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

[HERSEY]

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

 

[TheBeadPirate]

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

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

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

 

[Glynis]

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

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

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

 

[THE HAT]

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

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

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

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

Hope you all are having a good evening!!

 

[HERSEY]

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

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

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

 

[HERSEY]

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

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

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

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

Hope you all are having a good evening!!

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

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Wendie, sounds like you need a cocktail!!!

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

Baked sweet potatoes and not sure what else for sides.

See ya later!

 

[Nancyg56]

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

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

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

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

Hope you all are having a good evening!!

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

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

 

[TigerKat]

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

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

 

[TigerKat]

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

Baked sweet potatoes and not sure what else for sides.

See ya later!

I hope you guys enjoy them!!

 

[LuluLovesDisney]

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

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

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

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

 

[lucas]

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

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

Welcome home!

 

[lucas]

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

Sheryl

That is a big YUM-O!!!

 

[Zandy595]

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

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

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


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

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I hope you guys enjoy them!!

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

 

[Aimeedyan]

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

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

 

[Zandy595]

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

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

Wow, send some to me!!!

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

 

[FormrCastMbr]

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

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

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

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

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

He won't want to come home...

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

- Great idea!

SHERYL and LAURA, the pics are great!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

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

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

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

 

[TigerKat]

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

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

I'm doing Chicken Francese this week too!