So...whats for dinner?

Your ice is here! Coming down in sheets. Kid has to drive 4 miles home from work, and I am texting "be careful" cause I am always her Mom.

*susan*

Susan - Hope DD makes it home safely. How old is yours? Mine is 26 going on 40 Lol. Once that storm started to move it made tracks outta here. 4,000 people stuck at the airport. Many roads impassable.

Had some Italian herb sausages I think from Central Market along with roasted baby Yukon gold potatoes and micro broccoli. I could p-i-g out on the potatoes. It was pretty good for a cold night. Having my cup of Stevens Candy Cane hot chocolate. Bundled in until further notice. Expect church may be called off Sunday esp. if we get a bit more tomorrow.

luvmygoats, stay inside if you can. Susan hope your DD makes it home with no pro lems. I hate ice. Give me 3 inches of snow to any ice. Ick.

Warning TMI may follow:

My magnesium level has been low since I had acute renal failure during chemo tx. I have had IV infusions for mag on the average of once a month since 2012. So I've been going back to the cancer center every 4 to 6 weeks for tests. I take an ungodly amount of magnesium tablets, up to 6 a day. Which cause diarrhea. Which in turn lowers the amount of, yep, mag , and sometimes potassium. Every time I drop the dose to try to wean off I need an infusion. We are down to 4 tablets a day but it is now a different kind that is gentler on GI tract and now I actually don't have to, um, do as much laundry. But it isn't any better keeping mag levels up. But it also isn't worse. But he has me coming every 2 weeks while we see if I can stay on Slo-mag LOL Beans, Spinach, nuts, and of all things dark chicolate are high in mag. But you see the problem yet? Yes, those very things tend to add to the , um, disturbing GI issues. And around and around we go..... hope that wasn't TMI! LOL

susan, it is what it is. That's why I do my jewelry and my poetry. It helps me release. If you are ever bored check out the Thread: Haiku for fun. There's a lot of me on that page. LOL

Viv, I think every nationality has its own version of sofrito. I mean Cajon cooking uses the trinity of onion, celery, pepper. I know there are other versions I just can't think of them all right now. LOL Much love.

Hello.

I ended up on an island near the inside passage, not the other place. There are trees! And eagles! And bears! The internet is iffy. It's hard to keep in touch with my daughter, as I am 4 hours earlier than EST.

I hope everyone is OK and think of you often. I will make it quick, as I spend most(all) of the day working.

I was served venison once, and ate it, not to offend my host. It is the AK way of life. I would not recommend it, but it is better than Muktuk (whale blubber)

Goats, IT made my screen saver a huge pic of a goat head with his mouth open. I asked if anyone back east had called, but they said no. What a coincidence. I don't know when I'm coming back as I was given only a one way ticket:O! And they are now asking me to stay until June.

Hugs to all of you.

xo

bedo,

Good to hear from you.

*susan*

Bedo, so glad you got a chance to check in. Your life sounds interesting. Venison is very common here in south Louisiana. Mukluk is not!

Moon, glad you posted TMI. I had gleaned that you have stomach issues but didn't know the whole story. My mother (91 on the 27th of this month) is going through just the opposite problem with potassium. Her weakened kidney function causes her to have too high a potassium level so she's supposed to avoid many of the foods she likes: oranges, bananas, chocolate, red beans, red and white potatoes. I'm hoping switching her to a different bp med will improve the situation.

To my amazement my low carb eating seems to be working. I broke the 160 level this morning. I miss bread more than any other high carb, but I love being able to put dressing on my salad and to snack on cheese. I bought a big package of string cheddar at Sam's but still got the 2 per cent.

Losing weight was never this difficult for me. I know aging makes a difference but I think arimidex is the real problem.

Hope everybody managed to navigate icy conditions safely. Luv, your ice storm didn't make it here. We have gloomy, cold weather this morning. When I got up (at 8:30!!!!) dh had the fireplace going in the living room. Such a cheery sight. Dinner out tonight after a movie with another couple. We're going to see The Butler.

Bedo, it sounds like your trip has provided you with many of nature's wonders, albeit just a paper goat head. Appreciate your checking in! Happy Holidays!

Monica, I am so sorry for what you are dealing with daily but impressed with the way you "release".....poetry and jewelry, lovely!

Carole, I think you are probably right about the AI making weight loss difficult, but you are on a nice trajectory....downward!

Thanks all. But we all have stuff to deal with so I'll try not to whine too often! LOL.

