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

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Janice - Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful idea with the card exchange. It's made the holidays a bit more cheerful for me.:hug:

Your welcome. It was purely selfish on my part, I wanted mail that wasn't a bill :rotfl2:.

I'm glad we all could have fun with this.
 
Laura Calli looks like Lucy in Narnia. I sorry to say this but I'm glad there is none of that white stuff here.

It feels like Christmas here. I got my shipment of Pumpkin wine and Apple Cinnamon wine, and the box from Gretchen Thank you very much. Kenny did a great job in taping.

Tonight we are having a strange dinner Alex is having pizza while I'm having tortellini soup.

OOOOHHHH, that sounds soooooo good!!!!!!!
 
:lmao: about the Weather Channel thing. Buddy lives to watch the Weather Channel. He will call me to ask me to watch for updates just to compare them to the radar pictures they have at work :confused3

:lmao: :lmao: I read this to Kenny and he says that he is not "that bad". I think it is only because he hasn't thought of it. :rotfl:


Gretchen--You wanna hear something funny. My BIL used to live on Johnnie Dodds in Mt Pleasant--think he moved this year to North Charleston-but I looked at the return address and was really confused.

Wow, it really is a small world. And I thought it was amazing that I lived 2.5 hours from Wendie's brother in Wilmington, NC. This has that beat for sure.


Um, this is not meant to be shared with the guys, right?;)

I knew there was a reason we are friends. We think so much alike. ;)


Sheryl -- Ask and ye shall receive. Here is what things look like here right now:

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We're all staying safe and warm.

You make sure you stay safe and warm. Those pictures really are amazing and like the other southern girls, I can't really wrap my mind around the reality of it. Not to rub it in, but I'm sitting in shorts at my computer looking at them with the A/C running. It was 80 degrees today. It is supposed to drop to 60 on Sunday and will be only 56 on Monday before it gets back to the mid 60s Wednesday.

Feel free to brag about your lovely weather in August when it is 1 million degrees with 200 percent humidity here. :lmao:

My favorite part of the pictures, BTW, is the precious look of excitement on your beautiful daughter's face.

I LOVE THE PICS!! Wow, that is really beautiful. Course, I don't have to live with it:lmao: I have pics from our "White Christmas" that Kathy mentioned. I'll post a few this evening so you can see what we think of as a major snowfall!

I'm sure your idea of a major snowfall is kind of what mine is. We had a "major snowfall" in the winter of 1999 - 3 to 4 inches!!! Everything closed - schools, bridges, some roads, most businesses, grocery stores. I'm sure you know just what I mean.

I had to go to the store this AM...it started raining around 9:30 and by the time we came home, cars were skidding backwards on the hill I live on...YUCK!

Be careful out there girl. That sounds way to scary to me.


Your welcome. It was purely selfish on my part, I wanted mail that wasn't a bill :rotfl2:.

I'm glad we all could have fun with this.

:lmao: :lmao: Seriously though, thanks for coming up with the idea and organizing it. I have enjoyed this so very much.

I'm glad everyone got their packages and that you are all pleased and no one was offended and that my husband was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. (not that I would point that out to him being the wonderful, loving wife I am) :lmao: :lmao: I hope with the hot weather the chocolate didn't melt and ruin the pecans. I LOVE those things and could eat an entire bag in one sitting.

Now for the funny part of the packages. I was trying for a SC Christmas kind of theme. You know - the pecans grown in SC, Carolina BBQ. Well, my favorite BBQ sauce is my Dad's, but he won't give us the recipe. He said it will be our inheritance. :laughing: He offered to make sauce that I could send each of you, but I couldn't figure out how to get it there without it leaking everywhere. So I searched and found what looked like the closest to Dad's sauce starter. If anyone needs any ideas, give me a yell.

Lauren - I still didn't make those chops. I went for a haircut after work and they had an apprentice who did the blow dry after the cut. He took forever and it was all I could do not to jump out of the chair and run for the door. I was in there for over an hour. That left no time to cook dinner, so tonight ended up being take out and hopefully the chops will be tomorrow.

Good night everyone!
 

The SKs are coming over for dinner tonight!! Kevin e-mailed me the other day saying his plane was getting in around 3 and he would make it for dinner. I said, "So are you guys not going out then? Hey, feel free to bring Robin. The more the merrier!" (I asked because on Friday nights we always get together to watch Heroes. Because of the writer's strike, we are done for now). He responded with, "We will be there at 6." LOL!

