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

[FormrCastMbr]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whiskey Tango!!! I vote for the tupperware!

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


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

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

Have a great day all!

 

[THE HAT]

Good Morning all!!!

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

Have a great day all!

 

[nucpharm29]

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

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

 

[LindsayDunn228]

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

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

WFD at your house?

 

[FormrCastMbr]

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

I hope your son and neice feel better today!

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

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

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

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

 

[LindsayDunn228]

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

 

[FormrCastMbr]

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

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

 

[OKWMom]

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

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

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

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

Hope everyone has a great day.

Gretchen

 

[TigerKat]

Good morning ladies!

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[HERSEY]

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

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

Gynnis' enchilida casserole was wonderful

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Hello friends..... so I "snarkilly" made a few comments
Lori- I am sorry to hear that your grandmother is slipping so quick. I am glad that you did get this time with her. What did you end up bringing her for a gift?
And if I spelled things wrong---sorry----to tired to spellcheck, and I have had a couple of glasses of wine too

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

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

You are not nuts. You are a kind hearted, gentle soul who doesn't want to see anyone or anything in pain or need. That's an admirable quality. I wish I was infected with it! However I did buy more food for the courtyard cat that lives at my building. He and Rick get along great once Rick's had a few cocktails- that's the only time I've ever heard him use babytalk....

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

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

Fried green tomatoes here too! I have to drop off a sewing order and it's next to the tomato gettin' place here in the Quarter! mmmmmmm

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

 

[nucpharm29]

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

 

[OceanAnnie]

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

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

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

Hope your DS is on the mend.

 

[Nancyg56]

BTW, DSis returns from her trip tonight.

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

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


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

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

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

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

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



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

[Nancyg56]

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

Hope your DS is on the mend.

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

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

 

[liamandcaili]

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

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

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

Wendie -- Have a margarita for me. Yum!

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

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

 

[TheBeadPirate]

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

BWAAaaaahhaaaaaa!

Go Buddy, chase yer tuna, Go Buddy!

 

[THE HAT]

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

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

Thanks for the heads up Gretchen!!!

Good morning ladies!

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

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

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

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

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

Oh and I would bake the sweet fries, fwiw.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

 

[OceanAnnie]

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

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

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

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

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

 

[THE HAT]

Wendie -- Have a margarita for me. Yum!


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

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

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

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