So...whats for dinner?

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  • Lacey12
    Lacey12 Member Posts: 2,951
    edited March 2015

    Oh Susan, we must have lunch at your newfound Schwarma spot! I think I could avoid the heavily parslied foods (tabbouleh, etc.) and would love being introduced to some new foods with you as my expert "food tour guide". Maybe when you return from "overseas" ( I get a kick when people use that term)?

    Off to an early med appt in the AM to decide what plan I will follow for the allergy treatments.

    Lots of NCAA viewing in this house....and tho the ND guys lost to KY, tonight the ND gals defeated Baylor to make it to the Final Four. Yay!

    Never owned chickens...but had two ducks when griwing up which landed in a petting zoo after a couple of years in our back yard. No duck eggs...:(. My brother had a raccoon, which was certainly NOT a great pet, and one winter day he escaped from his cage and approached some children on the other side of town. The police assumed he was rabid since he was approaching humans, and shot him. A very sad day for my brother.

    Tomorrow night we'll make lamb burgers after stretching class. Then I have to get this Easter dinner plan organized! ;/

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  • Lacey12
    Lacey12 Member Posts: 2,951
    edited March 2015

    Were they good, Nance? I do think I like the pairing of them with a spicy tomato sauce, but maybe I should try your fast method.

    When DS1 was a three year old I used to make artichokes a lot and he was so happy eating them. It was so cute. He also loved mussels which we had frequently on Friday nights. DS2 on the other hand was a kid who only ate hot dogs, (yuk!) or plain pasta and eventually mac and cheese. Now he is a healthy and expansive appreciator of varied foods, which is why we are getting a kick out of his fussy eater girlfriend selection .....she is his childhood self! ;

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited March 2015

    Thanks...

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  • MombieZombie
    MombieZombie Member Posts: 509
    edited March 2015

    Carole--Anorexics never really recover. I learned to enjoy food, but I handle it differently than most people. There are certain thought patterns I can't let my mind travel to or I'll return to old tracks. I don't have a scale in my house and I am careful with mirrors. As long as I feel that I have control in my life, I do pretty well. Cancer has not helped me there. My desire to raise a happy family is my key to winning. I made a choice to have children, so I feel responsible for two things--one, I must be healthy so I can finish what I started and two, I don't want my kids to ever have image problems like mine--which means I have to provide the right example. I pretty much make a decision to stick with it every day.

    Eric--I am an idiot for not putting together that you are a him and not a her. I'm a bit slow at times. I apologize. Love your story about test daughters. So nice that they included a dad dance for you. (How long were you going to let me keep calling you a great daughter? LOL)

    Lacey--That was me. Thanks for posting the faux french bread.

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited March 2015

    Mombie, I saw that and was confused. :-) Sharon (my wife) is how I found this place.

    If I wasn't clear earlier..thank you, everyone, for your kind words.

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited March 2015

    Would never have thought of tomato sauce and artichokes.  Or of cooking them in oven.  I trim mine and steam them with garlic cloves, some salt and fresh lemon quarters.  Serve them with a little dish of mayo sauce to dip the leaves.  Some people like drawn butter.  Have also stuffed them with seasoned breadcrumbs and olive oil stuffing.  You can buy them stuffed with a garlicky bread crumb and shrimp stuffing ready to cook at many fresh seafood markets.  Artichokes have gotten very expensive in recent years. 

    Eric, I went back and saw your kitchen after I read comments.  We were posting at the same time.  Your table and chairs are very solid and sturdy.  Now I can picture you at work cooking for your family.  I, too, love the test daughters story.  Lucky girls to have two dads.

    Susan, how fitting that a Schwarma  restaurant would be located near you!  The closest we have to a restaurant like that is one called Albasha (sp?) that claims to serve Greek and Lebanese food.  It may be a chain.  There is one in two different towns.  I have had lunch at both restaurants and remember eating the chicken and enjoying it.  I loved the hummus because it was so silky as well as tasty.   I can't seem to make hummus that smooth.

    Happy Monday.

     


     

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited March 2015

    Carole, that's how I usually fix my artichokes too, along with a little olive oil, but this was a recipe from some chef that I came across and decided to try. It called for stuffing a clove of garlic in the middle (i used two) which was a nice touch. They turned out very good although I was afraid they would be too dry.

    Love the pictures Joyce!

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited March 2015

    Good news Joyce!

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2015

    eric - I went and looked at your pic again - I spied the cast iron dutch oven on the stove!  Yay! 

