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Good Morning ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »Hi Late Sunday evening. What a day!
Ted came out early and mowed my lawn. I always appreciate that! Then Jack and my granddaughter Olivia arrived. Jack worked on the kitchen project. He says he thinks one more thin layer of 'mud' and then it will be ready hang the cabinet back up.!!! WooHoOOO. I will be happy girl that day!!! Jack also shared with me that he had just learned that his father had died..and it was about 2 years ago. We had not seen nor heard from him for nearly 38 years, I feel badly for the boys, but not for me.
And I'd ordered the wrong filters for the water line, so that will have to go back tomorrow, and the right filters ordered...grrrrrr! Is what happens when you get in a hurry.
All of this was going on while the FINAL soccer game was on...Ted watched, I'd come thru and see the score, but never actually got to see much of the game. It was pretty much a blow out. I had no 'real' fav. but would have been happy to see Croatia win their very first World Cup. France was very happy with their win! And it was only the 2nd time for them to win.
It would be real nice if some kind soul mowed our lawn
Been there, done that when ordering and selecting the wrong item too.
What happened that the Kitchen wall needed mudding ? Did the cabinet come loose ?
It seems that the World Cup winning pick by the camel was wrong
iPads have news feeds ?After all that, I watched a podcast and meant to take a nap, but read articles from my iPad news feed instead!
I made something close to fajita's for dinner, and some summer squash that I fixed with a lot of onion and salt free seasoning I'd gotten right on my Amazon order
So, Tom and I have both eaten, I let Tom stay in for awhile, and then I literally had to chase the little devil out the door! He came bounding across the living room and I opened the door for him, he stopped just short of the door made a hard left hand turn, and the chase was on. I think he enjoys doing that! Like its his idea of a game.
I have a tiny bit of clean up to do in the kitchen and then I'm going to bed. I think its my turn to make a Scrabble word, and my letters are not exactly a good mix. So it should be interesting to see what I can think up.
I watched Emmy make the Hard Times plantain dishes, and am pretty sure that tomorrow after I leave the gym I will be over at the market buying plantains! I'll have to be sure to tell Jack what I've made just to freak him out again like I did the day I told him I'd used radish greens in my pot of mixed greens! I have vegan cheeses so that should work,...trying to decide if I'll use butter or a little oil to bake the plantains...Yes, even though I don't eat it I do keep Butter in my refrigerator.
It could be a game for Your crazy cat.
Why keep butter if You don't eat it, If You are cooking with it why not just use it elsewhere or am I missing something ?
Wow talk about a long shelf life for a fruit item.Oh, and I watched the video on meat substitutes...there was one that looked quite interesting, but mostly I just shook my head...to go to that much trouble with the food processor and mushrooms, or egg plant, and nuts, etc...to turn around and drop in an egg, or other non vegan whatever is strange. Why bother????
So, tomorrow I'll be eating plantains, the Jack Fruit will wait as its in plastic baggie like stuff and refrigerator shelf life says its good til 7-12-2019...yep, 2019 it says...so I have a 'few' weeks to use it.
Later...
I was just out back and a few Raspberries and one lone Blackberry that was ripe enough to eat, the Blackberries seem to lag behind the Raspberries
The Columnar Apple trees have a couple of apples on them, Finally.
I also noticed that the Deer ? or some other critter is eating the leaves off of a climbing type vegetable I wonder if my Brother had noticed it, I think it is new damage.
Have a Good Day
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After watching the slow cooker video, I started wondering if a Rice Cooker would work, especially for bread. I have a Crock Pot and a Rice Maker in the cabinet so...
I suspect that the Rice Cooker gets hotter before it drops down to the Holding temperature.
Any thoughts ?
Cheers
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Howdy y'all. It's marvelous Monday! 77 with an expected high of 86 and 80% chance of precipitation. All while I'm on my way to and from the doctor this afternoon, no doubt. I am still (probably) planning to stop at Kroger on the way back to buy a few groceries...
Got a few towels to fold from the pool party. Cats and I have been fed, but their bowls from yesterday still need to be cleaned.
