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

[THE HAT]

Morning all!!

Tks for the update Lindsey!! It sounds like things are going great for them!! What a wonderful time of year for a romance! I am loving how this is all unfolding for them both!

Sheryl--1st thing..Get yourself to urgent care and get checked out, and 2nd thing---Get a new Dr. I think you are very smart to write a letter to your current Dr. letting her know why you are leaving. This is horrible! I am just steamed to read what sort of run around they have put you through! I wish I was closer to lend a hand and help you out! I send big hugs to you my friend and well wishes!!

I have meetings at school today about the (alleged) child abuse case, with the superintendents office, special ed department, local law enforcement, and child protection. We will be filling them all in, and then turning it over to them as well, as this is now beyond our capabilities. There is a chance that an arrest will be made today, she has been placed with her grandparents as of last night.
Just turns my stomach, and breaks my heart. This is the sweetest little girl, with the biggest trusting green eyes, I have ever seen. She has made such strides the past two years, that I hope that this doesn't stall her progress.
If you could all spare a prayer for her I would appreciate it, and if you could also spare one for "him", that he gets what he deserves, I would appreciate that as well. I think people like this go even a bit deeper then Hell.

We have our annual family party tonight at my inlaws....it is assigned pot luck with the same things being assigned for over 15 years, (I just don't ask and go with it, lol)
It is fun to watch the kiddos open their gifts...We draw names on Thanksgiving.

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday!

Sheryl--get some rest!

 

[TigerKat]

Good morning everyone!!

Sheryl - My blood is boiling too, this sounds so much like the Dr my parents had pre-Katrina. I have a Dr who is from the "old school", his wife is his nurse and he spends soooooo much time with you on each visit, you always receive a call back even on weekends, he is truly one of a "dying breed". I would be happy to give you his number if you'd like. You'd better get your butt into Urgent Care and I'll keep you in my prayers my friend.

We got back home last night, WOW what a trip we had. There were so many highlights I can't begin to describe them all but one thing I have to suggest to y'all is Cirque du Soleil. It was incredible!!!!! Even Johnny who DID NOT want to be there (it was during the SEC championship game) thought it was brilliant.

I'm starting to believe there is no more "slow time" of year at WDW. The first 4 or 5 days were wonderful - we walked onto everything but after that we started using fastpass and getting to the park early in the AM.

It may be a while before I get my pics uploaded and begin to do any kind of dining review, but if anyone has any questions about any of the places we visited I'd be more than happy to let you know what we thought, what we had, etc. Overall the dining was great, we've got a few new "must-do" places, and unfortunately some that we won't be doing again. Here's where we went, if you have any questions I'd be happy to help!!!

California Grill
Coral Reef
JIKO
KONA
Blue Zoo
Chefs de France
Wolfgang Puck
Flying Fish (Twice!)
Le Cellier
Spoodles
ESPN Club
Sunshine Seasons
Columbia Harbour House
Flame Tree BBQ
Casey's
NBA City(Universal)
Backlot Express

Sorry I haven't had time to read back too far, so hopefully everyone is OK!

 

[Nancyg56]

Welcome Home Kathy! I missed you!

Wendie- prayers said.

Lindsay- I love Holiday Romances, so I am glad they are happy.

WE have a busy weekend. Tonight the "girls" are going to my MIL's for her birthday. I think we are going to have dinner at the Olive Garden. The rest of the family is celebrating tomorrow but Marisa has her Holiday party and Buddy and I are taking Kady to the Nutcracker Ballet. She says she wants to go so we'll see if it is a happier time than the Sleeping Beauty.

Sunday we are all going to the Texas Roadhouse for an early dinner and then off to Hartford to see Trans Siberian Orchestra. There are 14 of us so it is going to be a good time.

So no cooking for me the entire weekend. I'm going to pick up some sandwich meat and munchies to last through to Monday, but that's it

Now I have a mountain of ironing waiting for me

 

[THE HAT]

Kathy--Welcome home my friend!!! Have we missed you! I am so glad to hear that you had such a nice time!! I would love to hear your thoughts on Coral Reef.

Nancy--What a fun weekend you have planned. I love all the holiday going ons!!! Let us know what Kady thinks of the Nutcracker!

