So...whats for dinner?

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited March 2013

    Eric, here's the Ethiopian recipe:

    http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/recipes/r-penzeysHeartyEthiopianSoup.html?id=MBF6FJwI



    I used canned tomatoes and added about 1 Tbs of tomato paste to thicken it up a bit. It would be excellent with couscous or quinoa, but DH won't eat those, so I had pasta. I also browned the ribs first, otherwise they are a very unappetizing gray color.



    Tonights dinner is chicken empanadas with jalapeno cornbread and a vegetable that is yet to be determined.



    I had a kitchen tragedy yesterday. My largest enamel over cast iron pot chipped, right in the bottom of the pot. I've had it for such a long time, I feel like a member of my family has died. I will have to replace it quickly but they are so much more expensive now. I'm sad.

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited March 2013

    Oh... maybe I haven't mentioned this. I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease, an autoimmune thing, and tried to take medication to control it. Unfortunately, the medication tried to kill me. The only other two treatment options are radioactive iodine and surgery. To quote "since you are never more than 28 days from knowing about a progression and a move to chemo" they have opted for surgery.

    I will have my thyroid removed on Wednesday and then be in the hospital for a day or two. Once the thyroid is removed, unless I go back to eating tiny portions, my weight will increase by at least 20lbs. The only good part of Graves is that I was able to loose some of my estrogen-deprived-steroid-based-chemo weight. Not sure if I can keep that weight off, but it seems worth the effort.  I could still stand to loose more weight, but I suspect that my body won't allow that. It rathers likes having some extra pounds and simply won't listen to reason.

    Last night's onion rings were the lazy person's version. Soaked in buttermilk and dusted with AP flour. I love the tempura version but since I was only making one small onion, I didn't bother with making a batter. Fried in the wok since I can control the temperature of the oil better with a smaller amount of oil. They were delicious.

    *susan*

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2013

    susan - bummer on the Grave's!  My best friend from high school had it also and did very well once she had it dealt with - hope the same for you.  After reading your post I want some onion rings!

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited March 2013

    News flash - gemzar is killing more than my blood cells - my tumor markers dropped from 1826 to 1528 - 250 points.  First downward trend since I was diagnosed with mets last year.   What a relief to find a chemo that is working!!!

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited March 2013

    Michelle,

    That is news worth celebrating! YAHOOOOOOOOO!

    *susan*

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2013

    michelle - yay!!!  That is awesome news!

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited March 2013

    That is great news.... :-)



    Eric



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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited March 2013

    Hooray, Michelle!



    Susan, you'll be in my prayers. Graves is not good, do better that you are doing something.



    Auntienance, losing a pan that you love isn't fun, if only because you have to find s replacement. LOL.



    Much love to all.

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  • bedo
    bedo Member Posts: 1,866
    edited March 2013

    Yay Michelle!!!!!

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited March 2013

    Susan, I think you did mention the Graves, but I don't think I knew about the surgery. Anyway, best of luck with all of it. Will be sending some healing thoughts your way.



    Michelle, that is the best news, you must be elated!

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  • carberry
    carberry Member Posts: 1,153
    edited March 2013

    Yay on the great news Michelle!

    Susan Sending lots of prayers for you during your surgery.  Even if you have a weight gain afterwards, I think you will feel so much better overall. Graves disease can really have some crappy effects.

    Auntie  I like your enthusiasm for different recipes and trying the unusual.  I have no desire (for fear of failure) to step outta my comfort zone. I will leave that to the professionals and order it out.

    Going out tonight to bar to take in some basketball...we only get three channels here at home and cant get the college games, plus at the bar we can watch Akron and the 'cuse' at the same time and talk with friends during the commercials. We eliminated the extra tv cahnnels as a way to curb the budget, and we dont watch it during the warm months anyways.

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited March 2013

    Fabulous news, Michelle!  I'm so glad the chemo is working this time.  Here's hoping those numbers keep taking a dive.

    Susan, that's a bummer that you have to face eating small portions of food after dealing with the Graves disease.  I have hypothyroidism and take a hormone daily to rev up the functioning.

    Bedo, my recipe for the broccoli cheese soup is from America's Test Kitchen.  It's pretty easy and makes a lot.  If you can't access the recipe, I'll pm it to you or type it in a post.

    My birthday celebration continues.  After golf today, three of the Friday group took me out to lunch at Rip's on the Lakefront in nearby Mandeville.  We had a seat on the front porch overlooking Lake Pontchartrain.  I had a cup of brie and crab soup and half an oyster poboy, dressed (tomato and lettuce), the oysters fried crispy. 

    Tonight dh and I are going out to dinner with neighbors to probably the fanciest restaurant on the northshore, Dakota's.  Their soup specialty...brie and crab soup!  After my fattening lunch, I plan to order a cup of soup, a spinach and arugula salad with spiced pecans and goat cheese, and a side of asparagus as my meal.  Did I mention hollandaise on the asparagus? 

    Next week--austerity begins.  Really.

    Nancy, I, too, like your adventurous attitude in the kitchen.  Hope you find a new pot you like.  I love my LeCreuset dutch oven and we use it a lot. 