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Dinner tonight was an egg and cheese THING that Eduardo tossed together. 4 eggs, beaten lightly with some random amount of milk. Maybe half a cup, maybe 2/3. No idea really, and then a very generous amount of shredded mild Cheddar. Sort of a cross between a crustless quiche and a soufflé but since I didn't whip up the egg whites separately, it never really had a chance of being a soufflé.
To go with it, some spicy roasted potatoes gratin. Potatoes, diced up, then parboiled, and shaken with some spicy olive oil, some hot paprika, some Spike seasoning, powdered sriracha, a little normal salt (not much, there is some in the powdered sriracha) and black pepper. Then, a generous, unmeasured amount of Parmesan/Romano blend.
After shaking it all up, it was spread in a single layer in a 9x13 baking dish and baked for 10 minutes at 450 and then 15 more at 350.
The egg THING was cooked on the stovetop until done, then the rest of the bag of mild Cheddar cheese was sprinkled on top and the whole thing broiled in the oven to melt and brown the cheese topping.
J and I both really liked what Eduardo tossed together tonight.
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Hi
After watching the slow cooker video, I started wondering if a Rice Cooker would work, especially for bread. I have a Crock Pot and a Rice Maker in the cabinet so...
I suspect that the Rice Cooker gets hotter before it drops down to the Holding temperature.
Any thoughts ?
Cheers
Roger
I think the rice cooker could probably be used for bread. You should Google that and see!
Hold on, and I will.
Yep. Try this link:
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I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 80 degrees and It was not comfortable even when the breeze blew. There is rain and thunderstorms in the forecast for later today.
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's marvelous Monday! 77 with an expected high of 86 and 80% chance of precipitation. All while I'm on my way to and from the doctor this afternoon, no doubt. I am still (probably) planning to stop at Kroger on the way back to buy a few groceries...
Got a few towels to fold from the pool party. Cats and I have been fed, but their bowls from yesterday still need to be cleaned.
Lucky us, Monday was dry, hot, and Humid.
It looks fatteningparityanimal wrote: »Not that we need to be eating this but...
I have to fight temptation when I pick up my coffee at the Quick Chek, Temptation being a Bacon, Egg, Sausage, Potato and Cheese Burrito or a choice of three Muffin sandwiches those being egg and cheese with a choice of Bacon, Sausage or Pork Roll at 2 for $4. If I buy them I throw out the Thomas's English Muffins.parityanimal wrote: »Dinner tonight was an egg and cheese THING that Eduardo tossed together. 4 eggs, beaten lightly with some random amount of milk. Maybe half a cup, maybe 2/3. No idea really, and then a very generous amount of shredded mild Cheddar. Sort of a cross between a crustless quiche and a soufflé but since I didn't whip up the egg whites separately, it never really had a chance of being a soufflé.
To go with it, some spicy roasted potatoes gratin. Potatoes, diced up, then parboiled, and shaken with some spicy olive oil, some hot paprika, some Spike seasoning, powdered sriracha, a little normal salt (not much, there is some in the powdered sriracha) and black pepper. Then, a generous, unmeasured amount of Parmesan/Romano blend.
After shaking it all up, it was spread in a single layer in a 9x13 baking dish and baked for 10 minutes at 450 and then 15 more at 350.
The egg THING was cooked on the stovetop until done, then the rest of the bag of mild Cheddar cheese was sprinkled on top and the whole thing broiled in the oven to melt and brown the cheese topping.
J and I both really liked what Eduardo tossed together tonight.
Your dinner sounds good to me.
Normal Salt rather than Kosher for example or salt substitute ?
Melted Browned Cheese on top sounds so good.
Thanks for the link, I had not thought of Googling itparityanimal wrote: »Hi
After watching the slow cooker video, I started wondering if a Rice Cooker would work, especially for bread. I have a Crock Pot and a Rice Maker in the cabinet so...
I suspect that the Rice Cooker gets hotter before it drops down to the Holding temperature.
Any thoughts ?
Cheers
Roger
I think the rice cooker could probably be used for bread. You should Google that and see!
