So...whats for dinner?

Laurie, I wish that damn infection would find the exit door. This is far too long to have to feel that crummy.



Michelle thoughts with you at this difficult time....



So I remain mired in clearing out this clutterred neglected house...feel a bit like I'm on house arrest...have yet to see the light of day for three days. It feels good to get it done (tho done is a pretty funny and innacurate word!), but I am exhausted and hepped up at the same time. Had a few trips down memory lane as I unearthed my sons's "back of their closet" memorabilia. A that point, was feeling ruthless, so off to goodwill with anything usable. They always tell us they are not interested in their old stuff. But I bet if they saw some of it they could be tempted....after all they must have the "save it" gene!

Both DH and I do!! But I swear I'm a changed woman.....everything out!!



Tomorrow I go on the hunt for the Boston Butt...to make the pulled pork for Saturday's football social with our out of town guests. Stop and Shop said they'd save me one. So much for my wonderful neighborhood store at which you have to order one a week ahead!! My next door neighbor suggested I skip making it and order it from one of the local barbecue places. Guess I'm too masochistic with everything else I'm doing, .........just need to try this in my crock pot! Afterall, it is doing all the work.



Nite all.....

Lacey, if you decide to do the pork yourself, Paula deen has a really good version using liquid smoke. It's an oven recipe but I'm sure the crock pot would work.



Tonight was Olive Garden knock off night. I made minestrone and garlic breadsticks. Really tasty.



Thoughts are with Michelle and her family.

Thanks everyone, I went from the airport straight to the hospital and mom was resting comfortably.  She looks like she's sleeping very peacefully.   One part of me wanted to spend the night with her, the more practical side won out in favor of a good night's sleep.  I am beyond tired, as you can imagine.  She will likely make it for a few more days, so we are going to have her moved to hospice tomorrow.  It will be a much nicer environment for everyone - it's a beautiful facility. 

Laurie - what a dilemma...but I know my preference would be to know what's going on.  I hope you get some relief soon.

Michelle

Michelle,

THoughts are with you and your mother. Get some sleep. All of this will be easier to manage if you are well-rested. Be well,

*susan*

Michelle: I hope you manage to sleep and rest tonight.  Thinking of you and your family during this time.

Michelle - You and your family are in my prayers.  I know you must be beyond exhausted but glad you made it back to see your mother.  Sounds like you have 2 daughters to treasure.  In patient units, either hospital based or free standing, are special.  I know they do wonderful things there.  I know you will advocate for your mother.  She sounds very peaceful and hope that continues.  May the Lord be with you.

Michelle  Thinking of you, sending hugs your way.

Lacey I understand how good it feels to get stuff cleaned out.  I am a thrower outer, but my hubby is a hoarder,  I have to be sneaky to get rid of stuff.  My dining room table has become my office and school desk...will need to do some filing before Thanksgiving or we will all be eating off our laps.

Bought a rotissiere chicken at the store yesterday that was good, but was roasting some veges to go along with it, and got so engrossed in school work, I burned them, not badly, they were somewhat edible, but the dog got a nice treat in the end.

Michelle- Thinking of you today!

Carrie-At least the dog ate it haha!

Nancy- That sounds so delicious I have parmesan cheese rinds in the freezer and love to put them in my soups. I might make this tomorrow.Thanks for sharing!

Tonights dinner, since I already have leftover garlic breadsticks, is lasagna rolls that I had frozen a while ago. Easy peasy!



P.s. Someday I'm just going to submit one of these posts with what the stupid auto correct typed and see if anyone can figure out what I'm trying to say. E.g., in the above post it typed "cook the pasta desperately." Should be fun.

Seaside- I make a home made apple sauce which is pretty good, I use about 4 or 5 apples- peeled, cored and chopped. 3/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of sugar ( I use half white and brown) but you can use just one if you wanted. cinammon I use lots b/c I love the flavor. put all in sauce pan cover and cook over med heat for 20 min or until soft, cool and mash (I like it kind of chucnky)

Laurie- Still feeling yuccky but going to go out tonight, with friends for dinner (I think, havn't made up my mind yet) Have not got dressed in 5 days so thought if I got some fresh air it might make me feel better plus a margaritta or two might help!. How are you feeling?

Nancy- I make enough mistakes on my own I would hate to see what auto correct does,Ha! I think i posted a page of mistakes from auto correct on here before i will have to find it and post it again it is really funny!

I will attend a wake Sunday, we lost a classmate, she was only 61, died suddenly.  So sad.  A bunch of us HS local grads recently starting going out to eat or just having a social at someones house, so far we have lost 2.

Nancy, so funny on the auto-correct! Although I have found myself 'desperately' cooking

after spending way to much time on BCO and looking up and thinking OMG where the heck did all this time go?!! Lol



Debbie,



I will have to give the applesauce a try especially since the apples here in the NE are so good this time of year...



Tonight I sliced them thin with peel on and sauteed them in a bit of butter along with some sliced onion, just a couple tsps of brown sugar, a tsp of cider vinegar and a little bit of salt and pepper. Sautee over medium heat until onions are carmelized and apples are softened. Served over the top of the chops... It was pretty good!



The dressing on the other hand.... meh.... I had not ever made a cornbread dressing before and used the packaged cornbread crumbs... I think it would have been far tastier and much less salty if i had made the cornbread and gone from there! Oh well, live and learn......



Susan,



I bet both those stocks are out of this world good!!!



I don't think I have ever made my own stock! Closest I've come is to save the bone from a ham and throw it in when I make bean soup... Oh, and I do freeze the bones from the rib roast that we have at Christmas time and throw a couple in when I make a beef based soup!



Joyce,



Thanks for the update on Michelle.... Hope you and DH have a safe trip to sunny FLA!!!

Hi everyone,  we just got home about 30 minutes ago and it's been a long day.  First, let me say thanks to each and every one of you for your kind thoughts, prayers and comforting words.  You are all such a caring group of lovely women and I am lucky to have you all for support.  And thank you Joyce for being there for Rick and me, and visiting my mom and the girls.

Mom was transferred late this afternoon and she is settled in her hospice suite.  It's really a beautiful place and will be a calm, peaceful environment for all of us.  My daughters have been angels through all this and I don't know what I would do without them. 

I did get a good night's sleep last night (thank you restoril) and that was very helpful.  We were back at the hospital at 9 this morning so it was another long day.  I'll be in bed early tonight so we can head back to hospice in the morning.  My daughter is bringing the great-grandchildren as they have said they'd like to see "Memere"... they know she is sick and the older two boys know she will die.  I hope they do OK, I'm a little worried about frightening them.  The hospice nurse said they have booklets to use with children so hopefully it will go well.

Deb - so sorry to hear about the loss of your classmate.  61 seems too young, doesn't it?

Moonflwr - happy anniversary!  If your hubby is going fishing, I hope you do something fun for yourself.

Joyce - safe travels to Florida.  We will miss you both but we'll figure out how to get together while you're back in town.  I hope Casey enjoys the ride!

Happy eating to everyone!