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

[HERSEY]

Next week it will be a different country.

I think this might be a good time to turn it for the night.

 

[bigmerle1966]

Marilyn - Happy the computer is working and .......have a great day tomorrow!

Thank you. Really sad thing, I looked at that and wondered whose birthday it was.

I use round steak or top round. It has to simmer for a while. I remember the real name now. Swiss steak.

 

[zipuzee]

I got all my cards in the mail today ladies!

Vickie - I got your card today! Yours may not make it by Christmas, but its coming.

Is it the Holiday Season? I am not feeling it this year and wish I did. Even all the decorating has not made me really festive.

Some years I have that problem. I guess you've just got a lot going on right now. Don't let it discourage you, just take it as it comes.

Luke slept till 6am this morning in his own bed . And he passed out on the couch at 7:15 watching Rudolph.

Yay for Luke!!

They are putting in a new computer for me today, hopefully this resolves the printing problems. If not, I quit! Good thing they are replacing the other one, when the fan started up it sounded like it was getting ready to take off!

Fingers crossed that the problems will go away now.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I stopped by PetCo and picked up extra yummy treats and special canned food for the dogs while we're gone. I'm going to be the worst mother I feel so guilty about leaving them that I spend tons of money on buying them treats and toys. Thankfully my dad will be with them and their schedule and environment won't be changing.

I'm the same way. Glad that your Dad will be taking care of them. That will help you enjoy the trip with one less worry. And have a great time!!

Glynis - please get to the doctor and take care of yourself. You have a busy schedule and don't need the added stress of not feeling well.

Ellen, Robin and Janice - ya'll can keep that cold weather up there please. I'm miserable when we get into the 50's .

We are having Operation Santa Claus today here at the Church. It is the most hearwarming thing I have ever seen. All year donations are made to the Optimist Club. Then through Health & Human Services needy children's parents are contacted to come in and pick two presents per child plus stocking stuffers. Each child also recieves hats & gloves, coloring books & crayons and a new soccer/football/basketball. Parents come in and pick what they want and then volunteers wrap them. The christmas music is playing and the hot chocolate is flowing. Everyone is having a wonderful day. It just doesn't get much better than this in my little world today.

That sounds wonderful. I love participating in things like that.

Tonight was takeout that I picked up after a day of shopping. And I still have more to do. I know I don't have any more people to shop for over last year, but for some reason I'm just having trouble getting it all done.

 

[Nancyg56]

They are putting in a new computer for me today, hopefully this resolves the printing problems. If not, I quit! Good thing they are replacing the other one, when the fan started up it sounded like it was getting ready to take off!

Yay for the new computer!

The meatloaf last night was delicious, I have no idea why
Dinner tonight is chicken soup that I made during the night thanks to insomnia....

Meatloaf is my go to comfort food. Looks like you are in the comfort food place too!

We have a service of comfort and grief at the church each year... I think a lot of churches do. It seems to help some families work through some of the baggage and emotion that comes with celebrating a "family" time without members of their family. Doesn't make it go away but at least acknowledges their pain and gives them space to work through it.

That is such a nice idea

Nancy- I think with Thanksgiving being so late this year, Christmas seems so rushed. I really enjoy the whole Christmas season, but it's going so fast. I'm sorry for Buddy, even if it's for the best it's tough when families go there separte ways. My dad doesn't speak to his sister (she's an awful person) I do feel badly at the holidays for him.

Buddy said the same thing, Thanksgiving was too late. I think that being estranged is more difficult than just going separate ways, it leaves scars so hugs to your Dad.

Good afternoon! I spent the morning doing some odds and ends, and a bit of Christmas shopping, and now Timothy and I are home. We both crashed, and he's still asleep. I've been feeling a bit under the weather, so it felt good to nap, although I now have a crick in my neck!

Dinner tonight is plain of spaghetti and meat sauce. At least I hope it will be meat sauce. I need to see if I have any ground turkey or beef in the freezer. Alan is hoping for homemade breadsticks, but I don't feel up to it. I'll just make some biscuits instead.

I really need to call my doctor! Last Saturday, I had a doozy of a dizzy spell, and it left me so weak and shaky. I was in bed by 7:00 and slept until 8 the next morning. Sunday, I went to church then came home and crawled back into bed. Since then, I've not felt "right" at all. I wake up dizzy and disoriented, and it takes hours for that feeling to go away. Then I spend the rest of the day with no energy. I need to have my iron levels checked, as I tend to be anemic. I was hoping to wait until after the holiday to do this, but it's just getting worse. I feel like I'm missing out on a lot, just because I have no energy. I just hope I can get an appointment.

