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

[LBKB]

Lauri, Thanks, that's exactly what the principal told Chris at school while she & another parent were freaking out waiting for the bus to arrive at school. Apparently our stop is one of the 1st ones, she was on the bus for 40 minutes!

Sheryl give it a couple days the first few are hard. Worried Moms and Aunties (But I know I like to see them at the stops). A lot of explaining to kids ect... But if after a week to 10 days if she is still on the bus that long and you don't live a long way from school I would call transportation office and ? things. I also know If you have any ?s ask the driver I appreciate it when parents and Aunties take time to talk to me.

 

[shovan]

Sheryl give it a couple days the first few are hard. Worried Moms and Aunties (But I know I like to see them at the stops). A lot of explaining to kids ect... But if after a week to 10 days if she is still on the bus that long and you don't live a long way from school I would call transportation office and ? things. I also know If you have any ?s ask the driver I appreciate it when parents and Aunties take time to talk to me.

Chris said the bus driver was a nice lady, so we'll speak to her if necessary. The school is literally 5 minutes from my house, so we'll see. Thanks. Have you started back to work yet?

 

[EJ4Disney]

Afternoon Ladies,

Sorry I didn't check in yesterday but I was in Omaha for the day. I had a Dr. appointment at 12:30 and then Doug and I ate a late lunch at the CheeseCake Factory. Oh was I in Heaven. It was soooooo good. We started with Avacado egg rolls and I had a BBQ chicken salad and Doug had a bowl of wild mushroon soup with a Chicken salad sandwich and a side salad. We had a piece of Red Velvet Cheese cake for dessert. We then did a bit of shopping and got home much later than we should have. But we had a great day.

WFDT ~ It's my birthday so I am not cooking. Doug is grilling
TBones and throwing a couple Sweet Potatoes on. We still have leftover salads so that will round out the dinner. I will also have a glass of Rosa you can be sure.

I need to once again go and catch up, but until I do Prayers and Hugs to you all.

I'll BBL

 

[liamandcaili]

Happy Birthday, Ellen!

It was a big day here for a lot of WFD children. I hope Emma, Alexis and Katie all had good first days.

Nancy -- Caili hasn't made that step from little girl to girl yet, but I can see it on the horizon. She wants me to take a lot of her little girl things out of her room because she doesn't play with them anymore.

Janice -- on adding more points. How did winning the lottery go?

Yesterday was a really busy day, so I didn't get to check in, so now I am behind. I apologize.

Maria -- I hope your MIL and Lily are doing better.

I think we're having fish for dinner.

 

[OKWMom]

Happy Birthday Ellen! I hope it is a great one.

Maria - I hope everything is ok with your MIL and with your Lily.

Nancy - How is Buddy?

Kat - Glad to see that the house closing is progressing. Not much longer now.

Janice - Points?!? Sale? What kind of sale? Nevermind, don't tell me. I really can't afford more points right now (but I'd sure love to have some).


Sheryl - Is the aide situation any better? I've been thinking about you a lot and especially with your aide situation. We are now in the processing of hiring some home health care for Daddy and I just wonder how well our aide situation is going to go. But in our case, any help would be great.


Ann - I think the Siennas are neat too. I have a Buick Terraza (which Buick no longer makes but a similar verzion is made by Chevrolet). I love that van. The onboard DVD player is a dream for travelling with Hailey and the headphones mean I don't have to listen to Blues Clues the entire trip. And the dual power sliding doors are wonderful when you have your hands full. A push of the button on my keyless entry and the doors slide open or shut. Heavenly, just heavenly. Like you, I never thought I would be a minivan kind of person, but I love mine and I hope you get just what you want.

Aimee - Still no word on your medication?

Sorry I've left so many of you out.

Our school started on Monday. And just in case any of you are wondering, nothing has changed at my house. P came home from the first day with nothing in hand. I mean absolutely nothing. I asked him where the forms were that I knew he needed to be filled out and he said that he left them in his locker. His sister, however, had everything organized and partially filled out when she gave them to us. And if any of you need any extra school supplies, please let me know. Apparently Patrick does not need any, since this is day 3 of school and they are ALL still on his top bunk, unopened and unmoved since I placed them there on Sunday.

