The What's For Dinner Thread - October'11 (recipe index in OP)

[franandaj]

Alison... let me know how it comes out...

I've already changed it! it's after 5 and I haven't even started dinner. I'm on my way to take an application. Wish me luck!

 

[bigmerle1966]

If you find some good tasting recipes, please share! We are trying to eat lighter and healthier this summer before our trip to England!

I will. I am hoping to start using it later this week. Most of them I will have to cut down as it is just me eating most of what I make, DM doesn't do low fat.

Dinner tonight will be turkey meatloaf, some sort of potato and asparagus.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Hey, everyone! Yesterday I made spaghetti and meatballs so it's leftovers today

 

[dgbg100106]

I need to get something of my chest and this seems like the perfect place to do it, if you don't agree please just ignore my posts...

I found out last week while I was away on travel that my DH David was being laid off from his job. He has worked for this company for 19 years. The only job he has had beside being in the Army.

He is a disabled veteran who fought in two different wars and this is how he is treated by the company he has stood by for 19 years.

I am heartsick, and he is heart broken. He has done so much for the people who work for him, stood up for them when the company wanted them fired, he has gone before the customer to plead people's cases for them, he has given way too much of his time to fix all the problems and create a well functioning team. He has taken pressure off his boss above him by doing more than is required for his position and the guy just told him "hey we can't keep you on, you are gone by the end of the month". That was it, no explanation, nothing... just we got to let you go.

I think my David deserves more than that.

Am I being biased b/c he is my DH, or do companies these days just not care about people anymore?

David is just so upset right now, he has made himself sick. He can't eat, he can't sleep. He mind can not stop thinking of all the wrongs.

anyway, thanks for letting me spill the beans here...

 

[Nancyg56]

Hi Everyone - I am Back!!!

Welcome Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't try to catch up all in one day!

Hi, everyone! Crazy, busy here! .

You are always crazy busy Glynis- we are cutting back some here as well. I have been cutting out the starch and that makes a huge difference. I also add more green veggies and a salad. We honestly cannot do this every day but most days it makes a difference

Tonight we're having some sort of mexican lasagne type thing that my cleaning lady shared with me. I'm using some leftover chicken from take out, tortillas, chillies, onions, cheese, cream of chicken soup and you just sort of layer it in a baking dish and cook for about half an hour. Sounds pretty good...

I love Mexican lasagna!!!!!!

 

[kimmar067]

I've already changed it! it's after 5 and I haven't even started dinner. I'm on my way to take an application. Wish me luck!

...good luck.

 

[kimmar067]

Hey, everyone! Yesterday I made spaghetti and meatballs so it's leftovers today

....here too, but it's hot dogs and chicken francese.........don't ask.

 

[Nancyg56]

Brandi- vent away, I am with you on this one. I think that there is a different mindset in a lot of companies lately. "Be glad you have a job and if we can get folks in to do your job for less money....goodbye!" My DH says
There is an 777 for every seat, that is how they are treated at his job. The employer who owned the company prior to his current employer treated everyone like family and this guy treats them like family he hates.

I don't think that you are biased, you know what your husband has given to his employer and that respect was not returned. FWIW- I am also furious that a Veteran is treated this way. I would think that when one serves this country there would be some loyalty from those he served and protected. It is sad that David is treated like a number in a company's bottom line

Please tell David that he may be done working for this company but he is not finished yet. His years of service and his experience make him an asset to many companies. I am so sorry that this is happening to your family and I am outraged with you.

 

[kimmar067]

...I am so sorry that this is happening to your family and I am outraged with you.

....girl power!

 

[Nancyg56]

....girl power!

You said it Sista!

 

[tasha99]

This week:
M--chili
T--chili dogs (leftovers from the chili)
W--sloppy joes
Th--salmon cakes
F--hamburgers

DS14 made the menu except the salmon cakes. He loathes salmon, but can't get out of it since it's healthy and pretty much free.

 

[franandaj]

I need to get something of my chest and this seems like the perfect place to do it, if you don't agree please just ignore my posts...

I found out last week while I was away on travel that my DH David was being laid off from his job. He has worked for this company for 19 years. The only job he has had beside being in the Army.

