So...whats for dinner?

MinusTwo

Debbie:  Thanks for the clam chowder recipe. 

I've been having trouble accessing the discussion threads too.  Not sure how I finally got here tonight, but it wasn't from my bookmarked site.

Easter dinner was sushi.  Yum.

debbie6122

I was having problems too, maybe they are doing maintence work. I had to go to the search site to find this. and i had to keep clicking on add to my favorites because it kept removing it.

apple

that chowder recipe is very like mine.. that cake looks fit for a king, and Deb the pic of your cousin made me cry.  what a blow to the family.

me, i went back to bed at 8 AM yesterday and slept till 1, took another nap around 4.  Some one made me a casserole, my piano student is not coming today.. I'll take another day off.  might hire a day laborer to help me finish the planting.

debbie6122

Apple- I hope that after some extra sleeping maybe you will start feeling better, that is my hope and i pray for you every day!  Maybe somewhere hidin in that casserole is lobster. lol!

Kaara

Apple:  You're doing exactly what you need to do...rest!  Easter was probably a little too much for you with all those people.  I know I was tired and I didn't have nearly that many.

Sending you prayers and positive healing energy! 

carberry

Apple  when your body tells you to rest you should rest, no guilt allowed.   I still nap every once in awhile....just because I can. Maybe when this weather gets back to being warm we will perk up.

I have the Easter bloats  from too much ham....arrrg drank about 10 glasses of water to flush my system but then I was just up to pee all night long. My mom did a great job with making the ham and sent lots home with me. She is finally feeling "like a new woman"  her words, and is back to driving and going to cardiac rehab, and back to eating, she lost sooo much weight and had to buy new clothes.

Today I walked about 4 mi with my sis...felt good..finally got the doc to say it was ok.  I am certainly not getting any thinner sitting here every day.

Tonight is chef salad with garlic bread, was thinking spaghetti because it is so cold out but changed my mind.

Debbie  what exactly is aoli sauce?  We did burgers last night also and I sauteed some onions and mushrooms to go on top with swiss cheese...I like to eat mine with no bun.

Kaara  Enjoy your vacation...I love Arizona...Sedona.

Laurie08

Carrie- you made me giggle on the 10 glasses of water and getting up to pee:)  So glad to hear your mom is feeling like a new woman!  It must be wonderful to see.

Apple- I agree, no guilt allowed.  I don't know how you keep up the pace that you do.  I am not going through any of the things that you are and I take a nap almost everyday!  Hope you are feeling well.

Bedo- thinking of you

Michelle- we haven't heard from you which means you are having fun, yay!

Dinner was quick and boring- cheeseburgers.  I too did the mushroom and onion with swiss.  It was good the kids ate happily which was the main goal in my book for tonight. 

debbie6122

Carrie- So glad your mom is feeling better! Wow, 4 miles, good for you!

Laurie- If the kids are happy then mom is happy lol! Its not just happy wife is a happy life but when the kids are happy mom is happy so it makes everyone happy!! Ok, im rambling.

debbie6122

Carrie- Im sorry i was just about to go make dinner when i remembered you asked about Aioli sauce. I usually make my own but i bought this at a gourmet store i think stoneybrook is the brand and very good a little tarter than mine. But what it is, is a sauce is you didnt mind the raw eggs. is egg yolk, lemon juice, garlic, dill or made with mayonaise. evoo, garlic, lemon juice, i make this one with mayoniaise for my artichoke hearts i put lots of garlic powder in it, for the egg yolk one i use it on veggies and meat, almost like a bernaise or hollendaise sauce.

LuvRVing

Hi everyone!  Just got home about 30 minutes ago, so I'm just checking in for now.  I'll post more tomorrow.  We had a good time and had an uneventful drive home.

apple

i do take a nap of sorts daily.. but get up at 5 to do the company business (computer stuff.. glad I can still do it..) run a kid to school, do a little grocery shopping - clean, house and garden vigorously till 12, wind down and nap from 1 to 3.  suits me fine. 

except i have so many things to plant .. and no one does it right except for me.   eek.  Our 2.4 acre property was 'abandoned' for 8 years.. ( it will be 2 years, this August)  and needs a lot of tender loving care.  up to me to plant the flowering bushes and such.  knockout roses are so fantastic.    The six I planted last year are so vigorous and perfect. 

