So...whats for dinner?

carberry

Had a lot of reading to catch up here!

Got in late last night from an exhausting trip to NC, drove the 700 mi trip straight through (12 hrs)  My Dh did an amazing job through fog and rain and everything in between.

Michelle You must be excited to have your DH retiring...let me know how that goes. We have about a year for my DH and I am either gonna love having him retired or I will kill him? hmmm?  Told me he is gonna have all the women in the neighborhood over for cooking classes while I work....funny man...never cooked a thing in his life...."cooking class" may be just a ruse for other things?

Deb thinking of you during these tough times.

Laurie Thanks for the update on Debbie. Need to get our pool open! Such a busy time of year.

Got both kids and friends coming for Mem Day weekend, gonna have a full house. Better get lots of groceries to feed everyone.  I am thinking lots of barbequeing.

Kaara

Morning everyone!  My last post before we begin our adventure out west.  Hoping for good weather as I don't want to encounter any of those horrible storms that are lurking.

bobo:  I'm with you on the vita mix.  I can do almost any kind of smoothie or soup plus chop, etc.  It was worth every penny I spent and I ended up buying another one for my second home so I didn't have to cart the other one back and forth.  I do a green smoothie with kale, romaine, cucumber, celery, pineapple, green apple, strawberries and a mixture of coconut water and filtered water.  It really helps to detox me when I've eaten all the wrong kind of foods.  I try to drink it at least five out of the seven days.  I also add a couple of scoops of protein powder for energy, plus a spoonful of a high level of vitamin C which gives it a citrus flavor.

eric:  I don't know if spouses are unsupportive, or they sometimes just don't know what to do.  You seem to have found that good balance and your DW is very fortunate to have you!  You do need to make time for yourself though as someone earlier indicated.  

Well, I'm off to the races....everyone have a wonderful May and June, and I'll talk when I return!

bobogirl

Good note Lacey!  I don't like my smoothies too chewy.  

2nd time, please note that QVC has "easy pay" ... you can make installments on your Vitamix... do not want to be the gateway to QVC madness here!  LOL

Carole and Moonflower -- I have the opposite problem from you.  I am not hungry at all in the mornings. I skip breakfast -- my mornings are crazy, and I'm not hungry when things are not settled down.  In fact, my appetite has not been great since surgery... that's why I like Nancy's posts of exotic Dan Dan.  That kind of thing always sounds good to me.  Or Japanese lunch counter-type food.

Tonight: fundraiser at our daughter's special school.  Because we don't give enough money to that school!    It's at a funky downtown restaurant --- Lacey, please note it will be nothing like your French dinner, I'm sure!    Hopefully they will have a vegetarian option, since I paid one hundred dollars...  I will report in!

jenjenl

I've been doing smoothies in the morning (I have the ninja - not the fancy vitamix...I wish) - banana, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, yogurt and OJ.  DELISH!  I have yet to adventure into the green smoothies. 

Tonight is breakfast night!  Waffles and apples for the kids and a tomato, onion omlette for me.  Tomorrow is chicken parm (baked) - it's a hit with everyone!

Lacey12

BoBo, hope you have a great time and some good vegetarian food tonight...if it's funky it's just gotta have some nice vegetarian options......No?!



I forgot to say what I had last night....amouse bouche of olive tapenade on crostini, and a little piece of a specialty meat; appetizer of beet and cheese salad over lovely fresh greens (not the kind in the bag that I hate) Everyone at my table recommended the aromatic fish soup appetizer that was like a bisque,.....or the foie gras........ but I feel for the poor geese, and the soup had celery ( one of my annoying food allergies) in its prep. Entree was duck l'orange (not sweet) over fingerling potatoes and spinach. The duck was presented as pieces of breast perfectly cooked. People who had the steak did have a lot more on their plates, (I noticed because I was pretty hungry) but then I had plenty of room for the most delicious berry tart with almond crust that I have ever had. Yummmmmm! And.....the french bread was out of this world!

Need to return to that place.



Back to reality....I made some kale chicken sausage soup with lentils for tonight's dinner.



Jenjen, loved breakfast for dinner when the kids were growing up...when DH was out.

Also, with your smoothies, if you throw some baby spinach, kale or brussels sprouts, and a carrot in your fruit smoothie you probably won't even notice their taste, since the fruit masks it. Banana and pineapple and orange are the best "maskers" in my kitchen. The color could be a turn off, but that's where the beet works its magic.

I have never put powders of any sort in my smoothies, but might try that....tho hate to buy a giant container of those things. Will have to check it out!



Funny how our metabolisms vary. I find that the fiber in the smoothie helps me feel full and not hungry for several hours....and I suppose breakfast chewing is less important to me. When I have one of those yummy breakfasts as described by Michelle yesterday, I am back in the kitchen foraging for food in no time. I must be really carbohydrate sensitive.....and my taste buds just scream for more of whatever tasted good!



Michelle, congrats to Rick on retirement plans and I hope your trip to Yellowstone works out just as you dream it. Very nice!