Anyway, tonight I'm making the brie and mustard chops I posted a while back with some squash and zucchini.

 

[TigerKat]

Kat, Do you feel confident about the sale? I'm praying it happens.

I was until I got a call today that there is a water leak under the house.

WFDT ~ It's my birthday so I am not cooking.

Happy Birthday Ellen!

Anyway, tonight I'm making the brie and mustard chops I posted a while back with some squash and zucchini.

I love that recipe!!! I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.


Just when I think I'm doing well with Kyle gone, I start crying as soon as I start talking about it with anyone!

 

[LBKB]

Chris said the bus driver was a nice lady, so we'll speak to her if necessary. The school is literally 5 minutes from my house, so we'll see. Thanks. Have you started back to work yet?

Oh my 5 mins. from your house and she is on the bus 40 mins. I wouldn't be happy either. First day of school is Sept.8. In MI public schools can't start until after holiday. Sorry I'm alittle out off it I had an injection at 1:30. Fun fun.

 

[LBKB]

Just when I think I'm doing well with Kyle gone, I start crying as soon as I start talking about it with anyone!

Oh Kathy

 

[LBKB]

WFDT ~ It's my birthday so I am not cooking. Doug is grilling
TBones and throwing a couple Sweet Potatoes on. We still have leftover salads so that will round out the dinner. I will also have a glass of Rosa you can be sure.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLEN Have a great day.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

happy birthday ellen!

 

[LBKB]

Janice --. How did winning the lottery go?

Laura no one won the lottery it's up to 207 million.

 

[Nancyg56]

Happy Birthday Ellen!

Kathy- it's only been a week or so. Don't feel badly that you feel badly. It will get better but it takes time.

Sheryl- 40 minutes on the bus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gretchen- So P doesn't need supplies? Hmmmmm..........

I made a bulgar wheat and ground turkey casserole for me and will give Buddy the leftover s from last night if he . I also have a tomato and onion salad.

 

[HERSEY]

Laurawe won $2.00 but that is not what I had in mind. Needless to say I plunked down another couple dollars.

Kathy

Ellen Happy birthday

Maria How is Lillie doing this afternoon?

 

[bigmerle1966]

All set for closing on 9/4!!!!!!

I was until I got a call today that there is a water leak under the house.

Just when I think I'm doing well with Kyle gone, I start crying as soon as I start talking about it with anyone!

Stick some chewing gum in the leak!

Laura no one won the lottery it's up to 207 million.

Got to go to the bank and get some money!


Dinner tonight will be fish, roasted veggies and some sort of veggie, not sure which yet. I was looking at all of the differant ones I have in the freezer and fresh and can't decide.

I made an awesome Sour Cream Peach Pie. Just a little FYI, I was a little freaked out when I opened the oven after the 35 cooking time and saw it was still a little soupy in the middle until I realized there weren't any eggs in it so it didn't matter. I think it was because of the peach juice, it did firm up some. And with the carmelization the original recipe called for 2 to 3 minutes but with my oven it happened in less than a minute and started to burn, that set off the smoke detector! My DM was in bed asleep but apparently didn't wake up.


Sour Cream Peach Pie

3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
4 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches
1/4 cup brown sugar

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

In a medium bowl, stir together the sour cream, white sugar, 1/3 cup flour and almond extract until smooth. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the pie crust to prevent it from getting soggy. Alternate layers of peaches and the sour cream mixture, beginning with a layer of peaches and ending with a layer of sour cream.

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for an additional 35 minutes. Remove the pie from the oven and sprinkle brown sugar over the top. Set the oven to Broil and broil until caramelized, watch carefully to make sure it does not burn. Pull it from the oven the second it starts to bubble.

 

[bigmerle1966]

Happy Birthday Ellen!