Sheryl--How are you doing?

Thanks for those prayers everyone.....It was a loooong day, but the offender, (I can't call him a man because that he is not, and what I want to call him the dis would not approve of), while in police custody confessed to what happened, not the time in our lives we wanted to be right. The good thing of this is, that there will be no trial, and this sweet little one will not have to go through all that would have entailed. The mother had no clue, and had her lawyer with her, and from what was reported back to the school, has started divorce proceedings(this was the girls step father).
The father has taken over full custody, and has already lined up some help for his daughter. He was in tears, and full of all emotions, it was a sad, and long day. He came in with his parents, and they took her with them while this went on today. She was so excited to see them that she just squealed with delight, and went from her dad's arms to both of her grandparents. This was the best part of the day.
It was one of those days, that made me hug Ross a little tighter. So tonight I will enjoy a glass of wine, and try to enjoy the family party.This is the part of the job that makes it hard to leave at work. You can't help but take it home with you, as much as you try not to.
Give all of your kids an extra hug from me today!!!
Thanks for listening, it means so much to have you all in my life!!!!!

Happy Friday to you all!

 

[Nancyg56]

He came in with his parents, and they took her with them while this went on today. She was so excited to see them that she just squealed with delight, and went from her dad's arms to both of her grandparents. This was the best part of the day.

Thanks for listening, it means so much to have you all in my life!!!!!

Happy Friday to you all!

You have had a long week, haven't you? Thank God that there are Angels like you to advocate for these Angels. I am amazed how resilient this little one is. To be the victim of such an horrendous crime and yet able to be delighted with her family. Prayers offered for this entire family and for you too my friend. A little divine strength is always welcomed I believe.

 

[Glynis]

Kathy - Welcome home!!! I look forward to your report. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever get back to WDW, so I find I live through you all!

Dinner tonight will be macaroni and cheese pizza. If Alan gets home early, then we'll probably put the kids in their jammies and go Christmas light looking! There is a place about 50 miles south of us that has a drive through light display. It is breathtaking!!! It's one of our best traditions. The kids love it, and everyone stays all snuggly and warm in the car while we play Christmas music and look at the lights!

 

[TigerKat]

Wendie - I agree with Nancy, Thank God for angels like you! Prayers for you, the little girl and all involved.

Johnny & I were disappointed in Coral Reef but the kids LOVED it! The food is just OK (not bad) but the atmosphere is great. I just find their menu very limited with the seafood options. The crab legs turned out to be the best entree in our opinion, they tasted like they were seasoned in crab boil! Johnny & I opted for the steak as none of the seafood options appealed to us. We had to send them back and have them re-cooked because we asked for med-rare and they were almost well-done. The chocolate wave dessert is very good.

 

[HERSEY]

Wendie I agree with everyone thank you for being there for those poor kids. It makes me cry thinking about how alone that poor child must have felt.

Kathy I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience with Coral Reef since that is one of my fav place. I didn't think LeCellier was all that. Maybe just an off day.

 

[Aimeedyan]

We had really bad service at Coral Reef but the food was decent.

Our LeCellier exp was the worst we've ever had at Disney. Horrible.

Tonight's dinner with be fast food. Lovely, huh? I have to drop off dinner for a family who just had twins (identical girls!), and drop DH off at church, so I figure we'll drive through someplace.

 

[TigerKat]

Kathy I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience with Coral Reef since that is one of my fav place. I didn't think LeCellier was all that. Maybe just an off day.

We actually enjoyed LeCellier much better this year than last. I'd go back to Coral Reef in a heartbeat if they just varied the menu a bit more.

Glynis - Here ya go, live through me girlfriend.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=22083009#post22083009

 

[nucpharm29]

well, we ended up havign pizza again last night. I got cleaning this pig sty we live in and looked up and it was 5:00. Now, I've been putzing around all day and still haven't decided what to fix for dinner. Maybe pasta of some kind--I'm just not very inspired at the moment!

 

[HERSEY]

We are having pork chops and fingerling potatoes and salad.

I am finally going to watch the version of Hairspray I orginally wanted. It better be worth it.

Tomorow I clean my pigsty I also need to start getting my cookie recipes together.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I ended up with McDonalds - which I hate to admit that I really like.

