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

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

Gretchen, Welcome Home!!! Can't wait to hear more about your trip! Glad you were able to meet with Kathy!

My dr. didn't return my call yesterday, so I called first thing this morning. Didn't even want me come in , I guess they are really swamped. They are calling in an antiobiotic rx for me, so hopefully I'll get that today & start feeling better.

Don't have a clue as to what's for dinner. My house is a wreck, laundry is piling up, ugh... I think I'll just go back to bed..

Have a good day friends!

 

[Glynis]

It's a very cold day here! I'm going to make Swiss Potato soup with biscuits for dinner tonight. Alan is heading to Texas for a few days, so I just plan on doing kid friendly meals until he's home. It's easier than fighting with the kids, don't ya know?

Right now I'm off to the store to pick up my last Santa present!!! Webkinz for Katie!!!

 

[bear74]

we are having pork roast that Dh is cooking on the grill.

 

[Nancyg56]

we are having pork roast that Dh is cooking on the grill.

Okay bear, I have to ask. Where are you located that you can use the grill? My grilling days are done until Springtime

 

[bear74]

Okay bear, I have to ask. Where are you located that you can use the grill? My grilling days are done until Springtime

just outside of Austin, Texas

 

[OKWMom]

Thanks for the welcome home! We had a great time, but I'm still exhausted. The night we returned, everyone (including Kenny and I) were in bed by 8:30. Then even though I tried to keep up with the laundry (gotta love the washer/dryer in the unit), I still had four loads, not to mention the mountain of work on my desk. Anyway, y'all don't want to hear about that - you want the good stuff.

The meet with Kathy was a lot of fun. We were going to meet in the Belleview Lounge, but they didn't open in time. Instead, we met at the main Boardwalk Pool. My kiddos enjoyed the slide and I enjoyed the bar. We had a couple of drinks and chatted, just like we all do here. Kenny didn't make it because he and Daddy were on the Keys to the Kingdom tour and they didn't make it back in time. I guess I didn't count the tour hours very carefully. I think Johnny was secretly relieved because it gave him an excuse to hit ESPN club for some beer/wings/nachos.

They were both VERY sweet and Kyle and Abi look just as cute as they did in the photos Kathy posted. It really was a blast meeting them in person. We stayed as long as Hailey would allow us. Towards the end, she wanted to get out of the pool and wanted her wet bathing suit OFF. So, in another move guaranteed to take me out of the running for mother of the year, I let her sit in a lounge chair with just her terry cover up. Needless to say, she does not feel the need to sit very lady-like, so a strategic towel placement was necessary so as not to carry out any Britney Spears impersonations.

We ate too much and drank too much and in general had a great time. My Dad, who previously said he didn't like Disney, had a wonderful time and is planning on returning with us in a couple of years.

There are a few stories I would like to share with all of you, but I'm still at work, so I'll post again later.

Tonight's dinner is maple salmon with cheesy orzo.

Lauren BTW, I loved Raglan Road (and Dad did too), but I'll get into that later. Quick question for you - what did you serve on the side with the balsamic pork?

Gretchen

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Sheryl, feel better... Hopefully what the dr prescribed will knock this out of your system.

Gretchen, so glad that you liked Raglan!!! I can't wait to hear what you ordered. Thanks for filling us in on your trip. Your gonna tell us more, right? I served the pork with white rice. It was soooooo good with the sauce.

I have to share my story for today. I have had boxes of "stuff" in my office for months now waiting for time to have a garage sale. Well, I thought it would be a great idea to get the Xmas stuff out of the attic and have Tom help put the "stuff" up there to get it out of the way (he is working from home today). Mind you, he has been after me to throw it all away and I won't since we can make a few bucks. With the furniture we would like to eventually get rid of, this would probably make a few hundred bucks.

Well, I packed the stuff too heavy and we couldn't lift it up the pull down stairs... So now it sits back it my office...

