So...whats for dinner?

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited November 2012

    As always, Ina used far more fat than required. 2 cups of cream???? Oh my. I can't afford that many calories. I am still feeling guilty that I use whole milk. I generally use between 1 and 2 quarts of milk since I am only cooking for two. Ricotta doesn't store well, so I only make what I need for that dish. I never boil the milk either. Boiled milk makes my stomach hurt. I bring the milk to just under a boil, about 200 degrees if you have a candy thermometer. Then off the heat, I add my lemon juice or cider vinegar and stir in a circular motion with a wooden spoon. I then let the mixture sit covered for 10 minutes. Then I scoop off the whey and save the whey to make bread.

    Took longer to type than to make!

    *susan*

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited November 2012

    Susan.....as long as a spider doesn't sit down beside you! :-)



    Happy 39th Lacy and Mr. Lacey.





    Eric

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited November 2012

    Happy 39th Lacey! That is how long we've been married too. 1973. Long time ago. I am glad you did something special for your anniversary.

    Eric, nice reference! LOL. Oh, and, please tell Sharon congrats on the job.

    Michelle, that will be a nice thing to do for your mom.

    Susan, does the homade ricotta cook up like the other kind?

    I am going to post this before I loose it all like I did yesterday. So if I missed you, my apologies, I will try go catch up. Much love.

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited November 2012

    Morning ladies:  All that homemade ricotta and other stuff sounds really good...for some reason I just don't have the will to do it from scratch even though I know it would taste and be better for me.  

    Michelle...nice what you are doing with your mother's ashes...I want mine spread over the Blue Ridge Mountains...so beautiful.

    I had a wonderful day Saturday with my 3 year old DGD...she is getting so big!  We went to the playground and then to Target where she tried on every pair of shoes on the rack and had to pick her own pairs.  We ended up with Dora the Explorer tennis shoes, some Ugg boots and a pair of Mary Janes that I managed to slip into the cart..LOL!  Then it was off to buy some warmup suits for her and she knew exactly what she wanted.  She is definitely Grandma's girl!  After that she wanted a cupcake...DS said absolutely not, so she pouted all the way home!  It was fun and exhausting!

    Today is my app't with my OC just for a check up.  I expect everything will be fine!

    Have a great day everyone!

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  • carberry
    carberry Member Posts: 1,153
    edited November 2012

    Auntienance  your kitchen must have smelled devine with the short ribs and the bread all cooking away.

    Kaara  Heres to all good at the onc!

    Not sure yet about dinner tonight...my creativity has run out.

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited November 2012

    White chili for dinner tonight.  Ground turkey from Fresh Market and home-cooked cannolini (sp) beans out of the freezer, plus onion, garlic, peppers sweet and hot, cumin, s & p. 

    WW weigh-in this morning.  No weight loss this week, says my scale.  Maybe a slight increase.  A SE of aromatase inhibitors is NOT ease in losing weight! 

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited November 2012

    Carrie, so has mine, I think I used it all yesterday lol. I have another pie crust in the freezer, I think it's going to be quiche and a salad.

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  • LovinMyMom
    LovinMyMom Member Posts: 34
    edited November 2012

    Hi ladies.  My mom is LuvRVing.  I know she posts here often and many of you think of her as a friend and BC fighting sister.  I wanted to let you know that she's been having some trouble focusing and typing the last few days.  She's at Dana Farber right now for testing.  Of course they'll be looking for those ugly scary brain mets, but we're fairly confident and hopeful that this is just "chemo brain" caused by the clinical trial drug.  Either way, she could use your love, support and good wishes.  I'm sure she'd love to see your comments here or on her blog so don't hold back and send your thoughts her way.  Thanks ladies!  Good luck and love to all of you!

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited November 2012

    Lovin,

    I am right here in Boston if there is ANYTHING I can do. Sending my best thoughts, and hopes that this is just a blip.

    *susan*

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited November 2012

    Michelle, sending nothing but positive thoughts your way and hoping this is just a temporary glitch! (((Michelle)))

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited November 2012

    [p.s. I have just reposted this on the Stage IV boards where she is also well-loved.]

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  • Kaara
    Kaara Member Posts: 3,647
    edited November 2012

    Lovinmymom:  Sending prayers and positive energy!  Your mom is a real survivor and an inspiration to us all!