Funny about the pig sty's... ours was getting a little messy this week when DH called to tell me he'd be home at 9pm AND an old friend would be coming at 9pm on Thurs night so could I pick things up around the house. Nothing like company coming to get my rear in gear! I cleaned all that evening and the house is now in perfect shape for the weekend! I love not having to clean it all on Saturday.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Today Scott and I are going with the Smitten Kittens to Nashville. We are having lunch at The Spaghetti Factory. Afterward we are going over to Opry Mills (or Shopry Mills, as Robin calls it) to the ice exhibit. It's really cool, we've been before, but Robin hasn't. So we have a 2 1/2-3 hour car ride with the SKs. I will have a bunch of pictures and lots to report tomorrow

WFD at your house?

 

[nucpharm29]

Have NO idea WFD tonight. Hoping DH sees it my way and we get takeout! Just one of those weekends--two xmas parties and a baby shower, along with the regular goings on around here. I'm beat!

But last night I did confirm that we're "doing" Christmas eve at our house this year. I'm actually excited about it, b/c it will be the first xmas in this house for us (last year we travelled to IL's) So now I get to design a menu for Christmas Eve. Should be fun--will keep ya'll in the loop with what I end up with

 

[HERSEY]

Good morning everyone. I haven't decided on dinner yet either. Maybe christmas cookies

I hope I get that far I woke with another migrane at 5:00 this morning took a advil and I feel better since my breakfast of crackers and coffee. I may have to breakdown and go to the doctor and see why I'm starting to get these migranes so often again. It is probably like I've been reading the darned "M" time of life. I will dance when I'm finally on the other side. It's like puberty all over again.

I have to make alternate plans for a present for Alex. I ordered a set of legos that is now on backorder. Well it is a cool set for after the holidays.

Ok I am off to the shower then to gather the cookie recipes.

 

[Mermaid02]

I'm STILL sick!! This has been since Monday and frankly it's just getting progressively worse. My doc wanted to order a CT scan (I said no, I can't afford one right now) and now this thing has moved to my chest (was sinus infection).

I have no idea what's for dinner... I'll do something REALLY simple I'm sure.

 

[Glynis]

But last night I did confirm that we're "doing" Christmas eve at our house this year. I'm actually excited about it, b/c it will be the first xmas in this house for us (last year we travelled to IL's) So now I get to design a menu for Christmas Eve. Should be fun--will keep ya'll in the loop with what I end up with

It's always so exciting to be in your own house at Christmas. We've done it for the last 4 years, and I love it!!!

We've tried several different things for Christmas eve. My favorite is soup in a bread bowl. We just make a few different kinds of soups (ask your guests to make some, too) and serve them in store bought bread bowls. It's comforting, and yummy!!!

We've also done a meal of appetizers which is fun for the kids. Eating off toothpicks always encourages them to eat!

This year, I have some holiday shaped pasta, so that's what we're doing! We'll do our big meal of Roast Beast the next day.

 

[Glynis]

Good morning everyone. I haven't decided on dinner yet either. Maybe christmas cookies

I hope I get that far I woke with another migrane at 5:00 this morning took a advil and I feel better since my breakfast of crackers and coffee. I may have to breakdown and go to the doctor and see why I'm starting to get these migranes so often again. It is probably like I've been reading the darned "M" time of life. I will dance when I'm finally on the other side. It's like puberty all over again.

I have to make alternate plans for a present for Alex. I ordered a set of legos that is now on backorder. Well it is a cool set for after the holidays.

Ok I am off to the shower then to gather the cookie recipes.

I'd love to know what kinds of cookies you are making. I've been spending the day making cookie dough and freezing the balls. So far, I've made Mystery cookies, chocolate chip and molasses cookies. Still to come, Cranberry Chip cookies and chocolate cinnamon cookies. I'm always on the lookout for some yummy new Christmas cookies.

 

[Glynis]

I'm STILL sick!! This has been since Monday and frankly it's just getting progressively worse. My doc wanted to order a CT scan (I said no, I can't afford one right now) and now this thing has moved to my chest (was sinus infection).

I have no idea what's for dinner... I'll do something REALLY simple I'm sure.

I'm so sorry that you are still sick! I'll send some prayers for you!