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

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Gretchen, Wendie......I'm just sick for both of you. Love & prayers for both of you. Please call me if you want to chat, laugh or cry. My shoulder & mouth of a sailor is always ready.

Kat, you made me smile with that email...Thanks you

Lauren, hope Riley's appt. goes well. You made it through 2 Mom days

Snow here tomorrow!!! 12 inches plus & I have to say I'm happy!

Not sure what else I was going to say...I still have visions of those baby photos in my head
When my mind clears I'll be back....love to all.

 

[EJ4Disney]

Wanted to post the coffee I had at Brown Derby, it was delicious!!!

Black Forest Coffee~

Coffee
2 tablespoons cherry brandy
2 tablespoons Godiva liquer
fresh whipped cream

(we will be making it Christmas Eve)

Maria, This looks heavenly. A trip to the liquor store is on the list.
Honey, your Cameron story has me furious. I am just hoping and praying that everything works out. One day at a time sweetie.

So today at work I was given a turkey. I have no idea what to do with it.

God love your heart Bethany!!

I didn't really go at all. He has refused to meet with her in my presence. For a great many reasons, but especially because I refuse to sit there and allow him to scream at her, or curse at her, etc. He is so unlike the person I knew growing up that he is more of a stranger than a relative. He was such a kind person growing up and was always so wonderful to Mom. In some ways, that is what is the hardest on her - him becoming a man who could treat her the way he has, especially since they were always so close.

Sigh. Family. Honestly Kat, this is one of the times that I'm jealous of you being an only child.

I am so sorry for this. Your Momma does NOT deserve this. I always tell the kids - mine included - you might not like me or what I do, but you will respect me. I don't understand why children would ever treat their Mother this way. Shame on him!! I really hope you like the Runzas!

Glynis ~ Prayers that all turns out okay with your test results.

Marilyn ~ I am so holding you close, that the phone call with your Dad was a good one.

Lauren ~ continued prayers for your brother.
You are a good daughter, my friend.

Kat ~ My Stephanie just loves Rum cake and everytime we cruise she brings close to a dozen home with her. So this will be great! I am making her one this weekend. THANKS!!!

Ann ~ Good luck to Ron that this job is one he will love.

Wendie ~ I had a long/heated post to you about the Mail Order Russian hooker, but decided to delete it. So I will suffice to say. You go girlfriend!! We are all behind you 100%! Maybe you should rethink Marilyn's offer.

Sheryl ~ I so hope you start feeling better. Enjoy the program today.



It is just beautiful out today. The sun is shining and the sky is a beautiful blue. It is only about 10 degrees but it looks wonderful.

I wish you all could see my office this afternoon. I have 16 beautiful Poinsettias sitting around. I need to label them, then take them up to the Sanctuary. They are in honor/memory of loved ones. They make the church so pretty, but for now I am really enjoying them in my office.

WFDT ~ Pizza (Matthew's choice) and maybe even a bottle of an adult beverage (not Matthew).

Only a week left til Christmas. I hope you all are ready because ready or not here it comes!!

 

[THE HAT]

Afternoon all--

Thank you all so much for the good thoughts on the family situation.

Gretchen--I am afraid my father is like your brother. He is my grandmothers only child. He never calls her, never asks me about her. He doesn't offer to help Kris and I in any way financially for her care. When my parents still lived in Maine, they were only about 10 min from them and my mother and I would go every Sunday for dinner while my Dad stayed home watching football, and my grandmother would fix a plate for him. He would go down on Christmas day. My grandparents have always said they don't understand what happened, but that when he moved away, and went in the Air Force after high school that it wasn't their son who came home.(he never saw any wartime, he never left US soil, he actually had a pretty cushy job in DC) My grandparents were in their 80's when my parents moved to Florida, Kris and I would have moved from this state a long time ago, but could not do that with them alive.
I send you strength and hugs!

Kat--I really needed that today..thank you for the laughs. I don't know if you have my email, if you don't pm me and I will send it to you.

I don't know if I ever got put on the contact list that got set up on here. I am not sure who was in charge of it, but I would love to get added and get a copy of it. You are all my family more then my blood relations.

Lauren--I can only imagine your face when your mother said she pottied at the neighbors, lol...Anxious to hear how Riley made out.

Marilyn--Love the cookie idea in the mini muffin pan!! Thanks for the offer of your vehicle services....you are better then AAA

Maria-- I think you need that more then anything right now!! XOXO

Sheryl--I hate the appt too, so I am not trading with ya, lol. I hope it went well for you!!

