So...whats for dinner?

Awwww, love the dailies!

kielbasa, rice dish and veg

Leftover egg whites.  That's a switch!  It's usually the yolks left over.  I always wonder what people do with the yolks when they use just the whites.  Seems so wasteful to throw the yolks out when they're the best part of the egg.  IMHO.. 

Had lunch after golf today (REALLY bad golf).  Split a turkey burger and sweet potato fries with one of the other women.  She ordered it before I got to the table and substituted swiss for blue cheese.  But it was still very good and the fries were crunchy and tasty. 

Suppose dinner will be leftovers again.  One more meal of the eggplant lasagna and lots of turkey soup in the refrigerator.  Salad makings.  If dh rebels, there are restaurants nearby! 

Not feeling a lot of enthusiasm for cooking.

Tomorrow I go to see my hair stylist.  She may pass out when she sees me.  No color treatment of my hair roots all summer.  Plus I cut my hair twice, top and sides.  So back is long.  I've been debating with myself about whether to go "natural," which at this stage would be gray.  I see other women with gray hair who look really good.  And I would save a lot of $$$.

Thinking about Susan's DD's wedding makes me smile, too. 

For me, it is always a leftover egg white issue. I freeze them and then wince when I try to decide how to use them. Slowly they make themselves to the bottom of the drawer. I do like an egg white, confectioner sugar, and almond sliver cookies... florentines I think they are called with just a bit of orange zest. Great gluten free dessert with some chocolate sorbet or orange sorbet. The other thing I do make with them is salmon burgers from FISH: Without a Doubt. These are bloody delicious! And his tartar sauce is the definitive version. Look at that!!!! Recipe is on the web legally!  http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/salmon-burgers... I usually ignore the pita suggestion and serve either on a homemade roll or on a toasted English muffin.

Zoe's in Somerville serves authentic Northern Chinese cuisine. Since the kids will be with us, we will probably eat some of the "safer" items on the menu. Love this place. I only wish that I enjoyed their soups more.

This what I woke to on my computer this morning.

*susan*

Susan, I never thought about freezing them but of course that's what I'll do. Excellent salmon recipe. I had planned to buy a piece of wild caught salmon at my next Costco trip to try cold smoking (never have done). Think I'll make these too. Maybe I can get dh to like salmon if I call it a burger!

Susan - hope tomorrow is everything you ever dreamed about - oh, and everything your DD ever dreamed about too.  Thanks for the salmon burger recipe.  I'll try that one.

Eric - looks like you're having storms again.  I do pay attention since my brother lives in the greater Phoenix area.

luv - I'm with you.  Wash & wear.  I was fortunate that my hair always just turned under in a mild page boy w/o even using a hair dryer.  (except for those years when we rolled our hair in orange juice cans).  All I ever did was sun highlights every 6 mos.  Now w/chemo hair growing back, it's a wild mess of short, curls that feel like a velour blanket instead of real hair.   

I am loving the daily roos!  LOL

Susan I sure hope you feel good on your DD day! Try to get a bit of rest and not stress. I know I know, harder than it should be. 

To all, Much love. 

Happy Birthday in advance, SpecialK!

Susan, wishing you and your family a day as glorious as it can be. 

SK, wishing you a "special" birthday!

Love the daily Roo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its like that Roo was posing for their close-up!

Thanks!  He is pretty cute, right?  He seems to have a little cup of treats - I will have to ask the DD what is in there, this is a cooking thread after all.

With those claws, I would not want to be near one that decided I was a threat! 

Special - Happy B-day.  Did you say DR (daily roo) is going to become DP (daily penguin)?  Can't say DD for daily deer or we'll all get confused.

And Susan - happy MOB (excellent mother of the bride)

Just got home from a wonderful lunch at Brookwood, a residential facility & vocational program for adults with disabilities a ways out of town.  This was their annual "how to" Christmas decorating program.  Lunch was chicken cordon bleu accented w/a clear brown sauce that we decided had brown sugar, mustard, butter, pecans and???  Served with wonderful young green beans and a risotto dish.  Dessert was a cross between a cheese cake & a mousse cake dusted w/cinnamon & an scoop of apple topping.  The residents help in the kitchen & serve in the restaurant, and they make many of the items sold in the gift shop.  The plants they grow for sale in their nursery are amazing.

I'll echo the good wishes for the wedding couple and Susan. 

Minus That sounds like a wonderful program.  

Specialk Happy Birthday.  Enjoy

Auntienance, I've always been afraid of soufflés. I do want to try one Jaques Pepin did. A souffle crepe. I'll give it a shot. It's orange filled crepes with souffle filling that puffs up. They look amazing on the show. 

Eric I'm with you on not trying to take the treats. LOL

To all, Much love

Cold rainy day here. Perfect day for comfort food. Stuck a chuck roast in the oven with aromatics and started some yeasty dinner rolls. Good smells here!

I'm also making some Greek yogurt that's destined to become frozen blueberry yogurt.