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Quepos Bridge
I would not want to drive that Mack Truck across that scary looking Bridge
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I'm back from walking again and no cents. The temperature this morning was 29 degrees. Yesterday I weighed the change that has been building up in my pockets and came up with 647g AKA 1.42639 pounds. Then I removed much of the change to lighten the load on the pockets.
Yesterday we had Boiled Red Potatoes, Boiled Cabbage and Boiled Corned Beef for Dinner.
FWIW Friday my brother and I went to look at the new Whole Foods Grocery Store, It looked open with the store being full of people and the parking lot being pretty full. However upon checking the cars and people were what they called associates there for training and the store does not open until March 21. Oops.
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Have a Great Sunday
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THAI PEANUT SAUCE
This Thai Peanut sauce is quick and easy to make at home and the flavor will blow you away.
Total Cost $1.75 recipe / $0.22 serving
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings
8
(1/4 cup ea.)
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup natural style peanut butter $0.82
1/4 cup coconut milk, optional $0.16
juice from 1/2 a lime $0.17
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled, grated (optional) $0.24
1 clove garlic, minced $0.06
1 tsp sriracha sauce, rooster hot sauce $0.05
1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.03
1/2 tsp sesame oil, optional $0.02
1 Tbsp brown sugar $0.03
1/4 bunch cilantro $0.17
1/4 - 1/2 cup water $0.00
INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure your natural style peanut butter is thoroughly mixed before measuring (you don’t want to get all oil or all solids). In a blender or food processor combine all of the ingredients except the sriracha sauce. Begin with only 1/4 cup of water and add more until you get the consistency you want (I used 1/2 cup total). Add the sriracha sauce a little at a time (blending between) until it is to your desired heat (I used about 1/2 tsp).
Enjoy the peanut sauce on salads, pasta or as a dipping sauce!
NOTE: If you do not have sriracha sauce, you can use red pepper flakes. Again, begin with a small amount and add more until it is as hot as you’d like. Remember, when using dried spices, the sauce will get spicier as it refrigerates and the flakes rehydrate.
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's satisfying soggy Saturday! Happy Saint Patrick's day and Happy Saint Gertrude's day!
Saint Gertrude is the patron saint of cats and those who love them.
54 out there now with an expected high of 73 and 20% chance of rain. Well, either it has already rained or we had a VERY HEAVY DEW. The cars look rather wet from what I can see through the windows.
Corned beef hash (canned) for breakfast with eggs on top. I do have little cabbages (ok Brussels sprouts) for later and some more corned beef (canned, but not hash) as well. I looked at the corned beef rounds and briskets at the store and they just seemed way too pricey this year, and would also be more food than I really wanted. They do come out nicely in the slow cooker but I'm taking the lazy way out, hence the canned meat. I can actually make a rather nice dish with crumbled, canned (or home cooked) corned beef, potatoes (or turnips or rutabagas), cabbage (or Brussels sprouts) and then just go nuts with any additional vegetables if you like, such as onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
I think of Brussels Sprouts as little Cabbages too, We Should have used them instead of the Cabbage since even the smallest cabbage was pretty large and we both like Sprouts and do have a lot of leftover cabbage which I shall likely use as vegetables today.
I'm a little surprised that the Corned Beef was expensive. The last two weeks the ShopRite had Coupons in their circular for Corned Beef at $1.88 a pound so after finding a extra set of coupons and using his Key tag and mine we ended up with 4 Corned Beef in the Refrigerator out of which two are for the Basement Freezer and the third will become a Pastrami and the Fourth was used for the Holiday Meal.
Strangely enough I do not think I have ever had Thai Basil Fried Rice. It does sound delicious, I think leftover Thai sounds like it will be delicious.I'll probably make it with just the big three, corned beef, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts, to have an uncomplicated but tasty dish. I also have some sauerkraut in the fridge if I want to add some actual cabbage.
J can have leftover Thai basil fried rice from last night's delivery. There's plenty of that.