Anyway, we are having Glynis roast with carrots, mashed potatoes, and bread. Yummy, eh?

I will update you on the SKs tomorrow :)

WFD at your house?
 
I don't know wfd... yes I do- left over american chop suey. I made a really great one last night.:thumbsup2 Maybe I'll get some rolls to go with it and make a salad.

How did everyone make out with the storm yesterday? We only got a couple of inches here in my part of Maine.... but looks like Sunday will make up for that. Of course it's my Sunday to work... :lmao: DH might be taking me to work in the truck!!
 
:lmao: :lmao: I read this to Kenny and he says that he is not "that bad". I think it is only because he hasn't thought of it. :rotfl:












I'm glad everyone got their packages and that you are all pleased and no one was offended and that my husband was WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. (not that I would point that out to him being the wonderful, loving wife I am) :lmao: :lmao: I hope with the hot weather the chocolate didn't melt and ruin the pecans. I LOVE those things and could eat an entire bag in one sitting.

Now for the funny part of the packages. I was trying for a SC Christmas kind of theme. You know - the pecans grown in SC, Carolina BBQ. Well, my favorite BBQ sauce is my Dad's, but he won't give us the recipe. He said it will be our inheritance. :laughing: He offered to make sauce that I could send each of you, but I couldn't figure out how to get it there without it leaking everywhere. So I searched and found what looked like the closest to Dad's sauce starter. If anyone needs any ideas, give me a yell.

I hope that I did not give him ideas. All summer long I get those calls and there is not a lot of charm in them after the first few times. DH is on my DS cell phone bill. DS can add family on for $5 a month and a small fee per minute after a the included minutes are out. Donny said he turns into "Chatty Cathy" and that DH bill skyrockets after June 1st!

Now I can talk about your package! Kady flipped over the ring pops. We were both trying to get through the tape (Kenny did a great job) and while I was salivating over the pecans she was hovering over the pops. The BBQ sauce is going to be a treat when I make my very rarely made ribs, so thank you once again. I felt like a kid in a candy store and could not resist asking a certain family member who thinks I spend to much time talking on "that television" what he thought about my "virtual" friends now????? :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

In all fairness DH likes to tease and I tell him that I share everything about him with you all :lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao: If the camera comes out when he makes a sandwich I think he will have a stroke!
 
I don't know wfd... yes I do- left over american chop suey. I made a really great one last night.:thumbsup2 Maybe I'll get some rolls to go with it and make a salad.

How did everyone make out with the storm yesterday? We only got a couple of inches here in my part of Maine.... but looks like Sunday will make up for that. Of course it's my Sunday to work... :lmao: DH might be taking me to work in the truck!!

We got about 13 inches here. Sunday looks like a snow event for a few hours and then our weather guy says it is going to turn to an ice and wind event. Not much fun.
 
A quick good morning my friends!! Due to the impending weather situation it looks as if we are leaving here tonight. This is a huge issue as we were supposed to go to my inlaws to celebrate christmas tonight, and they are much to selfish of people to understand that for safety reasons we need to leave earlier then planned. We will go down to my grandmothers to visit with her and give her the gifts we have, and she will understand without an issue at all. Kris is hoping to get out of the office around 10am so that he can get things done around here before we leave...(which includes snowblowing out the driveways as we ended up with 5 inches last night and only were thinking 2, lol), get the dog dropped off. Hopefully we have some time to stop at the inlaws on the way, if not we will have to see them when we get back. You would think that they would want us to be safe, but it doesn't work that way. (whatever)

On the Pictures in the cards.(thanks, I think he is pretty handsome, :))...I did not get pictures to all as I ran out of football ones, and figured I would put school ones in the others, well....we still have not received those yet, (grrrrr) which is a whole other issue, sooo once we do have them I will send them out to those I missed....so sorry!


I want to wish all of you a wonderful Christmas! You will all be in my hearts this holiday, enjoy your families!! To those who have been under the weather, get some much needed rest, don't push!
I will "see" all of you in 2008!!!

Merry Christmas!!! Hugs and Love to you all!!
 
Good morning guys!

I've got to get into work for a bit this morning. I haven't been since before Thanksgiving, I'm sure I'll have to dig my way to my desk.:scared:

Wendie - Be careful & stay safe my friend and most of all "Have a great time"!!