Robin--I saw a recipe on the dis for orange dreamsicle cookies that sounded easy and yummy. I am going to try them out next week.

Vickie--Hope this cold of yours is gone fast!! It is awful to get sick over the holidays when there is soooo much to do!!

Speaking of so much to do....Kris has booked for us to go away this weekend, to the "Old Port" it is a touristy part of Portland, Me with lots of cute stores and LOTS of bars/pubs on the waterfront with cobblestone sidewalks and streets. This is so sweet and I have always wanted to stay here at Christmas time....just never thought it would be the LAST weekend before Christmas.....I have so much to do baking and wrapping and cleaning the house etc etc.....but he said it will all get done, he will help(he IS awesome with helping I have to admit), but that I need this and he wants to go enjoy and get away from it all. All of our shopping is done, so we get to just relax and feel bad for all the frazzled shoppers. I love to people watch so he figured this is prime for me.
He also knows I am a bit down in the dumps, for a lot of reasons, but one being we were to leave today for a 2 week vacation, and we had to change it to 1 week in Jan and 1 week in May. I just had a bad feeling on leaving my gram for that long.

Tonight we have a Christmas party to go to at the nursing home refreshments and music. Boy do I love my grandmother cause I am NOT looking forward to this. There will be over 75 residents and 100+ family members in this little room. God love them, it isn't their fault but that is a lot of depends in one room
We are going out for Chinese with the outlaws afterwards. Might as well just kill the night totally right?!!?

We are leaving tomorrow Morning around 10am after we drop Ross at karate to teach, my fil will pick him up when he is done. (I do have to give them credit that they are wonderful to us for watching Ross so we can go away whenever we want to, never a problem. Ross does enjoy going with them as well.....now if they just got their act together in other areas....never going to happen. Right now mil knows that she has messed up and her brother ad his wife really messed up so she is kissing our butts, lol!)
I don't know if I will get back on today or this weekend until late Sunday. I will be posting via my cell to fb I am sure so you can at least see what I am up to or what I am drinking

Holy Mother....I have rambled on long enough...sorry about that ...I hope everyone has a weekend that is fun, relaxing and as beautiful as you all are!!

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

God love your heart Bethany!!

Is this the mid-western version of "bless her heart"?

 

[Nancyg56]

I am just getting in and I hope all caught up but my mind is mush.

Wendie- mailorder should be returned for postage! MIl should have stood up for Ross, that is just lousy! I have been away the weekend before Christmas the past two years in a row and Kris is right, it will all get done. Honestly, I am home this weekend and you are going to be way ahead of me!

Gretchen- Your poor Momma. My brother has a temper and would often upset my Mom and then she would tell me. I told her time and again that I would take care of it and he would never do it again but she would not let me. I finally had to tell her that I would either take care of his temper or she had to stop telling me. I would get upset with him but could never stop it and hen she would let it go but I was always still mad. I was peeved that I was the one mad at my brother and she was not anymore and he and I had never had words.

Ellen- Your posts always make me feel good!

Maria- no words Honey, just lots of

Sheryl- Don't overdo!

Vickie- I have no idea what happened, I sent out my cards and could nto find the one I made out for you. I am so sorry, it is going to be late now

Marisa and I are going shopping tonight. I hope to leave Kady with Buddy but if she comes I'll figure out a way to pick her gifts without her seeing. Dinner is

Buddy had a gynormous grinder last night. He introduced Welby to his favorite grinder shop a few weeks ago and created a monster SHe came by last night to tell us she wanted a ham and cheese grinder so he took her and got one for himself. i ate soup...I have to weigh in this week and am not doing well.
I give up, I

 

[Nancyg56]

Ladies, Welby posted a few new photos to FB for me. I wanted to share the one with Nola under the tree and of her riding Hank. He was her Dad's bloodhound but now he is attached to Nola. She had him by the ears and was bouncing along. SHe told me that you normally must watch the dog to make sure that they don;t accidentally hurt the child but for bloodhounds you really need to protect them from children. I believe it, he is the gentlest dog I have ever see.

 

[bigmerle1966]

Marilyn--Love the cookie idea in the mini muffin pan!! Thanks for the offer of your vehicle services....you are better then AAA

You know AAA can offer bail money, if needed.


Okay, now I am starting to get scared, we are now at 15 to 20".

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Okay, now I am starting to get scared, we are now at 15 to 20".

Just READING this gives me the sudden urge to run out to the supermarket and make plans to hibernate all weekend.

 

[Glynis]

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The drama story is soooo long, I will try to give a quick version...I had started typing it all out and was shocked at how much there is to it with all the details.


