The What's for Dinner Thread - August 2014 (recipe index in OP)

[PrincessInOz]

....the operation was a little over 7 hours...he is in a lot of pain but so far so good...

Hope everything went well!

 

[PrincessInOz]

What a week!

This week, we signed up to a Music Festival for DS. It was rather intensive and immersive all-round. This year, DH and I signed up to participate in the guitar ensemble as well. Oh my! We really used the right side of the brain this week. I'm totally so left brained focussed that I forgot that, whilst incredibly fun, the right side of the brain can get just as tired as the left side of the brain. The experience made me appreciate how tiring the 4 day program is for DS. We only have to work on the ensemble piece for 90 minutes per day. DS has full mornings to get through.

It could be a very busy fortnight for me. DH is heading off on a work trip and I'll be doing to single parenting thing. Wish. me. luck!


What have we done for food this week?

Lunch have been salads, dips, hard boiled eggs, lots of fruit and cheese.
I made a big pot of homemade chicken broth/soup. I've used it as straight soup and also as stock for bean thread noodles. We also had baked potatoes with the standard trimmings. I was rather pleased that we only resorted to take-out once this week.

 

[dgbg100106]

....the operation was a little over 7 hours...he is in a lot of pain but so far so good...

Godspeed on his recovery

 

[dgbg100106]

What a week!

This week, we signed up to a Music Festival for DS. It was rather intensive and immersive all-round. This year, DH and I signed up to participate in the guitar ensemble as well. Oh my! We really used the right side of the brain this week. I'm totally so left brained focussed that I forgot that, whilst incredibly fun, the right side of the brain can get just as tired as the left side of the brain. The experience made me appreciate how tiring the 4 day program is for DS. We only have to work on the ensemble piece for 90 minutes per day. DS has full mornings to get through.

It could be a very busy fortnight for me. DH is heading off on a work trip and I'll be doing to single parenting thing. Wish. me. luck!


What have we done for food this week?

Lunch have been salads, dips, hard boiled eggs, lots of fruit and cheese.
I made a big pot of homemade chicken broth/soup. I've used it as straight soup and also as stock for bean thread noodles. We also had baked potatoes with the standard trimmings. I was rather pleased that we only resorted to take-out once this week.

Right brained is not my way of life, I imagine that you were tired.

Congrats on only 1 take out.

 

[franandaj]

I'm totally so left brained focussed that I forgot that, whilst incredibly fun, the right side of the brain can get just as tired as the left side of the brain.

Funny, I get wired after all that right brain activity! Granted it's physically tiring to play for a long time, but normally we only play for 90 minutes.

 

[kimmar067]

The White Pepper gives it the heat. You could always add Sriracha, Sambal Olek, or red pepper flakes.

..... ah.

 

[kimmar067]

...what was for dinner last night?

 

[franandaj]

Yay! for food porn Kimmar! It looks really good!

 

[kimmar067]

 

[franandaj]

Ellen - I'm glad your life has calmed down for a little while. I hate when days are so crazy!

Last night I roasted a whole chicken and some asparagus. When I was at Walmart, I found a package of GF Cornbread mix, so I decided to have it with dinner. OMG! It was soooooo good! I ate the whole piece of cornbread before I even dug into the chicken!

Tonight I had Prime Rib planned with Burgundy Mushrooms and Roasted Vegetables, but I'm considering switching that out for tomorrow night and making tomorrow night's dinner tonight. In that case we would be having Chicken Enchiladas Rancheras. Decisions Decisions.

 

[kimmar067]

....here, here...

 

[kimmar067]

....hey , was I supposed to post my Easter pix here, or on some other thread?

 

[kimmar067]

....hey , was I supposed to post my Easter pix here, or on some other thread?

....well, I posted pix on another thread....here's a link:

http://disboards.com/threads/babnanas-11-boo-boos-are-out-toast-is-in….3250352/page-119

 

[PrincessInOz]

....well, I posted pix on another thread....here's a link:

http://disboards.com/threads/babnanas-11-boo-boos-are-out-toast-is-in….3250352/page-119

Thanks for sharing!

 

[PrincessInOz]

...what was for dinner last night?

YUM! Is that Chicken or Veal? And if you have a name for the dish, I'll link it in the first post.

 

[PrincessInOz]

DH is now in Silicon Valley on a work trip. I wish I were there with him; but there was no way I could leave my work in the state it is in. Single parenting is a lot of work! The difference is that DS14, nearly 15, is being incredibly helpful.

Tomorrow will be the first real test for how independent he is. He's going to be walking home from school, organising his afternoon tea, feeding the cats and making sure that the oven automatically turns on. Plus...he needs to wash out his lunch containers, practise music and finish any homework he needs to. I have every confidence in him!

Now.....if only he remembers to lock the door in the morning before he walks himself to school.

 

[EJ4Disney]

ugggggggggggg...........it's Monday again. How come the weekends go so fast?

We had such a great time, and even won a bit. Matthew was the big winner though. He went home with more than he came with.

Kimmar ~ I love your house!! The cabinet that DH built is amazing. You are one lucky girl!! Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow, that was quite the surgery. How is he feeling now?

Alison ~ your Chicken Enchiladas sound so good. There are a few things I really miss and Mexican is one of them.

PIO ~ You can do this. I will be anxious to see how DS does. I bet he surprises you.

Brandi ~ hi

I am so hoping for a quieter week this week. I have so much that I have put off till I had time. I hope now I do.

WFDT ~ butternut squash soup and grilled turkey sandwiches for Doug and meatloaf OP for me

Make it a great day!

 

[franandaj]

Kim, your house is very cute! Very homey and farmhouse like. I need to get updating on my house thread. We've done a bit more around the house.

Last night was the Enchiladas, so tonight will be Prime Rib...

 

[kimmar067]

YUM! Is that Chicken or Veal? And if you have a name for the dish, I'll link it in the first post.

....it's chicken....

 

[kimmar067]

Kim, your house is very cute! Very homey and farmhouse like. I need to get updating on my house thread. We've done a bit more around the house.

Last night was the Enchiladas, so tonight will be Prime Rib...

.....darn, I keep forgetting that I bought one 10 days ago and it's in my freezer!