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Howdy y'all. It's thrilling Thursday! 45 out there now, high expected of 63 with 40% chance of rain.
And it's GROUNDHOG DAY!
Last night's casserole was great! I didn't have any juice at the bottom this time but I used freeze dried potato slices and put them on the bottom instead of as a second layer, then added a little (but not too much) additional water to the guacamole layer (made it easier to spread too) and the chili beans layer and it worked out just right for rehydrating the potato slices while the casserole cooked, but without having it watery on bottom. I also chopped the onions and peppers because that makes it a bit neater to serve and eat, and J prefers the onions chopped rather than sliced.
Baked at 350, covered, for an hour and a half, to be sure the potatoes had fully rehydrated AND cooked to tender tastiness, then uncovered, added the last layer, cheese, and cooked for 15 more minutes to brown the cheese nicely.
Then, after standing on the stovetop for 15 minutes to cool slightly, and to set up, cut it and served, much to J's delight as he thought this second version was MUCH better than the first, and he had liked the first pretty well.
I think at this point Eduardo has pretty well nailed this one. Layers may vary slightly in future versions, of course, depending on what's available.
Valerie I think the spicy black beans would be perfect! I seriously thought of using black beans last night but didn't happen to have a can of the spicy, seasoned beans so went with the chili beans again.
Need to get the sink cleared, and may run to Kroger to check out any remaining sale chicken thighs...I've still got a bit of room in the freezer.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bd1hqHrUPU
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Hi
I was out walking for 10.7K Steps + 1 cent. The temperature is 35 degrees, and comfortable for walking.
I stopped at the Grocery Store for Bananas and Picked up a few loose Mixed nuts in the shell and some lightly salted Peanuts that are not bad for Sodium per serving. Then back to home for a Protein Shake and a few minutes later back out teh door to the bank timed to arrive after it opened.
Have a Great Thursday
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »That picture was my favorite lo carb salad!
Bacon, How far wrong can You go?
Back before starting NS I used to cook the Pound package at one time and then put most of it in the refrigerator and use it in sandwiches for lunch and with Burgers for dinnerparityanimal wrote: »Boy, my goose is sure going to be cooked now…
Along with a lot of chicken thighs!
Eddie had a field day at Kroger this morning!
I’d been watching those last four geese at Kroger, left over from Christmas, and waiting for them to be marked down, and hoping to get one for a good price, since I really can’t afford $50 for a relatively small bird. I haven’t cooked a goose in years, and I did pay around $50 for that one but that was pre-retirement. I’m sure other people have been watching too, and I rather doubted that I would be able to get one before they all sold, when marked down.
Anyway, today I went to Kroger and they marked them down WHILE I WAS THERE! How great is that? I had my pick of the four remaining geese since I was right there when they marked them down. New price? $1.49 per pound, to get rid of them quickly so they could put something else in that spot. My goose was marked down from 48.99 to 16.26!
So now I have a goose in the freezer! Not sure exactly when I’ll be cooking that, but I am looking forward to it!
They also had chicken thighs (and legs, separately) in vast quantities that they had to mark down because the warehouse had too many and they need to get it sold quickly. 16 chicken thighs have been subdivided into 8 two-piece meal packets for me, with 7 of the packets packed up in the freezer and one cooking now in the toaster oven for lunch.
Didn't buy any of the legs, as I prefer thighs and at those prices could certainly afford to buy plenty of thighs and pass on the legs.
Great shopping trip today!
It sounds as if You got a heck of a bargain on the Goose, Was it already frozen? When the price is right my Brother prefers Thighs too. They seem to end up on sale fairly often around here. I have also seen whole chickens for 99 cents a pound and I have seen Legs and Thighs as low as 49 cents a pound on sale.
Have a Nice Day
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Hi ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »Good Morning!
February already! Planning to make this month 'productive'...
Yes, the stickers should be interesting. Knowing those two, I can't even guess what they might bring! Guess I'll know tomorrow
Off to the grocery shortly. Just finishing my coffee.
Supposed to be warm again today, probably not a record breaking 73 like yesterday, but surely not 4 letter word conditions...even if sweeping with a broom!
Glad it was a slight snow for you Roger. If your walk was comfy I will assume you've got your winter walking wear( ) in good order!!
Ok....will check in with you later.
Great cartoons this morning...Blinky thing and Hell frozen over were my fav's..
