Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[WDWEPCOT]

Corn
Potatoes - any way except for German potato salad never cared for that one but I’ll eat potatoes just about potatoes any other way
Green bean casserole you can never go wrong with this one
Seven layer salad another winner
Artichoke dip or anything with artichokes on it - yummy !!! or just artichokes!!
Sweet potato casserole !!! or just sweet potatoes
Macaroni salad

I literally can make meals out of side dishes
Don’t get me wrong I’m a huge meat fan but I do love side dishes and I like most all vegetables with few exceptions I could be here all day telling you how grateful I am for side dishes - most nights my meals are just side dishes I will have a big plate of vegetables for dinner I figure I’ve ate enough meat in my life I should probably do some catch-up on the vegetables

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good morning everyone

Applesauce is my side of chips or crackers, etc.

Dad does enjoy chips and dip along with traditional sides.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Not necessarily my favorites, but definitely things that are fond memory based dishes.

German Potato Salad - My paternal grandmother's was so yummy! It's about the only dish of hers that I've been able to replicate, but I never make it because DH and the kids don't like it. Still, so many fond memories with it from childhood.

Potato Kugel - This was something we'd only eat at Passover and often was only made on the night of the Seder. What's funny is that I'm pretty sure it was never more than the boxed mix they were making. So, it's nobody's special family recipe. Passover is probably my least favorite Judaic holiday due to the food restrictions and span of time. Potato kugel was one of the few things in the food lineup that I actually liked.

Macaroni & Cheese - DH and I have often debated about this just being a side dish vs. a full on meal. For me, it can be either/or. It's one of my great food loves. While my kids were never overly picky, DD15 had her moments. I remembered my mom telling me about my brother's picky eating phase and how mac & cheese was one of the only things he'd eat. The pediatrician gave her some tools to get past it, but also had her work with the mac since it's filling and the cheese is a good source of protein and calcium. So, I also used this to help the kids if anyone was having a picky moment.

 

[gardenrooms]

Dad and I one day God willing would love to give a home to a rescue dog.

Sweet Dreams everyone with a hug.

Oh, good one! We have had nothing but rescue dogs for years - usually 2 at a time, but our current little guy was already 14 when his companion died and I don't think he'd take to a new dog. We are his 4th family! His first one took him to the pound, and he was adopted twice and returned. I cant believe people do that - but I'm glad they did, because he has been our fur baby for 10 years now.

(I was volunteering at an Art and Wine Festival for a group that used to give our Title I school free field trips, and I saw this cute little dog with a vest on that said "Adopt Me" - so I did!)

 

[1420Elexismc]

Any roasted vegetables
Mac n Cheese
I like a nice side salad(can be greens, potato, macaroni etc)

 

[gardenrooms]

1. My beloved grandmother's stuffing - the best part of any holiday meal, and the best thing I have ever eaten. Luckily, we only make it on holidays, or I would be as big as a house! I have her letter to my mother the first year my mother had to make it on her own (my grandmother lived with us but was away one holiday) with the recipe - framed in my kitchen. That letter is over 70 years old! It ends, "It will all come back to you. Wish I was with you sweet babies." My grandmother was the sweetest lady in the world - one reason I love Coco so much is that she reminds me of my grandmother.

(And of course the gravy that goes with it.)

2. My DMIL's Macaroni Salad. Everyone loves it. It's the sweet pickles that make it!

3. My DDIL's corn casserole - a new addition she has added to our holiday meals that I would be happy to eat all on its own any time.

 

[newski_mom]

Dressing / stuffing! For sure one of my favorites!

Moonlight salad - named after a local restaurant and it is so good! It's kind of a creamy caesar type dressing with crushed up croutons

Homemade mac & cheese!

I could go on and on about sides - so many good ones!

 

[mumto3girls]

1. Stuffing is my favorite side dish. Only homemade and better if cooked in the bird. We eat it at Thanksgiving and Christmas only.
2. Tomato basil salad. Smells like summer.
3. My sister’s roasted vegetable pasta salad. I had the recipe but lost it and mine never tasted quite as good.