    My DH often rents cars - we were getting them regularly when we were going to Boynton Beach to see our friend whose estate we are handling, and he gets one when he drives up to see his parents in SC - we both have leased cars with mileage restrictions and he has a long commute to work, so he tries not to put more miles on our cars.  There is a resident rooster in the rental car parking lot - which is part of a hotel nearby.  This roster loves my DH - follows him around, and once it almost got in our car.

    lacey - maybe the scottie needs a garment of some kind to wear outside so he doesn't carry any allergens in with him!  Maybe we can all start a cat flag/dog suit/apron with pockets business.  How is your DH doing? I grew up in California - land of artichokes - we ate them all the time as kids.  I had them a lot for my kids - they liked them, particularly DD, because of the disassembling and eating with hands approach.  I usually get some when DD is home - she will eat two big ones for dinner!

    joyce - yay for good scans!  Your pantry and floor tile look just like mine!  I think your pantry is larger though.  Your kitchen looks light and bright, very Florida!


     

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited March 2015

    That dutch oven is my avatar on BCO.

    It doesn't need a storage place other than "on the stove" as it gets used pretty much every day.

    Lots of memories in that thing.

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  • carolehalston
    carolehalston Member Posts: 6,887
    edited March 2015

    Joyce, great news!  Nice kitchen.  Very light and bright.

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited March 2015

    Joyce,

    What a nice kitchen you have in Florida! Do the sliders [and dog] go to a sunroom or screened porch? I am also impressed at how your pantry doesn't have tons of multiples. You have will-power! I think I have a slight fear-of-running-out in my DNA.

    *susan*

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited March 2015

    Susan - I have the same DNA. I can't seem to buy just one of something that I KNOW I'll need more of down the road. Or things that look so interesting I'm sure I'll try them (not usually anymore). I was hungry for Saltines and a box of 4 "sleeves" was $2.49 - cheaper than buying the small package. I bought the box, but was a good girl & immediately took 2 of the sleeves to a neighbor so they don't get stale in my cupboard. I need to take a 3rd sleeve to someone since I've discovered my taste is running to club crackers now instead of Saltines.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2015

    OMG I have that "running out" thing too!  For me it is always tomato sauce and canned tomatoes - I use them a lot and always think I don't have any, so get more, then have too many!  The good news, they don't go bad.  The bad news, y'all have seen my pantry!!  I find I am constantly rearranging that small pantry to try to make it easy to see everything.  I have some of those holders for canned things, but then I stack stuff in front of them and still can't see.  It is not really a problem - more of an annoyance.

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  • MombieZombie
    MombieZombie Member Posts: 509
    edited March 2015

    Happy Monday :)

    All this talk of artichokes is making my mouth water.

    Joyce--Dancing a jig for you. Glad for your good news. :) Lovely kitchen.

    Special--We will be in Hawaii in May and need to rent a car. The last time we rented one was about 20 years ago. My sister says that Priceline.com is a good way to go. Do you have any tips for me? Any sly pitfalls I should know to avoid?

    Anyone doing anything interesting for their Easter tables this year?

    My family is still taking care of me. (3 days left) Dinner is Teriyaki and Gyoza from our favorite place.

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  • eric95us
    eric95us Member Posts: 2,845
    edited March 2015

    Joyce, I just saw your CT scan post. I missed it earlier. Great news about the results! :-)

    I am still going back to look at the pictures. I'm taking notes and when I retire/move/have more time to do that kind of work, I'll build a kitchen that I like.

    I, too, have the "gotta have spares" in the pantry syndrome.

    Dad grew up on a farm almost 9 miles from the nearest general store and the roads (and people) were too poor for cars..so it was mule or horse drawn wagons to get to the store. Apparently Saturday shopping was every other week and was an all day affair. Mom grew up in the depression and when good deals were available, one stocked up....so I have a double dose of those genes.....

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2015

    mombie - you can definitely get some good deals through Priceline if they have a deal where you want to go.  I have had good luck finding discounts through my bank or credit card companies too - sometimes up to 25% off.  Check out whichever airline your tickets are through also - they often link a deal on a rental car, and sometimes sites like CheapTickets or LowestFare, or Hotwire can offer good deals too.  I don't know of any sly pitfalls t be aware of - just use reputable sources for info and booking.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited March 2015

    MZ - also check AAA if you have that. The only pitfall I know of is some of the on line discount places require you to pay in advance with NO refund if your plans change, so check the small print.