I do have my gear in order. I wore two sweat shirts, a Hoodie and a reflective safety vest and used the Electrically heated Mittens
Those two were creative too.
I would not go so far as to say "Oh Crud" I can survive not knowingGardenKatGardens wrote: »Oh, crud!
Roger, you asked days and days ago what was Beesan. It is a misspelling of the word Besan, a ground chickpea flour. (specifically Bengal Gram beans)... I use it to thicken sauces, soups, etc. It doesn't lump like flour, and I like that it is from a bean.
Gluten free also.GardenKatGardens wrote: »Good Morning!
Not quite as warm as yesterday, but very nice forecast for today.
Ed, your 2nd edition of Shipwreck Casserole has me thinking...I have some guacamole that needs to be used up, and how about a can of spicy black beans to go with that instead of the chili beans? Hmmm. I may be seeing dinner! Or big lunch. Wonder if it will cook down and give me another cup of that great broth for more of my Besan Gravy? Hmmm!
Roger, hope your walk and financial status are both good today! (although with the 'spottiness of the money finds' I hope you have an alternative method for savings! LOL!!)
Notice that is 'alternative method' not an 'alternative fact', she said shaking her head. What the heck was that woman thinking? Dumb on her!!
Shampoo and blow out at the beauty school...and Olivia Gymnastics tonite. So should have plenty of time to make another Shipwreck Casserole...
oh, and laundry, and kitty box, and sweeper, and did I mention laundry? I need an assortment of Ed's hats today!!
Later...
Not much of an alternative to finding money unless I go back to work part time.
I am having a bit of a problem with impulse buys, No savings that way
Have a Nice Day and enjoy the new humor
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Yes, the goose was already frozen. Came home and went straight to my deep freeze in the garage. I'll get around to cooking it sometime...
Now need to get back to Kroger and see if there's more of those chicken thighs! I have a little bit more room in the freezer...
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Well, they were out of the thighs, as I rather expected, but had a few drumsticks left. I decided at 39 cents a pound I could eat a few, so bought two packs. 28 drumsticks will make me a few meals. Divided them down to 4 per freezer pack and will figure on probably having two meals out of each pack, unless I'm really feeling like chicken!
That and a few other frozen things I bought have now totally filled up the refrigerator freezer and pretty much the deep freeze, though I'm sure I could manage to tuck a few small items in around the goose and/or the hams in the deep freeze and thus squeeze a bit more in there.
Kroger had some frozen dinners from Boston Market for just $1.88 so I bought several of those and they are in the freezers too, for those rare nights when I feel to blah to even think of cooking.
Dollar Tree had some frozen heat and serve links and brown and serve patties and I bought several of each for convenience so I've got plenty of breakfast type proteins in the freezers. They still had some of the country ham trimmings but their "eat by" date was January 18 so I decided I really didn't need any more salty country ham anyway, having finished off the bit I bought last month. If/when they get some within date I might treat myself to another pack or two.
I've had lunch and think I feel a nap attack coming on.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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Hi!
Hair done, looks nice. Then I went to the gym, and home. Started my Shipwreck Casserole. I should have taken a pix. It is very good. The guacamole added a nice touch, and needed to be used..I did add a bit of salsa...the black beans..etc. Just a smattering of pizza type cheese shreds. Way too good to wait for dinner tonite...so I've been sorta nibbling on it all afternoon!!! Still planning to eat it tonite after O's gymnastics. Watched my Dr McDougall live broadcast from Kauai. Wish I had the money to go on one of their 10 day adventures. I'm sure its great fun.
So far it hasn't rained here...just heavy misty. Got the trash out to the street so if its raining when I get home I won't have to do it then...
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It occurs to me that since I've got loads of chicken legs and thighs, Eduardo could make a small crock pot of coq au vin sometime soon! I haven't had that in a while. In fact, haven't had much chicken in the house to cook for a while, except the boneless, skinless thighs I cook for the sugar gliders. I'm actually kind of excited at the prospect of letting Eduardo loose on chicken parts. LOL.
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Howdy y'all. It's fabulous Friday! High today of 52 and low tonight of 29 predicted! Winter is back for another visit, apparently. Haven't seen much of winter this season...
Lilo has been fed, my breakfast is cooking, and the sink will need to be cleared.
Tonight, Medieval Times for dinner and a show.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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Good Friday Morning!
