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

[HERSEY]

Aimee My grandmother used to have trouble with some fruit. She said if you cook the fruit she could eat it. I never understood.

When you live in the cold climates you tend to become a food hoarder. You never want your freezer empty. God knows mine is, I don't think I've really seen the back of my freezer since it was new. I do rotate my food so have no fears Marisa nothing gets moldy here.

Speaking of, Nancy how is Marisa doing?

Tonight is roast beef, potatoes and carrots.

I have managed to clean the upstairs and have a load of wash going All is good, we will have clean clothes for the week.

 

[HERSEY]

I wish I figure out why my printer won't work and says it is offline. So annoyed!

Becky, pics look good as always. I want articokes now, thanks!

Ann Go into your control panel and click on your printer. It should bring up another box click on printer again, make sure the use offline is unclicked.

 

[Disney Ron]

Ann Go into your control panel and click on your printer. It should bring up another box click on printer again, make sure the use offline is unclicked.

ughhhhhhhhhhhhh...thanks anyway. I just tried this, but there is nothing to unclick regarding the offline. I have checked all the plugs tried rebooting and nada!!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Dinner tonight is pork chops, fresh roasted beets & garlic herb roasted potatoes.

I haven't left the house...wind gusts of 50mph which makes it feel below 0!

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

I think I'm just going to forget it and pay the $700 plus the cost of going to the doctor AGAIN. It's going to be about $1000 or more and I guess I'm just going to pay it so I can get some medicine. And my DH is still unemployed; $1000 is more than we spend in a month on things (not including rent and car, but everything else.)

 

[liamandcaili]

Well, I know it is time to take down the Christmas tree. All the lights, with the exception of 1/2 a strand on the bottom of the tree, have gone out. Maybe they came unplugged somewhere, but since I was putting it away tomorrow anyway, I am not going to hunt for the problem.

Janice -- I wasn't offering to trade. I'll keep my snow if you'll keep the cold temps. It is getting colder here though. Once the snow stopped, the wind picked up and the temp dropped pretty quickly.

Bethany -- Is there a health clinic you can go to instead? That's a lot of money to pay for a doctor visit. However, if you do have a sinus infection, you can't just ignore it.

Ann -- I hope you got the printer problem figured out.

Aimee -- Blueberry pancakes sound good! I probably shouldn't make them tonight though...I ate a couple of cookies this afternoon.

I guess I should go figure out dinner. I'm not that hungry because of the cookies and extra cup of tea I had this afternoon, but I'm sure the kids will be hungry soon.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Someone reminded me about the Take Care Clinic thing that is in Walgreens (we didn't have them in NY) and so I made it there before they closed and turns out I DO have a bacterial sinus infection along with bulging eardrums. I got a 10 day antibiotic.

And the crazy thing? The cost was a flat $65 but if I had gone to an urgent care clinic, I would have had to pay a $75 copay plus whatever amount they denied (and yes, about $300 per visit is what I'm being charged right now on the bills). I'm holding out hope they will reverse the denial; they have not denied any of the other new people, and HR thinks it's odd. I was getting so frustrated being in so much pain and not being able to go to the doctor with these outstanding bills and insurance drama. I'm SO GLAD we have that clinic!

So the sinus fog SHOULD clear soon and maybe I can try to keep up with this thread again! Thanks for all the support!

 

[liamandcaili]

Bethany -- I am glad you were able to get seen without paying a fortune. Feel better!

Dinner was linguine with some of the leftover meatballs and sausages.

I have a feeling we are going to be one unhappy family at 7 AM tomorrow morning. The kids and I have been sleeping in all week.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Bethany, I'm so glad you were seen & received medication. Feel better....

Dinner ended up being a turkey sandwich...my stomach is off today.

Cameron's Dad called & said the adoption is 100% off. Cameron & her Mom will keep the baby. I feel in many ways we are mourning as we did with the miscarriages. I told Mike the only thing I would have done differently was to never look at the 3D sonograms, that little face will be in my mind forever.

