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

[FormrCastMbr]

Becky...OMG!!!!!!! I am so glad that everything worked out and also glad that DH has another account...

Have a wonderful time...can't wait for pics!!!

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FIRST NAME - LAUREN
STATE YOU LIVE IN - NJ
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - Yes, Tom...Yes, Andrew...Yes, 2 indoor Siberian Forest Cat, Sashenka and Nikita, a Shih Tzu, Riley, a 90 gallon fish tank with gold fish, guarami, dalmatian mollies, a beta, Chinese sucker, cat fish, plecko, guppies, bala shark...there are more but I cannot remember the names. We have another 30 gal and 10 not in use right now...one is a hospital tank.

We feed alot of outside cats too...there are many.

OCCUPATION - SAHM, prior work history: mostly customer service mgmt
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - family, here or google search
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - ALL, but if I had to pick one: EPCOT...I like all the hotels...it means I am in WDW but I really love the POLY...haven't stayed there since I was young though!!!
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - Le Cellier

Thanks!

That was fun! Your turn!!!

 

[liamandcaili]

It turns out that someone hacked into my account and drew all the money out using paypal charges over the past two days. There were also a bunch of itunes charges, and I assure you I have not been working on a new mix tape!

Ack! That's terrible! I'm glad it's getting taken care of, though.

Hey Guys - since I joined this thread late in the game, can we do a short poll so I can learn more about each of you? QUOTE]

FIRST NAME - Laura
STATE YOU LIVE IN - MA
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - Married/two kids, Liam and Caili
OCCUPATION - SAHM
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - Family/Cookbooks/Make them up based on ingredients in my fridge.
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - MK/Don't really have a favorite. I've only stayed at Poly (long time ago), Boardwalk and Shades of Green. Now, we usually rent a villa offsite. That works out better with the kids.
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - California Grill

The broccoli soup last night was really good, but I have a ton leftover. I think that will be my dinner again tonight because Caili has skating and then I have to go to the school for her Curriculum Night. I'll be wanting something quick when I get back.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

FIRST NAME - Lori
STATE YOU LIVE IN - ummm, confusion?!? New Orleans, LA
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - Yes, DH Rick, grown stepson Nick, 5lbs of fury Pom, Wanna B
OCCUPATION - Embroidery business, data entry for DH, Mommy to dog in need of constant love and attention (and rubbin's)
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - Glynis? Anywhere I can find them- if it looks good, smells good, or sounds good- I'm there! Just ask my behind!
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - Epcot! And Villas at the Wilderness Lodge (or the Poly when I was growing up)
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - Artist Point

And we were married at Wilderness Lodge on St Patrick's Day 2002.

I don't know whats for dinner anymore. I've gone from 3 person household to just me in a month. DD is away at college and DH now works out of town and his company has set him up in an apartment. I hate to mess up the kitchen for just me. And I have no one to ask what they might want when I can't make up my mind

Hey Lauri, head on down to the Quarter. With Rick gone during the week it's just me too. Last night was pan seared salmon with sauteed onion, mushrooms, and snow peas and cubed sweet potato with garlic and balsamic vinegar. Wanna B gets more table food than he should- but I'm a sucker for the tilted head and the big "but mommy don't you love me?!?" eyes.

I'm mental.

 

[liamsaunt]

I'm not getting any work done today...

FIRST NAME - Becky
STATE YOU LIVE IN - MA
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - married, no kids, no pets
OCCUPATION - Development
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - cookbooks, magazines, make them up, or online sites, especially epicurious.com
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - Epcot, BWI, though I prefer renting a house now for group trips.
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT Jiko/Artist Point/California Grill 3-way tie!

 

[OKWMom]

Before food talk, here is my PSA for you guys:

So, as I think you know we are leaving tomorrow morning for our trip back to St. John. Well, this morning I called my bank to check my account balance, as I do every so often. When the little computer man told me I had $57 in my account I knew there was a problem!