WWYD? Should I throw it all away? It stuff like cake plates and dishes, pocket books, place mats, baskets, etc. I was thinking of maybe donating it to a shelter...think they would take it?

 

[shovan]

The meet with Kathy was a lot of fun. We were going to meet in the Belleview Lounge, but they didn't open in time. Instead, we met at the main Boardwalk Pool. My kiddos enjoyed the slide and I enjoyed the bar. We had a couple of drinks and chatted, just like we all do here. Kenny didn't make it because he and Daddy were on the Keys to the Kingdom tour and they didn't make it back in time. I guess I didn't count the tour hours very carefully. I think Johnny was secretly relieved because it gave him an excuse to hit ESPN club for some beer/wings/nachos.

They were both VERY sweet and Kyle and Abi look just as cute as they did in the photos Kathy posted. It really was a blast meeting them in person. We stayed as long as Hailey would allow us. Towards the end, she wanted to get out of the pool and wanted her wet bathing suit OFF. So, in another move guaranteed to take me out of the running for mother of the year, I let her sit in a lounge chair with just her terry cover up. Needless to say, she does not feel the need to sit very lady-like, so a strategic towel placement was necessary so as not to carry out any Britney Spears impersonations. We ate too much and drank too much and in general had a great time. My Dad, who previously said he didn't like Disney, had a wonderful time and is planning on returning with us in a couple of years.

There are a few stories I would like to share with all of you, but I'm still at work, so I'll post again later.

Tonight's dinner is maple salmon with cheesy orzo.

Lauren BTW, I loved Raglan Road (and Dad did too), but I'll get into that later. Quick question for you - what did you serve on the side with the balsamic pork?

Gretchen

Funny!!!

Glad you & Kathy were able to get together! Want to hear more about the trip when you have more time!

Sheryl, feel better... Hopefully what the dr prescribed will knock this out of your system.

Gretchen, so glad that you liked Raglan!!! I can't wait to hear what you ordered. Thanks for filling us in on your trip. Your gonna tell us more, right? I served the pork with white rice. It was soooooo good with the sauce.

I have to share my story for today. I have had boxes of "stuff" in my office for months now waiting for time to have a garage sale. Well, I thought it would be a great idea to get the Xmas stuff out of the attic and have Tom help put the "stuff" up there to get it out of the way (he is working from home today). Mind you, he has been after me to throw it all away and I won't since we can make a few bucks. With the furniture we would like to eventually get rid of, this would probably make a few hundred bucks.

Well, I packed the stuff too heavy and we couldn't lift it up the pull down stairs... So now it sits back it my office...

WWYD? Should I throw it all away? It stuff like cake plates and dishes, pocket books, place mats, baskets, etc. I was thinking of maybe donating it to a shelter...think they would take it?

Thanks Lauren, I hope this stuff works quickly!

I would donate it! Send it to a shelter or Salvation Army, something to get it out of your house. Otherwise it'll just take up space for a loong time before you can get around to doing a garage sale.

 

[Mermaid02]

We're having pot roast tonight... It'll be 7pm before we eat because I was running kids all over until a little while ago. Then Jack (ds 10) and I drove around for a bit- people Christmas lights look really pretty with the snow on the trees and such.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Hey ya'll! It snowed in Detroit today too. I've got my snow fix in for the year now- time to go back to the Southern states!

Tonight dinner was..... bread! Healthy, I know. Neither of us is feeling up to going out in the cold for anything so I broke out the bread we brought from New Orleans. One of our friends is a taxi driver and took us to this cute little french bakery over the weekend. So it was blue cheese bread and mixed olive/rosemary bread with butter pilfered from the breakfast bar.

And a 2 liter of Diet Coke for me, of course!

We got the keys to the new place over the weekend. I'll be working on sorting and moving through the end of the year now.

Lauren- I'd donate the stuff too. That's what we're doing.

Sheryl- I hope you're feeling better.