I've got a load of clothes ready to move, and haven't 'accomplished' much else this morning. Something I saw on Dr. McDougall's live video from Hawaii yesterday peaked my interest...Dr Oz (somewhat of an eye roll) has 'found' espoused Vegan Diet!!! WHAT?? Yes he did Jan. 26th this year. Amazing! For some reason I can't play his actual show video, but found a U-tube that discusses and shows clips from the show.
Off to the gym soon as I get this load of clothes into the dryer, and the next load washed...then lunch, and I'm doing a 'girlie' thing with my buddy Marietta....we're getting our eyebrows dyed! She does this routinely, as hers are totally white...mine just sorta blend in and can't be seen! SOOOOO, time will tell!
No stickers last night, they didn't have any? Whoa! But Nate who has a level of maturity beyond his years suggested they should look for stickers about flowers, gardens, and cats! Guess he's got my number!!! (Nate can also be the most immature idiot around...guess that all goes with being 12!!!)
When I got home last night from gymnastics and walked into my house, there was this incredible aroma...this house for some reason (probably the layout) holds smells. And the wonderful aroma was from my Shipwreck Casserole...and I could hardly get Tom E. fed quickly enough so I could get my dinner warmed and ready to eat!!!
I did notice Ed, that there wasn't very much 'juice' in the bottom. Sorta disappointed by that, as it made such great gravy to put on potatoes, rice, quinoa, etc.
Ok, gotta get going...surely do not want to be late for my 'girlie' thing today!!! LOL!!!
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Valerie Resting peacefully
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Hi
I was out walking for 13.1K Steps The temperature is 28 degrees, and comfortable for walking due to no wind chill.
I walked to the barber shop and back hence the high step count. I did stop at the local corner Diner since I was at the barber shop before he opened. I ended up with two eggs and rye toast.
Have a Great Friday
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Yes, the goose was already frozen. Came home and went straight to my deep freeze in the garage. I'll get around to cooking it sometime...
Now need to get back to Kroger and see if there's more of those chicken thighs! I have a little bit more room in the freezer...
Thanks for the Info
At that price I guess the Legs are well worth the money too. My brother prefers thighs also.parityanimal wrote: »Well, they were out of the thighs, as I rather expected, but had a few drumsticks left. I decided at 39 cents a pound I could eat a few, so bought two packs. 28 drumsticks will make me a few meals. Divided them down to 4 per freezer pack and will figure on probably having two meals out of each pack, unless I'm really feeling like chicken!
That and a few other frozen things I bought have now totally filled up the refrigerator freezer and pretty much the deep freeze, though I'm sure I could manage to tuck a few small items in around the goose and/or the hams in the deep freeze and thus squeeze a bit more in there.
Kroger had some frozen dinners from Boston Market for just $1.88 so I bought several of those and they are in the freezers too, for those rare nights when I feel to blah to even think of cooking.
Dollar Tree had some frozen heat and serve links and brown and serve patties and I bought several of each for convenience so I've got plenty of breakfast type proteins in the freezers. They still had some of the country ham trimmings but their "eat by" date was January 18 so I decided I really didn't need any more salty country ham anyway, having finished off the bit I bought last month. If/when they get some within date I might treat myself to another pack or two.
I've had lunch and think I feel a nap attack coming on.
Currently with the frozen vegetables I bought at CostCo this week, my basement freezer is also full.
I did try a couple of the Boston Market frozen Dinners, however they tasted too salty for me, These days anyway
I have Bought some of the Dollar store Breakfast Entrees with the Brown n Serve Sausages and they were OK.
That sounds like a plan to me.parityanimal wrote: »It occurs to me that since I've got loads of chicken legs and thighs, Eduardo could make a small crock pot of coq au vin sometime soon! I haven't had that in a while. In fact, haven't had much chicken in the house to cook for a while, except the boneless, skinless thighs I cook for the sugar gliders. I'm actually kind of excited at the prospect of letting Eduardo loose on chicken parts. LOL.parityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's fabulous Friday! High today of 52 and low tonight of 29 predicted! Winter is back for another visit, apparently. Haven't seen much of winter this season...
Lilo has been fed, my breakfast is cooking, and the sink will need to be cleared.
Tonight, Medieval Times for dinner and a show.
Tomorrow is forecast to be colder than today before it starts to warm up on Sunday. I detect a couple of chilly morning walks coming up.
