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

[TigerKat]

Ann, thanks for the update. I'm praying for her.

 

[Disney Ron]

Ann, thanks for the update. I'm praying for her.

Life just isn't freak'n fair sometimes!

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Please keep my DBfiance in your prayers...she was let go today from her job. They were just about to buy a home and she has two young DDs.

 

[carejo]

My sympathies and prayers for Lauren. It must be a such a sad time for her .I think it is wonderful she gets such support from you all.
I really enjoyed the food pics from Becky and Shovan,( sorry I thought I might get your name wrong)
Becky where did you get those lunch containers . I think you mentioned a website. I think if my lunch looked like that I would be such a happy worker all morning thinking about what awaits me!
wfd French onion soup in ovenproof crocks , bread and salad

 

[Aimeedyan]

I had a dentist appt today and need another crown, so they started that immediately following my cleaning.

Augh, bless your heart.

Please keep my DBfiance in your prayers...she was let go today from her job. They were just about to buy a home and she has two young DDs.

Will do.


Dinner tonight was nice, and I did a little recreational shopping prior which always makes me feel better I'm not feeling well now but it sure tasted good! Tomorrow is nothing but clear liquids and that lovely prep so I wanted to go out on a good note

They want me to start that prep at noon tomorrow but I have to get things done at work... Since I don't have to be at the hospital Wed until late morning, I figure if I'm up later trying to get it all done oh well.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Life just isn't freak'n fair sometimes!

Ain't dat da truth.



And yes, I'll add DBF to my prayers.

 

[TigerKat]

My thoughts and prayers will be with Lauren today.

WFD - Glynis' creamy tomato chicken, pasta and a salad.

 

[liamsaunt]

Haven't read back yet, just popping in a photo of last night's enchiladas:

 

[MickeyShow]

Busy day today, Zachy has a gymboree class this morning half an hour away and then I get home with a half hour until a babysitter comes to that I can get some errands done. Dinner tonight will probably be big salads.

 

[liamandcaili]

Lauren -- I'm thinking of you today.

Maria -- for you too.

Ann -- I am sorry to hear about DBF's job loss. I hope she finds something new soon.

Sheryl -- I loved your post office story.

Robin -- We don't skype with Greg, mostly due to the time difference, but also due to his Internet connection. He has access in his room, but it is spotty. He calls pretty regularly though.

Michelle -- Your Zach must really love that class to drive all that way. I barely made it out of my neighborhood when my two were that little.

Aimee -- Good luck tomorrow! I'll be sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way.

Kathy -- I am so happy for your city.

Lori -- I hope you're feeling better.

Janice -- I hope that trip works out!

Dinner tonight is takeout.

 

[Rogue26]

Good morning all, hope you are all well today.

Aimee- I hope that was the last meal that causes you discomfort. Wishing you the best for tomorrow and a speedy recovery.

Ann- Your dbf are in my thoughts. I always wondered why the superbowl is on so late, oh well. We have some tasty looking nachos planned. I think they will undo all the healthy eating I've been doing.

Kathy- I hope your mouth is feeling better today. You all must be so excited for Sunday. I'd love to take my kiddo on a whalewatch, but the town near us where the boats leave from it's a daily occurance for men to be wearing there best dresses. I'm not sure that I'm ready for those questions.

Maria- Hope you mouth is feeling better too.

I'm drying out my new pizza stone, the directions say to heat it at 100 degree increments for an hour each, then 2 hours at 500. I bet that will affect the electic bill. Anyway, hope I can share pictures of homemade pizza with you soon.

Dinner tonight is brisket, mashed potatoes, and a veg. I got the brisket recipe for Sandra Lee of all places. I hope it turns out well, I've never had any intentions of trying any of her recipes. Off to attack the laundry.

 

[shovan]

Morning y'all,

My thoughts are with Lauren this morning.

Kathy & Maria, I hope you are both feeling a little better today!

Ann, I will be praying for your DBF! That really stinks.

Becky, Your food always looks so beautiful!!

Nancy, I hope it arrives unbroken. I'm sorry I wrote a note but forgot to put it in the package. I also thought of other stuff I should have sent you. Of course that was after I mailed the package. I went to the grocery & then did the packing in the car, so I get it in the mail yesterday. The PO did say your weather could slow it's arrival but if all is good it should be there by tomorrow.