Tomorrow is Cracker Barrel. I guilt Rick into it every time we stay here (he hates it, I love it). Yeah for me!

Hugs ya'll!

 

[THE HAT]

Evening all--

Just getting a moment to post quickly now while Ross is in the shower.

I was called in to work this morning for an emergency meeting (I had told them I would be back after the first, but this could not wait), it was a rough day as we have a suspected child abuse case (sexual) on a nonverbal little girl. I have been pissed, and sad, and disgusted to the point that I could not eat lunch. Plus a million other emotions. We do not have very many of these cases, (Thank the good Lord), but when we do it is draining, and a rollercoaster of red paper etc. The teachers room was full of interesting topics that is for sure.
Merry Christmas huh?!!?

Anyway..sorry for dropping that on you all, not very festive of me...but thanks for listening. I appreciate all of your "ears"

On to much happier things...Gretchen..Welcome Home!!! You have been missed!! I am so glad you had such a nice time. How did Hailey's therapists enjoy the trip? I am so happy you had a nice time with Kathy. Love the Britney comment, very funny!!

Lauren--I have the opposite issue, Kris is a keeper of all that might be able to be sold at a garage sale, and I am one to say just chuck it or drop it at goodwill for the love of pete!! Sooo you know what my advice for you is,

Nancy--I am not a big candle party fan, but I do enjoy the munchies that are put out, and the girl talk that always happens at these things!

Lindsey--How are our SMK's doing?

Sheryl--I am glad you were at least able to make some sort of contact with your Dr, fingers crossed that these antibiotics kick in fast for you!!

Loreli-How are you feeling today? I agree the christmas lights are just gorgeous with the new fallen snow on them!!

Ok Ross is out of the shower so I need to go make sure he studies for his cml test tomorrow, and isn't reading something else, lol!!

As soon as he is in bed I am pouring myself some Pink on ice, and will try to see what else is going on around the dis. Kris should be home around 9:30, so I should have some quiet time for an hour or so!!!

Oh yeah I did make supper....before I left this morning I dumped the fixings into the crock pot for polynesian pork ribs,(EASY EASY) and served it with parm noodles and sweet petite peas!

Hope you all have a great night!!

 

[THE HAT]

Yeah!!! Lori posted!!!! It is such a treat when we get a moment to chat with you!!!! Rick is keeping you to busy,lol!!! We miss you around here!!
Ross was wrote about you and Rick in his journal at school today, and how he would be seeing you on Christmas day!! I asked him what else he put, and all I got was "Aww you know mama, just how great and stuff they are" Like Geezzz maaa you should know that, "DUH"....

Anyway...we are looking forward to it! We leave Maine a week from this Sat!!! WHooo HOoooooo

 

[OKWMom]

Wendie - What a horrible situation. Unfortunately, it isn't uncommon. I keep up with the statistics on those things (you can imagine why) and the latest thing I read stated approximately 25% of disabled women/girls will be sexually abused in their lifetime. But each case I hear about still makes me cry. God Bless You for the work you do.

Lauren - I vote for Goodwill too.

Sheryl - I hope you are feeling better.

Loreli - I read your post about your son's medication issue. Hugs to you dear. It took us several months to get Hailey's Adderral just right, but she is a different child with it - almost like she became comfortable in her own skin for the first time in her life. I can relate to friends slipping away too. Kenny and I don't socialize much because our friends with children normally include the kids in the plans and Hailey doesn't fit in. You know the rest of the story.

Lori - Glad to see you dear. Don't freeze to death that far North. Us southern girls aren't made for that sort of weather.

 

[HERSEY]

OKWMom Just for the record Us Northern girls aren't made for the cold either . I just sit here and dream. My screen saver at work is a beach in Hawaii.

Just have to tell you all my neighbors are the best. My driveway was shoveled by the time I got home tonight. I was running late this morning finding boots and whatnot. I didn't believe how much snow we got. I think around here we got about 6 inches. The range was 2 to 8 I figured since the weather people never get it right we would get the 2 inch stuff. Boy was I wrong,at least it was the light fluffy snow.