Please get to the Dr, this is not just tired

We are having Operation Santa Claus today here at the Church. It is the most hearwarming thing I have ever seen. All year donations are made to the Optimist Club. Then through Health & Human Services needy children's parents are contacted to come in and pick two presents per child plus stocking stuffers. Each child also recieves hats & gloves, coloring books & crayons and a new soccer/football/basketball. Parents come in and pick what they want and then volunteers wrap them. The christmas music is playing and the hot chocolate is flowing. Everyone is having a wonderful day. It just doesn't get much better than this in my little world today.

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What a wonderful idea!

I hope to get back on here and play catch up with everyone this evening. Kris is working late so I should have time while waiting for him to get home.
We had some drama at the family party Sat night that I will fill you all in on as well. UGH 'Tis the season for it right?!!?

Drama.....you did not need this

Got your card yesterday, Ross gets more handsome every year!

I use round steak or top round. It has to simmer for a while. I remember the real name now. Swiss steak.

Next week it will be a different country.

I think this might be a good time to turn it for the night.

Marilyn - somehow I missed your birthday, Happy Belated birthday!

I never cooked yesterday so I had my soup and Buddy made egg sandwiches, He won't eat them any other way at night becasue he will not eat "Breakfast for Dinner"

Welby stayed and I watched the babies while she painted and etched glasses for me. It took her all afternoon so I am in her debt. She said that watching Nola was worth it, that baby is feeling better so she is wired for sound

Funny....Nola is a mini version of Brian right until she opens her little mouth, Then she is a mini Welby Well Welby really would love it if the next one looks like her and she told Brian that it would be nice if someone would just say that the new baby has some feature of hers. Brian told her that for their survival he hopes that the new baby looks like Welby and has his personality but also not to feel bad. "Nancy says Nola has your personality." She had to correct him and tell him what I really said was that she had her mother's temper The poor guy quit while he was trailing. He is so mellow so seeing his little one look like him and be such a little spitfire is

Dinner is up in the air. My house looks like a train went through it and I still have to finish those cards.

 

[TigerKat]

It seems like everyone has gotten Vickie's card already and I haven't.

Marilyn - Hoping you have a great day!

WFD - Grilled steaks with Chimichurri sauce, baked potatoes and a spinach salad.

More rain headed our way, under a flood watch again.

 

[THE HAT]

Sorry I didn't get back on like I had hoped last night....I had issues with school calling on a few students to be added late to the giving tree we do, so dealing with that and which teachers still hadn't picked a name that signed up to do so etc etc. You all know that any students not chosen I will do them all myself.

I promise that I will fill you all in later today on the drama (you will be peeved I am sure, as it is my mil and her family and concerns Ross grrrrr...not good by any means) I am headed to the gym then home to shower as she wants to go out to lunch to discuss what happened at the party.....she is laying it on thick as she knows I am po'd.

I hope you all have a great morning.....I am a bit stressed as I can't get over Christmas is next week....eeeeek! Nancy don't feel bad hun, I am more "Ho Hum" then "Ho Ho Ho" this year too.

 

[Glynis]

Morning, all! I'm going to the doctor this morning to see what's going on with me. I'm hoping it's just my iron that needs adjusting. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

After that, I'm taking Timothy to Alan's workplace. They have H1N1 shots for employees and their families, so, since our doctor recommended one for Timothy, off we go! Hopefully, we'll also be able to schedule his second one at the same time! If we're lucky, Alan will be able to join us for a quick lunch while we're there. If not, Timothy and I will do some Christmas shopping and come home.

I'm hoping to get another batch of cinnamon rolls done for some neighbors. It's working quite well to do a batch at a time, and deliver them while they're warm. I couldn't imagine doing a batch large enough for all the neighbors we've got to give them to! I had originally planned on making and delivering them all on the 23rd, but this way is less stressful!

Dinner tonight will probably be fish sticks with salad, but I'm not sure. I know I have some in the freezer, and Alan really wants us to clean out the freezer before the holidays, so that's what I'm going with for now.

Have a great day, everyone!

 

[Disney Ron]

Marilyn, Happy Birthday!!!

Wendie, good luck at lunch. Drama that involves kids...bite the big one!

