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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited June 2011

    Thanks for the pork recipes Laurie! I've made pulled pork for football tailgates using a port shoulder in the crock pot, but the tenderloins are probably better, in terms of less fat than the shoulder.



    I'm sitting here watching the kids in the pool (gosh the weather is Perfect!), but I need to get my arse in gear and figure out what I'm making for dinner. Hubby is at a work dinner so it's just the kids and I. BeingHopeful, your frito recipe is something my kids may actually eat, but I don't have the ingredients in the house. It may just be hotdogs on the grill and some avocado/tomato side for me. I cube an avocado, halve some grape tomatoes and add lime juice, cumin, olive oil and a few dashes of hot sauce.

    Seaside, happy birthday to your daughter! I hope you Enjoy your Mexican food! Yum I love Mexican food!

    Michelle, good luck with chemo tomorrow. Oh BTW, I watched the first episode of the Voice and thought Javier Colone was fantastic! I didn't really watch the show after that, because I didn't really get into it. However I caught last night's episode and I was glad to see he was still on the show. He is a fabulous singer and is absolutely adorable! I hope he wins!

    Sherrill

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited June 2011

    Hi everyone!  Just a quick check-in...I am home from chemo.  Everything went fine, but it is a 5 hour process!  That's OK, I guess, as I think long term effects are less if the chemo is administered slowly.  Hubby just came in from getting take-out.  I have a spinach salad with grilled chicken, fried squash raviolis, sweet potato crisps, goat cheese and sauteed Fuji apples.  Pretty interesting and tasty!

    So here was the "news of the day":  first of all, I lost 3.5 pounds, even though I have not skipped a single meal and I've had ice cream 3 times in the past two weeks.  Now that is not going to get me DIEP reconstruction, although it's great for the diabetes.  I'm now down to 123 pounds - I think I weighed that when I was 21!  My white counts were great - a little above the high end of normal, my reds were just slightly below normal and my protein level was slightly low.  So I need to add more iron-rich foods and more protein to make sure those levels don't go down.  LOL, I am a meat lover and I eat my share, so it was funny to see low test results.  I've got more details on my blog, for all you wonderful "followers."

    Looking forward to watching the results of The Voice. Our household is rooting for Javier, obviously! The competition was really good, though. In any case, I'm sure all 4 of the finalists will have a bright future.

    Michelle

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited June 2011

    Thanks, Seaside and Laurie- I asked the mammo lady about that and she said im not sure. Was going to ask the chest xray tech but she never stopped talking long enough for me to ask LOL!  Yes, it was today, i was up late.Seasside- Happy birthday to your daughter, oh man you made my mouth water with the frosty margarrita, that sounds good right now!! Laurie- fish-tastic-wednesday, that is funny!!

    Sherrill- Glad the weather is nice there for you, the pool sounds so nice, we are rainy and dreary out today but not enough to stop DH from playing gold, im officially a golf widow!! LOL!

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited June 2011

    Michelle- I just read your blog, you must be tired having such a long day. I know oatmeal has some calories in it maybe you can add that with out the sugar just put lots of cinammon in it?? Wish i knew what foods would make you gain weight for a diabetic! I lost weight when i first started my chemo then i started gaining, but i bet you look great being back to your high school days weight! Hope you are feeling good!

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited June 2011

    Debbie - unfortunately for me, the only good oatmeal is in a cookie Wink  I haven't been a fan since I was a kid.  I don't like cottage cheese, either, even though I like just about every other kind of cheese on the planet.  I'm not going to worry too much about the weight loss, I'll just try to focus on the extra iron and extra protein and hope for the best. 

    Had dinner, feeling OK, watching The Voice. 

    Michelle

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited June 2011

     Mustard chicken breast with fried onions- 

    Ingredients

    • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
    • 1 cup prepared mustard
    • 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
    2. Place mustard in a shallow dish or bowl; place onions in a second shallow dish or bowl. Dredge chicken in mustard to coat both sides, then dredge in onions. Place coated chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
    3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

     Havn't tried this yet but sounds really good, had 5 stars on recipe site

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited June 2011

    That chicken recipe sounds good.

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited June 2011

    Well it's been a busy day and I am going with a simple easy dinner.  Tacos!  Wish I had one of those margaritas to go with it!

