DDA Chapter 5

[Tammi67]

I hope Nicholas is feeling better today, or at least gets a better night of sleep tonight!

ETA: How quickly do you need the information? Can it wait until I go back to work on Monday (3/31), or would you rather me try and email someone to see sooner than that? Let me know!

Thanks, Jennifer. Whatever info you can get I would appreciate it. However, don't go to any trouble. Monday is fine.

 

[Tammi67]

So who's calling me tomorrow so I can be prepared?

If anyone wants me to put you in my "free dining" folder when I'm calling Disney that day, please email me what you'd like me to price and I'll add it to the call list!

What are the latest rumors?

 

[Tammi67]

Bob asked for steak for dinner tonight. Our grill is out of gas - so it looks like I'm pan frying. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good cut of meat? I'm finding "recipes" for everything from New York Strip to London Broil to Ribeyes.
I'm so confused!!

I would suggest NY strip, ribeye or tbone. Stay away from any kind of round steak. They tend to be tougher.

 

[tink2020]

Thanks, Jennifer. Whatever info you can get I would appreciate it. However, don't go to any trouble. Monday is fine.

It really won't be any trouble at all, just a matter of sending a few emails! I just don't have directory access here, so I can do it as soon as I get back!

 

[Tammi67]

Congrats Cassidy!

We are back from the doctor. Nicholas has a sinus infection so he is on a round of Augmentin, as well as OTC cough medicine.

 

[Tammi67]

It really won't be any trouble at all, just a matter of sending a few emails! I just don't have directory access here, so I can do it as soon as I get back!

Thanks!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Tammi - I hope Nicholas feels better soon!
There aren't any new rumors about free dining. I am just trying to position myself so I have the best shot at getting what we want, at the best price.

 

[tinknme]

If you try my idea, let me know what you think!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!

Bob asked for steak for dinner tonight. Our grill is out of gas - so it looks like I'm pan frying. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good cut of meat? I'm finding "recipes" for everything from New York Strip to London Broil to Ribeyes.
I'm so confused!!

 

[tinknme]

Ditto!

Lindsay,
I love your new siggie picture. I need of those for the BC!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Chanon - Is there a particular reason you aren't just going to go get another propane tank?
I know NOTHING about steak. I have DH order steaks for me in restaurants. I stood in front of the steaks at Super Target the other day and ended up not buying any of them because I have no clue. I know DH doesn't like to cook ANY meat that is sliced really thick, so that complicates things even more.

 

[tinknme]

Hope he feels better soon

We are back from the doctor. Nicholas has a sinus infection so he is on a round of Augmentin, as well as OTC cough medicine.

 

[yellowfish78]

What are the latest rumors?

Haven't heard anything yet. We never do until noon or after on the day a promo is released.

I would suggest NY strip, ribeye or tbone. Stay away from any kind of round steak. They tend to be tougher.

I ended up picking up two nice Delmonico's. That way if I do happen to find propane at the house, I have a backup. I think I just need to quit worrying about "pan frying" compared to "grilling" - It's not like all restaurants actually grill...

If you try my idea, let me know what you think!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!

I might tonight, but if not, I'll be doing that one in the future!
Here's that one recipe I was telling you about:

Slow Cooker London Broil
2 pounds flank steak
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
DIRECTIONS
Place meat in the bottom of the slow cooker; if necessary, slice meat to make it fit!
In a medium bowl, mix together mushroom and tomato soup. Pour mixture over beef. Sprinkle dry onion soup mix over top.
Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Chanon - Is there a particular reason you aren't just going to go get another propane tank?
I know NOTHING about steak. I have DH order steaks for me in restaurants. I stood in front of the steaks at Super Target the other day and ended up not buying any of them because I have no clue. I know DH doesn't like to cook ANY meat that is sliced really thick, so that complicates things even more.