Glynis, glad you are getting shots.

DS is really adjusting to his big bed. not sure about dinner. dh thinks he has a bad route today. If he gets home for dinner it will just be sandwiches...pulled pork , or Italians.

 

[zipuzee]

Glynis - keep us posted. Hopefully you are right and it will be just an iron thing.

Wendie - good luck at lunch.

It seems like everyone has gotten Vickie's card already and I haven't.

I wouldn't worry yet - you've gotten cards from some that I haven't received yet, so its probably hung up in the postal system.

 

[TigerKat]

Wendie - Good luck at lunch today.

Glynis - Fingers crossed for you today. I wish I were your neighbor.

 

[bigmerle1966]

Marilyn - somehow I missed your birthday, Happy Belated birthday!

You didn't miss it, it's today!

No cooking for me at all today. Had a work breakfast this morning, there are leftovers for lunch and I am thinking I want seafood for dinner so I'll make mom cook. With all the salt and iodine I will be drinking gallons of water.

 

[OKWMom]

Hi, I just have time for a quick post. Sorry for just skimming in. Honestly, I'm exhausted. Emotionally and mentally mostly, with no end in the immediate sight. Sorry for dumping on all of you.

 

[shovan]

Sorry I haven't been reading & keeping up. My IBS has been giving me lots of trouble. Probably nerves due to all the dr appts I have this week.

Neuro. doc said my neck has some problems but not enough to warrant another surgery yet. Will send me for a epidural injection. Need to have another MRI on low back. Don't know why he didn't order it for Tuesday. I was mad about that. Also had to see gp for bloodwork & tomorrow is the dreaded gyno. appt..

I did get my cards in the mail finally yesterday!

I've been receiving some wonderful cards too! (including Vickie's)

A has her Christmas play tomorrow night, so I need to get myself straight for that.

I haven't read back but I see that...

Grechten, Hugs & prayers dear friend. Holidays will be over soon.


Wendie, Good luck with that lunch!

Probably have some kind of soup for dinner.

 

[nucpharm29]

Quick fly by here as well. I am just physically drained right now. And then my mom calls all upset b/c she doesn't know what day/time "to do" Christmas. My niece is at her dad's this year which throws a monkey wrench in the plans as well as DH working the 26th. Good times!

My first batch of cards went out Tuesday and the rest went out yesterday. Kathy, got your lovely card yesterday! Thanks!

I wish I had time for a quick nap, but I need to leave for work in a few.

 

[EJ4Disney]

Home from my meeting. Dinner was pretty good and we had lots left over! I ordered enough for 40 people and we only ate about half of the food, the catering companies portions must have been really big.

Cards went in the mail today.

Oh and my computer works again!!! I got a nice, new one and it can print too!

Yea, you have your computer up and running. Happy Birthday, my friend. I hope your day is as special as you are.

It seems like everyone has gotten Vickie's card already and I haven't.

I was thinking the same thing - I haven't gotten mine yet either.

Sorry I didn't get back on like I had hoped last night....I had issues with school calling on a few students to be added late to the giving tree we do, so dealing with that and which teachers still hadn't picked a name that signed up to do so etc etc. You all know that any students not chosen I will do them all myself.

I promise that I will fill you all in later today on the drama (you will be peeved I am sure, as it is my mil and her family and concerns Ross grrrrr...not good by any means) I am headed to the gym then home to shower as she wants to go out to lunch to discuss what happened at the party.....she is laying it on thick as she knows I am po'd.

I hope you all have a great morning.....I am a bit stressed as I can't get over Christmas is next week....eeeeek! Nancy don't feel bad hun, I am more "Ho Hum" then "Ho Ho Ho" this year too.

Oh sweetie I feel for you. But when it comes to your baby, I know you will do the right thing. Go get'em girlfriend!!

Morning, all! I'm going to the doctor this morning to see what's going on with me. I'm hoping it's just my iron that needs adjusting. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

After that, I'm taking Timothy to Alan's workplace. They have H1N1 shots for employees and their families, so, since our doctor recommended one for Timothy, off we go! Hopefully, we'll also be able to schedule his second one at the same time! If we're lucky, Alan will be able to join us for a quick lunch while we're there. If not, Timothy and I will do some Christmas shopping and come home.

I'm hoping to get another batch of cinnamon rolls done for some neighbors. It's working quite well to do a batch at a time, and deliver them while they're warm. I couldn't imagine doing a batch large enough for all the neighbors we've got to give them to! I had originally planned on making and delivering them all on the 23rd, but this way is less stressful!