I'll probably make some of my tasty Saint Patrick's day food...unless...G comes today. Yesterday J was saying that G might be coming today and if she does they'll want to eat at Dee Thai, because she always wants to eat there. And then we'll have even more leftover Thai food in the fridge, but that wouldn't really be a problem.
I've already had some corned beef, for breakfast and I can manage, I'm sure, to steam a few little cabbages later for a snack or something so I'll have had both on Saint Patrick's day.
Frankly, I'll be a bit surprised if she comes, as he often tells me on Friday that she might come on Saturday but then she doesn't. She only seems to comes, lately anyway, when I've got something else that I'd really rather do, and then end up not being able to do it...which actually raises the chance that she will come today. LOL. Of course J has no clue of my plans for St. Patrick's day dinner as he pays little to no attention to holiday food traditions, though he does understand about the BIG TWO. Thanksgiving and Christmas.
I meant to pick up some Rye Bread, Swiss Cheese and Sauerkraut to make sandwiches using the Thousand Island Dressing. OTOH not having picked them up I can save the calories from those sandwichesI did sample the Brussels sprouts yesterday at lunchtime, steaming a dozen to go with some baked chicken and a bit of stuffing/dressing. They were delicious. Still plenty left to have today and probably tomorrow and the next day! And I haven't even opened the one pound bag of sauerkraut yet, but you may be sure I'm not eating a whole pound of that at one sitting.
Need to clear the sink and feed the cats.
I plan to watch this one first, I suspect that one of the secrets will be that the Butter topping for the Popcorn is poured out of a can. I remember going to the movies and watching the sticks of butter melting in the dispenser and the popcorn being popped.parityanimal wrote: »9 Secrets Movie Theaters Are Hiding From You.
Why do I suspect some aren't very secret? I think there's plenty of salt already. On the popcorn. But take with a grain more if you like.
That is a delicious and tasty looking meal.parityanimal wrote: »And...here's today's Saint Patrick's Day lunch! J and G went on to an orchid place and when they get back we'll probably all go to the Farmers' Market. And then probably for Thai dinner, despite J having plenty of leftover fried rice already in the fridge. But that's OK, as it won't go to waste. I can guarantee that he'll eat it up.
And I have leftovers for another really nice plate of my lunch, probably tomorrow. I cooked some chunks of yellow potato in the microwave for five minutes to get them mostly done, then dumped a one pound bag of sauerkraut on top of that, followed by a big pile of shredded corned beef. Then I finished it all with twelve Brussels sprouts, covered it loosely with plastic wrap, and cooked it for five more minutes in the microwave. It came out nice and hot, and just needed a little salt and pepper added at the table.
Corned beef and cabbage (sauerkraut) AND Brussels sprouts (little cabbages!) and potatoes. Happy Saint Patrick's Day!parityanimal wrote: »Howdy and goodnight! It's past midnight so I'm first this morning!
First, You are the early-bird
Have a Good Day
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »Hi!
We're off to the beach. Packed waiting for pickup! Ted should be here soon.
Will read posts while in the car.
Later...
Hi Valerie
Enjoy the Beach
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I hear about this sort of nonsense much more often than I should. EVERYONE should know that there is such a thing as a $2 bill...and people in businesses that accept cash should also know how to tell a counterfeit bill from a real one. Sheesh
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I'm back from walking again and no cents. The temperature this morning was 27 degrees.
Yesterday I had a little piece of the Boiled Red Potatoes, Boiled Cabbage and Boiled Corned Beef for Dinner. I have one more meal setup to be heated for today and some other proteins for use with Lunch.
The scale was nicely lower than yesterday morning, again, It seems that the "Time-restricted eating" combined with a 100% NS plan is working really well so far.
