The What's For Dinner Thread - August '09(recipe index in OP)

[scotlass]

Vickie I so wish we could meet. If you ever fly through Chicago let me know.

I wish that too.

Dont you worry,I would be knockin at your door sweetie.

 

[scotlass]

Take a breath woman! I had to read this a couple of times

I told youse...IM EXCITED !!

 

[Disney Ron]

Take a breath woman! I had to read this a couple of times

leave her alone ...ya think she's a tad excited???!!!!

I wish I was meeting you too!

 

[TigerKat]

F & W lassies - Cali Grill is 6.30 right ?

Do I need a bookin name ?

Is the boy ok in dress shorts ?

I think I counted 7 other WFD girls,is this right ?


I might manage to meet youse for cocktales before,where are youse meeting ?

Oh and 1 last Q...have I ever told you DH's name ?

If not its Colin !!

This is the current info I have:

Sun., 10/18

12:00 - Wine seminar - Schweiger Vineyards - Sheryl & Bob
Cruising F&W booths - Kathy & Johnny, Lauren, Maria & Greg, Charlene, Sheryl & Bob, Gretchen, Stephanie
5:00 Cocktails at BLT - Kathy & Johnny, Lauren, Maria & Greg, Charlene, Sheryl & Bob, Gretchen, Stephanie
6:00 Dinner at California Grill - Kathy & Johnny, Stephanie, Lauren, Maria & Greg, Charlene, Vicki + 2, Sheryl & Bob, Gretchen, Kenny & Paige.

The only thing I'm not sure about is the cocktails at BLT, I need to check with Gretchen on that. If Gretchen doesn't post before you leave I'll text you.

The boy is fine in dress shorts!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

This is the current info I have:

Sun., 10/18

12:00 - Wine seminar - Schweiger Vineyards - Sheryl & Bob
Cruising F&W booths - Kathy & Johnny, Lauren, Maria & Greg, Charlene, Sheryl & Bob, Gretchen, Stephanie
5:00 Cocktails at BLT - Kathy & Johnny, Lauren, Maria & Greg, Charlene, Sheryl & Bob, Gretchen, Stephanie
6:00 Dinner at California Grill - Kathy & Johnny, Stephanie, Lauren, Maria & Greg, Charlene, Vicki + 2, Sheryl & Bob, Gretchen, Kenny & Paige.

The only thing I'm not sure about is the cocktails at BLT, I need to check with Gretchen on that. If Gretchen doesn't post before you leave I'll text you.

The boy is fine in dress shorts!

Dress shorts are great! I hope you meet Greg at some point....My Mom will be at Ca. Grill. Greg flies in with me Thursday & leaves Sunday night.....Mom flies in Sunday & leaves with me Wednesday. Greg couldn't use all his time.

Vick, how do you feel?

Friday night, we are going to Blue Zoo.......it will be Greg, myself, Charlene & Lauren!!! Maybe we could work something out that night?

 

[Glynis]

Prayers please...Johnny's blood pressure is 200/110, he started on a new bp med this week, hoping that's the cause, heading to the dr.

Prayers said!

 

[Glynis]

I am asking for prayers too. I just heard from the Dr. There is something showing on Buddy's spine. The Dr is trying to get an MRI with contrast ordered stat but I guess that this needs to be authorized. She is referring him to a neurosurgeon to check the stenosis on the spine. I confess that I am not following all of this now but I understand that she is concerned that the thing that is showing is a mass. Please pray that this is just an inflamed nerve.

Most definitely prayers are on the way for Buddy and for you, too!

 

[liamandcaili]

Sheryl -- I'm so glad Alexis is getting out of the hospital!

Nancy -- Prayers said for Buddy. I hope it turns out to be nothing.

Kathy -- I'm glad Johnny is okay.

Vicki -- You are too funny! I hope to meet you someday.

Dinner for the kids ended up being waffles, bacon and cereal with banana. I had leftover clam chowder.

 

[TigerKat]

Dress shorts are great! I hope you meet Greg at some point....My Mom will be at Ca. Grill. Greg flies in with me Thursday & leaves Sunday night.....Mom flies in Sunday & leaves with me Wednesday. Greg couldn't use all his time.

Vick, how do you feel?

Friday night, we are going to Blue Zoo.......it will be Greg, myself, Charlene & Lauren!!! Maybe we could work something out that night?

Maria - Any thoughts on cocktails before CG if we can't go to BLT?

I just got finished doing on-line check-in!!!

Nan - Praying we get good news on Buddy soon, I'm worried.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Dinner will be out tonight. I am sick of working my butt off only to have to cook dinner and have another mess. We signed a listing agreement and they are coming to take more pics tomorrow. If anyone is interested I will post the link so you all can see my little nest...It needs some more work but I will miss it...

I don't think I ever updated on Tom. He is doing really well with lots of reading and meetings. They seem to love him there so that is really good. He is going to a party tomorrow for the founder of the company so he will get to meet alot more people. He is coming home for the weekend and working in their NJ office Mon and Tues.

