be lucky if they are out by the 4th of July!

So our super gourmet meal tonight was grilled hotdogs, corn on the cob, potato chips and watermelon. Hopefully, Liam will not decide that this is his lucky baseball meal, and we have to have it before every game. That might be harsh at 9 AM on Saturday.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Hey All! I am really tired but wanted to check in quick. I picked up Andrew from down the shore today so almost 4 hours of driving combined with a day at the beach has me exhausted. It was a nice day...started very overcast, then got sunny. Thomas has a good nap on the beach.

Gretchen, Please do not feel bad for not keeping up...just know we are here for you...Prayers continued.

Marisa, I feel for you with PT...I remember the sessions after my bunion surgery. Very painful but it had to be done to get the mobility back.

Sheryl, So glad you are feeling good.

Ellen, I will certainly hug my boys for you tomorrow!

Ann, I will continue to pray for SIL. Glad Emma is doing well.

Maria, I am so over the top happy for you guys! I will pray for everyone and cannot wait to meet Jack!

Kat, Pig wrapped in more pig...love it! Glad you like the recipe. How is Kyle doing? I love that chicken rueben recipe...

Laura, Great job Liam!

Stephanie have safe travels and a wonderful vacation!

Nancy, How exciting! Wine and painting...well, the wine is exciting and the painting, well, I hate painting but Kady will be so excited...

Again, I apologize for not being better at keeping up. Hope everyone is well.

 

[TigerKat]

Now you can't say that and not post the recipe! (unless I missed it...if so, my apologies. We've been so busy, I am missing a lot.)

Liam's team won tonight, 9-3. He didn't pitch, but he made some nice plays at first. Maybe the win will give them some confidence going into the playoffs.

So our super gourmet meal tonight was grilled hotdogs, corn on the cob, potato chips and watermelon. Hopefully, Liam will not decide that this is his lucky baseball meal, and we have to have it before every game. That might be harsh at 9 AM on Saturday.

It's Lauren's recipe "Bacon wrapped pork kabobs" in the OP....killer dish!

Congrats to Liam and the team! Confidence going into the playoffs is huge!

I'll bet the kids wouldn't have a problem having that gourmet meal at 9AM.

WFD - Meatloaf, smashed potatoes & gravy & peas.

We have a closing date set for M&D's house - 9/4....keeping fingers and toes crossed!