    La Madelaine for lunch today. Omelet with spinach, mushrooms & swiss cheese and a fresh croissant. Since it was my 5th day in a row to eat out, I can hardly walk. Now I probably won't have the opportunity to eat out for 2 weeks. Dinner was raw veggies - radishes, cauliflower & mini carrots.

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited March 2015

    If you both want to drive without a fee, move carefully. Lately, the COSTCO travel services has been our best deal, if you are a member. Google spouse driver and free... last time I checked only Hertz fit into that category.

    *susan*

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  • auntienance
    auntienance Member Posts: 4,216
    edited March 2015

    It was a beautiful spring day today. I'm sitting here with the window still open listening to the spring peepers peeping. Love it.

    Tonight was a tri-tip roast dry brined and grilled, an asparagus salad with bacon, egg and citrus vinaigrette and a small potato, baked and broiled with butter and parmesan. Lots of roast beef left for sandwiches. It will go well with the Italian loaf I baked today. It's quite good but I need to tweak the recipe a tiny bit the next time.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2015

    Enterprise also includes the spouse for free.

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  • MombieZombie
    MombieZombie Member Posts: 509
    edited March 2015

    SpecialK--I had a little giggle when you posted that they include a spouse for free. I envisioned renting the car and they include a free spouse for rent too. LOL

    Thanks to all who provided rental tips. Much appreciated!


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  • Lacey12
    Lacey12 Member Posts: 2,951
    edited March 2015

    MZ....thanks for the "free spouse" giggle! Glad for you that you were able to get successful treatment for the anorexia. And very glad to know that you are being well taken care of through your current bc treatment phase!

    Joyce, love your FL kitchen pics...and even more love the results of your scan! Yay! When I saw your cupboard I knew it had to be the Florida version since there was actually some space! Although it takes me mere weeks to fill up out NH cabinets over summer weekends. Definitely a connection to my Depression era mother's style. When DS2 comes home and opens the fridge he is always amazed at how full it is! DS1 does not make such comments since his Persian wife and in-laws keep their refrigerators just as full.

    So, my southern Italian mother always made stuffed artichokes in tomato sauce and while I don't have her actual recipe for them, I found several on the internet....seems that is Sicilian style. Given my efforts to reduce calories, I like the idea of dipping the leaves (petals?...why can't I call those structures by the correct name?) in the spicy tomato sauce rather than a fat based sauce....even tho I know butter is now good for us! :)

    Speaking of hummus, the smoothest batch I ever made was when I actually removed and discarded the little "skins" on the chickpeas. Smooth as silk! Tonight we had some delicious hummus as a side with our lamb burgers. It was a new flavor in our store....Tribes brand, Lemon Rosemary Foccaccia flavor. We loved it!

    Saw my functional medicine clinician today and we decided that I will finish up my self injection allergy serums, and then probably by June start a sub-lingual treatment program, which is more of an immune system build up process. It is a self-pay treatment (off label treatment) but will be worth it to get eventual longer term relief....who knows??

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2015

    For anyone who likes spicy hummus, my DH is a huge fan of Boar's Head Chipotle Hummus.  It is a bit spicy for me, but he loves it and was not always a big hummus fan.  He eats it with Luke's chips - Brown Rice Chips with Himalayan Pink Salt - they are the absolute bomb, and nothing but healthy.  Love them!

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  • ThinkingPositive
    ThinkingPositive Member Posts: 834
    edited March 2015

    SpecialK...you had mentioned putting coconut milk creamer in your coffee.. I found at shop rite and purchased but didn't realize it was vanilla flavored coconut milk, but it was not unsweetened. Was the one you purchase unsweetened?

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2015

    I use vanilla unsweetened coconut milk but have also used flavored almond milk coffee creamer by Califia Farms, which has 3g of sugar (cane) per serving

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  • ThinkingPositive
    ThinkingPositive Member Posts: 834
    edited March 2015

    Thanks I will have to see if I can find the unsweetened coconut milk.. the sweetened one was actually pretty good, but would like to stay away from the sugar.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2015

    I can find it at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Nutrition S'Mart, and some regular grocery stores in the non-refrigerated shelves

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  • ThinkingPositive
    ThinkingPositive Member Posts: 834
    edited March 2015

    Perfect. I have a Trader Joes and Whole Foods right near where I live. Do you ever have sugar, as in ice cream, candy...on occasion? So worried about what I eat now.

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited March 2015

    No, I don't eat any desserts other than fresh fruit. The Whole Foods near me has a product called CocoWhip by SO Delicious. It is coconut milk whipped topping, like Cool Whip. I put it on sliced berries and sprinkle some slivered almonds over the top - that is about it.

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