This year i am planting lilacs, (2 to go) 100 summer bulbs, 3  hibiscus, a mock orange, 2 blue berry bushes..100 onions (all yet to do).  I just need a strong helper.  my kids are ok sometimes if they are ever free.   We have deer so I am not even planting a vegetable garden but may do tomatoes in buckets on my deck.. at least I'll try.   Our winter was so mild, all the spices came back.. perfect and already nicely vigorous.  my asparagus bed and rhubarb survived he drought.  YAY!  I am actually earning a bit of money now.. and can pay someone.  My husband will NOT follow directions..  he uses every minute to save money.. and one cannot save money in planting. 

maybe some pics soon.. it's really a cool place.   altho my husband put up a big SHED, as big as Kemper arena in the back (I could kill him).    He is still doing drainage issue landscaping so I am somewhat hindered in what I can plant. 

We have about 7 gorgeous Catalpas, 20 walnuts that form a bit of a windbreak, a big, flat back field.. maybe I'll do sunflowers because I definitely don't want to mow.  I don't think I should .. it's too bumpy for someone with brainmets.

Laurie08

Holy Moley Apple!  I hope you hire someone!  That is SO much work for anyone to try and tackle.  Is there a local college near by that you could post a flier for help?  Then you can delegate how you want things done and pick the smaller projects you feel like doing?  I had to smile at your nap time:)  That is my nap time too!  I do it out of habit I think....I started napping when DS#1 was 1 1/2 and I was pregnant with DS#2.  Then I kept napping because I was up with a baby once DS#2 was born and chasing a toddler all day.  Then I was diagnosed with BC when DS#2 was 4 months old, BMX, so I kept napping.  Now I think I nap because I like it and am used to it.  I am going to be screwed in a year or so when no one but me wants to nap

deborye

DD booked the hotel in London already.  It's not until August, LOL  We will stay in London for 2 nights and do some siteseeing.  Nick, my FSIL will be working but we will have the evenings together.  Then it's off to Harrogate, Yorkshire for the wedding.  

Lacey12

deb, that is sooooo exciting! what a wonderful trip to look forward to...so happy for you and your family.



Laurie, loved your nap history. I have never been a napper, but wish I were. Maybe if I retire this year from this stupid fatigue, I could learn to nap, and gain a bit of energy. My next door neighbor kept her two boys napping until well over 4 years....so maybe there's hope! Preschool rigors may wear DS1 out so he'd be a willing napper when he cones home.



Apple, I agree with the others....see if you can get some help....your body needs rest more than rigors right now. If I did half of what you accomplish I'd feel like superwoman!!

Kay_G

Your trip sounds wonderful deborey! I am so jealous!



Apple, I am tired just heariing all that. I hope you find some good help. I myself am no good at all at gardening. I wish I was. I think we have to hire someone to do some landscaping here because we need some work badly.



Had leftover turkey and roasted vegetables for dinner. And some easter candy. Burgers sound good, I have to get some gas for the grill.

debbie6122

Apple- I echo what Laurie said "Holy Mole" That is a lot of work for one person, wish i had half your energy though.  I love lilacs they were my moms favorite too, she passed on April 22nd (Earth Day) So, every year i plant a Lilac bush in her honor. the one i planted at my dads the first year she passed is so beautiful.  My Dad hires kids from the high school to help him paint and do things around his place he has several acres too, but they work hard and do a good job, maybe you could look into that too, as Laurie said.

Michelle- Welcome back! Glad you are home safe.