 

[bluecastle]

I am also a fan of making a meal out of sides and appetizers.
My favorite appetizer at Disney is the falafel dish at Skipper Canteen.
I love artichoke dip, with or without spinach
Coleslaw has always been a favorite. I used to make my own, which I learned from my MIL, (RIP). I occasionally order it in a restaurant if it says “creamy”

 

[PollyannaMom]

Sides
veggies
pasta salad
curly fries

 

[AustinTink]

1) My Mom’s Spanish rice. Different from Mexican or Tex-Mex rice, it’s a recipe passed down from our relatives from Spain.
2) South Texas Potato Salad. My Grandma’s recipe that everyone on that side of the family makes. It’s a mayo based recipe that has Spanish olives, pimiento, celery and hard boiled egg. Sounds weird. Tastes amazing.
3) Cornbread dressing from my husband’s side of the family. It’s different than the sausage dressing I grew up with and I love it.

 

[SpaceMan5]

Heck, I've been known to just order some sides and appetizers and make it a meal.

Right there with you. Sometimes a little bit of this and a little bit of that hits the spot

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Tues, 8/14) - Look around where you are right now, and list 3 things you can see that you're grateful for

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm grateful for...

An open window - It's finally not humid here, and I love that I can open the windows this morning!

Family photos - particularly one one of DS on a vacation with some little souvenirs in front of the frame

A pencil cup/mug - It's a smiley face with sunglasses, and originally came with flowers in it. It make me happy to look at it.

 

[slo]

Good Tuesday Morning!

I’m sitting in my kitchen and can see several areas of my house - it’s not open concept, but still very open. My house was built in the 90s before “open concept” was a thing.

#1 - Our Guinea Pig Zoe - I see her bustling around in her cage in the family room. I’m grateful our old girl (over 8 years old) is with us another day. At 8 years old, I never know when I may not see her bustling around her cage.

#2 - Our Pantry - I’m so grateful that we are able to afford the food that’s inside it. We are very blessed.

#3 - A Beautiful Morning - As I look out the kitchen window, I’m so grateful for the gift of life to see this beautiful morning. The temp is perfect, the sun is out, the birds are chirping & out and about, it’s not raining - it’s a perfect morning.
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[WDWEPCOT]

My house
My magical sleeping chair !!!
My beautiful curtains that I snatched up on clearance - took 3 stores to get them all but I was overjoyed that I got enough to do all my windows !!! So grateful!!!

 

[TippyThomas]

*All of the little things around my home left to me by my adoptive parents. It reminds me of the love, stability and joy they gave me and I'll cherish their memories forever.

*Electric plugs. Yes, I know, I know, but I grew up in a home with none because those were the rules of our simple life. We had batteries we could use in the barn for some items but nothing like the convenience I experience with electricity now.

*A car in the driveway/garage. I no longer have to hitch up a horse or hire a driver to get places I want to go. I still follow a few of the rules of my old life in honor of my parents and all they did for me, but I'm living a much more relaxing and carefree lifestyle than I ever have prior.

Sorry all. I guess I'm enjoying some coffee and reminiscing a bit this morning. It's all positive feelings, I promise.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good early Tuesday friends always with appreciation and a hug.

God's blessing to me of sight period.
This very thread

Dad and I have come to share a Christmas print fleece blanket I bought him as a birthday gift a few years ago. I am cozy right now with comfort from this blanket and a smile to think of my dad. Grace of God, I will get to see and talk to him in a little while.

Two stuffed animal ls near me Razzle and Dazzle. Dazzle was sent to me by my late friend Linda whose kind and fiesty spirit touched so many and reminded me often of my beloved late grandma.

Have a happy day everyone.

 

[newski_mom]

I'm at work, so:

1. My laptop - I take it home at night for occasional work, but I also use it as my personal laptop at home (with work's permission of course)

2. My bottle of hand lotion - I always keep a bottle at work and put some on each day. I love the different scents available!

3. My co-workers - I can look out my door and window and see a couple of them - very grateful for all of them. We have a great group!

 

[fla4fun]

What can I see . . .

A/C vents, currently blowing out nice cool air.
My iPad, that I am using to converse with all of you
My Mickey Mouse Balloon throw pillow. I Mickey balloons and love that I have a permanent one. (I did trim that thread on his nose though.)