Wendie I get a sick feeling whenever I hear about those situations. There is a special place in hell for those people who victimize children. That poor girl.


Lori You sure do travel far for snow. Next time flip to the travel channel and watch from your warm home. Preferably poolside.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Man, another long day. I am going to need a vacation after Advent.

We host a XMas store for a local elem school where 99.5% of the kids are on free lunch and live in poverty. They get to go "shop" for their family and wrap gifts for them - they are nice gifts, too, not dollar store junk. Anyways, I usually am too swamped to spend much time there this time of year but they asked me to come and "entertain" the kids waiting to shop or finished shopping while the rest of their class was still busy. I just couldn't say no so I was there 815-3, then did 2 hours of work before the Christmas program tonight. It was a good day, just long and I still have a load of stuff on my desk to get done.

BUT, tomorrow I get to hit the Scholastic book warehouse sale with an employee who handles our resource room and I can't WAIT to load up on books. I want to kiss teh ground when I walk into that place.

I ate weird today. Small deli sandwich at 11am, Taco Bueno burritos at 4pm, and then when I got in around 9pm I ate a 7 layer burrito that we got from Costco. Frozen, with chicken, and actually quite tasty. Not healthy - but tasty!

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Tonight is either leftover crockpot Italian chicken pasta or pizza. WFD at your house?

Lindsey--How are our SMK's doing?

No updated on the SKs today. BIL may be coming to our house tonight so I may know something tonight. I haven't forgotten you guys

 

[THE HAT]

Morning all--
I have p/t this morning then need to run a few errands to grab some last min stuff for our trip. I will also see what fruit looks good at the grocery store as i am supposed to make a fruit salad for a christmas party tomorrow night, not the best time of year for one. I usually make one for our summer party and everyone asked for it for the christmas one this year.

Ross has karate tonight so that means that supper is whatever is grabbed around here. I might just make burgers and fries.

Have a great day all!!

 

[nucpharm29]

Morning all--I'm running behind this morning, but yet, here I am. Yesterday was DDs bday and she got to pick dinner. Luckily she picked a local pizza joint that Dh and I love. I was dreading the Chuck E Cheese or McD's choice, but luckily she has great taste in food! Tonight is going to be chicken enchiladas. Ugh, gotta run, forgot to make DDs lunch for school!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Gosh the DIS is slow...anyone else having delays.

Thanks for all the encouragement for giving my stuff to Goodwill. I will work on that this weekend. Tom is very happy.

Wendie, I agree with Janice, there is a special place in hell for people that harm children. Thank you and the rest of the school for being there for these kids. What a sad situation.

Stephanie, Happy Birthday to your daughter!!!

Andrew and I are getting haircuts and me dyed too after school so we are going to the diner for dinner. Yeah! We have a great diner and I haven't been there is ages!

Have a great day all! I will be back later to check in more.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Here is the recipe I concocted last night. The boys really loved it. Since I made it up, it doesn't have a name, so I will do the honors!

Beer Chops

4 - 6 pork chops, trimmed of fat
2 onions, sliced
1 can beer (I used light)
3 tbs brown sugar
2 chicken bullions
1/4 cup hot water
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt, pepper and whatever spices you would like (I used some adobo)
3 tbs cornstarch mixed with cold water
parsley for garnish

Place onions on the bottom of the crock. Place chops on top.

In a bowl, mix bullion with water to dissolve. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Pour over pork.

Cook on low 4 - 6 hours. Remove chops, place on platter and cover and keep warm in 200 degree oven. Change crock setting to high and bring liquid up to boiling or almost boiling and stir in cornstarch mixture. Continue to cook and stir for about 15 minutes. Pour gravy over chops. Garnish with parsley. Serve with rice...its yummy!