I'm making the velvet shrimp & pasta tonight, something I've been craving.

Have a good one!
 
Nancy I'm glad Kady liked the suckers. That's why I asked you about her being able to have chocolate, I REALLY wanted to make sure there would be something in the box she could have. It would have broken my heart to have found out later I messed it up.

Wendie I don't know if you will read this before you leave, but I hope you have a wonderful time and please, please, please be careful on the roads. I'm sorry your outlaws aren't understanding, but after everything else you've told us, I'm not surprised. For what it's worth, I think you are making the wise choice.

Kathy Good luck finding your desk. I had that problem and I was only gone for a week. You may have to rake a path from the door. :rotfl:

Tonight I am determined that we are having Lauren's chops. White rice and steamed veggies.

Tomorrow morning I'm going to help my sister set up for my niece's birthday party and will stay til the party is over at 3:00. After that, laundry and who knows what for dinner.

Happy Friday everyone!

Gretchen
 
I am also heading out this morning but I want to wish Wendie a safe drive.

Wendie- too bad about your IL's, they will get over it.The storm is promising to be nasty so it is important to get away from New England before it hits. My DH is not a worrier about winter storms, he laughs at me and he is already nervous about it. Have a wonderful trip and take lots of pictures!
 
Kathy--I've been craving the velvet shrimp as well. A couple of days ago I was thinking how good that would be on a cold night!

Wendie--Have a great trip! And drive safe!

Gretchen--DH thanks you for the chocolate covered pecans--he's in heaven--and DD LOVED the ringpops--even DS had one. Gotta love sticky fingers all over the place. Thanks again. What a sweet thing to do!:hug:

WFD tonight is up in the air. Our small group from church is having a Christmas party tonight and everyone is supposed to bring a goodie. I'm making the Candy Cane Swirl Cheesecake that's on the candy cane hershey kiss bag. I love those kisses, so making them into a cheesecake sounds yummo!

Well, need to go check on the kiddos--they are being awfully quiet!
 
Cute Caili pictures!

I have been remiss this week with this thread but I am just so busy! I promise I have lots of photos for you guys and I will get them up this weekend. Here is a photo in the meantime but not of food, it is my Christmas tree!:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2107935947_6703e9ce09.jpg

It's KIND OF food related because there are lots of food ornaments on it. I have a pickle, orange, bananas, grapes, lobster, bbq grill, apple, pear, lemon, chef, strawberries, and a bunch of other foods.

Last night we had leftovers from Wednesday's meal because it was so good. I made the leftover mashed potatoes into parmesean-crusted potato cakes, and then just reheated the short ribs and the sausage and apples. I also made some brussel sprouts tossed with roasted pecans and balsamic vinegar.

I'm not sure wfd tonight...probably some kind of soup--maybe onion, or else corn chowder. I think I might also make some stuffy mushrooms. Otherwise it might be stuffed shells and garlic bread, with a salad. I am also thinking I might make a hot toddy to deal with my cold...not sure on that one though, it sounds kind of gross.
 
Gosh, Y'all are chatty!:goodvibes

Morning Girls, I'm feeling a little better today. Good thing cus I made an appt to get the roots colored & they need it badly! Really need to try to do some shopping while I'm out, but not sure I'm really up to it. I did cook last night. Lucas's Chickpea & Romaine Soup.

(Lucas, I tried to kick it up a notch & should have left very good alone. I added some chorizo to it & wasn't really an improvement, sort of messed up the fresh taste of the soup. )

Wendie, Be safe on the roads!!! After your through dealing with the outlaw issues, you'll be heading into the WARM & HAPPY PLACE!!! Be safe & have a great time, you deserve it!!! :goodvibes

Kathy, I hope you can find your desk!:goodvibes

Sheryl -- Ask and ye shall receive. Here is what things look like here right now:

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We're all staying safe and warm. Caili didn't have Kindergarten this afternoon and Liam got out a couple hours early, so aside from a trip to the grocery store that took way longer than it should have, we are just enjoying the first big snowfall.

Stay safe and warm, friends!

Laura, Thanks my friend, SHE is Beautiful!! And the snow looks wonderful too!!! :goodvibes Be safe over there, I just heard that y'all are expecting some really heavy storms this weekend.