After our first miscarriage I refused to ever look at another ultrasound with our following pregnancies. I should have followed that decision with adoptions as well~

 

[bigmerle1966]

Cameron's Dad called & said the adoption is 100% off. Cameron & her Mom will keep the baby. I feel in many ways we are mourning as we did with the miscarriages. I told Mike the only thing I would have done differently was to never look at the 3D sonograms, that little face will be in my mind forever.

I'm so sorry Maria!


Home from taking the girls home. It is colder than a witches you know what out there and windy as all get out!

Tomorrow it's back to the daily grind, I have a full week of work this week.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Cameron's Dad called & said the adoption is 100% off. Cameron & her Mom will keep the baby. I feel in many ways we are mourning as we did with the miscarriages. I told Mike the only thing I would have done differently was to never look at the 3D sonograms, that little face will be in my mind forever.

After our first miscarriage I refused to ever look at another ultrasound with our following pregnancies. I should have followed that decision with adoptions as well~

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear this.

 

[HERSEY]

Maria I am so sorry

Bethany I am happy you finally went to the clinic. I am glad you only paid $65.00. Keep on them about the insurance. I would become their new best "friend" with weekly phone calls. All insurance is not like this, you only hear the negative not the positvie experiences.

Tonight is leftovers. Maybe open face roast sandwiches and gravy mash taters. I need food to keep me warm.

Maria Bring your long johns. One good thing about being downtown(Chicago) is that by the lake it is warmer. Not 80's but a little warmer.

 

[Disney Ron]

Bethany, I'm so glad you were seen & received medication. Feel better....

Dinner ended up being a turkey sandwich...my stomach is off today.

Cameron's Dad called & said the adoption is 100% off. Cameron & her Mom will keep the baby. I feel in many ways we are mourning as we did with the miscarriages. I told Mike the only thing I would have done differently was to never look at the 3D sonograms, that little face will be in my mind forever.

After our first miscarriage I refused to ever look at another ultrasound with our following pregnancies. I should have followed that decision with adoptions as well~

My heart truly aches for you and Greg. Prayers and love coming your way. If you need an ear, shoulder, anything please let me know.

 

[Disney Ron]

Taking DM grocery shopping today. Not sure what will be for dinner. Depends what looks good. They had lamb chops and some great seafood on sale.

Have a good day. BBL

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Good Morning! Dinner tonight will be a chicken from the store and sides...I have to go to the Endo today after putting it off for a while. I am dreading it...

Maria, I am so sorry...please call me if you need an ear.

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Have a great day all...I will try to be back later. I cannot seem to get organized here and had to turn away 2 realtors.

 

[Glynis]

Bethany, I'm so glad you were seen & received medication. Feel better....

Dinner ended up being a turkey sandwich...my stomach is off today.

Cameron's Dad called & said the adoption is 100% off. Cameron & her Mom will keep the baby. I feel in many ways we are mourning as we did with the miscarriages. I told Mike the only thing I would have done differently was to never look at the 3D sonograms, that little face will be in my mind forever.

After our first miscarriage I refused to ever look at another ultrasound with our following pregnancies. I should have followed that decision with adoptions as well~

Maria, I'm so sorry! What a horrible end to this whole thing! I wish that I could be there to hug you in person. It's just like experiencing a death. Alan and I went through a similar thing in regards to adoption, and it's a pain that most people won't understand, since it really "wasn't your baby anyway." They don't understand that in your heart and mind, that little face WAS your baby.

Please know that I'm praying for you and Greg. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you!

 

[Glynis]

Sorry I wasn't on all weekend. We've been trying to cram a whole bunch of family activities in before Alan heads back to work and the kids go back to school today.

Both Saturday and Sunday, we experienced temperatures in the 40's! I didn't even need a coat!!! It was lovely to see the snow melting away so quickly!!! We took the kids to see "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" on Saturday afternoon, and it was really cute. I don't think I'd want to own it, but it was a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon. That night, we went to our friends house and had chili, salad, homemade bread and dessert. We played games, watched movies and visited until 1:00 in the morning! Poor Timothy was beside himself!

