So...whats for dinner?

gardengumby

We took a trip to Eastern Washington this weekend.  We planned on sleeping in our camper (and did) we didn't want to cook.  Anyway, we went to this winery in Wenatchee that also had a restaurant.  What a GREAT restaurant.  I had scallops in a creamed cauliflower base that I sure wish I could get the recipe for.  That was one of the best meals I think I've ever eaten in a restaurant - and it wasn't that pricey which was a very nice surprise.  Plus, we drank some of the wine we purchased from the winery, and they didn't charge a corkage fee for their own wine...  all in all a really great evening.

Tazzy

Luv... glad you had a good time and can now rest up.   Hope those feet soon get made for walking again !

Kaara... have oodles of fun with the girlfriends.

Gardengumby: sounds like a divine weekend and dinner.

Hope everyone else is doing good.  Take care xx

LuvRVing

OK friends, put on your thinking caps.  I need ideas.  I have about 8 ears of cooked corn on the cob left over from the weekend.  I need an idea that's not spicy (so no corn salsa, unfortunately), and no corn chowder (too hot for soup).  I saw one recipe that had cooked corn, chopped tomato and bell pepper, a little red onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.   Any other ideas for some kind of salad or side dish?  I also have left over grilled chicken.  Something that combines the chicken with the corn would be genius.

gardengumby

Michelle, I love corn salad.  What I make is very similar to what you've already listed except for the balsamic vinegar.  In addition to the other items you have listed I also add pinto beans, I like color, so I put in red bell pepper, and a touch of sweetness, so add - oh shoot, my memory just lost it - it's round and brown on the outside, white on the inside - a root...  maybe somebody else can remember what it is...  anyway, I also put in a little bit of grated orange zest, a VERY small amt of finely grated fresh ginger and a touch of orange juice (instead of the balsamic vinegar).  I would think that diced up chicken would be great in it.  Actually I think I'll try that next time I make it....

kathyrnn

Sorry, Luv, my brain was screaming corn chowder so loud, I couldn't think of anything.

SpecialK

luvrving - I would do a salad with the leftover corn, any other vegs like cucumber and peppers and the red onion, tomato, maybe black beans, the chicken cut or shredded, some grated cheese or crumbled goat cheese, on top of romaine or field greens dressed with a vinaigrette - or creamy vinaigrette.  Another option would be scalloped or au gratin corn, a green salad and the leftover grilled chicken.

gardengumby

num - au gratin corn sounds delicious - I never thought of doing that..... 

SpecialK

gardengumby - jicama?

LuvRVing

SpecialK - you beat me to it...jicama was my thought, too.  I think I have everything you mention for that salad - good idea.  I had thought about adding some black beans.

Gardengumby - love the jicama idea and changing the acid to OJ. 

I guess I'm going out to rescue DH from car troubles so I can make a quick grocery stop.  It's hot so I'm sticking with something cool.  Adding the chicken into the salad sounds like winner, winner, chicken dinner!

SpecialK

Yay!  I have been eating a lot of salads with added protein lately - it is hot in Florida so it is a great option!

Moonflwr912

I have a funeral to go to tomorrow. It over three hours away, so I have to watch what I eat today. Probably going to take my lomotil, even though it not really a preventive, but I have to try something. Two of my brothers are going and driving, so I will have yo get them to stop if I need it. Id rather not need it. LOL so I will ne very careful, the salads sound great, but no go, or I'll go! LOL

gardengumby

YES - jicama.  Thank-you!!!  I hate it when my brain just stops....

SpecialK

moon - be careful with any high-fiber too, hate that you have to worry about this while traveling to something difficult on its own.

gardengumby - happens to all of us!

bedo

Moonflwr I am sorry for your loss.