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  • Tazzy
    Tazzy Member Posts: 2,546
    edited November 2012

    lovin: (((hugs)))

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  • Lacey12
    Lacey12 Member Posts: 2,951
    edited November 2012

    Lovin, thanks for your post about your mom. What a wonderful daughter you are to keep us updated. I had noticed that Michelle was posting less, but was hoping that with so much to do with your grandmother's funeral and after that she was just busier than usual and low on energy. She is such a valued member of this thread and beyond! All my positive thoughts and energy are with her as she goes through her appts today and deals with this next "thing". She is a strong warrior....so hopes are high!



    I'm off to have an MRI and appt with MO today.



    Last evening DS2 came over for dinner since we missed his birthday dinner on Halloween (as is often the case). We had squash/leek soup topped with sauteed portobello mushrooms, grilled chicken breasts and a big ol salad....and carrot cupcakes for dessert!



    Deb, thanks for the cute card....at some point I know I will learn how to post pix on this thread....but not as long as I am using my IPad.

    Have a good day everyone.....

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited November 2012

    I think Michelle also posts quite a bit on the TNS board.

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited November 2012

    (((Michelle)))





    Eric

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited November 2012

    Much love and support to Michelle, our heroine.

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  • carberry
    carberry Member Posts: 1,153
    edited November 2012

    Lovin  Sending hugs and prayers to your mom.  Chemo sometimes causes us all kinds of weird side effects, praying the docs find the reason and resolve it quickly. thank you for keeping us up-dated, as your mom is such an inspiration to all of us.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited November 2012

    lovinmymom - sending hugs to you, your mom and the rest of your family.  We feel like we know you all (and some of us do!) because your mom is so very good with pictures and keeping us up to date on what you all are doing!  Thank you so much for this information and know that we are all holding you in our thoughts - and hoping this is just a bump in the road.

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited November 2012

    ((((((Michelle)))))))  Sending lots of love to you and your family.  I am sure you are all very nervous right now.  Praying for chemo brain and it to be a SE.  You are amazing and have such a wonderful family.  Keep us posted.

    ((((((Debbie)))))) So glad it is not lung cancer, but I am still so sorry you are going to have to deal with any health issue.  I hope Chuck and your Dad are doing ok.  Sending love and strength to you.

    Kay- I am so sorry for your daughters loss- I read about it on line- tragic.

    Wow I had a busy few days just with life and parties and I just read through the past few pages and now I am worried about some of you!!  I will post more later when I can focus again.  It all make me so sad as I feel so close to all of you.

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  • LovinMyMom
    LovinMyMom Member Posts: 34
    edited November 2012

    I can't believe I have to post this ladies, but my mom, LuvRVing (Michelle) has brain mets.  They are small but theyare numerous.  She is starting whole brain radiation tomorrow.  I don't know when she'll be able to post again but I know she'll be reading your threads so please wish, hope, pray...whatever you've got.  We really need it all.  

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  • lexi4
    lexi4 Member Posts: 1,074
    edited November 2012

    Doggone it! I am so sorry to read this Lovin. We all admire your mom so much. She gives strength and encouragement to us. We will be here to strengthen and encourage her, too.

    Debbie, I am sorry that you have been diagnosed with emphysema. My dad lived with this for many years. Strengthen those lungs!

    I am sorry that I'm not much of a poster here, but admit that I read this thread often. Please know that I pray for all of our struggles and I care for you all.

    Hugs and Prayers,

    Lexi

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited November 2012

    Lovin- Thanks for letting us know this horrible news.  Prayers and love for your Mom and your family.

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  • chabba
    chabba Member Posts: 5,065
    edited November 2012

    Michelle, you are in my heart and in my prayers. 

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited November 2012

    Damn cancer! This is terrible news. Lovin, I am so sorry you all have to go through this after all your mom has been through already. Thank you for keeping us posted. She has been such a help to so many here. Sending you all love and wishes for the best of all possible outcomes.

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited November 2012

    I agree... Damn cancer......



    Eric

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited November 2012

    Damn.

    *susan*

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  • Tazzy
    Tazzy Member Posts: 2,546
    edited November 2012

    I have no words for how sad this news is... BC F%&^&bG SUCKS.  So sorry Michelle (((hugs)))

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  • carberry
    carberry Member Posts: 1,153
    edited November 2012

    For Michelle sending love and prayers your way.

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  • Kay_G
    Kay_G Member Posts: 3,345
    edited November 2012

    I am so sorry Michelle. Many, many hugs and prayers coming your way from Philadelphia.  I know your spirit is strong enough to bear this.  You have much cyber love to go along with all the love you're getting from your wonderful family.  I had other things to say to others, but I am so upset, i can't think straight to remember them. Take care Michelle and everyone. 

    Love, Kay

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