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Some Chinese takeout has as much salt as 5 McDonald’s Big Macs, health experts warn
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Your bottled water is probably contaminated with tiny plastic particles, health experts say
Fiza Pirani The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Have a Great Monday
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »I hear about this sort of nonsense much more often than I should. EVERYONE should know that there is such a thing as a $2 bill...and people in businesses that accept cash should also know how to tell a counterfeit bill from a real one. Sheesh
I would have thought so to. You can tell by the feel of the paper and You can hold the Bill up to the light and read the denomination in the embedded stripe, not to mention that each denomination's placement of the stripe is different and the color of the stripe under UV light is different for each denomination. There is a way to defeat those test pens since they only test for the proper paper. I have read where criminals take the paper and bleach it, then they print the new forged bill onto real paper.
Have a Good Day
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »83 degrees, sunny, beach day!
and predicted 2 days rain for Monday and Tues, with then sun, but temps in the 60's.
So, I think today was the 'it' day!
Your Irish food pix are great...
Eating well here, all vegan too! Did not have any corned beef...oh well, I don't really miss it so no problem.
Ok, the group is calling...game time.
Later...
Hi Valerie
It seems that You are going to have nice temperatures even if there is some rain.
Have a Good Time
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Howdy y'all. It's marvelous Monday! 56 out there now with an expected high of 66 and 80% chance of precipitation.
Sounds like a good day for a nap!
Might get out but think I'll probably wait until tomorrow if I can. Still need to fold the towels and whites from yesterday's laundry. Finished off the corned beef dish yesterday for lunch.
Need to get the cats fed and yesterday's cat bowls washed. Dishwasher is running now.
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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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If it's on the internet it must be true! Right? Well, here are some "facts" to think about. Haven't watched it yet, but I intend to keep the salt shaker handy.
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I'm back from walking again and no cents. The temperature this morning was 32 degrees with a breeze that caused a bit of a chill while walking.
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Have a Great Tuesday
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's marvelous Monday! 56 out there now with an expected high of 66 and 80% chance of precipitation.
Sounds like a good day for a nap!
Might get out but think I'll probably wait until tomorrow if I can. Still need to fold the towels and whites from yesterday's laundry. Finished off the corned beef dish yesterday for lunch.
Need to get the cats fed and yesterday's cat bowls washed. Dishwasher is running now.
Today we go into the 40s with a 100% chance of precipitation for today and tomorrow. Today mostly to the south of us...
Strangely enough I also had the last of Saturdays Corned Beef, Cabbage and a bit of Red Potato, all boiled of course. I also Toasted some Irish Soda Bread with butter left over from the previous St. Patrick's Day meal that I had Vacuum sealed and thrown into the freezer, Real Tasty, However I am happy that the the last of it is gone.
Have a Good Day and Stay Dry
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »Good Morning...with fingers crossed I type this...100% rain today and tomorrow...and its at least right now 100% pure sunshine!
Beach was great yesterday! So glad we went for a walk on the beach!
Today I have an appointment with the good folks that own Spinnaker... should take less than an hour, and will get me dinners for two at a restaurant (they will have a variety of places to chose from). So, time well spent. (I usually do not go to these things, but today I will!
One morning this week I'm going with Ted to the French pastry shop for early morning croissant and coffee morning! Diet will be blown! LOL!!!
Later...
Hi Valerie
I can handle rain if it is only for part of the day.
I was wondering what Spinnaker is ? It sounds like the adverts We get in the mail for Financial Planing for retirement that offer a free meal for two .
Ha, If that is the worst thing that happens to Your Diet when it could be so much worse. I'm guessing vegan Croissants made with something else than butter?
Have a Nice Day
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Howdy y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! 57 foggy degrees out there with an expected high of 66 and 40% chance of precipitation.
Cats need to be fed and yesterday's cat bowls need to be washed. Not a whole lot more, and nothing critical. Other than figuring out lunch and dinner for me and J. Finally finished off all our leftovers so time to start fresh. Maybe breakfasty stuff for him and a burger for me. Or breakfasty burger for me. Or Italian burger for me. Or pizza burger for me...teriyaki burger for me?
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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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Let's have a long visit with Emmy this morning!
Emmy eats Ukraine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdIRXFZXKv8
Rice Krispies Treats taste tests.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEQR9_m2CmM
Miracle Whip pear salad...retro food. I have my doubts about this one, but on the other hand my mother's pineapple cole slaw uses fruit and Miracle Whip so why not?