Hold on, and I will.
Yep. Try this link:
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Rice-Cooker-Bread
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Hi ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »Hi,
quick minute.
Thundering like mad. I think I'm about to get my 70% rain that is forecasted for the hours of 4-5&6pm. Just a little early.
I'm gonna have a nap!
Did my gym walk, bought yellow plantains, peppers, onion, at the Mex Market. Have garlic, soy sauce and Worcester. Also have some 'Follow your Heart' cheddar, and I think, maybe, also have some vegan parm cheese. So I should be good to go for Hard Times Plantains for dinner. Now, I need to watch for a soursop..maybe a bit smaller than what Emmy got at Whole Foods....thinking the international market just up the street.
Still need to go back and read Roger's links...great cartoons today too!
Ok, the noise is no longer at a distance...and its dark, and pretty much no wind. (That sounds like Tornado weather!)
Later...
The weather forecast last night indicated heavy rain and thunder with winds up to 50 MPH for sometime before and or after Noontime.
Thanks for the kind words
A comment regarding how tasty dinner was is not a bragGardenKatGardens wrote: »Ok, stopped in for a minute to brag about my dinner! Emmy wasn't kidding. The Plantains were excellent...and the Plantain skins boiled then stir fried with the peppers, onion, and garlic etc was excellent too! I ate two helpings! There is enough left so tomorrow for breakfast I will heat the stir fried part up, and some rice, open a can of black beans and use my last flour tortilla (the great big size) and I will have a fat burrito for breakfast! Can't wait.
I noticed sort of a floral aroma as I peeled the plantain, not quite, but almost sweet...and then when I baked the actual plantain it had a sweet taste which went really well with my fake cheeses! I'd bet that if one used a queso that can be shredded it would be over the moon! I love queso, either kind. But its a no-no at my house.
Ok, off to bed to play a Scrabble game, and do a puzzle. I know if I start reading the news on either CNN or BBC I'll be up til tomorrow!
Ed your dinner "Thing" sounded really good! I love some of these 'thingy' dinners that can quickly be pulled together and are tasty!
Ok, good night all! Til later...
Plantains are strange to me since uncooked they are not good, but if cooked very tasty.
Have a Good Day
Roger0 -
Howdy y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! 74 with an expected high of 90 and 20% chance of precipitation.
With the pouring rain, needless to say, I didn't stop at Kroger yesterday afternoon so might get out to the store today. We'll see.
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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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Home made frozen treats. Perhaps if I make them bitesize.
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Noodles in an Asian style sauce with dry fried tofu and veggies.
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I'm back from walking with one beat up penny. The Temperature out the door was 70 degrees and It was comfortable and even better when the breeze blew. The rain and thunderstorms in the forecast for Tuesday rumbled through the area on schedule.
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Have a Great Wednesday
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Hi ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »And I was up til 'tomorrow' ie, 2am this morning! When will I learn?
Heading to the shower then my big burrito followed by the gym, Costco for gasoline, Kroger for sparkling water and more lg flour tortilla's, then I may treat self to a pedi at the place next to Publix...while there I'll hit Publix for lottery ticket and a salad. Those salads look pricy, but it makes 3 salads for me which makes it quite reasonable. And I'm lazy so no prep on my part other than to make a batch of my FF, low sodium, salad dressing which works out to be about 45 calories for 2 tablespoons!
Not only did I get a downpour here in the afternoon, but again at around 11 last night! Almost afraid to go look at the rain gauge!! (not really).
Need to look at email to see if anything actually Needs attention also....gonna be busy today, and its Jack Chat evening so I have to be done by 4p.
Later...
That is a nice & tasty looking plate of food. I would be removing the Red & Green peppers as I do not eat them, however I am used to doing that with a lot of the NS dinner entrees.
Is the gas at CostCo so low in price that it makes the trip worth the savings ? The Closest CostCo location to me does not have gas.
Did You send for the coupon for the free Poland Springs flavored Sparkling water 8 pack ?
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I suspect I have You beat for the lazy part
I did some weeding as I walked back to the house this morning, Yesterdays rain made it easy.