Enjoy the Show, it has been years since I went to one of their shows.
Cheers
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »Hi!
Hair done, looks nice. Then I went to the gym, and home. Started my Shipwreck Casserole. I should have taken a pix. It is very good. The guacamole added a nice touch, and needed to be used..I did add a bit of salsa...the black beans..etc. Just a smattering of pizza type cheese shreds. Way too good to wait for dinner tonite...so I've been sorta nibbling on it all afternoon!!! Still planning to eat it tonite after O's gymnastics. Watched my Dr McDougall live broadcast from Kauai. Wish I had the money to go on one of their 10 day adventures. I'm sure its great fun.
So far it hasn't rained here...just heavy misty. Got the trash out to the street so if its raining when I get home I won't have to do it then...
Later...
Hi Valerie
Snacking, tsk, tskGardenKatGardens wrote: »Good Friday Morning!
I've got a load of clothes ready to move, and haven't 'accomplished' much else this morning. Something I saw on Dr. McDougall's live video from Hawaii yesterday peaked my interest...Dr Oz (somewhat of an eye roll) has 'found' espoused Vegan Diet!!! WHAT?? Yes he did Jan. 26th this year. Amazing! For some reason I can't play his actual show video, but found a U-tube that discusses and shows clips from the show.
Off to the gym soon as I get this load of clothes into the dryer, and the next load washed...then lunch, and I'm doing a 'girlie' thing with my buddy Marietta....we're getting our eyebrows dyed! She does this routinely, as hers are totally white...mine just sorta blend in and can't be seen! SOOOOO, time will tell!
No stickers last night, they didn't have any? Whoa! But Nate who has a level of maturity beyond his years suggested they should look for stickers about flowers, gardens, and cats! Guess he's got my number!!! (Nate can also be the most immature idiot around...guess that all goes with being 12!!!)
When I got home last night from gymnastics and walked into my house, there was this incredible aroma...this house for some reason (probably the layout) holds smells. And the wonderful aroma was from my Shipwreck Casserole...and I could hardly get Tom E. fed quickly enough so I could get my dinner warmed and ready to eat!!!
I did notice Ed, that there wasn't very much 'juice' in the bottom. Sorta disappointed by that, as it made such great gravy to put on potatoes, rice, quinoa, etc.
Ok, gotta get going...surely do not want to be late for my 'girlie' thing today!!! LOL!!!
Later...
I expect You could be right that the layout has an affect.
I hope Your Day goes well
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Hockey morning
Headed for the shower. Cold this morning! Like 27 degrees, and I'm guessing it will drop another degree before warming again. Warming...HA! upper 40's for the high...and yesterday it was 70. Not nice.
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I was out walking for 8.5K Steps The temperature is 22 degrees, and not very comfortable for walking due to wind chill.
Have a Great Weekend
RogerGardenKatGardens wrote: »Hockey morning
Headed for the shower. Cold this morning! Like 27 degrees, and I'm guessing it will drop another degree before warming again. Warming...HA! upper 40's for the high...and yesterday it was 70. Not nice.
Later...
Hi Valerie
Better than here, 22 degrees out the door and a wind chill in the teens. High today in the 30s with increasing winds so the wind chill will be bad.
Have fun at Hockey
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Howdy y'all. It's sensational Saturday! It's 30 degrees out there right now, and only supposed to get to 49 today.
The show at Medieval Times was great, as always, though the seating and food ran a bit later than I had planned and by the time I did get some food eaten, I was already crashing, though I didn't realize it right away and got over it pretty quickly, thanks to the hummus, carrot sticks, celery, and pita bread appetizer.
I was just getting started on the tasty, thick veggie stew (we both went vegan last night, I didn't feel like chicken) when I felt the crash hitting. Just needed to get out of the arena for a few to let the pita bread and carrots do their thing, as the noise, and hullabaloo, on top of the crash were just WAY too much to bear, and an employee out in the lobby very solicitously asked me if I was OK. I figure at that moment I was sitting on a bench looking like death warmed over, but I knew I'd be fine in a few minutes so waved an OK at him and just waited it out. Would have asked for a packet of sugar if I didn't know I was already coming back up.