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I like gator. Send it on, and I'll eat it.
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I'm back from walking again and no cents. The temperature this morning was 37 degrees with a breeze that caused a bit of a chill while walking. A light snow was starting to fall as I went out the door and is forecast to become much heavier later on this Wednesday. The footing was OK in may walking shoes and the sidewalks and roads were only wet with snow starting to stick on lawns and cars, It was also starting to build up on a footbridge I looked at while walking.
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I do not believe it personally
Have a Great Wednesday
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! 57 foggy degrees out there with an expected high of 66 and 40% chance of precipitation.
Cats need to be fed and yesterday's cat bowls need to be washed. Not a whole lot more, and nothing critical. Other than figuring out lunch and dinner for me and J. Finally finished off all our leftovers so time to start fresh. Maybe breakfasty stuff for him and a burger for me. Or breakfasty burger for me. Or Italian burger for me. Or pizza burger for me...teriyaki burger for me?.
Our 100% chance of Precipitation for Wednesday has come true, so far the paved surfaces are only wet, Later on the Snow is forecast to be a heavy wet snow. The Idiot Mayor of NYC was on the TV news yesterday telling people not to shovel since the heavy wet snow could be dangerous to Your health to shovel, I never knew that
I am thinking of pulling out a NS burger since that is what I have for a burger and putting 1000 island dressing on it as that comes out delicious. A Italian or Teriyaki burger sounds good too, I just do not have the fixings handy and do not want to waste a large portion of them for a sandwich
OTOH I do have the open bottle of Thousand Island or I could use the open bottle of Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce which would be tasty too. I have a tendency to want to use up open items before they spoil.
I snipped out the Video links in the interest of brevity.parityanimal wrote: »Let's have a long visit with Emmy this morning!
Emmy eats Ukraine.
Rice Krispies Treats taste tests.
Miracle Whip pear salad...retro food. I have my doubts about this one, but on the other hand my mother's pineapple cole slaw uses fruit and Miracle Whip so why not?
However why not have a nice visit.
I do like Rice Crispy Treats... I tend to use Miracle Whip Vs Mayo they both have tastes that go better with some foods.
I have some left over Holiday Ham that i defrosted and opened yesterday and a Largish Italian Meatball for later too. I May slice the meatball into a sandwich, I have not decided yet.
I may actually do this dish, I do have Cooked Frozen Rice left from Chinese Takeout I could use...
https://www.thespruce.com/rice-and-ham-skillet-3057480
Rice and Ham Skillet
This skillet recipe makes use of any leftover ham. Combine it with frozen peas and rice to make an easy hearty dish. Top it with Parmesan cheese for a little tart kick.
Another decision make this dish or....
Have a Good Day
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Hi ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »Hey!
Rain never happened. Today made up for it. Beautiful morning, but about 2p it started...tornado warnings, then wind and dark, then HAIL like nobody's business! Rain and hail, and finally the sky's are clearing. Hoping they lift the tornado warnings between now and 7p.
My Brother and SIL went out for a morning walk...I'll try to upload a pix...one big, big alligator. We'd seen a smaller one yesterday, and also a small one too. Must be a good year for gators! Will have to read and watch Emmy later.
It could have been worse, Look at what hit parts of Alabama
http://www.cullmantimes.com/news/county-commission-declares-emergency-in-wake-of-hail-storm/article_d04f44e2-2c66-11e8-9d83-c71b68b300d1.html
County Commission declares emergency in wake of hail storm
The commission’s declaration of emergency follows Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s emergency declaration for North Alabama counties affected by the storms, which dropped grapefruit-sized hail over portions of Cullman County and wrought extensive property damage.
Looking at the Picture You might want to steer clear of that gator
Have a Nice Day
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Howdy y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! 38 out there now with an expected high of 50 and 0% chance of rain.
Need to clean yesterday's cat bowls, feed the cats, and probably get out to the store for a few things.
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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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