    Bedo, I love those salads in jars.  Or I loved looking at them when I clicked on the link you provided.  The salads are so pretty. 

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  • Laurie08
    Laurie08 Member Posts: 2,891
    edited March 2013

    Susan- Good luck with your surgery and I hope you fell much better after.  Prayers being said for you.

    Michelle- YAY!!  I am so glad the markers came down and that things are headed in the right direction!  Now you will get to enjoy your Arizona trip and relax a bit.  ((((hugs)))))

    Carrie have fun tonight!

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited March 2013

    Doing the Irish HAPPY DANCE for you Michelle.

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  • Lacey12
    Lacey12 Member Posts: 2,951
    edited March 2013

    Totally cool, Michelle! I am grinning from ear to ear for you! And so excited for you to soon be enjoying the AZ sunny warmth!



    Susan, best of luck to you with the thyroid surgery. (((((hugs)))))



    Last night I met a former colleague at a local restaurant to celebrate her recent academic accomplishment. It was a lovely evening, atmosphere-wise, and the food was fine. I had duck breast and portobello mushrooms over farro, along with a caesar salad.



    Carrie, I think your evening sounds like a lot of fun! I took DH to South Station this afternoon to catch a bus to NYC to meet up with our sons in Brooklyn for the UMASS Temple game. They will both stay with DS1 in NJ...guys night out....and I will enjoy watching it on TV in the quiet of our family room. :)



    Condolences, Nance. :( I was just discussing "special pot love" with my hairdresser today since she also has some serious favorites, and wants to take me to a restaurant supply store to get yet another special one. I'm game..... Do we have special brain wiring to cherish pots?? ;)



    Go UMASS!

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  • LuvRVing
    LuvRVing Member Posts: 4,516
    edited March 2013

    Susan - sending my best to you for a successful surgery and speedy recovery!

    Carole - your birthday week continues!  Hope your dinner is fabulous!

    We went to Smoky Bones tonight.  The ribs were OK but I enjoyed the bbq beans much more.  And I had a margarita - it tasted good, hope I don't regret it later.  The acid can get to me sometimes.


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  • bedo
    bedo Member Posts: 1,866
    edited March 2013

    Michelle  Margariataville!  To bad I can't handle hard liquor

    Susan, good luck with your surgery.  Pick up a lot of books, call a maid service and make frozen dinners and enjoy your Springer.  Heh, heh, you don't seem the type for daytime TV

    My Kid picked up dunkin donuts and coffee for dinner and brought it to me!?!  OK, I ate three.

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  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 3,194
    edited March 2013

    Yaaaaaaaahoooooooo Michelle! Beyond happy that gemzar is kicking some serious cancer butt!! Here's hoping that this is the silver bullet and that once they figure out how to manage the side effects it becomes a little bit easier on you....



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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited March 2013

    Michelle - Doing the cheer for Gemzar.  Arizona's going to look so good.  Happy for you.

    Susan - Best wishes for your surgery.  Bet you actually feel better esp. if you're having hyperthyroid sx. even though nobody wants more surgery.

    Nancy - Condolences on the loss of your cooking pot.  Restaurant supply sounds like a good idea for a road trip but don't know if they use those kind.

    Bedo - love naughty dog Avatar (I assume that's him).

    Carole - Enjoy your continuing BD celebration.

    Having a big salad.  My car decided to act up and power steering wouldn't work pulling out from parking space.  DH left work to rescue me but after it sat for a few min. worked again, but he came home anyway.  Going to dealership in am.  It was just paid off in Dec. but it has 113,000 miles on it.  Thank goodness we still have old hunk-o-junk truck DH can drive to work while I take his newer one.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited March 2013

    Michelle:  Hooray for the positive stats.  Hope you can enjoy your trip.

    Susan:  We'll be in your pocket Wednesday.

    Carole:  I just looked at the weather and we have 80+ this coming week.  And still no winter rains.  How about you?

    I'd like the recipes for Bedo's noodle bowl & Eric's rice bowl if you can share.

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited March 2013

    Tonite was church fish fry. Always good. There are so many go choose from you have to make a choice on Fridays. The two Catholic churches in Port take turns, then there are the churches in nearby towns, so six within 4 or 5 miles. All a bit different. One has a salad bar, one has oil and vinegar Coleslaw instead of MAYO type, one is all you can eat, one has baked fish, one has a desert bar, one had a choice of fish or shrimp. Choices, choices. Then, you can always go to a restaurant if you wish. lots of fish fries. That's Wisconsin.

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited March 2013

    Moon - Sign me up.  We have Wed. night church supper but no fish fries.  Yum.

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  • Moonflwr912
    Moonflwr912 Member Posts: 6,856
    edited March 2013

    Restaurants have fish fries year round here, unless they offer fish boils. Give me a good fry any time. Our churches have them during lent, so prime time now! Yum.

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited March 2013

    I've set up a bit of an assembly line to clean and reseason all of the cast iron cookware that my mom gave me.  I'm about 1/2 done.  It's working perfectly even though the dogs feel left out...I don't want them near the *VERY STRONG* lye solution.