Thank you sooo much for reading and letting me vent this all out! Love you all!!

Oh, Wendie! I'm boiling up!!! I'm all prepared to go "mama bear" on this mail order! I think you did the right thing! What a horrible thing for Ross to have to deal with, as well! Please give him a hug from me, and take one for yourself! I wish I was there, as I'd offer my freezer for mail order, although I'm afraid with her in my freezer, she'd poison the food! Grrr!

 

[Glynis]

Whew! All caught up!

Maria - I'm holding you close in my heart. I'm so sorry that you are going through this. Please let me know if there's anything I can do!

Lauren - Glad the visit with your mom went ok. The neighbor/potty story did have me giggling!

Wendie - I'm so glad you are getting away for the weekend. You really need it! Your MIL owes you BIG TIME!

Ellen - Where in the Rockies are you going skiing? I only ask, because in our neck of the Rockies is some of the best skiing. Just wondering if you're going to be close!

Kathy - enjoy your time shopping and being with Kyle! It's going to go by so fast!

I know I missed a lot, but I'm praying for all of you!!!

Dinner tonight is tuna casserole, and then wedding cake at a reception we have to go to.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

I'm on my way out the door to run some errands, one of them being dropping off the WFD Christmas cards in the mailbox!!

Like Nancy, I don't like to mail mine until they're ALL done. Well, mine are not ALL done, but all the WFD ones are!! So....they're going out first!
(The rest should go out tomorrow!)

 

[OKWMom]

Quick checkin, have my dreaded gyno appt today. Hate, hate, hate it! If someone would go for me, I'll take 2 dentist appts with fillings for you?!

Done. But I don't want you to do my appointments, just do Hailey's.

I tried to send this e-mail out to those of you that I had an e-mail address on, however, some came back so here it is for all:

Inner peace

I love that! Sounds like just what I need.....I have an unfinished maple pecan pie, an unfinished pint of Hagan daas vanilla ice cream, half of a bottle of absolute, at least two open bottles of wine, about a third of a bottle of bourbon, and that's just off the top of my head. Heck, who knows how much more inner peace I can find once I get home and rummage through the liquor cabinet.

Gretchen, Wendie......I'm just sick for both of you. Love & prayers for both of you. Please call me if you want to chat, laugh or cry. My shoulder & mouth of a sailor is always ready.

Not sure what else I was going to say...I still have visions of those baby photos in my head
When my mind clears I'll be back....love to all.

Ok then, you worry about me and pray for me and I'll worry about and pray for you. Honestly, yours is much worse. You have been jerked around and had your heart stomped on. I'm just trying really, really hard not to grab my tire iron and work my problem out. A much easier problem than yours. Especially if I follow Kat's road to inner peace. I might still want to grab the tire iron, but I won't be able to hold on to it.

Seriously Maria, I wish I could do something for you. I'm here even if you only want to cry or unleash your sailor mouth.

I am so sorry for this. Your Momma does NOT deserve this. I always tell the kids - mine included - you might not like me or what I do, but you will respect me. I don't understand why children would ever treat their Mother this way. Shame on him!! I really hope you like the Runzas!

Thanks to you and everyone else for your understanding and empathy in this situation. I feel exactly the same way. I don't care what his issue with Mom is, it doesn't give him the right to speak to her in that way. And, since this is the real issue, use emotional blackmail in an attempt to get her to do what he wants her to.

I hope to make the Runzas this weekend and I'll be sure to let you know how everyone likes them. I haven't described them to anyone, so I can't wait to see their faces when they see their plates. Should be interesting.

I don't know if I ever got put on the contact list that got set up on here. I am not sure who was in charge of it, but I would love to get added and get a copy of it. You are all my family more then my blood relations.

That is a great way to put it. I feel the same. I can't remember who started the list but I'm sure whomever it was will send it to you. If not, one of us surely left a copy in their PMs.

Is this the mid-western version of "bless her heart"?

Bethany, I believe it must be. And I just want to say that if you are now using "bless her heart" conversationally, you are now truly a southerner.

Gretchen- Your poor Momma. My brother has a temper and would often upset my Mom and then she would tell me. I told her time and again that I would take care of it and he would never do it again but she would not let me. I finally had to tell her that I would either take care of his temper or she had to stop telling me. I would get upset with him but could never stop it and hen she would let it go but I was always still mad. I was peeved that I was the one mad at my brother and she was not anymore and he and I had never had words.