ERIC and smart phone techies, I need your help!  My 'kind of " boss texted me at 4:52 pm today and said, "IMPORTANT!" your resume has months and years, but can you get the exact days that your jobs started and stopped to me by 10:00am?!  (This would involve the last 20 years and possibly more) I looked at the phone and thought, "No.  That would not work for me, as I will be eating quahogs and drinking wine this evening and that would involve a 12 1/2 day all to get me credentialled for more work, due to your lack of planning,  so, no, that would not work for me"  So I just hung up and didn't answer.  hehe.  My question,  If we both have blackberries for work, will she know I opened it?  Thanks!

Moonflwr912

Bedoe, they usually have to askfor a return receipts to know if you opened it, but I am not sure on blackberries. Specialk, yeah I have to watch fiber, spice, vegetables, even cooked. Probably going to eat mac and cheese, very mild. And, dairy doesn't seem to be the problem. Oh well ill do my best. It's my godmothers funeral,my dads last sibling. She was almost 98 . She had a good life.

deborye

(((((EVERYONE))))

I can't keep up with all the post. 

LuvRVing

Bedo - I don't think there are any "read receipts" with text messages because it just shows up, generally.  You can always plead "sorry, I didn't get it - problem with service" or some such fib.  I can tell you with my Sprint service that sometimes I get text messages the next day.  And oh, I think your "kind of" boss's request is unreasonable, and the information is not relevant unless you're applying for something like a national security clearance!  I couldn't give the exact dates of my jobs and I don't think I was ever asked!

My corn salad turned out really good, and I think it will be even better tomorrow.  I made it with corn, chopped tomato, avocado, yellow pepper, scallions, a can of black beans, balsamic vinaigrette, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a pinch of cayenne (my concession to the guys who like spicy things), salt, pepper and a little chopped fresh basil.  My DH is not all that fond of eating corn on the cob, but he liked this a lot.  And I would have added jicama - we ended up stopping at the store because I had to go out to rescue DH at the car dealer.  Would you believe they didn't have any?  I asked someone working in produce and he looked at me like I had 3 heads.  I don't usually shop in this particular store, and well, I probably won't again!

Moonflwr - sorry about the loss of your godmother, 98 is remarkable!  Safe travels.

eric95us

If enough effort is expended they can tell if the phone received the message.



Unless they asked for a read receipt, or it was a specially formatted message, they won't know if you opened it.



The chances of a specially formatted message from your boss is unlikely....and I believe it will warn you when you open a message with a read receipt.



Eric



Eric

eric95us

Oh I just realized Text message... if it's a standard text message..then it can't have any tricks or receipts...they can tell if it made it to the phone, but that's it.



Exact dates? Wow.....I don't remember filling out anything that wanted exact start and end datesfor prior jobs...even on the SF 86..which I think had a spot for the telling them the amount of coffee I drank each hour of the day.



I'll bet the form they are looking at has a spot for the day...just because...and someone feels the need to fill in the spot.....

chabba

Moonflwr, good choice, cheese is binding. 

Moonflwr912

Yep ended up with mac n cheese and tuna with canned green beans - easier on tummy than peas. Not exactly gourmet! LOL

Tazzy

Sausage & shrimp Jambalaya for us tonight.   Raining on and off... summer has gone for today.... but should be back tomorrow.

Everyone's food sounds so delicious.   Thanks for the wonderful new recipes.

Hope you are all well and have a good evening.

Kaara

Tazzy:  I love spicy cajun type food...just don't get to have it because my BF doesn't like things that spicy.

Dinner tonight was talipia baked with lemon butter sauce, zuccini and yellow squash sauteed with onions and bacon bits, and sweet potato cubed, coated with olive oil and baked in the oven. 

carolehalston

Tazzy, sausage and shrimp jambalaya sounds like Cajun fare!  What's your recipe?

Michelle, the corn salad sounds much better than corn on the cob. 

Hauntie, sorry you can't visit with us on this thread, but I understand why you might want to avoid the food discussions.

Tonight's dinner was a whole chicken cooked in a slow cooker.  As you would expect, the bird wasn't pretty, but it tasted good.  I made a bed of sliced onion in the bottom of the crock.  Seasoned the chicken and pushed it in.  It pretty well filled up the small cooker.  Our side dish was potato salad, which I have been craving.  I boiled some small new potatoes in the skin.  Mashed them.  Added hard-boiled egg and chopped salad olives.  S&P, mayo and some yellow mustard.  Served warm.  Chopped onions for dh to mix in with his portion.  It was so good that I over-ate.