 

[Rogue26]

Good afternoon all, hope you are all well.

I can't believe some of the kiddos are off to school already. I hope they all had a good day.

Sheryl- I think bus schedules are always off the first few days. I always took the bus and the kiddo too, since the first day of kindergarten, I guess I've never thought twice about it. Keep in mind it might be late, some of the kids might take some convincing to get on the bus. Just be glad you don't have to wait for the bus in the snow!

Kathy- Maybe the water leak will be a simple leak and the house will be good to go. We had a couple come into my work yesterday panicked about their rental car leaking a fluid- they never had a car with air conditioning and didn't know that happened! Good things that's all it was, I don't do car repairs. I hate to suggest this, but maybe it would be good for Kyle to stay at school for a couple of weeks before he comes home. I might be easier and give you a chance to get used to it. Please don't be offended by the suggestion, it's sometimes hard to type the right words.

Gretchen- Sorry the school years not off to the best start, your family is in my thoughts.

Maria- Maybe the family didn't contact you right away so they could wait until they had more answers to give you. Sorry your pup isn't feeling well. They bring so much joy, but so much heartache too.

Nancy- I hope Buddy's feeling better everyday.

I thought I had more I wanted to say but I guess that's enough for now.

I have to poke around the freezer to see what's for dinner, I think it will thaw in minutes it's so stinkin' hot here.

See you all later!

 

[EJ4Disney]

Ann~Prayers are being said for your DB. Happy wedding for your DSD too. I am so sorry for your Inlaw problems. That is too bad.

Sheryl~I so worry about you. Please be careful. Hugs to you and your girl today!!

Kat ~ I sometimes wish I was one of "those" Moms that just don't give a damn. And can't wait for their kids to be away. It sure would make our hearts not hurt so much. My thoughts and tears are with you my dear friend.

Nancy~I sure hope Buddy feels better real soon.

Glynis ~ hugs to Katie today. I am sure she got along just fine - now Mom is the one I worry about.

Janice ~ WooHoo BLT extra points. You all know that, that IS my favorite resort in all of WDW.

Marilyn ~ Would you please share your fried corn recipe. That just sounds wonderful.

Maria ~ Oh sweetie, my prayers are so with you. I hope they figure out what is wrong with Lily. Our fur babies are so precious and we are all they have. Please let us know how things are. Prayers are also with Leona. I hope she turns the road real soon.

Stephanie ~ Oh Mom, my heart is with you I am sure Emma had a ball!

Today was Ethan's first day of Kindergarten also. I went over this morning to take pictures and to be there to send him off. Elizabeth took him and I was so afraid she would really have a hard time but she didn't get the chance as Ethan completely fell apart once they got there. Bless his heart. She ended up just leaving. I am so glad I didn't go as I probably would have scooped him up and took him home with me. She had a few teacher friends call and say that he calmed right down. So all will be ok, just a hard day.

Love to all I missed. Have a great day everyone and hug those babies - they grow up so fast.

 

[EJ4Disney]

Oh jeepers my Momma would have had a fit with me. Where are my manners?!!

Thank you all so very much for the Happy Birthday wishes. I really appreciate them. When you get to be my age you really could just forget them and be very happy.

Thanks again!!

 

[LBKB]

Laurawe won $2.00 but that is not what I had in mind. Needless to say I plunked down another couple dollars.

Janice my husband and son bought more tickets too.

 

[bigmerle1966]

Ellen- it is super simple. Heat oil in a pan, add frozen corn and cook till it starts to brown. Last night I did add onions too it and today I found a recipe that uses bacon, shallots and tyme in the local paper.

I am going to try it next time but will seriously modify it, it calls for using corn on the cob, then scraping the cob once it is cut to get the pulp and milk out of it and also adding a lot of water too it. The corn I used last night was canned and so it had a lot of extra water in it, although I did drain it, and was not as caramelized as using the frozen.

There was also a recipe for a Beet and Cucumber Salad I am going to make this weekend, going to a birthday party for my cousin GD.