May baby is 7 months old today! I can't believe it! The little booger is still sleeping...am I spoiled or what?

I don't blame you for getting take out with everything you have going on! I'd love to see photos! I love looking at houses.

I'm glad to hear Tom is doing well. It sounds like the move will be worth it.

7 months!

Glynis - I hate to jinx it but the swelling is down a little and the pain is minimal! Of course it's early in the day, we shall see, bbl.......

How is it now?

I have GREAT news!!! They are going to let her out of here sometime today!!!! (alexis chose the smilies)

That is GREAT NEWS! I'm glad they found out what was wrong and they have a plan to treat it. I'm sorry it's not as quick a fix as you'd like.

Prayers please...Johnny's blood pressure is 200/110, he started on a new bp med this week, hoping that's the cause, heading to the dr.

I see the update is a medication issue. I hope you get it figured out.

I am asking for prayers too. I just heard from the Dr. There is something showing on Buddy's spine. The Dr is trying to get an MRI with contrast ordered stat but I guess that this needs to be authorized. She is referring him to a neurosurgeon to check the stenosis on the spine. I confess that I am not following all of this now but I understand that she is concerned that the thing that is showing is a mass. Please pray that this is just an inflamed nerve.

That is scary.

Busy day here again and I think I am getting a cold. I had thought it might be from the pepper flakes last night but it is still hanging around!

Have to go run errands, be back later to tell you all about my REALLY spicy shrimp and blowing out my sinus'.

Well, it sounds like maybe the shrimp killed your cold! Hopefully...

Sitting here alone with the kids. DH just got home from work for the night, and his pager went off for an emergency house call!!! He has to go to Newport which is about a 45 minute ride each way. Our night is shot, and dinner is sitting here getting cold. How is it someone does not realize their oxygen machine is broken and they have no back up tanks at 5:05 when the shop closes at 5:00???? Darn people if I was on oxygen I would sure as heck make sure I had full back-up tanks in case my oxygen machine failed!!! ... DH just called people made him drive all the way there because the machine was not plugged in. MORONS!!!

That is so frustrating.

I told youse...IM EXCITED !!

I'm so excited for you! I wish I could meet you too! I know you are going to have a great trip. Have a safe trip and I hope the flight is not too painful.



Someone asked me the other day how work was going...it's still going very well! We are almost done with the first quarter! I can't believe it...the year is just flying by! We have a three day weekend coming up and I'm glad for that. I like my job and all but I'm ready for a weebit of a break! It will be a very exciting 3-day weekend. I have a vet appointment for Anabelle and a doctor appointment for me. Oh and maybe I will even take my car for an oil change.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Maria - Any thoughts on cocktails before CG if we can't go to BLT?

I'm not Maria, but...

does The Wave only do meals or does it have a bar also?

 

[TigerKat]

I'm not Maria, but...

does The Wave only do meals or does it have a bar also?

That was my first thought, they have a nice bar!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I am so lost here but still want to show my face...

Nan, Prayers being said for Buddy...also for you.

Kat, Glad Johnny is going to be OK.

Sheryl, so glad Alexis is going home!

Ann, Stupid people!!! UGH!

Marilyn, Feel better.

Janice, I hope you sleep well tonight!

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I totally forgot about online check in...gotta go do that. I cannot wait until Thursday when I drive to Charlene's to stay to get on the plane at the butt crack of dawn on Friday. I have never needed vacation more!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

There's the outer rim lounge too...outside of Chef Mickeys for a fall back....they have a nice sized area...or we can go to the Poly and have a Lapu Lapu!!!

 

[scotlass]

Friday night, we are going to Blue Zoo.......it will be Greg, myself, Charlene & Lauren!!! Maybe we could work something out that night?

Oh no, I so want to meet Greg.

Friday we are away down Tampa to Busch Gardens all day so friday night is a no go...



Ok, it 2am and Im gonnae try and sleep...ha who am I kidding...Im to hyper to sleep,Better try tho.

I will check in some time tomorrow before we leave.

Night night lassies x

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Maria - Any thoughts on cocktails before CG if we can't go to BLT?

I just got finished doing on-line check-in!!!

Nan - Praying we get good news on Buddy soon, I'm worried.

Maybe we could all meet at "The Wave"? Then go upstairs as a group....
The Outer Rim is also good, easy for Gretchen.
The Poly & then take the boat over...I'm getting so excited!!!!

Vick where are you going to be Saturday morning for breakfast?

 

[zipuzee]

Nancy, Saying prayers for Buddy that this is not a serious issue. I also hope the Vitamin A helps his vision.

Ann - Hoping that your Mom's eye surgery goes well. I understand the morons comment. I think I work with a few of them!!

Robin to you and your Dad. I hope that you won't be affected.

Lauren - glad to hear Tom is doing so well. I can't believe the baby is 7 mos already! I also would like to see pics of the house.

Glynis - congrats to Katie for doing so well. I hope the others grades are equally impressive!