We are thinking about cancelling our upcoming trip. Well not cancelling but trying to rent out the reservation. We'd lose all the points if we cancelled now. I've been in such a funk & a depressing grouch that DH says he's not "feeling" it right now either. I'm so glad we didn't tell A about it.

Dinner last night was butter beans cooked with ham hocks & pickled pork over brown rice. I also cooked mustard greens with smoked sausage. It was a meal that did make Bob happy. We'll have leftovers tonight, but I think I'm going to go check out the PW's short rib recipe. I might cook that today to serve tomorrow.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Good Morning All~

Lauren my thoughts & prayers are with you today.
I hope you are able to read back & take comfort in our gang.

Kat, how are you feeling?

Ann, prayers being said....

Aimee, how are you feeling? Do you have the time your surgery will begin?

Sheryl, I'm worried about you. Maybe getting away will be just what the doctor ordered?

Robin, dinner sounds great. Love me some brisket

Dinner tonight is ham steak for Greg....I'm still not chewing.
Went to bed last night at 11 & sleep until 10:30 this morning. Thank goodness I took the medicine from the dentist. When they first offered me the script I refused it. What was I thinking?
bbl & I am here for anyone who needs to chat.

 

[Disney Ron]

Dinner last night was butter beans cooked with ham hocks & pickled pork over brown rice. I also cooked mustard greens with smoked sausage. It was a meal that did make Bob happy.

Holy Southern Girl meal!!!!!!



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WFD- Chicken cutlets and whatever else I have around here!!!!

 

[Nancyg56]

I hope i remember what I want to say, my mind is mush lately1

Sheryl- I am just thrilled you sent it to me! The weather looks good, I was worried that we would have to cancel if that storm hit but it is out of the forcast completely! I am going to be asking a lot of questions in the next few days.

I get canceling the trip. As maria said, getting away is nice but there are times even the get a way is not worth teh effort of getting ready for the trip.

Aimee- good luck today! i will be praying for a positive outcome for tomorrow!

Robin- I love my stones. i have several and use them all

Dinner is the beef adn bulgar casserole and a salad. Last night I made a kielbasa stirfy with mashed sweet potatoes adn green beans.

 

[Glynis]

Well, knock on wood, but the sickies seem to be gone (other than Leslie's lingering cough).

I'm spending this morning working on stuff for Webelos this afternoon. We are starting work on the artist badge, and I'm really excited about it. We are going to talk about the color wheel, and they'll each be given one on card stock to fill out.

Next, they'll do some line drawing which is easy, and should be a lot of fun. If we need anything else to start, I'll get them going on "Eyes of God" with my excess yarn.

At the end of the meeting, they'll each get a large sugar cookie that I've iced white. Then they get to put circles of the primary and secondary colors on their own edible color wheels. Sounds fun, huh? I hope that 10 boys will think so.

Dinner tonight will be balsamic glazed pork chops and rice. Salad on the side.

Zumba class for me tonight!!

 

[OKWMom]

Hi everyone! This is a quick post because we are crazy busy at work, but I haven't been able to find time to check in over the weekend or in the evenings.

Lauren - I'm so very sorry about your mother. I'm praying for you and your family.

Aimee - Congrats on the quick surgery! I'll be thinking of you and praying for you tomorrow.

Sheryl - I hate that you're not going on your trip! If you aren't able to rent the reservation are you going anyway? You may enjoy it in spite of everything.

Robin - I agree, it might not have been nice for them to introduce us all to PW. None of those recipes are figure friendly and I really need to eat better than that.

Nancy - I'm so glad that Buddy is doing so well.

To everyone else, please forgive me. I'll try to do better once things quiet down.

Tonight's dinner is grilled chicken, roasted red potatoes and carrots.

 

[EJ4Disney]

Good afternoon ladies,

Lauren ~ my dear friend. I am holding you very close today. My blessings are with you sweetie.

Glynis ~ I am so glad that everyone is feeling better. I think your meeting will go great tonight. What a fun idea.

Kathy ~ darn teeth!! But I am glad you are getting it fixed now so it won't bother you on vacation. I loved the videos, thanks!!

Maria ~ Glad to hear you are feeling better. You are a great friend.
My prayers and thoughts are with you today my dear friend. I wish there was more I could do to make this better.