Made breaded baked pork chops with green beans and baked kale. Chops were so tender and good. I used herb and garlic bread seasoning mixed that with garlic powder. paprika, S&P and parmesan cheese drizzled evoo over the bread mixture and pressed the breading onto the chops baked for 30 minutes @375% Turning once.

MinusTwo

Laurie:  Nap is a word that can be revised.  Once my son decided he was too old to nap, he still had 'quiet time'.  He could read or play quietly in his room if he didn't choose to sleep.  Little did he know that it was really for Mom to have quiet time.

Apple: I liked Laurie's idea about posting for help at a school.  Wow you are ambitious.

Dinner tonight will be popcorn since I had a late meeting.  Tomorrow will be either salmon or pork ribs with roasted cauliflower & broccoli. 

Laurie08

The idea for college kids came from my mom.  When they were going to move back to NH from Conn. she posted an ad at a local college for "moving help"  she offered 20 dollars an hour ( back in 2002) and had three guys answer the ad.  She hired a truck and they filled it in two hours.  She was psyched.  However DH and his buddy were not as psyched when they unloaded it in NH  

But it's like being a teenager looking to earn money, we will do anything until it's done well enough that we are paid.  My mom said they were very nice boys.  I remember weeding alot of mulch beds for 5 bucks....can't wait till my kids get a bit older,   heee heeee!

Momine

Carberry, aioli is garlic mayo made from scratch with egg yolk, pounded garlic and olive oil. In southern France it is typically served with fish soups.

The Greeks make something similar, but without eggs, and actually you will find the Greek version in France too, in those areas that had Greeks in ancient times.

For the base, use either boiled potato or stale bread that you have soaked in cold water, then squeezed the excess water out of. I like the bread version with really dark whole wheat bread, also better from the glycemic side.

So, take 4-5 thick slices of heavy, whole wheat bread. Soak in cold water for about ten minutes. Squeeze bread, tear in pieces and put in food processor. Add 4 cloves garlic, peeled and cut up a bit. A large handful of walnuts (1/4 cup about or more if you like), some salt, about a tablespoon of wine vinegar, and process that till it is nicely mashed up some. You can also add parsley, although it is not part of the traditional recipe, but I like it. Now run the processor and pour in a stream of olive oil slowly, until you have a thick sauce/dip. Check for salt and enjoy.

Greeks usually eat this with fried salted cod or other fish, or with fried zucchini, but it is also good with steamed fish and veggies, with raw veggies as a dip, as a spread for sandwiches etc. 

debbie6122

Momine- Yum, i will have to try that version of it never had it or made it with bread as far as Aioli goes, But have made somthing similar to this for breading my rack of lamb or putting on my Mahi mahi, for the fish i put macademia nuts in place of the walnuts. This is making me hungry now lol!

apple

i do have access to excellent helpers.. We have an agency that provides Mexicans with legal paperwork to work.. I know a wonderful guy named Pedro..   I just pay him extra.  I am waiting for the ground to soften (it's like clay around here.)  I am waiting for my husband to bring back MY tools and bring me a trailer full of garden dirt.     i sound like a freak out person.

bedo

Hello guys,

I haven't been able to be on much.  My daughter is still seeing the Dr. and will spend the weekend with me and go into the hospital for a week on Monday. I hope then she will be fine, as she has been planning a trip to India.  Thank you for all your thoughts.  Your food sounds yummy!

carberry

Apple  It does sound like a lot of work but you sound so passionate about it.  I also get a little OCD about my yard...love to plant new things.  I have a crabapple tree that died last year and needs to be cut down but need to find someone cheap.  My DH does not share my passion at all and does not know what to do with tools.LOL  We own a home and garden store with tools and hardware and I have to explain what the tools are that I need and have him bring them home for me!

Thanks everyone for the explanation on the aioli sauce. Sounds like something I could conquer.

Debbie  Love the sound of those pork chops! My mom used to make the best breaded chops. I never think to do them that way..usually use the grill

Today they are calling for rain mixed with snow!!!  WTH?

LuvRVing

Carrie - that is funny that you have to explain the use of the tools to your DH!!!