One thing I have noticed is that many commercial Fat Free foods are loaded with Sugar or Sodium.
Have a Nice Day
Roger0 -
Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! 74 with an expected high of 90 and 20% chance of precipitation.
With the pouring rain, needless to say, I didn't stop at Kroger yesterday afternoon so might get out to the store today. We'll see.
The 20% chance of rain seems to have become 100% for You based on what You said
There is always the next day, I do have two umbrellas one large heavy on and one light folding on from the Dollar Tree a while back that is smaller and much, much lighter. I always wonder how they can do things like that so cheaply and everybody along the pipeline to the store and in the store makes money.
Before I forget I did see Four Deer crossing the street ahead of me as I was walking.
That dish looks tasty and I see Broccoli, if You had not mentioned Tofu I might have guessed that the white triangles were thin chicken breast fillets.parityanimal wrote: »Noodles in an Asian style sauce with dry fried tofu and veggies.
Have a Good Day
Roger0 -
Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! 75 with an expected high of 91 and 20% chance of precipitation. Might get out to Ingles or Publix today, and maybe Aldi (mangoes for $49 each!) but we'll see.
Might start some laundry too. Dishwasher is running now. Need to clean out yesterday's cat bowls.
Valerie, I must say the plantain peels looked great! How was the slow cooker vegetable curry you made the other day?
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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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I got to the grocery (just Ingles) and bought what was necessary. I also bought two cans of young jackfruit to play with and see if I can make something like sloppy Joes or barbecue without it being too meatlike, so that J may enjoy it. We'll see how that works out. Have you used yours yet, Valerie?
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Aldi's Journey to India Butter Chicken Meal Kit
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Native Forest Organic Young Jackfruit
The jackfruit was purchased on a whim, when I happened to spot it in the canned meat substitute section at Ingles today. I had read of it and watched a number of videos detailing ways to make meat-like dishes with it, such as sloppy Joes, tacos, etc, but had never seen the canned young jackfruit before. It was on a "two-for" sale as a new item so I bought two cans. One of them was in tonight's dinner and the other will likely be used for a similar dinner another night.
I decided to be very daring and use it in an untried dinner meal kit which normally called for chicken. I had intended to try that meal kit with dry fried tofu but supposedly the jackfruit would also soak up flavor from whatever sauce you put it in.
As the jackfruit didn't really have much protein, I also decided to add a can of black beans to the dish, to increase the protein. Surprisingly, the jackfruit isn't particularly high in carbs either, which made me happy.
After draining and rinsing the jackfruit, I cut it into slightly smaller pieces. J commented that it looks an awful lot like chicken and seemed very skeptical about actually eating it. I have to admit it did look very chicken like, or perhaps very strange mushroom like. But it was neither and I proceeded to make the meal kit, following the instructions on the box, but using the jackfruit and black beans instead of chicken.
We were both very pleasantly surprised by the resulting dinner!
The meal kit made a very tasty sauce and would, I think, have been splendid with chicken, or tofu, come to that. Reasonably spicy but not enough to melt anyone's face. We would probably have enjoyed a bit more spicy heat, but I wanted to give it a fair test with no alteration other than the meat substitute(s) and I did.
I would have to give this meal kit a good solid 5 out of 5 for a box mix. Would a fully home made version be better? Probably, but I don't know that I could have made one that was better, and this was very easy to prepare.
The jackfruit, while not really having the texture of chicken, at least not prepared the way I did, was quite nice, and picked up the flavor of the sauce beautifully. I can see how, if one dried it out a bit, it could very easily be a more convincing chicken or pork substitute, and may try that sometime for fun, but since J doesn't WANT a meat substitute that tries too hard to be really meat like, it was perfect.
I give the jackfruit a 5 out of 5 too. A very pleasant experiment tonight and I will be glad to use the second can sometime in the near future. This may become a common item in our cupboard. We'll see.
Oh, and dinner looked like THIS:
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I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 64 degrees and It was comfortable walking due to the nice temperature and lowered humidity.
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