We have a tabletop grill (not a George Forman, but we have that too but I'm not putting Delmonico's on that.) Being out of propane means a trip to Walmart. I really don't want to do that. Our butcher is actually really nice, and if you go during a slow time of day, he'll actually spend time with you and help you pick a good cut of meat for whatever recipe you might bring in to attempt to make. (Though when I got my Delmonico's this afternoon, the guy there - not the butcher - told me a round steak would be fine... )

 

[PNO4TE]

Chanon - I think I am all set now! Thank you! And since free dining isn't likely to include my dates you could be off the hook entirely! (Well, as far as dealing with my ressies. I'm sure other DDAers will require your assistance, but they probably aren't as high maintenance as I am. )

Don't be too sure... I am not used to giving up control so poor Chanon has to endure my emails and phone calls full of brainstorming. Poor thing!!

 

[KristineN]

Too funny...I was about to suggest Delmonicos....you could throw them under the broiler on each side for a bit to add some char..

Bob asked for steak for dinner tonight. Our grill is out of gas - so it looks like I'm pan frying. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good cut of meat? I'm finding "recipes" for everything from New York Strip to London Broil to Ribeyes.
I'm so confused!!

 

[PNO4TE]

We are back from the doctor. Nicholas has a sinus infection so he is on a round of Augmentin, as well as OTC cough medicine.

hope he is feeling better very soon then!

 

[Tammi67]

Chanon - I never use a 'recipe' when I make steaks. I want to taste the steak and not all the other ingredients. So I just pound the crap out of them to tenderize and throw them in the refrigerator for a few hours with some marinade. I usually have various marinades on hand but you can also use Italian salad dressing. Bring the steak to room temp before you cook it. I always cook mine on the grill too, so I would be at a loss for pan frying it. I don't broil it in the oven because of all the grease splatter. Good luck. Did I read that it was yourBob's bday? If so, happy birthday to him. MyBob's is on Friday.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Don't be too sure... I am not used to giving up control so poor Chanon has to endure my emails and phone calls full of brainstorming. Poor thing!!

Bless you, Chanon!
It sounds like Chanon is getting this from several of us.
I know what I want, but I wasn't sure exactly how to get there from what we have now. And of course if dining starts after we go home it won't matter! Then I will be back to watching for an AP rate.

 

[yellowfish78]

Chanon - I never use a 'recipe' when I make steaks. I want to taste the steak and not all the other ingredients. So I just pound the crap out of them to tenderize and throw them in the refrigerator for a few hours with some marinade. I usually have various marinades on hand but you can also use Italian salad dressing. Bring the steak to room temp before you cook it. I always cook mine on the grill too, so I would be at a loss for pan frying it. I don't broil it in the oven because of all the grease splatter. Good luck. Did I read that it was yourBob's bday? If so, happy birthday to him. MyBob's is on Friday.

Too weird! He's 36 today. (Or as our party invites stated: "not yet 40" !) March must be a good month for Bob's!

 

[yellowfish78]

Too funny...I was about to suggest Delmonicos....you could throw them under the broiler on each side for a bit to add some char..

I don't like the splatter from the broiler either - but someone mentioned that oil plus butter helps when searing a steak in the pan get that char'd look too.

I hate cooking steaks. I can never get "pink" compared to "well" compared to "grey" that they all seem like they turn out to be. I hate eating "grey" steaks too - you know those that never look like they were cooked? If he had only asked for meatloaf! Stupid birthday dinner.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Good Morning DDA!!

Thanks for the compliments on the kiddos...Cassidy goes from looking so young to looking like a grownup in milliseconds I think.

She tried out and made the top band at her school. She is now pumped to get the piece for next marching band season to prepare to tryout for section leader...she is also pumped because she loves the music...they are doing selections from a Broadway composer...dang I can't remember the name.

I need to get a picture of the girls side by side but lately they've been acting like sisters and bickering up a storm(mostly Cassidy...I think she's finally become a full blown teen).

WTG. Cassidy!

Sorry that she's being a "teen", Mom.

Lindsay,
I love your new siggie picture. I need of those for the BC!

Thanks. I didn't know what I wanted to put there, but since all I've been thinking about is my May trip lately, figured that was a place to start! I've never seen this stylized image of the GF before, and I liked it.

I bet if you did a Google Image search for the BC, you could find something!

I know I've always loved this pin we have from the BC - I'm always mad that they only carry tees with this logo on it for kids!

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=21788

We are back from the doctor. Nicholas has a sinus infection so he is on a round of Augmentin, as well as OTC cough medicine.

Hope that does the trick!