It turns out that someone hacked into my account and drew all the money out using paypal charges over the past two days. There were also a bunch of itunes charges, and I assure you I have not been working on a new mix tape!

Anyway, the fraud people were very nice, and I am getting all the money back tonight, but of course they have to issue me a new debit card…which means I don’t have access to my checking account for the vacation! Luckily DH and I keep our finances separate, and his account was not compromised.

I guess the good side of the situation is that I am now going on an all-expenses paid vacation courtesy of DH.

How Horrible! I'm so sorry. One of the vendors Kenny uses stole his business debit card number and we found out after he had charged tickets to a comedy performance and sent flowers to his girlfriend. Luckily we caught it before the loss was too big.

I hope you have a wonderful time on your vacation. You've certainly earned it.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I should do it myself, too, huh?

FIRST NAME - Aimee
STATE YOU LIVE IN - Texas
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - Married for 5 yrs, no kids yet, 3 dogs (Harley - Shih Tzu, Winston - Mutt, Lucy - Minature Schnauzer) and 1 foster dog (Pixie - Shih Tzu)
OCCUPATION - Minister
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - Online - I save anything I find that looks good. I also get some from magazines like Womans Day or RR
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - Epcot is my fave park and Wilderness Lodge is my fave hotel
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - Jiko!

 

[OKWMom]

FIRST NAME - Gretchen
STATE YOU LIVE IN - SC
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - married; one daughter, step-son and step-daughter (although DH and I normally refer to all as "our children"); no pets unless you count DH's stray cats which come for daily feeding
OCCUPATION - office manager/controller for law firm - accountant for DH's and Father's business
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - here or family and the odd cookbook one here or there
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - Magic Kingdom; Contemporary for the wonderful family memories, but we stay DVC for the kitchen and the extra space
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - Narcoossee's

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Aimee, Can I ask you a question about your Shih Tzus? Do you do your own grooming? I am having Riley groomed the first time tomorrow and don't know what to ask for...I like the puppy cut or teddy bear like cut. Do you recommend anything? I do not want the pony tail thingy...but his hair is growing toward his eyes...TIA!!!

 

[TigerKat]

FIRST NAME - Kathy
STATE YOU LIVE IN - LA
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - Married, one son 17 (Kyle), one beagle (Sammie)
OCCUPATION - Credit union manager
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - cookbooks, magazines, food network and now Glynis!
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - Epcot, Boardwalk Inn
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - California Grill

 

[zipuzee]

FIRST NAME - Lauri
STATE YOU LIVE IN - Louisiana
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - married - 2 kids: 18 yo daughter, Erin; 22 yo son, Matt (and 26 yo dil, Sara ) 2 furbabies (an aussie named Smudge and a mutt named Fish (DD's dog)
OCCUPATION - file clerk for law firm downtown New Orleans
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - cookbooks, internet
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - MK or Epcot are pretty even; WL hotel
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - I can't decide

 

[Piglet843]

I mostly lurk on this board - as I don't usually have much to contribute.
But I'd love to participate in sharing about ourselves!!

FIRST NAME - Amber

STATE YOU LIVE IN - Alabama

MARRIED? Yep

KIDS? Not Yet - maybe one day

PETS? - I have 1 dog - a chocolate lab named Dawson

OCCUPATION - Software Engineer

WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - online - I have several from here, foodnetwork.com, allrecipes.com, I have several family recipes passed down too...

FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - My favorite hotel I've ever stayed in was the Animal Kingdom Lodge - it was wonderful!! I honestly don't have a favorite park - they are all special in a different way!

FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - I'd have to say the best meal I ever had at WDW (note - we were on the dining plan) was at the California Grill at night during fireworks in Magic Kingdom - It was truly a magical celebration for our first anniversary!