Be do good to hear from you. Let us know how you handle the dark times! That's what would get to me. Stay warm!

Carole good for you to actually lose, shows it CAN be done. Just wish it were easier. Auntie nance I'm with you. Bummer!

Lacey I'll try to post some of my jewelry pics here sometime. For some of my poetry try the Haiku for fun board. Lots of talented people there.

Much love to all.

Soup here tonight. First I made some red beans in the pressure cooker, and then started a bit of pasta. Just one egg since I was just making pasta for soup. Soup was made with smoked turkey stock, onions, tomato paste, garlic, parmesan rind and the red beans. When the red beans were fully cooked, I dumped in some lima beans and haricot vert. Let them cook for 10 minutes.In went the pasta, and at 2 minutes, a huge amount of fresh, chopped spinach. Delicious!

The weather has turned colder here so soup was the perfect supper.

*susan*

Bedo - So so good to hear from you. Love you have a goat screen saver. I looked up goats in Alaska. There are goats there; knew there was a breeder in Wasilla. Turns out more than one. Hope life is treating you well. Make sure you get that return ticket. Miss you bunches.

Nancy - I use a lot of Cavenders "Greek" seasoning. Not sure about the Greek part but it is a very good seasoned salt different from Lawry's. Maybe dash of Worcestershire sauce (or A-1). I'm with you Susan. Hang tradition - make 'em like you want them. I think they just wanted lots of filling to make warmth lol.

Made an oh so divine pkg of Ghirardelli brownie mix. SS party tonight and all church activities for tomorrow cancelled. Having bits of leftovers tonight and getting Christmas tree at least up. Chili in the crockpot tomorrow. I hear some schools are already cancelling classes for Monday. The northern suburbs esp. Denton county (two big colleges there) was hit very hard. Many stuck overnight in cars. Bet they are schools up there. Little traffic up our country road but not much for a Sat. Did get mail del. both days but no newspapers.

Okay, I have to confess, when I read your post about the "pasties" Nance, I totally forgot you were making English foods, and wondered what you were planning to offer this group for entertainment!!

Tonight we had a meal of tasty mush....since as I expected, DH totally did his surgeried gums in and does finally need to eat appropriately soft food until they heal, lest he "bleed out" from his gums! So since I did not think that pizza was a good option for him or me, I offered to make filet of cod on a bed of spinach with chopped mushrooms and onions, along with freshly baked butternut squash, and some soft mixed grains for him. Aside from the grains, that was always a favorite low cal, nutritious meal for me, so I enjoyed it, too. cooking soft food will be my new dinner challenge until he heals......

Eric, no need to apologize for feeling cold at 40 degrees. It was 39 here and I thought it damn cold! Even passed up on my walk. And I have pretty thick blood being a northerner.

So as it turns out, it was better that DH and I stayed put this weekend. DDIL ended up with a cold and sinusitis after her noro virus, and then they had a major toilet overflow in their house today. I am totally phobic about toilet overflows since when I was growing up, we had tree roots growing into our orangeburg pipes to the street and we never knew when the family toilet would overflow. Suffice it to say, I am glad we are home......we'll see them all in two weeks here. And DDIL explained to our little birthday boy that Nana and Papa could not come because WE were throwing up! Hahahahaha!

Nance, if you want traditional add rutabagies. Otherwise add carrots. I add Worcestershire sauce to perk mine up. Or a bit of soy sauce. Or a combination. Otherwise they used gravy on top when serving at home. Pasties are big in Wisconsin. You can buy them in stores around here. Susan I agree though, make them to taste good to you. Luvmygoats stay safe and warm. It's only 8 degrees here but no snow yet. And Nance, fiber helps us both! LOL

Supper tonoght was Arbys roast beef. I live the Hawaiian buns. Ok bad girl! LOL

Much love.

Bedo - I had to read on the inside passage. Are you on the water and do you see passing ships? Does that mean being so far south that you get better/sooner supplies than up north? Enjoy the library. At least it's warm and heat is free - well sort of, guess you pay it in your rent. Can meet interesting people in libraries - ???

I think I may spend time investigating Hillbilly Housewife. Need some money saving recipes. Made a packaged lemon scone mix and house smells yummy.

They have had to bring out heavy duty graders to I-35 and I-20. Many still stuck and many abandoned vehicles of all sorts. Having snow flurries, can hear no traffic on the highway 2 miles north that goes NW up to Wichita Falls. Would normally hear a few trucks even on Sun. morn.