Lacey12

Wow! This thread is hopping today/tonight!

Just got home from NH about an hour ago, so am catching up here after spending the day searching for more plants for my deck, then planting them, them greating myself to a nice swim and some relaxation on the beach. We also,ran out and bought light timers to foil the local burglars. Ha!

I loved the suggestions for Michelle's leftover corn, and the resulting meal creation!

Very n-i-c-e!



Jicama is hardly one of those things that should be on the tip of our tongues...most of us probably don't use it and say it often enough for it to mentally stick? Reminds me that I have not had it in several years. Loved that nice crunch!



Moonflwr, I hope tomorrow's trip goes well for you so that you don't feel distracted from celebrating your godmother's wonderfully long life. Safe trip!



Bedo, hope you enjoyed those quohogs.

Kaara, have a fun time with your girlfriends. I have always had to force myself to leave my regular schedule to take such trips and then when I do it, I am sooooo happy I did.



Take good care, everyone.

debbie6122

What a busy, busy thread I spent the last half hour reading, sounds like everyone had a great week-end full of good food and fun! Yum on the grated beet salad AND the corn salad.

Hauntie- Hope you recover quickly and feel better. You will have to post a picture of the new you when you are happy with your new self!  I will also check in on you on FB!

Michelle- Thanks for the update on Joyce I have been thinking about her. Hope you parked your butt in the chair all day like you said you were! I was just wondering how Aloe Vera would be on those blisters? Not sure if it would hurt or help yours but thought I'd mention it.

Bedo- I would call your boss and tell him you have no idea and let him figure it out or make up a date just to get him off your back.

Eric-What a dim wit that guy was! 

Moonflwr- Sorry about your Godmother!

Had a great relaxing time on our trip with friends and family. first night we went to dinner and then sat on our Lanai watching the rafters and drinking wine. In the morning we went to brunch at family's restaurant drank minosa's. At noon took the jet boat trip it was almost 100% out, felt great when we all got soaked. Dinner again that night then more drinking wine on the lanai. Got up this morning and went to a casino, had lunch and gamlbed and headed home. We got home late So just made a small salad with feta and croutons. (sorry about the bold letters) Hate when that happens!

Too many post to reply but Hi and hugs to everyone!

Kaara

Joyce:  Good to hear from you...so glad you are feeling better and hope soon this will all be behind you!  Sending you lots of positive healing energy!

gardengumby

Morning everyone!!!

For dinner last night we had poached salmon (coho), sauteed zucchini and brown rice, and sparkling mango lemonade.  Dessert was fresh raspberries and boysenberries - hubby went to the berry farm yesterday .

Breakfast this morning was a chobani peach yogurt and ice tea.  

carberry

Koycek  So nice to see you here, hope everything gets straightened out and you are back to yourself soon. I agree that Michelle is a good friend to have!

Moonflwr  I had the same problem after chemo and it seemed to last a long time...it has now gotten back to normal, but my tummy never did, still get reflux for no apparent reason (never had issue before chemo)

Last night was bbq pork nibblers, fresh green beans sauteed with bacon peices and balsalmic vineagar and the cuke, onion and tomato salad.

tonight I am thinking BLT's and corn on the cob...very simple.  It is cooler today and I really need to do some much needed yard work.

LuvRVing

Hi, Joyce!  Glad to see you checking in here.  Glad you enjoyed yourself Sunday!  The blisters are improving which is a good thing because DD and I are going to Foxwoods tomorrow.  My DS is here (the poker player) and I think he's going, too.  It will make for a fun day!

Gardengumby - sparkling mango lemonade??? Homemade?  Please share

Debbie - sounds like a good weekend, nothing like friends and wine!

Carrie - I love doing fresh green beans with bacon and a little caramelized onion.  Yummy!