    I test the stuff by cooking an egg on a "dry" skillet...So far, every skillet has been slick enough that the egg slides out of the skillet. 

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    Susan, my mom, about 30 years ago, had her thyroid(s) removed.  She will be 95 in a few weeks and still lives at home....  She said she felt much better after the surgery.

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    The Rice bowl recipe...

    1/2 cup olive oil

    2 finely chopped onions

    2 cups jasmine rice

    1-1/2 cups chicken broth

    1 tsp salt

    1/2 cup rice vinegar

    4 cups poached chicken--shredded after it's cooked.

    2 cups seedless grapes

    4 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro

    1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

    1 tsp sugar

    Heat two tablespoons oilve oil over medium heat, add finely chopped onions and sugar.  Cook until the onions are soft.  Stir the onions around to keep them from burning.

    Add rice, 1-1/2 cups water and 1-1/2 cups chicken broth to the onions.  Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover  and cook until the rice is tender (usually about 20 minutes).

    Add rice vinegar, the remaining olive oil and 1tsp of salt to a *LARGE* bowl and stir to disolve the salt.  Then add rice, chicken, grapes, cilantro and toasted pine nuts to the bowl and stir to mix it all together.

    Toasting pine nuts... heat a small amount of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.  Add the nuts and stir CONTINUOUSLY until most of the nuts are medium brown.  It doesn't take long to do this and I managed to burn a lot of expensive pine nuts before I figured out to do the pine nuts before doing anything else.

    The chicken...after I cook it in almost boiling water, I let it cool until I can handle it and then I just rip it apart with my fingers....I do wash my hands first! :-)

    I tried it with "regular rice" and it didn't taste the same. 

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  • bedo
    bedo Member Posts: 1,866
    edited March 2013

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited March 2013

    I seem to be the ONLY person with Graves that feels fine. I am totally asymptomatic, except for the eye disease. Right now, I am probably hypo though. I swing back and forth. People are negotiating who gets to visit when. No one has ever fought over spending time with me before!

    Husband wanted me to teach him how to make the poached chicken and stock yesterday, so you all know what he wanted for dinner. Enchilladas! with salsa verde. Really delicious. Today we will have some chicken salad with the mayo I made the other day. I need some other ideas for how to consume poached chicken. It is the stock that makes me happy; not all that meat!

    *susan*

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  • Lacey12
    Lacey12 Member Posts: 2,951
    edited March 2013

    Eric, your rice bowl recipe sounds delish! Gives me another good option for using chicken which I always seem to be poaching.Thanks for it and good luck with your pan project.



    Moon, I would be in heaven at those varied fish fries. What a nice town tradition!



    Just did Facetime with DH and the whole crew at DS1's house...where seven month old DGD was busy competing with two year old DGS to play with his new kitchen center. She is a force to be reckoned with! Ahhhhh, back to my quiet house....think I'll go exercise. Had lunch out yesterday, and meeting a friend for lunch today, so I'd better work some of those meals off! Dinner last night ( here on my own watching basketball)

    was a shameful array of junk food, with a little bit of chicken salad thrown in for protein. ;)

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  • carberry
    carberry Member Posts: 1,153
    edited March 2013

    Lacey  Now that is what is called a "balanced" meal....always balance your junk food with some protein.  Works for me!

    Last night I balanced my beer with some boneless chicken wings.  Both basketball teams won, so its back to the bar tonight for some more fun. Syracuse is huge here and the bar was nuts as they went into overtime...lots of testosterone!!

    Headed to the amish store for some bacon and cheese.  Best Amish made cheese ever!  Probably some spices too, as they sell them in bulk and I can refill my little canisters.

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  • Lacey12
    Lacey12 Member Posts: 2,951
    edited March 2013

    Susan, enjoy all the unexpected attention. For sure you could benefit from a little nurturance given all you have had on your plate in these recent months. Sending positive healing energy your way as you face your surgery. Not sure if you believe in this, but I was given info before my last surgeries that included positive healing statements to be read to me as I was coming out of anesthesia. Some hospital staff were happy to do this...some (old timer anesthesiologist)less so, but he at least gave my printed paper to someone else to read. Have no idea if that helped me in my super speedy recoveries, but it certainly didn't hurt! Maybe I can read them to you long distance. :)



    I know what you mean about the glut of poached chicken....I am tired of just using it for the chicken pastina soup, chicken chili, and chicken salad, so was happy to see Eric's rice bowl recipe! Love how your DH asks to be taught how to make his favorite foods. :)

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  • Lacey12
    Lacey12 Member Posts: 2,951
    edited March 2013

    Carrie, love your plans for today.....bacon, cheese, spice and basketball! I saw the end of that game.....can just imagine how wild the bar crowd must have been. UMASS also won their game, so DH and DS2 bought some tickets from a sad, departing (formerly hopeful) Temple fan for today's game. Am sure DS2 is delerious....he is such a UMASS loyalist and crazed basketball fan. Then he gets to return to Southie in time for tomorrow's parade. Oh to be young again!

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