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited June 2011

    I'm still feeling pretty good after yesterday's treatment.  We are having steak, grilled asparagus and cole slaw.  And hubby bought some pizza dough and is intending to make a grilled flatbread with olive oil, garlic and parmesan.   This should be interesting!!!

    Michelle

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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited June 2011

    Michelle, glad you are feeling wellSmile

    Tonight my son has a lacrosse game, so we had to eat early.  I made chicken scampi.  There are lots of leftovers, so I may eat it cold tomorrow for lunch!  We're going to the beach tomorrow, so it would be perfect to pack in the beach bag.

    And Laurie, there is no reason why you shouldn't make some margaritas!  It is summer, afterall.

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited June 2011

    Here ya go Laurie!  Enjoy!

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited June 2011

    Michelle,

    My offer still stands to be a fat donor for your DIEP!!  Sadly, I definitely have enough to go around for everyone at this point Cry

    Seriously though, you have been going full tilt with the move, getting settled in and enjoying being back with your family!  You are probably burning huge amounts of calories and that's probably where the weightloss is coming from!  Hopefully, once you settle into a kind of routine, your weight will stabilise and you may even gain a bit!

    The plan for tonight is to have steak here too!  My local market had rib-eyes on sale for $4.99/lb could not pass them up!  However, my husband is busy building some tomato trellis' for my garden so no telling when we're going to eat!

    It was such a lovely day here today.... Warm, sunny and NO humidity!!! Just PERFECT!  I weeded most of the afternoon and am feeling a bit stiff tonight! 

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited June 2011

    Sherrill,

    Chicken scampi sounds great!!

    Ohhhhhhh... Going to the beach!! I will be there 1 week from this Saturday for a whole week!!! Can't wait!! 

    Hey, is there room in that beach bag for me?  I don't mind sharing the space with the chicken scampi... Of course, there may be none left when we get there...Innocent

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited June 2011

    Thanks, Seaside!  I've got a donor right here - my chubby hubby, who promised me that if I fought this battle, he'd take better care of himself.  I told him I wasn't going to go through all this just to have him suffer a heart attack or stroke!  He's got some work to do!

    You're probably right about the fact that I'm burning up a few calories.  And I am basically eating just half portions of meals at a time because that's about when I hit the "all full" level.  Right this minute, hubby is running in and out - he's got 3 things on the grill and he's hopping...LOL.  Dinner is almost ready!

     Michelle

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  • Janeybw
    Janeybw Member Posts: 199
    edited June 2011

    OK, First time posting, but, by coincidence am trying something new tonight!  I have been watching The Next Food Network Star and Mary Beth (My current fav to win) made a meatloaf with buttermilk and panko breadcrumbs that everyone loved.  So, I found a recipe for a bacon-wrapped meatloaf with pank and buttermilk and am giving it a try!  I teach and am home for the summer recovering and need a hobby!

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  • tougherthanithought
    tougherthanithought Member Posts: 454
    edited June 2011

    Hi Janeybw!



    Seaside, you may end up smelling like garlic :)

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited June 2011

    Janeybw,

    WELCOME!!

    I saw that episode last night and that meatloaf was a HUGE hit!  Let us know how your dinner goes!

    Sherrill,

    I'm OK with smelling like garlic!  It'll keep the vampires away...lol 

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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited July 2011

    Hi janeybw- Same here i watched it as well, and if the manzo's (housewives of ny) like it then its gotta be good LOL! Cant wait to hear how it turned out.

    Everything sounds good, im hungry!

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited July 2011

    That chicken does sound good!  And easy.  I am going to have to give it a try.  Had my second Taxotere and Herceptin on Wed.  This is so much easier than AC.  Only one more and I will be done with Taxotere!

    DH cooked yesterday.  He made salmon according to The Barefoot Contessa's recipe.  I'm not really a salmon person, but I liked it!  Also had local corn on the cob (finally!) and roasted brussel sprouts.  Here is the salmon recipe in case anyone wants it:

    One and a half lbs salmon

    One TBS dijon mustard

    One and a half TBS Worstershire sauce or soy sauce

    Three TBS good Olive Oil

    A 1/4 ts of minced garlic

    Wisk together, pour half over salmon fillets and marinate for at least an hour.  We broiled, but you can also grill.  Do skin side down.  We broiled 6 to 7 minutes on first side and five to six mnutes on second side (they were well done). Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes, it will continue to cook.  We served hot, but could also be served warm or chilled.  After cooked, pour over remaining marinade.