Exactly. As I told her last night, as a mother, I understand that I always love my children, even when I don't like them so I can understand her feeling that way about my brother. However, he's not my child so my forgiveness does not come so quickly or easily. I just want them to settle this issue (however she wants is truly ok with me) so that she won't be on this emotional roller coaster.

Right now, she's just worried that if she makes him too angry (by not giving in to everything he wants) he'll walk away from her. This is not a very far fetched idea as his lovely wife has done the same thing to her mother for much lesser offenses. And that is the thing that scares her the most. And what makes me the angriest. Makes me want to strangle him.

You know AAA can offer bail money, if needed.


Okay, now I am starting to get scared, we are now at 15 to 20".

Good plan. So if I don't use the tire iron and just run over him AAA will make bail? Now that's good thinking Marilyn. I'll try to remember that.

I hope you don't get that much snow! I'd be scared too. Please be safe.

Oh, Wendie! I'm boiling up!!! I'm all prepared to go "mama bear" on this mail order! I think you did the right thing! What a horrible thing for Ross to have to deal with, as well! Please give him a hug from me, and take one for yourself! I wish I was there, as I'd offer my freezer for mail order, although I'm afraid with her in my freezer, she'd poison the food! Grrr!

That certainly sounds possible to me. She was certainly dripping with poison at the family's Christmas celebration.

 

[scotlass]

Sup....

Ok,where to start.

Gretchen - Ive got one of those brothers too but after meetin yer sweet mum at WDW Im more .

In the short time I spent with her her love and warmth touched me,Im so mad at her being played and hurt.


I love my brother but dont like him.
He has a " drink problem " ...yeh...he drinks and causes problems.

He has decided he needs to go to a clinic,now I know this should be a good thing but he has decided to go over Christmas and make my mum feel crappy because he will be missing out !!

Its times like this I lose my only child guilt for the boy.

Wendy - Again... but so you know I can be in and out in a day,and Im sure the extradition laws are in our favour.

I got your card today,your boy is so handsome.

My boy loved his football card,please tell Ross he is on the first page of M's football (soccer) collector's card book.

He asked if I had sent youse pic's and was not best pleased when I said no...and even less pleased when I said youse were probly sick of looking at him after all my FB photo's !!



Im feelin better today,still a wee bit sniffly but not as bad.

BBl....x

 

[HERSEY]

Wendie, Gretchen and who ever else is having family issues. Years ago I went to a therapist who helped me with some problems. The therapist told me that sometimes family relationships are toxic and you can separate yourself from them. It was a very difficult from freeing time.

Wendie That woman would so not be welcome or allowed in my home. How very horrible for Ross.

I woke this morning with a cold. I am not a happy camper. I have no time for a cold. So tonight I am pulling out the big guns. I am going to have a glass of Grand Marnier an knock myself out. I don't really know if it works but boy does that stuff taste good.

I am going to get my card in the mail tomorrow. I apoligize I am just having the worst time this year. I am dragging my feet this season. I don't know what it is. I am very bah hum buggy

I need to find some dinner for us.

 

[TigerKat]

I got cards today from Maria, Wendie and Aimee! Thank y'all!

Wendie – Enjoy your weekend! Looks like we’ll be attending nursing home functions once again very soon. MIL was moved in today.

Nan – I don’t think I can see Welby’s pics because we’re not friends on facebook…

Marilyn –Stay safe!

Gretchen - I’m picturing you devouring all of your leftover stuff! Go get that inner peace girlfriend!

Vickie – Glad to hear you’re feeling better but sorry to hear about your brother and his problem.

Janice – Hope the Grand Marnier does the trick.

Going out for seafood for dinner, I'm craving oysters!

 

[zipuzee]

Wow - I saw sunshine today!! It was wonderful!

Bethany - you are some funny! Turkeys really are pretty easy to do. I have a 12 lb bird in the oven as we speak. I massaged the outside with a healthy dose of mayo, added salt and pepper. Cut up some onion, celery, carrot and garlic and put the inside the cavity. It's in a 350 degree oven for 3 hours. I'll then take its temperature and if necessary continue to cook it until the temp reaches 175. (180 is the recommended temp but it'll keep cookng for a bit after you take it out).

Quick Cameron update........she sent us the 3D sonogram & then fell off the face of the earth.

Maria, I really wish there was more I could do. There are no words I could say (here anyways).

Marilyn - glad you enjoyed your dinner! That's a heck of a lot of snow coming your way. Stay safe, warm and dry.

Wendie - I'm with Marilyn. Family - GEEZ. I mean mine's not that great but at least we're all civil. Have fun at the party tonight and have a GREAT TIME on your weekend getaway. Sounds like you have a great hubby!