He is a disabled veteran who fought in two different wars and this is how he is treated by the company he has stood by for 19 years.

I am heartsick, and he is heart broken. He has done so much for the people who work for him, stood up for them when the company wanted them fired, he has gone before the customer to plead people's cases for them, he has given way too much of his time to fix all the problems and create a well functioning team. He has taken pressure off his boss above him by doing more than is required for his position and the guy just told him "hey we can't keep you on, you are gone by the end of the month". That was it, no explanation, nothing... just we got to let you go.

I think my David deserves more than that.

Am I being biased b/c he is my DH, or do companies these days just not care about people anymore?

David is just so upset right now, he has made himself sick. He can't eat, he can't sleep. He mind can not stop thinking of all the wrongs.

anyway, thanks for letting me spill the beans here...

Brandi, this is awful. I don't think you are being biased at all. Times are tough, but someone who has given 19 years of service certainly deserves more than a kick in the rear and no explanation. I'm sorry for you and David.

 

[franandaj]

I love Mexican lasagna!!!!!!

Hopefully I can make it tomorrow night.

...good luck.

No it was a bust, bad bad bad credit.

 

[Nancyg56]

DS14 made the menu except the salmon cakes. He loathes salmon, but can't get out of it since it's healthy and pretty much free.

SO you make your salmon cakes from fresh salmon? Lucky you! My Aunt used to make a salmon pie on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. She always used canned salmon, which was how I made it when she no longer could. It was delicious but I bet fresh fish would have made it even better!

No it was a bust, bad bad bad credit.

That is too bad. Fingers crossed for soon!

Dinner was okay last night. I think I let the medallions simmer in the sauce a little bit too long. They were not overcooked but certainly not under. I want to make a taco salad for this evening but I am not sure Buddy will eat it. I have more sandwich meat he can have but we will see. His cousin cuts his hair and he needs a trim so I'll see if she wants to eat with us.

Can you stand another Buddy quirk? He used to go to the same hairdresser for years and years. She rented a chair in one shop after another and he followed her wherever she went. Same haircut since I met him 32 years ago. Anyway, now she works in a nursing home and yes, he went there after her regular hours, enduring all of our teasing. last year he started complaining she cut his hair too short so he asked me to try to trim it. You kidding me???????????? I have never held scissors next to hair in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trust me, my trimming was not going well and for a guy who refused to traipse back to the old folks home Buddy was quite fussy. Finally his cousin stepped in and our marriage is safe once again. Or his ears

A few weeks ago he changes what he wanted done on his hair.yes after 32 years he needs a change He had been watching I LOve Lucy too long and told Joannie to cut it like Desi's Long story short.........she has now been asked to listen to him when he makes a request and then totally ignore him from now on!

 

[PrincessInOz]

I need to get something of my chest and this seems like the perfect place to do it, if you don't agree please just ignore my posts...

I found out last week while I was away on travel that my DH David was being laid off from his job. He has worked for this company for 19 years. The only job he has had beside being in the Army.

He is a disabled veteran who fought in two different wars and this is how he is treated by the company he has stood by for 19 years.

I am heartsick, and he is heart broken. He has done so much for the people who work for him, stood up for them when the company wanted them fired, he has gone before the customer to plead people's cases for them, he has given way too much of his time to fix all the problems and create a well functioning team. He has taken pressure off his boss above him by doing more than is required for his position and the guy just told him "hey we can't keep you on, you are gone by the end of the month". That was it, no explanation, nothing... just we got to let you go.

I think my David deserves more than that.

Am I being biased b/c he is my DH, or do companies these days just not care about people anymore?

David is just so upset right now, he has made himself sick. He can't eat, he can't sleep. He mind can not stop thinking of all the wrongs.

anyway, thanks for letting me spill the beans here...

Brandi!!!!


And for your DH!

And no, you're not being biased.