Carrie, LMAO at your DH's plans for his "culinary" future.

Laurie08

jen- Love breakfast for dinner!

Kay- Have a safe and FUN trip!!

Carrie- Have fun having your kids home for the weekend.

Michelle- Yay on your husband going to retire!  Now you will have more time for fun trips which you seem to enjoy so much.  Glad you are feeling well and SE aren't getting to you.

Today has just been a nutty day my youngest has been off the wall and misbehaving all day.  Driving me nuts!!  This morning when I was putting laundry into the washer he was quietly coloring- I came out to him having colored his entire face (just about) with a black marker.  He thought he looked great.  It won't come off all the way and now his face is a green color. 

Dinner tonight is either chicken parm or homemade tenders.  I have chicken to cook :)Tomorrow I continue to get ready for camping with lots of errands and starting my check list.  Just a tad OCD!!

carberry

Oh Laurie   Laughing my butt off at your sons misdeeds!!! I know..... not funny for you..... but its up there with the hair cutting adventures. Enjoy your camping trip.

BLTS tonight with some corn on the cob I found at the Amish market...not sure where it came from, looks small.

Very warm here today and I just finished mowing, and planting some flowers and my tomato plants (finally!)

Lacey12

Laurie, yes, that quiet self- entertaining can require a lot of clean up! The almost three year old son of a relative of ours (while his dad was "on duty") came out of the bedroom smeared from head to toe in desitin diaper cream. Not sure which I would dislike cleaning up more!



Can't wait to hear how much you love the camper, Laurie! Note to mom....leave art supplies at home.



Carrie, enjoy having a houseful for the weekend!



I think we will be heading to the lake on Friday...



Such disturbing pictures of the devastation in OK this afternoon. And more fatalities of children. So sad!

My SIL just called to let us know she just safely returned to LA from near that area where she was visiting her family. I could tell how traumatic it was for her to even talk about it since she has been through big tornadoes there before.

I hope all of our sisters and their relatives are safe. I'm afraid that our country is facing some serious tragedy fatigue.



I would imagine that you will be called up, Eric.

susan_02143

At 5pm this afternoon, after loading the dishwasher yet another time, I sat in my comfy chair to get off my feet. Evidently I fell asleep since the next time I saw the clock it was almost seven! Guess throwing this party was more tiring than I was willing to admit! Lunch was leftover brisket, potato salad and coleslaw. Dinner was some tortellini salad and the green bean salad. Made a batch of BBQ sauce and have divided the rest of the brisket into portions, with sauce and thrown into the freezer. There are still more dishes to do which I will get to by and by.

*susan*

LuvRVing

I had a pork chop, baked beans and corn on the cob which was really good.  I don't know where it's coming from, but it's nice big ears that are plump and sweet.

Laurie - I admit to laughing hysterically when I saw that picture...even my DH laughed!

Lacey - your dinner sounds very yummy, we'll need to get to that restaurant.

Carrie - having hubby retired won't be that different...he's been working from home for years.  We'll have more freedom for those trips we like to take.  And he will play more golf.

eric95us

On alert for Oklahoma City.

Laurie08

yes Michelle- he thought he looked super cool.  It all came from getting his face painted at the fair yesterday.  He wanted to do it again.  The kid is a handful.

Lacey- are you ready for the last episode of the Big C?  I am sad this is the last one and we have to say good bye.  Silly.  But it is a great show with amazing and strong characters. 

Eric- Take care of yourself.  Things look really bad out there- praying for everyone.

Lacey12

Laurie, I have yet to see The Big C tonight. Recorded it.

Was doing some Iphone mgmt (too many pix), and while DH was "helping" me he lost all my pix. So pissed! I will now head to the Apple store when I need tech help!



Thus, I was not ready to face losing Kathy tonight. Instead we caught up on Mad Med, not quite as emotional, but really wild!



Stay safe Eric, and check in when you can.....

Laurie08

Lacey- I won't comment then until you see it.  I paused it and did other things about 4 times during the show because I wasn't ready either.  Hope you can get your pics back!!!!

luvmygoats

Eric -from someone in tornado alley I appreciate your service. Have cried off and on all afternoon. Stay safe.

Nancy - I see St. Louis is under tornado watch. Hope you are safe.

Had DH check storm shelter this am. One non-lethal spider and dead cricket. Hope we don't need to use it. DH off tomorrow after trip into Ft. Worth to dentist. Will be glad to have him home if storms here.

eric95us

Been activated......Sharon is having the exchange surgery 28 May....If I'm not back then, my mother in law will have to get her to/from there.....



F---- tornados......



Eric

eric95us

My flight is at 4am.

carberry

Prayers! and stay safe Eric.

Luv Stay safe also!

Crockpot dinner tonight of some kind again....working till 8:30 tonight.

susan_02143

Michelle, He is old enough to retire? Somehow that surprises me! He will enjoy the golf, and you will enjoy the travel for sure.

