So...whats for dinner?

Eric - so glad Sharon's home. Tell her we love her and prayers for an easy recovery. Glad the nasal problems didn't delay anything. Do you actually have a pollen season in AZ? Rotoruter time again or can you repeat it?

Laurie- we camped - tent camping - as a child but never in the snow. Bet your little one was quick out of that stream. BRRRR. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. Great memories. and Happy Birthday!  What a thoughful gift from your DH. Your boys are adorable I've been meaning to tell you.

Bedo - I know what I had, a bowl of cereal for dinner last night. Not sure what DH had. BAD WIFEY, twenty lashes for me. Fish sticks and brussel sprouts sounds pretty good to me. Tonight will be stir fried sausage, peppers, onions, 2 leftover squash over spaghetti and a handful of egg noodles found in the pantry. Am on a use it up or throw it out kinda kick.

Carole - I think flank steak is high and went that way with the no carbs diet. It's not something I make.

Minus Two - the recipe I used is from Taste of Home - Honey Barbecued Spareribs. 3lbs ribs, 3T lemon juice, 2 T honey, 2 T canola (I used olive) oil, 1 T soy sauce, 1 T dried minced onion (just sprinkled in some onion powder), 1 t paprika, 1 t salt, 1/2 t dried oregano, 1/8 t garlic powder. Cut ribs in serving size pieces. I put them in oversize lasagna pan, bone side down, covered tightly with foil and baked 350 degrees 1 hour. (original said on rack but I just laid them in pan and did not drain on this 2nd step). Brush combined sauce ingred. on and bake 30-45 min (more like 60-70 min) longer uncovered brushing occasionally with sauce (I did about every 15 min). Makes 4 servings. I will not list the piggie calorie count though for us it made more than 4 servings (I think about 3 ribs each and I had exactly 3 lbs.). DH thought they were dry when warmed up as Lacey's jump-ups but I thought OK. Do watch bottom of pan as they did want to burn towards end, not that you need the junk in the bottom for anything but could be smoky.

What kind of snacks jenjenl - kid friendly, fancy, easy, healthy (not me!)??

Used to grow sunflowers for the seeds.

When I can get a good sale on pork ribs or pork butt I like to do BBQ as a special treat for our Senior Center lunch.  I use my own dry rub that includes paprika, salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, oregano, thyme, cumin.... The day before I dust the pork well with the rub, pan them, cover and refrigerate overnight.  The next morning add 1/4" apple juice to pan and cover tightly with foil, roast 2 hrs at 325.  Uncover, drain and brush all sides with bbq sauce and return to oven for 20 min. 

We tent camped for years then bought a used popup.  We went every other weekend to Greenfield State Park, Jellystone Park, Bayley's Family Campground in Maine, and Totem Pole Park on Ossipee Lake.  I'd come home from work on Friday and get everything ready to go into the car.  When DH got home, we quickly loaded up and took off, rain or shine.  Many a night we were making camp in the dark.  We usually made a campfire and roasted hot dogs on that first night.  It was a great time and we never had to convince the kids to come.  Actually, we usually had an extra or two.  I would love to take the grandkids on one of these trips.  But DH is insistent that he's not sleeping on the ground...lol

Carole, that's a great sandwich. Chabba, I love pork butt. Paula deene has a very good recipe for pork butt in the oven using liquid smoke. I finish it off on the grill or under the broiler for some crispy edges.



We used to tent camp regularly. We took our canoe and fished and floated the lovely Missouri rivers. As a younger woman, I was an avid backpacker and hiked and slept on the ground in or out of a tent in many states. No more! I gave up sleeping on the ground years ago. I still travel, but I like my hotel bed and shower too much now. Besides, once I'm on the ground these days, I have a hard time getting up!



No idea what's for dinner. Think I'll cruise the pinterest boards for inspiration. I'm sure food and wine magazine is up to something.

MinusTwo - hoping for an easy chemo #3 for you. I still haven't done anything with Penzey's but you'd think I could at least make it to Arlington. I'll look online for the pork recipe. I think ribs are on sale again this week. Making an early grocery run this am; goaties out of hay and I want to be done b4 storms hit later.

Chabba - That recipe sounds good, too. Nancy - I'll look for Paula Deans's too.

Dinner tonight is leftoever stir fry unless store has something on clearance more interesting.

Carole - know you will be glad to get your "spot" taken care of. One less worry to get off on your trip.

Eric  Healing thoughts for Sharons recovery

Minus  Good luck with the chemo....is #3 your half way point? Hope for minimal side effects and that you can enjoy some good foods.

Laurie  Happy belated birthday!! Love hearing of your adventures with the kids.  We were campers also and they were absolutely the best memories with the kids.

Really late night at work, so it was scrambled eggs for dinner.  Today I will try to plan a little better and the dinner ready for when I get in.  I hate eating that late, but I dont eat at work (no time) and my previous meal is usually breakfast.

I am drooling over the rib recipes!

Deb, I am so sorry about all of this. Sending some healing thoughts and ((hugs) your way.

((((Hugs)))) Deb

Deb, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.

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So sorry Deb. 

DH is off tonight so I am going to be eating some gooooood seafood, my favorite!

minustwo -- hope you are having some yummy homemade vanilla custard right now!

carole, I think you should also pamper yourself.  You have had a stressful day.

Working day and night here.  Dinner: pasta with cheese and tomato sauce for the kids, probably.  Little sandwiches for me.  A raw veg juice before that.

Have you tried the breakfast smoothie on the bco website?  I just tried it this morning -- it's really good. xxx

Arrived at the surgery center at 8:45 and didn't get back home until almost 2 pm.  The "spot" had actually grown into a "bump" and was growing fast.  It was a squamous cell, my first.  The other skin cancers have been basal cell.  The margins of the first incision were ok.  I can take the bandage off in 48 hrs and go to the PS's office next Tues.  The incision comes close to the bottom eyelid.

Deb, I'm sorry for your loss.  I wish you healing grace.

lacey - sorry about the reason for your visit, but glad you were able to get in some grandbaby time.  I hope you enjoy your retirement festivities tonight!  The ceremony and parties surrounding my DH's retirement from the military were one of the highlights of my life.