Ellen - cute story! Hope you enjoyed your date night!!

Marilyn - Feel better soon!

Vicki - have a great trip!! That goes for all of you getting ready to leave for the World!

Im sorry your night was ruined by some ones stupidity,we have a word for people like that...Numpties...I think it fits.

Numpties! Love it! I think I'm gonna borrow that - I definitely can use it!

 

[nucpharm29]

Lauren--I LOVE the bar at the poly! I'm actually meeting my roomie after CG for an "end of the vacation" drink over there. I'm partial to the Backscratcher myself! But the LapuLapu comes a close 2nd!

Kathy--glad to hear it was just a medication mix-up. We don't fill much Tarka, so I'll have to do a bit more research. Will get back with you! WooHoo on the on-line check-in. My roomie checked us in today as well! I'll be checking in for my room on Sunday night I think tomorrow.

Vickie--I can "hear" the excitement in your posts! I think I'm becoming a bit unbearable myself! Going for my holiday hair on Friday. Saw my hairdresser today and she's ready for me!

Okay, as for the chili we had for dinner tonight--YUMMO! So different than "regular" chili. It's from Cooking Light back in Nov 2007, but I just ran across it the other day

Beef, Black Bean, and Chorizo Chili

2 links Spanish chorizo sausage (about 6.5 ounces) thinly sliced
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1 1/2 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 cans less-sodium beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 tbsp masa harina
2 cans pinto bean, rinsed and drained
1 can black beans rinsed and drained

1. Heat Dutch oven over med-high heat. Add chorizo to pan; saute 3 minutes or until browned. Remove chorizo from pan,. Add half of beef to pan; saute 5 minutes or until browned. Remove beef from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining beef. Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 3 minutes

2. Add chorizo, beef, chopped chiles, tomato paste, and next 6 ingredients (through ground cumin) to pan, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine, lime juice, beef broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hours, stirring occasionally

3. Gradually stir in masa harina. Add beans, bring back to a boil. Cover reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes more.

Serve with classic condiments; sour cream, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I vote Poly then! BUT that may be out of the way...I will go anywhere there is alcohol! Heck, get me a beer from the gift shop and I'll be happy!

 

[EJ4Disney]

I have GREAT news!!! They are going to let her out of here sometime today!!!! (alexis chose the smilies)

Sheryl~ I am so glad to hear this. Now let the healing begin. Tomorrow is onward and upward to a great day.

I am asking for prayers too. I just heard from the Dr. There is something showing on Buddy's spine. The Dr is trying to get an MRI with contrast ordered stat but I guess that this needs to be authorized. She is referring him to a neurosurgeon to check the stenosis on the spine. I confess that I am not following all of this now but I understand that she is concerned that the thing that is showing is a mass. Please pray that this is just an inflamed nerve.

Nancy my dear sweet friend. Prayers are being said for a good outcome. It will be okay sweetie. I SO wish I was closer so I could be there and hold your hand.

All is well, Johnny misunderstood how he was supposed to be taking the two meds together and that is probably causing the fluctuation in his bp daily. We'll be monitoring it daily and he has to go back on friday.

Praise the Lord this was an easy fix. Thank goodness.

Sitting here alone with the kids. DH just got home from work for the night, and his pager went off for an emergency house call!!! He has to go to Newport which is about a 45 minute ride each way. Our night is shot, and dinner is sitting here getting cold. How is it someone does not realize their oxygen machine is broken and they have no back up tanks at 5:05 when the shop closes at 5:00???? Darn people if I was on oxygen I would sure as heck make sure I had full back-up tanks in case my oxygen machine failed!!! ... DH just called people made him drive all the way there because the machine was not plugged in. MORONS!!!

Ann I hear what you are saying. Doug works for a Natural Gas Co. has for 31 years and is on call every 3rd week. Oh the stories I could tell you but the favorite one has to be the times he is called out in the middle of the night in a snow storm because these people have no heat. He got dressed, started the truck and blindly got to their house only to find they hadn't turned the switch to heat. Needless to say he was not a happy camper. That happens a least once a winter. Honey I do know what you are feeling. Hang in there!!


Vickie, Maria, Lauren, Kat and all of the rest of you leaving for WDW here soon - Have a great time. I so wish I was going to be there - I really tried and wanted to suprise you all but it was not to be. And I will tell you why. I didn't want to jinx it and I hope I don't, but maybe your good thoughts might help. Here goes:

Matthew told us 3 weeks ago that he is in the top 20 of his Division in the Nation in Golf. Golf is his life - and is on the golf team at the University. He has shot some really good numbers this year so far. He actually just called and is on his way home and his golf coach is picking him up at 7 in the morning as they have a tournament in Beatrice. So he will be able to sleep in his own bed tonight. Anyway, please send a few good thought his way that he shoots some good numbers tomorrow and Friday. If he continues and stays in the top 20 we will be heading to Virginia for the National Tournament the last week in October - hence the no WDW for me. Oh girls please cross what you can as this would be such a good thing for my boy. Thanks so much.