Laura, from the perspective of someone who didn't need to clean him up, your boy sounds clever and inventive. OF COURSE he wanted to paint his face again! So logical in such a young child way.

Lacey, La Voile is a transplant from the south of France. VERY traditional food. My chow board loved them when they first arrived, but seem to find the menu a bit staid now. When menus stay the same, people do get a bit bored. Their fish soup is supposed to be excellent. Too bad it is filled with shellfish, which I can't eat.

I had more responses, but my brain has lost track.

bobogirl

Oklahoma! Eric!  Stay safe.  Please check in.  We will be thinking of Sharon on her date.  Please let us know what you need -- we can send care packages...

Laurie... the green face!  Oh, I could tell you a few stories.  I know how very  not funny it is to clean it up, especially when you are tired.  You must know, though, that we are all delighted with your naughty babies.  Can't wait to hear what life is like once school starts... didn't you say baby DS will be in K?

I had an actual dinner last night!  Fundraiser at daughter's school.  Rice, beans, yucca, and a delicious barbequed seitan.  Live auction and silent auction.  DLLP got tipsy -- Laurie!   -- two beers and one clear liquid cocktail (?) -- and bid on a live package which included a tattoo!  For me!  For my birthday!  And... she won!  No one else bid, in fact, and she just stood there by herself. I was cringing in the back.  Laughing, because obviously I have no tattoos.

Please check in Eric!

bedo

I read all your posts, really. I just can't remember them.

Here is a websit for crockpot yogurt. can be organic and cheap. I will be on disabililty by the end of the week for other health issue for 5 months but am doing fine. Saw MO this week, all OK with the girl.  Joined freecycle and checking craigslist for stuff. Putting in veggie garden

Going with Levis and Target Tee shirts and sandles  for clothes

Love to Debbie and Deb and Eric stay safe and I cat remember anything else

http://ourlifesimplified.com/kitchen/all-recipes/homemade-yogurt-in-a-crockpot/

Goats!  They are giving away 35 goats in RI! for free on craigslist !  Come and get em!

bobogirl

OMG!  I have always wanted a goat so badly!  Not kidding.  Are you going to get a goat?  Standing by.

Aren't Levi's not comfortable for the home?  I would totally be in pajama bottoms or yoga pants.  Are they still yoga pants if you are not doing yoga?

LuvRVing

Susan - DH is 62 1/2 and has worked for the company for 33 years.  They are no longer contributing to the pension fund or 401k.  He gets 6 months of severance including medical insurance.  It's the best offer he'll get.  He'll be able to collect unemployment after the severance is finished.  When I took the package from the company I worked for in Kansas, I was able to collect unemployment and severance at the same time.  We'll try to postpone collecting his social security for as long as possible.

Eric - be safe!

luvmygoats

Eric - stay safe up there. I hope they have a shelter picked out for you as they may have a tornado warning shortly. I'm watching KOCO-TV, one of at least 3 in OKC. Saw a story about the temporary (I think) communications tower put up by AT&T. Sure you will add your expertise. I know you want to be there for Sharon on the 28th and maybe you will since 7 days away. Prayers and thanks for your service. News mentioning FEMA on the ground.

Bobogirl - I love yoga pants but my butt has never graced the door of one. I spent the winter in them and flannel shirts. Yeah for the tattoo - maybe a discrete rose somewhere. In Texas you dinner would have been BBQ, corn, coleslaw or salad with ranch dressing. LOL.

Luv - you and DH are going to love retirement. Glad you feel better and your appetite has improved. Hope your trip planning come off without a hitch.

Bedo - I'm glad you're doing as well as you are. Think of you often and miss you here.

Laurie - Not having boys I don't really know how you handle them. BUT I loved the marker story. Green face, huh? Bet you make lots of memories with that.

DH's dentist messed up and no appt for today. Recp. says lots of people cancelliing for today so he prob. could have gone but storms already brewing up on Red River so glad he can put it off. That explains why we got no reminder call yest. 

bobogirl

Luv, I am loving it that you are giving tattoo recommendations!!!

Worried about Eric.  I hear the weather is still not good there.

luvmygoats

Bobogirl - I would be scared you know what of a tattoo so I can recommend all I want. LOL. I have friends whose son is a MAJOR tattoo artist - you would know his name from TV. Don't think his mom has one but most of my friends in this group have at least discrete ones.

The TV is very worried about 1st responders out in the weather. For the moment appears to be rain but there are storms in SW corner of OK with storm warnings. Coolish more today but more humid. Hoping the coolish would hold them down.

OHH - we're now under tornado watch until 7pm. Yuck.

bobogirl

Be careful!!  Should I be having the weather channel on all day to watch out for you??

luvmygoats

Sounds great. I will enjoy the company. How's FL weather? I lived about 8 months 40+ years ago in Ft. Walton Beach.

bobogirl

Hot and muggy!  Although, given what's going on, can't complain.  If you want to get out and exercise here, you'd better do it early!  

jenjenl

Chicken parm - can't wait!