Dinner tonight will probably be fish sticks with salad, but I'm not sure. I know I have some in the freezer, and Alan really wants us to clean out the freezer before the holidays, so that's what I'm going with for now.

Have a great day, everyone!

I agree - I want to be your neighbor. I am so glad to know you are going to the doctor. Please let us know what is going on.

Hi, I just have time for a quick post. Sorry for just skimming in. Honestly, I'm exhausted. Emotionally and mentally mostly, with no end in the immediate sight. Sorry for dumping on all of you.

Honey, please know we are all holding you very close right now. Not much longer now. Hang tough!!

Sorry I haven't been reading & keeping up. My IBS has been giving me lots of trouble. Probably nerves due to all the dr appts I have this week.

Neuro. doc said my neck has some problems but not enough to warrant another surgery yet. Will send me for a epidural injection. Need to have another MRI on low back. Don't know why he didn't order it for Tuesday. I was mad about that. Also had to see gp for bloodwork & tomorrow is the dreaded gyno. appt..

Please take care and try not to worry to much. What will be will be. Your worring won't make it better. Please call if you need to cry, vent or just to talk. I so wish I was closer and could help.

Stephanie ~ busy, busy, busy. Try to stop and smell the pine needles for a bit. You make me tired just reading about all you do.

Lauri ~ hi my friend.

Ann ~ how does Ron "really" like his new job? It sounds very demanding.


I have to go get my H1N1 shot tonight so while we are out we are going to Runza. I can't wait. Not for the shot, but for my bowl of chili and a cheese Runza. Yummy!

Matthew is home!! He took his last final (accounting) this morning and is now at Elizabeth's raiding her refigerator. He will be home till the 11th of January. Oh I am so dang excited. I will sleep good tonight.

Make it a great day my friends.

 

[scotlass]

Hey...

Ive not read back lassies,Im choked with the cold so heading to bed.

The Boy had his Christmas party today and is now out at a show ( We Will Rock You ) with a school friend.The wee boy got to invite 1 kid and picked M so he was really pleased.
Its going to be a late night for him but hey,its nearly Christmas.

We also had The bairns ( the boy,my nephew and niece ) drama class parents workshop this week.

Ive posted pic's on FB.


Hope youse are all keepin safe,we had a wee bit snow but the rain had come and washed it away before The Boy got out of school....he was not best pleased !!

Stay warm lassies xx

 

[TigerKat]

Got some cards today from Vickie, Lauri U and Sheryl!

Vick - take care of yourself.

 

[TigerKat]

I haven't made this in years but I'm going to make it for Christmas:

Bacardi Rum Cake

Cake:

1 c. chopped pecans
1 box yellow cake mix
1 package vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
1/2 c. cold water
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. Bacardi dark rum

Glaze:

1/4 lb. margarine
1/4 c. water
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. Bacardi rum

Preheat oven to 325. Grease and flour a 12 c. bundt pan. Sprinkle nuts over bottom of pan. Mix all cake ingredients together and pour over the nuts. Bake 1 hour and cool. Invert onto serving platter and prick top with a fork. Spoon and brush glaze evenly over top and sides allowing cake to absorb all of the glaze

Glaze instructions:

Melt margarine in saucepan. Stir in water and sugar. Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in rum.

 

[Glynis]

Wendie - Good luck at lunch today.

Glynis - Fingers crossed for you today. I wish I were your neighbor.

Thanks, Kathy! I wish you were my neighbor, too!

Got back from the doctor, and he drew a ton of blood. Going to do a full workup! I'm really glad, as I want to make sure there's not another underlying problem. In the meantime, he did give me a new prescription for the iron supplements I'm supposed to be taking. I should get the results of the blood tests on Monday at the latest.

My biggest fear is that it's going to show kidney disease, diabetes, or some kind of thyroid problem. My mom had all 3, so I feel like I'm walking around with a bulls-eye on me. I'm really crossing my fingers that it's the iron.

 

[HERSEY]

Kathy I haven't had that cake in years. I always enjoyed it.

We had our little christmas food party at work. I am stuffed. I made my favorite chocolate cake it has kahlua baked in it.

Tonight my neighbors son who is home from college will take Alex and his brother to play Pokemon tonight. I will get my cards done I promise. I also want to wrap some gifts.


Marilyn