Ann ~ keeping your DBF in my prayers.

Nancy ~ Oh yummy - Olive salad. What a nice thing for Sheryl to do. You are a lucky duck today.

Gretchen ~ I hate weeks like that. Take care and know we love ya.

Aimee ~ WooHoo!! tomorrow is the day. I am so excited for you. You are going to wonder why you didn't do this sooner. Prayers are with you my friend.

Laura, Caili and Liam ~ Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Sheryl ~ I totally understand your feelings about the trip. Been there, done that. There will always be a next time when you feel the time is right.

Becky ~ I wish my Enchiladas just once looked as good as yours. YUM!!

Lori ~ I hope you are feeling much better today.

Robin ~ you will LOVE your stone. I don't know what I would ever do without mine. The older they get the better they get.

Michelle ~ My DGS Ethan loved his Gymboree class. I think it is a great thing for the little ones.

Janice ~ Good luck on the number game.


I am on my own tonight, as Doug has Play practice. So I think I will have tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. Real gourmet huh?

Hey guess what? The SUN is SHINING today. YeeHaw!! It is a very nice cool day, but hey I will take it! I feel better all ready.

Make it a great day everyone.

 

[shovan]

Y'all, We will go on the trip if we can't rent it. I'm not ready to lose the points. We really have wanted to stay at both WL & BLT. It just seems like a lot of work for a short trip. The amount of equipment we haul for DH, is crazy. That alone wears me out.

Gretchen, How are you doing?

Nancy, Glad the weather is better! Do you have a recipe for your muffalettas?

Glynis, I'm glad your enjoying your zumba class!

I might actually make to one, eventually! I actually (well sort of) worked out at DD's Anytime Fitness on Friday. I went to tan, DD was showing me around. She has been using the reclining bicycle without back pain. So I tried it & didn't have any pain or leg numbness. I able to really work up a sweat without pain! On the treadmill in just a few minutes my legs get numb & back starts hurting. Sometimes I can push through it, but more often that not, it's not much of a workout. I'm heading over there in a bit. I'm hoping tanning will help with my Vit D levels that were so low & maybe get me out of this funk I've been in. But if I continue, I'm afraid I'm going to have to go buy some work-out clothes & that frightens me!


Ann, Here's a pic of that Southern Girl food!

and here's the Egg Foo Yung I did on Sunday.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Dinner tonight is brisket, mashed potatoes, and a veg. I got the brisket recipe for Sandra Lee of all places. I hope it turns out well, I've never had any intentions of trying any of her recipes. Off to attack the laundry.

Post it if it's good. I haven't really made brisket before but would love to try it!

We are thinking about cancelling our upcoming trip. Well not cancelling but trying to rent out the reservation. We'd lose all the points if we cancelled now. I've been in such a funk & a depressing grouch that DH says he's not "feeling" it right now either. I'm so glad we didn't tell A about it.

I am sure you'll be able to find a renter without too much problem If I was better, I'd be PMing you for more details!

Aimee, how are you feeling? Do you have the time your surgery will begin?

They think between 1-2pm, guess whenever the OR is ready. I am sorry your mouth is still hurting - I think ear and tooth pain is the WORST. Thank goodness for drugs!



I am sooooooooooooooo hungry!! I will be sipping on some lovely prep tonight for dinner and DH is on his own.

 

[TheBeadPirate]

Hey ya'll.

Thanks for the well wishes- I feel almost human today. After the last couple of days I could stand to be a little less of a girl...

We flew to Detroit today and it's snowing. Snow?!? Really? Did someone call ahead and tell them I was on my way? I'm thinking Paucksatawny Phil needs a swift kick in the keister....

We had dinner downstairs at the hotel. They had the BEST chicken noodle soup- so I had 2 bowls.

Tomorrow we are driving to Louisville to assess the storage unit and see what it'll take to move all that to FL. We're stopping there for the night, loading what we can into the huge rental beast we have, and having dinner with my Grandpa(and aunt, and cousin and her DH). So, tomorrow is casino buffet food (I'm loading up on their excellent dim sum).

Thursday is driving to FL. We'll see if we both survive.

Lauren-

Wendie- Tell the boy congrats from me a Rick! That's one smart cookie you've got there (but I had no doubt from the 1st time I met him!)