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OK, here is the best picture I got of the "snow" we had. Doesn't it make you want a snow cone...or a Kaki Gori in Japan??? :)

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And the turkey that I am soooooo proud of. It was so moist and delicious. Doesn't it look good??? YUM! I used a chop stick to release the skin from the meat (like the liposuction you see on Dr. 90210 :lmao: ) and them rubbed a butter/spice blend under and on the skin. ***That round spot by the leg is where I had the oven thermometer...that thing also worked great!

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You be careful stomping through the snow with Riley! He's too cute! Wow I'm really impressed with your turkey!! What a great job! Y'all stay safe!

Cute Caili pictures!

I have been remiss this week with this thread but I am just so busy! I promise I have lots of photos for you guys and I will get them up this weekend. Here is a photo in the meantime but not of food, it is my Christmas tree!:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2107935947_6703e9ce09.jpg

It's KIND OF food related because there are lots of food ornaments on it. I have a pickle, orange, bananas, grapes, lobster, bbq grill, apple, pear, lemon, chef, strawberries, and a bunch of other foods.

I'm not sure wfd tonight...probably some kind of soup--maybe onion, or else corn chowder. I think I might also make some stuffy mushrooms. Otherwise it might be stuffed shells and garlic bread, with a salad. I am also thinking I might make a hot toddy to deal with my cold...not sure on that one though, it sounds kind of gross.

Becky, What a pretty tree! Love the idea of a food themed tree! Of course it really fits you!

Sorry to hear you have a cold too! Take care of it! Lauren had suggested a hot toddy for me last week. So, after I had made a herbal cold tea, that was orange & lemon flavored, I threw a little splash of cointreau in it! Don't think it helped much other than I did sleep well that night!!:laughing:
 
Nancy, Those roasted curry sweets have become a regular over here too! They are so good, it had me wondering if there were more ways to fix sweet potatoes with curry? Maybe something mashed? Too weird? :confused3

Man, how did I miss this exchange??

Lindsay, I'm with you, sad that my laziness over the years as caused me to miss out on all the fun!

I don't know, but heaven knows we are so chatty sometimes that it is easy to miss a post or two. PM me your address and I'll be glad to include you.

So, Gretchen, Can I be a totally selfish Grinch & get in on that? Pleeeze!

Can I get the Christmas address list? I can't send out cards, but right now our local Coffee company will allow me to send out free sample sizes of fav coffees. (While supplies last.) I have already sent this to Nancy & Wendie, who I promised coffee to months ago. :sad2: See why I can't get on the card list! I'm terrible with mailings. If there isn't one list, everyone who wants some coffee, pm me with your address. I just have to type it in & they will send it out for me!! That I can manage! ;)
 
Good morning!

Everyone dodging winter storms, please stay safe and update us when you can!

I have to go see a performance of Oliver tonight, one of my kid's is in it. Community theater so hopefully it'll be good. I am going to dinner beforehand with 2 collegues - we're going to Ruby Tuesday. I've only been there once years ago.

Anyone eat there regularly?
 
Gretchen--DH thanks you for the chocolate covered pecans--he's in heaven--and DD LOVED the ringpops--even DS had one. Gotta love sticky fingers all over the place. Thanks again. What a sweet thing to do!:hug:

Well, need to go check on the kiddos--they are being awfully quiet!

Yes, especially with the sticky hands. Sorry for that. :rolleyes1

You are very welcome. Merry Christmas!



I have been remiss this week with this thread but I am just so busy! I promise I have lots of photos for you guys and I will get them up this weekend. Here is a photo in the meantime but not of food, it is my Christmas tree!:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2413/2107935947_6703e9ce09.jpg

Your tree is lovely. I spent a long time looking longingly at the picture. Mine looks like my 9 year old decorated it (because she did). But it made her very proud to do it and I honestly can't do much better so what the heck. Yours however, looks fabulous.

Sorry about your cold. I hope you get to feeling better.


Lindsay, I'm with you, sad that my laziness over the years as caused me to miss out on all the fun!

So, Gretchen, Can I be a totally selfish Grinch & get in on that? Pleeeze!

Certainly. PM me with your address.
 
Well I found my way to my desk and managed to clear up the backlog in three hours.

Now I'm ready to hit the kitchen in a bit and whip up some yummy velvet shrimp.

Gretchen - I had to break down and let the guys in on the chocolate pecans or I'd have eaten the whole bag - they are delicious!:cloud9:

Lauren - Your Riley looked so adorable in that pic and you should be very proud of that turkey, it looked great!!!!

Here's a pic we took of our tree:

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