Thanks Aimee!!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

FIRST NAME - Lindsay
STATE YOU LIVE IN - Tennessee
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - Married almost 5 years to Scott; no kids EVER; no pets
OCCUPATION - Mrs. Pooh
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - Some form of Food Network and what I make up
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - Don't have a fave park, CSR
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - California Grill

 

[Aimeedyan]

Aimee, Can I ask you a question about your Shih Tzus? Do you do your own grooming? I am having Riley groomed the first time tomorrow and don't know what to ask for...I like the puppy cut or teddy bear like cut. Do you recommend anything? I do not want the pony tail thingy...but his hair is growing toward his eyes...TIA!!!

I use a groomer for mine. I always ask for a short puppy cut, though I usually have to have them cut his head shorter. They always want to leave the top of the head longer which maybe is the normal look but you can't see their eyes within a week of the groom! I also like if they cut his cheeks short so he doesn't look as shaggy and get food stuck in it (gross.)

My BEST grooms have been when I bring a pic of how I want him to look. I ask for his paw hair to be trimmed and groomed around the edges, his butt area to be completely shaved down for hygiene reasons, ears plucked, and short puppy cut body.

I am SUPER cheap so I don't mind if they go even a little too short because it means I go longer between grooms.

I like the top of his head short like this:

This is probably my fave length on him, mostly due to the short face:

See how they trimmed around his feet to make them look so perfect and cute? The last groomer didn't do that and their feet look scraggly.

They left him too long on the face here (imo) and he looks fat:

I'd print any sample pics of looks you like and take them with you. Some groomers have a set way of how they do a particular breed and do it their way unless you specify. Also - don't hesitate to have them take him back and redo something. I do that with his face a lot.

 

[TigerKat]

Aimee - Your pooch is adorable!!!!!!

 

[Tarheel Tink]

FIRST NAME - Jill
STATE YOU LIVE IN - North Carolina
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - Married 27 years; no kids; currently 1 Jack Russell, 1 rescue Chihuahua and 12 chickens of various breeds (Mushuu,Belle,Tinkerbell, Wendy, Cinderella, Medea, Fauna, Mary Poppins, Jasmine, and Cinderella's 3 chicks-waiting to see their sex before naming since Mushuu used to be Mulan!)
OCCUPATION - veterinary medical technician
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - here, Paula Deen and Food Network
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - Epcot; Wilderness Lodge Villas
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - Victoria and Albert's


dinner tonight is some homemade vegetable beef soup I have on the stove simmering.

 

[HERSEY]

FIRST NAME - Janice
STATE YOU LIVE IN - Illinois
MARRIED? KIDS? PETS? - Divorced 1 child Alex Pets Hershey-aussie ?mix Minnie-australian terrier 3 cats bruce mewtwo and binnie
OCCUPATION - medical claim examiner
WHERE DO YOU GET MOST OF YOUR RECIPES? - online,cookbooks,here
FAVORITE WDW PARK AND HOTEL - Don't have a fave park, Wilderness lodge
FAVORITE WDW RESTAURANT - I like them all for different reasons

My mouth is a little sore still so we will be having mexican soup today

 

[HERSEY]

Oh I forgot to mention I picked up the F&W cookbook to add to my collection. If anyone needs a recipe just holler.

 

[TigerKat]

My mouth is a little sore still so we will be having mexican soup today

Hope you start feeling better soon. Got any pain meds?

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Aimee, Thank you so much for the advice. My question was well worth it since you included pics of your baby!!! How adorable!

Janice, sorry you still are not feeling well!

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Can I ask you Cali Grill lovers what you usually get for your entree? As far as sushi...how is the california roll? I can't do the raw stuff...we are going there for the first time in a few weeks...

 

[TigerKat]

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Can I ask you Cali Grill lovers what you usually get for your entree? As far as sushi...how is the california roll? I can't do the raw stuff...we are going there for the first time in a few weeks...

I only did the raw sushi. Kyle & I both got the filet, which was incredible and Johnny got the scallops which he loved. Their flatbreads are very good too. The Valrhona Chocolate dessert is amazing. OMG now I can't wait to go back!