After a few minutes I miraculously felt MUCH better, as these things tend to go, checked my glucose and found it had meandered back up to 108, and went back in to the arena. They had collected the plates and J had packaged up the bulk of my stew in a carryout container, and I felt I had eaten enough to get me through so didn't worry about trying to eat more just then, and I knew some kind of sweet dessert would be coming along and wanted to eat that instead of more stew. The stew will be lunch today for me, probably. The sweet dessert turned out to be lemon pound cake, which I like but J doesn't really care that much for. He had a few bites and set the rest aside for me to have later.
Well, laundry today and watering indoor plants. J has a luncheon at the botanic gardens. I might also pop out to Kroger for a few things.
I see Roger posted while I was typing this. Time to get the sink cleared!
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's sensational Saturday! It's 30 degrees out there right now, and only supposed to get to 49 today.
The show at Medieval Times was great, as always, though the seating and food ran a bit later than I had planned and by the time I did get some food eaten, I was already crashing, though I didn't realize it right away and got over it pretty quickly, thanks to the hummus, carrot sticks, celery, and pita bread appetizer.
I was just getting started on the tasty, thick veggie stew (we both went vegan last night, I didn't feel like chicken) when I felt the crash hitting. Just needed to get out of the arena for a few to let the pita bread and carrots do their thing, as the noise, and hullabaloo, on top of the crash were just WAY too much to bear, and an employee out in the lobby very solicitously asked me if I was OK. I figure at that moment I was sitting on a bench looking like death warmed over, but I knew I'd be fine in a few minutes so waved an OK at him and just waited it out. Would have asked for a packet of sugar if I didn't know I was already coming back up.
After a few minutes I miraculously felt MUCH better, as these things tend to go, checked my glucose and found it had meandered back up to 108, and went back in to the arena. They had collected the plates and J had packaged up the bulk of my stew in a carryout container, and I felt I had eaten enough to get me through so didn't worry about trying to eat more just then, and I knew some kind of sweet dessert would be coming along and wanted to eat that instead of more stew. The stew will be lunch today for me, probably. The sweet dessert turned out to be lemon pound cake, which I like but J doesn't really care that much for. He had a few bites and set the rest aside for me to have later.
Well, laundry today and watering indoor plants. J has a luncheon at the botanic gardens. I might also pop out to Kroger for a few things.
I see Roger posted while I was typing this. Time to get the sink cleared!
I see You posted while I was creating the humor
Wow, The sugar Crash really hit You hard
I wonder when they started serving a Vegan option, When I went last time I think everybody had a choice of two meat based meals.
Have a Nice Day & Stay Warm
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And here's lunch! Leftover vegan stew from Medieval Times!
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From
http://heatst.com/world/severe-vegetable-shortage-deprives-europeans-of-spinach-broccoli/
By Kieran Corcoran | 5:23 am, February 3, 2017
European consumers have been plunged into crisis by a vegetable shortage caused by severe weather.
Shops across Europe – and particularly in the UK – have seen the shelves stripped of green produce like lettuce, broccoli and spinach.
Courgettes (zucchinis, if you’re American), aubergines (eggplant) and peppers have also been badly affected.
The problems stem from a blast of cold weather which has overtaken large parts of southern Europe.
Veg purchases being restricted! #courgettecrisis pic.twitter.com/KjRjbscRA9
These areas are usually able to grow vegetables even through the cold season, but snow and floods have stopped supplies in their tracks.
Murcia, a region of Spain, usually does roaring trade throughout winter. But heavy rain means only a third of its fields can be used for agriculture, forcing yields down and sending prices through the roof.
According to the BBC, the UK exports 50% of all its vegetables and 90% of its fruit, leaving the supply chain particularly vulnerable to unexpected events overseas.
Importers have said that they are facing the prospect of paying more than triple the usual price for now-rare commodities, while some stores have started rationing sales to stop customers bulk-buying.
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I heard about that shortage in Europe! Didn't realize it was that widespread though.
Valerie, I found the recipe for the stew at Medieval Times!
http://www.yummly.co/recipe/Medieval-Times-3-Bean-Stew-with-Fire-Roasted-Tomatoes-and-Brown-Rice-759927
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Howdy y'all. It's scintillating Sunday! 35 out there now and only supposed to make it to 56 today. 40% chance of morning showers.
Need to finish up the laundry and clear the sink. Sounds like Eddie will have stuff to do today!
And Eduardo needs to get the coq au vin started in a crockpot by no later than about 10:000 this morning. Probably doable.
I guess I should go and check the wine inventory to see what I'm willing to sacrifice half a bottle of.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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