Apple - oh my, what a  crazy schedule!  I was going to suggest posting something at Johnson County Community College.  I'm sure you'd find a local student to help you, but it sounds like you have a solution.

Sally - I hope your daughter is on the mend soon. 

Laurie - I agree with giving everyone a little quiet time when the word "nap" brings instant resistance.

I need to go grocery shopping today.  The fridge is bare of anything worthwhile, although we may be eating at our DD's tonight.  We are watching the kiddies while she takes DSIL to a Celtics game.  His birthday was Saturday and they are celebrating tonight. 

debbie6122

Bedo- This has to be so hard for you worring so much about your daughter, I Hope she feels better soon. Praying for you both!!

Carrie- I get tired of making the same old pork chopes so I like to bread and bake them for a different taste I love the parmesan breading I do this with chicken tenders too. Snow?? Wow the weather sure has been weird lately.

Michelle- Hope you got some rest after you returned home. 

Making baked cod for dinner, thought I would put it in some parchemnt paper with some wine,tomatoes and zucchini and spinach, and some kind of herbs not sure which ones yet, maybe oregono and itialian seasoning not sure that goes with spinach though? There is only one pork chop left and since DH does not like fish I will let him have the chop. 

Dinner thread is slow today you all must be very busy!!

deborye

I just read a PM I received from lulu22 aka Susanne.

This is what she posted: 

Oops, sorry. I missed your message because I haven't been here for a few weeks. I promise I wasn't ignoring you. :-)

I've just finished radiation so I'm in that wierd no-man's land where I'm officially done but I still have radiation circulating through my body so it'll be a week or so before I start to get my full energy back. In general I did better than expected. Some fatigue but very little in the way of skin issues.

Hope you're doing well,

Susanne

I told her that most of the gals she met at the Glenview are here. 

deborye

(((((bedo))))))

LuvRVing

Deb - thanks for the update on LuLu, I was wondering about her.  Glad to hear her worst is over.

I am babysitting the grands tonight.  I came early so they could go out to dinner before the Celtics game.  We had roasted chicken, salad, rice, squash and green beans.  I made the salad and rice (for the kids), everything else came from the prepared section of the grocery store.  Then I made popcorn for them.  I am officially the favorite grandmother...lol.  They made it very clear tonight that grandma's arrival means video games, tv, a little candy and popcorn...hehehe!  Normal parental conditions are no tv and video games during the week, all rules are suspended when Grandma arrives, with the parental blessings.  I do try to get them to bed on time so they won't be too tired for school.  Now I'm relaxing watching American Idol. 

Debbie - your fish dish sounds great...maybe a little balsamic dressing would work.

carolehalston

Dinner tonight was delicious.  Maybe because it was cooked in a new expensive CIA (Culinary Institute of America) saute pan.  Today was the first pickup of veggies in the spring CSA.  My pickup place is a wonderful kitchenware store, Simplee Gourmet.  I had been eyeing this saute pan for a couple of years and finally bought it.

The veggies were turnips, radishes, Swiss chard, lettuce, parsley, beets, napa cabbage.  Can't remember the 8th veggie.  I boiled the beets and let them cool.  Sliced some of them on a spring lettuce salad with vinaigrette  Main dish was sliced chicken breast, sliced mushrooms, and sliced Swiss chard sauteed in the new pan with garlic and olive oil and coarse red pepper.  Dash of low sodium soy sauce.  The Swiss chard was really sweet and tender.

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debbie6122

Michelle- My daughter use to get so upset at me when i let my grand girls do what they wanted at my house, but i didnt care because i was going to spoil them My way!! lol!  I love balsamic don't know why I didnt think of that, but i changed my whole direction- lol! I made sauted spinach in a pan with garlic, parmesan. lemon and a little butter. Sauted the sole with lemon pepper and capers and a little lemon juice. Next time i will do the balsalmic.

Carol- Your dinner sure had my beet (no pun intended) LOL! Your dinner sounds really delicious!