So...whats for dinner?

Here is a simple soup I make when I am either in a rush or just don't have the energy to make something big:

Take a can of Primo beef n Barley soup (or a can of campbells barley soup and a beef oxo), a large can of diced tomatos, and to your liking of frozen veggies, onion, salt and pepper.

Put in a pot and heat for 45 minutes until veggies are tender to your liking.

It's quick and easy and isn't as boring as just opening a can of regular soup.

If you would rather chicken and noodles or brown rice, that's good too.

I must admit that meatloaf spaghetti sauce is interesting.  And my usual meatloaf recipe is seasoned with an Italian herbs, so I think it would taste like meatballs and sauce. 

We're having grilled steaks, asparagus and Caprese salad tonight.  It would be very nice if the sky would clear out so we're not grilling in the rain. 

Rushell - I haven't made this in years (for no good reason), but my paternal grandmother had a recipe for hamburg vegetable chowder that included barley, corn, potatoes, tomatoes, celery and onions.  Your soup is very similar.

Michelle

Laurie - that's funny!  My 4-year-old granddaughter loves tomatoes, they grow a cherry tomato plant just for her!  The sun is trying to pop out, I think grilling will happen.

Check out my new avatar...I'm wearing the gorgeous headwrap from Franceluxe - their Good Wishes program.  They even enclose a greeting card individually signed by the entire staff.  It's an amazing gift to people who have suffered hair loss for any medical reason.  DH prefers me with a wig but I have to say this thing is way, way more comfortable than even my really good wig.  And when he turns the ceiling fan on, my head won't be cold...lol. 

Michelle

Michelle   you look like a teenager with a cool headband   awesome picture!  I never could rock the scarve/headcovering thing, so just wore my wig out and went topless at home.  Didnt really have a conversation with DH of which one he preferred, but he never complained of me being topless. 

Doing grilled chicken, potatoes and corn on the cob.   Seems like we are getting the corn in at least once a week...gotta do it while its here.

love the tomato sandwhich story, kids are so funny!  Wish mine were little again.

Laurie,

This picture is for you    I bought the tomatoes and mozzarella at Idylewilde's in Acton, MA.  My DH could eat this every day.

 Thanks everyone for the compliments on the headwrap.  DH says he prefers my pink ballcap   I told him I prefer seeing him in a polo shirt instead of a t-shirt...lol.

Michelle

Oh you'll all love what I had for dinner tonight --NOT--! A bottle of Ensure Plus, a handful of grapes and a piece of cheese!

That looks really yummy, Michelle. 

Kay- Will be saying prayers and thinking about you today, When you are up to it let us know how you are.doing (((hugs))

Michelle- That wrap is so cute, you look so young too! Had to laugh at your comment to your DH about his his shirt LOL!  Love that pic of the tomato and mozzerella cheese it looks so good.;

Apple- I love lots of cabbage in my stir fry too, 

I love the idea of making speggitti out of left over meatloaf, I like the meatloaf recipe from martha stewarts mom, it very good,

Went out to dinner for my friends Bd tonight, resisted having my lobster/mac and cheese and had bacon wrapped shrimp in a apricot sauce with rice and fresh green beans it was delicious,

I have made this several times, I love it, I also use the mini pastry shells and fill them as appetizers using the same ingredient- Very good!

Made a bagel with cream cheese and thinly sliced tomatoes with a little chopped basil for lunch today it was really tasty!

Tonight im making fresh green beans, zucchini roasted with tomatoes and onion topped with parmesan cheese- And cod with a lemon caper butter sauce 

tacos - Americanish tacos, flat with arugula (very strong), parsley, beans, cheese, hamburger, adobe peppers and a salad of diced tomato, onion and lettuce... and salsa

Debbie - the fog has lifted and I don't feel so hung over...I was able to form some seemingly logical thoughts for my blog.  Well, at least I hope they were logical   I feel ok but I think I'll sleep tonight!

Kay- I hope you are ok today after your surgery!

Debbie - I am only getting 6 mg of steroids - a pretty low dose by most standards.  Apparently the Benedryl is standard with Taxol because of its tendency to cause quick and serious allergic reactions.  I haven't said anything to Rick yet, but I would like to walk with my friends next year.  Either I get them out here for the Boston race or I get myself to KC.  I suspect I would have to go.  It would be nice to see some of my other girlfriends, too.   And maybe meet Apple/Mary!

I think for the next treatment, I am going to have Rick leave once they start the premeds, and give him a time to come back and get me.  It would be almost exactly four hours from the start.  It's kind of hard to sleep when you have family in there with you.  We are less than 20 minutes away, he could come home and work, then come and get me.  And maybe I could get a nap.

Hopefully Kay is resting comfortably in ICU.  I believe she'll be there for a couple of days so that the nurses can use dopplar to monitor the blood flow of the transplanted tissue. 

Good night, ladies!

Michelle

Apple - have you ever been to the KC Walk?  It's an amazing scene!  Even if you're not up to walking, you could participate in some of the survivor events and the very short survivor parade.  And if that doesn't work, I could drive to you, meet you somewhere convenient, whatever would work if I get that close!

Michelle

Apple - ok then!  We'll plan on walking with my survivor friend and her family.  I'll start working on my DH, he may want to go, too!

Time to recharg my solar batteries.  Heading out to the boat dock to sit in the sun and start reading one of the books that JoyceK sent home to me!

Michelle