    Happy fourth of July weekend everyone!  Enjoy yourselves.

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited July 2011

    Happy Fourth of July weekend everyone!  I hope you all have a ton of fun and eat some great food and laugh laugh laugh!!!

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited July 2011

    Thanks, Laurie!  And same to you and your family!

    Michelle

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited July 2011

    Had to share- this is where most of the kids ate dinner tonight-in the sand box!

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited July 2011

    Love it!  A beach party!!!

     

     Our supper tonight - hubby did this on the grill, and it was really, really delish!

     Michelle

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited July 2011

    Laurie,



    All of those smiling faces definitely put a smile on MY face!! Looks like you are having a really great holiday weekend!



    Michelle, That pizza looks soooooooo good! Wish it was my dinner tonight!



    Hope all of you enjoy a really nice and relaxing holiday weekend!



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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited July 2011
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  • debbie6122
    debbie6122 Member Posts: 5,161
    edited July 2011

    Laurie- What a cute picture!! Looks like you are all having a great time. Are these all your kids?? You look to young and in great shape for that many LOL!  Good Job!!

    Michelle- Man does that pizza ever look great!! Did he make his own dough? If so a recipe? Hope you are feeling good after you tx.

    Chabba- pretty pic, is that seattle? 

    I didnt feel like cooking too much tonight so bought a box of frozen margarittaville calpyso shrimp which was breaded and had coconut in it, it was amazing, had a great sauce that came with it which was a mango salsa- Only 6.99 at safeway had about 10 shrimp in it. Also cooked some broccoli and green beans, and had a small sweet potatoe, good but seem a little stringy right now, dont think they are really in season untill fall. And of course my dark chocolate bar.

    Happy 4th everyone!

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited July 2011

    Debbie - no, hubby didn't make the dough.  There is a fabulous store near us that is a butcher market/grocery store/authentic "many things Italian" and we bought the dough there.  They also have homemade cannolis, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in bulk so you can refill bottles, and a gourmet cheese selection.  We had watched Paula Deen do a grilled pizza last week, so we decided to give it a try.  I must say, it was every bit as good as most pizza shops (except for Bob's Pizza just in case JoyceK is reading this Wink) and it was perfectly grilled in less than 5 minutes. 

    Today we are going to Narragansett, RI, to visit our best friends from Milton, MA.  They have rented a beach house for the week and we are going to drive out for the day...it's about a 2 hour drive.  They invited us to spend the night, but we are having company tomorrow so we need to come home tonight.  Needless to say, I am feeling pretty darn good, all things considered.  Hubby buzzed my head last night so my scalp feels a lot better now.  A lint roller will take care of the remaining stubble over the next few days.  I'm doing my very best to just keep on keepin' on!  Just a little slower than my normal pace, but that's OK.  I feel very lucky that my SE's, so far, have been manageable and I have yet to not do something because I didn't feel up to it. 

    Happy Sunday, ladies!!!

    Michelle

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited July 2011

    Michelle- That pizza looks so good!

    Debbie- LOL!  No they aren't all my kids, I have 2 and one was in the picture, the littlest guy in the back, the only one not saying cheese for the camera.:D  Kids and their ideas though, as all the adults started plating up dinner for them one of kids asked if they could have a picnic outside.  (I have two patio sets at my pool.)  We said sure and that is how they set themselves up!

    Yesterday someone brought the most amazing bread to share at our cook out.  I have no idea what it was, but it was fantastic.  Today we are going to their house for a cookout and I intend to find out the details on that bread!

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited July 2011

    I have to agree with what everyone else has said.  That is a great picture Laurie!!  Hope the rest of your weekend goes as well.  And Michelle, that pizza looks delicious. 

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  • Janeybw
    Janeybw Member Posts: 199
    edited July 2011

    Meatloaf was WONDERFUL!  The bacon-wrapped thing was great and the buttermilk and panko really added.  

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