Yesterday, we stayed home most of the day, and started the process of dismantling Christmas. I've got to finish it up today! Alan made "chicken" soup for our dinner. It was yummy, but when we were all done eating, he confessed that it wasn't chicken he used, but 2 small, wild pheasants that he and Jacob hunted last Fall. Jacob was so excited to be eating "his" kill! It was really good, and because Alan cooked it in our crock pot that has a glass lid, I'm telling people that he gave me "Pheasant under glass!"

Today, we are resolving to eat healthier! I'm on the hunt for recipes that taste good and are good for you! Alan has joined a weight loss competition, and so I want to do my part to help him out! Any suggestions for recipes, or recipe sites, would be greatly appreciated!

I'm also beginning my last class for medical coding today. I got my books in the mail, and was informed via email that the new coding rules go into effect, so all changes to the class have been made, and I can start anytime. I have 4 months to complete the class, and it's pretty intense. Wish me luck! Alan decided to go back to school to get his Master's Degree and eventually his PhD, so I really need to be bringing in some money. Luckily, Alan's job will help pay his tuition, so that will help. Unfortunately, it means that he won't be home much after he schooling starts. He'll work days, and go to school at night. It's going to be a challenge!

Make it a great day, everyone, regardless of the January blahs!

 

[EJ4Disney]

Sorry I was MIA for the last 2 days. This was going to be part of my NY resolution - I was going to keep up and post daily. Well that went out the window the 2nd day. Sorry, but . . .

Saturday morning, bright and early, at 4:30am we got a call that our Lay Leader's house was on fire. They are the nicest people with 5 small children. We worked all day Saturday and Sunday helping them get settled into a hotel and tried to salvage what we could. Not a great way to start the New Year . . . but oh so thankful no lives were lost. Things can be replace - people can't.

So I am sorry I haven't been on here to post dinner like I should. We didn't have anything on Saturday except what the Red Cross brought in. Sandwiches and all the fixings.

~ Sunday I did get home in the afternoon and cooked a good meal. We were all so cold, tired, hungry for real food and completely spent. I put a Turkey tenderloin on the grill and twice baked some potatoes, along with a green salad. Not gourmet but oh it did taste so good.

We are on a very cold streak right now - not supposed to get about 5 degrees today, and -15 tonight. Burr We leave for Colorado in just 2 days and I am not packed, wash done or food bought. But it will all get done, it always does.

WFDT ~ Orange chicken, Jasmine rice, steamed broccoli and store bought egg rolls. Yum, I can't wait.

Make it a great day my friends. I will go back and catch up and BBL.

 

[Rogue26]

Good morning everyone, I hope you all had a very nice Christmas and that this year is off to a good start. We didn't do to much over the vacation, except perfect laziness, boy are we good at it! I don't think I've ever spent so much time in sweatpants. We had the woodstove going the whole time and it was just to cozy to leave the house. We ended up with quite a few new wii games that we needed to try out anyway. My grandmother gave me a beautiful polish stoneware bowl for Christmas, I wish she was here so I could tell her how much I love it, I don't think she new I'm slowly collecting it. It will definatly be a cherished gift. My parents also gave me a set of handmade knives, which I love. I had one from the same people, now I have seven! I think that sums up the excitement here from the past week or so.

The sun is shining (finally) so I'm off to take the pup for a walk, we both need it after this vacation.

Dinner tonight is prosciutto wrapped cod, brown rice, and a veg. Have a great day all, I hope you are all well.

 

[liamandcaili]

Maria -- I am really sorry.

Glynis -- Good luck with your new class! Do you ever read Cooking Light? I just got a subscription to it, and there are some decent sounding recipes in it. They also have a lot of suggestions on how to lighten recipes. I know Becky cooks out of that magazine a lot. Good luck with figuring out some new dishes too! I know that is hard when cooking for seven.

Ellen -- Thank goodness no one was hurt in the fire. That is a terrible way to start the year.

Lauren -- Don't beat yourself up about not being able to get organized today. You only just got back home! The realtors can wait a day or two.

The kids got off to school today with no problems or complaints, so I guess being off schedule all week didn't disrupt them too much. Now we are back to living our usual crazy life, so today is skating. Dinner will probably be soup.