I really wish the world was different but sadly it seems like it just wants to chew and spit experience and knowledge out. It's the same over here.
A bunch of my friends were all given the flick Christmas 2 years ago. I caught up with 5 of them last Friday. Every single one of them have gone on to better things. Some are working part time and loving the lifestyle. Full time employment over a certain age is hard to get. The others have got contract work and are doing really well.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Brandi, I am so sorry about what's going on Your husband DOES deserve better than that!

 

[Glynis]

I need to get something of my chest and this seems like the perfect place to do it, if you don't agree please just ignore my posts...

I found out last week while I was away on travel that my DH David was being laid off from his job. He has worked for this company for 19 years. The only job he has had beside being in the Army.

He is a disabled veteran who fought in two different wars and this is how he is treated by the company he has stood by for 19 years.

I am heartsick, and he is heart broken. He has done so much for the people who work for him, stood up for them when the company wanted them fired, he has gone before the customer to plead people's cases for them, he has given way too much of his time to fix all the problems and create a well functioning team. He has taken pressure off his boss above him by doing more than is required for his position and the guy just told him "hey we can't keep you on, you are gone by the end of the month". That was it, no explanation, nothing... just we got to let you go.

I think my David deserves more than that.

Am I being biased b/c he is my DH, or do companies these days just not care about people anymore?

David is just so upset right now, he has made himself sick. He can't eat, he can't sleep. He mind can not stop thinking of all the wrongs.

anyway, thanks for letting me spill the beans here...

Oh, Brandi! That's just awful. I'm so sorry!!! I hope you don't mind, but I'm adding you and David to my prayers. What a crappy way to treat a person!

 

[kimmar067]

I need to get something of my chest and this seems like the perfect place to do it, if you don't agree please just ignore my posts...

I found out last week while I was away on travel that my DH David was being laid off from his job. He has worked for this company for 19 years. The only job he has had beside being in the Army.

He is a disabled veteran who fought in two different wars and this is how he is treated by the company he has stood by for 19 years.

I am heartsick, and he is heart broken. He has done so much for the people who work for him, stood up for them when the company wanted them fired, he has gone before the customer to plead people's cases for them, he has given way too much of his time to fix all the problems and create a well functioning team. He has taken pressure off his boss above him by doing more than is required for his position and the guy just told him "hey we can't keep you on, you are gone by the end of the month". That was it, no explanation, nothing... just we got to let you go.

I think my David deserves more than that.

Am I being biased b/c he is my DH, or do companies these days just not care about people anymore?

David is just so upset right now, he has made himself sick. He can't eat, he can't sleep. He mind can not stop thinking of all the wrongs.

anyway, thanks for letting me spill the beans here...

...always happens to the GOOD ones. "When God shuts the door, he always opens a window."

 

[dgbg100106]

thank you all so much for the support and prayers are always welcome, I promise I have been filling the lines with mine.

I keep telling him and myself that we will get through this. And we will be better off for the experience.

It is hard to change and hopefully this change will be a good one in the end. David and I both own property in Texas and have always wanted to get back there and maybe this is just the push we need, my job is fine right now, so I can't walk away from it but maybe David can find something there in Texas and I can just move mine along with me!!! I am sure stranger things have happened.

Again, thank you all for the love and support you have given. You all Rock!

 

[bigmerle1966]

I need to get something of my chest and this seems like the perfect place to do it, if you don't agree please just ignore my posts...

I found out last week while I was away on travel that my DH David was being laid off from his job. He has worked for this company for 19 years. The only job he has had beside being in the Army.

He is a disabled veteran who fought in two different wars and this is how he is treated by the company he has stood by for 19 years.

I am heartsick, and he is heart broken. He has done so much for the people who work for him, stood up for them when the company wanted them fired, he has gone before the customer to plead people's cases for them, he has given way too much of his time to fix all the problems and create a well functioning team. He has taken pressure off his boss above him by doing more than is required for his position and the guy just told him "hey we can't keep you on, you are gone by the end of the month". That was it, no explanation, nothing... just we got to let you go.

I think my David deserves more than that.

Am I being biased b/c he is my DH, or do companies these days just not care about people anymore?

David is just so upset right now, he has made himself sick. He can't eat, he can't sleep. He mind can not stop thinking of all the wrongs.

anyway, thanks for letting me spill the beans here...