Gretchen - same thing for you. Your brother sounds like a first class jerk. I just don't get people sometimes .

Vickie - I'm glad you are feeling better today.

Wendy - Again... but so you know I can be in and out in a day,and Im sure the extradition laws are in our favour.BBl....x

Good Morning!
My Mom just woke up for the bathroom and told me she went over to the neighbors and used their bathroom before...

I have to Riley to the vet and then to the groomer (if the vet allows) and Mom is going home later. The visit went well. It started to get a bit hairy last night but I think I was tired.

Seriously - Lauren - did she really??? Or does she just think that?

I hope Riley's vet check went well. My two need baths desperately. I'm excited though because the clipper I ordered for Smudge came in today. I've been grooming her myself for a while because -1-she's better behaved for me and -2-its way cheaper. I've been using a cheapy one from Wahl but my vet recommended a much better Oster pro model. I got it on sale so it was only $120. So, somebody is getting shaved this weekend!!

Dinner tonight is turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and sugar snap peas.

Have a great evening everyone!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Kat, I hope the move went smoothly.

The one nasty neighbor's we have mother backed out of the driveway & hit DMs car on the street. She continued into the house without knocking on our door or calling the police. They packed the car & left while we were talking to the police. Such nonsenese......I'm sure the saga will continue

Thinking of all of you.....we are watching Frosty, I'm sure I'll cry when he melts. What am I 5?

 

[zipuzee]

Ladies, Welby posted a few new photos to FB for me. I wanted to share the one with Nola under the tree and of her riding Hank. He was her Dad's bloodhound but now he is attached to Nola. She had him by the ears and was bouncing along. SHe told me that you normally must watch the dog to make sure that they don;t accidentally hurt the child but for bloodhounds you really need to protect them from children. I believe it, he is the gentlest dog I have ever see.

Nancy - are they posted to your fb page or Welby's? I don't see them on yours.

Janice - sorry you are not feeling good.

 

[scotlass]

Randomness.....Im sure I touched on it but I hate Gordon Ramsay !!

Night x

 

[Aimeedyan]

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!

I'm anxious to hear what they say - and hope it's an easy fix!

I got my swine flu shot right before I left town. The county can't give them away it seems They have huge batches of them, for FREE and no lines, and the nurses are sitting around doing nothing. Guess the hysteria died down around here for now.

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.

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'm sorry things are hurting. I hope the injection will bring you some relief. I don't know how you function with ongoing neck pain.

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!

Hope things work out, and that you can get some rest this weekend!

Just popping on to say hi. My brother is still out of it, heavily sedated and now has neumonia (sp). I talked to Kat and Nancy today and Maria yesterday...thank you all so much. Each and every one of you WFDers mean so much to me...thank you from the bottom of my heart.

The drama story is soooo long, I will try to give a quick version...I had started typing it all out and was shocked at how much there is to it with all the details.

I think you made the right decision, though I'm sure it won't be the last you hear of it.



We are having a good trip so far! Yesterday, we spent WAY too much time traveling and I've decided it's simply not worth saving $ on connecting flights. Thankfully we have a direct flight home.

We took ME to All Star Music, my first time riding ME, but only after having to track down DH's missing bag (it beat us to the airport and was just sitting in the Airtran office ) because Disney only sent us 2 ME tags and we needed 3. *sigh* Plus we got on the flight and it was 32 degrees outside and got off and it was 72 so we had layers of clothes to drag with us!

They couldn't do a king at ASMu, so we had to sleep in seperate beds which is a bummer, but it was okay for just 1 night. We've stayed there before and they are fine for the price but it reminds me that I'm really not a value girl.

We ate dinner at Bahama Breeze which was SO GOOD. They had a special shrimp and grits that I had with 4 cheeses, bacon, and mushrooms. We may have to go back. They all closed in our area but I had giftcards to spend and wanted something I can't get at home.

This morning we checked into the hotel we're staying at the next 5 nights and picked up the rental car, then hit the premium outlet. The weather rained on and off and then cooled off tonight.

When mom got off tonight, we picked her up and went to Downtown Disney for shopping (just how many Disney bags can we sneak on that flight? ) and dinner at Wolfgang Puck Express.

Tomorrow we are doing US/IOA and when mom gets off, having dinner at Tchoup Chop!

I haven't heard from the GI, and am actually at this point. I've left messages and nothing. My pain seems to be increasing so I'm taking the Vicodin at regular intervals to stay on top of it.

Since I have free WiFi here at this hotel, I'll probably check in daily so I don't miss anything!