Early Risers - Eastern Time Zone
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parityanimal wrote: »One pack of chicken legs left in the freezer now. One pack was fairly thoroughly browned and is in a slow cooker with bacon, sausage, beans, minced onions, minced carrots, seasoning, and herbs, and then some bread crumbs sprinkled on top, to make Eduardo's southern US slow cooker take on a traditional French dish.
Cassoulet has, apparently, three cities that claim to be the origin of the dish, with three different recipes.
Historically, it appears that Cassoulet was one of those "put a bunch of whatever meat and fowl is available" in with some beans, herbs and spices, possibly sprinkle some breadcrumbs on (though none of the big three call for the crumbs - Julia Child used them in HER recipe), and cook it all down until the beans are very soft and creamy. Break whatever crust forms on top, several times, during the cooking process, assuming the crust gets hard, to allow MORE crust to form.
Back in medieval Europe, what was available, more often than not, was some kind of pork, some sausage, some kind of bird or smoked bird, usually a duck or partridge. But I gather one normally didn't go out on a major shopping trip to get ingredients, one just used what was on hand. The bird I have on hand is chicken.
In the slow cooker it doesn't really appear to be making a hard crust so it will just be what it is. If it gets hard toward the end, that's fine. If not, then I can plate some and perhaps run it under a broiler for a few minutes to see if I can get it to crisp up. Or just eat it as it turns out.
Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Howdy y'all. It's thrilling Thursday!
61 out there now with an expected high of 81. 20% chance of rain.
Leftover cassoulet makes a splendid breakfast!
Nothing much on the agenda today other than clearing the sink. Might slip out to Kroger but probably not until Saturday on that. I think I have enough stuff to hold me until then.
I suspect a lot of what was eaten was what could be had for free via hunting and what was raised for food were mainly animals that lend themselves to being eaten before they spoiled or turned into sausage easily or both
Nothing wrong with leftovers... of course with NS foods there are no leftovers.
Tuesday was roast the Turkey Breast and yesterday was Vacuum seal into portions and throw into the freezer except for three servings, one of which was eaten yesterday and another will be eaten today and the third Friday. That is my method of having a healthy lean Protein. And according to the Label 4 ounces is 140 calories and only 200+ sodium which is not bad for something from the frozen section.
There was a bit of a whoops acquiring the Turkey. Neither my Brother or I thought about it ahead of time so we sort of wasted the Free Easter Meat on it instead of the Ham that was planned to be picked up
Now we have to buy the Ham after picking up a $13+ Turkey Breast that Only I eat so I will have to pay for the Ham. I did save the parts off of the Turkey Breast that I don't use such as the skin and Back meat and Broth. My brother plans on using the broth as the basis of a soup.
Nothing wrong with saving the wear and tear of a extra trip to the store if it is not needed. I tend to stock up as much as possible when I shop.
Have a Good Day
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »Yep, that Lime in the coconut give you a belly ache!!
Pork and Beans was the basis of Baked Beans at our house too Ed...along with more catsup and some mustard, etc... I wasn't ever overly excited about Pork and Beans, but I do remember the kids growing up and they thought a can of Weeny Beanies was a big deal!!! Obviously I did not raise any gourmands!
Have all my ingredients for tomorrow's 'big cook'. I can hardly wait! Will be a lot of work, but when its done I'll have dinner and lunch for 6-7 days. I'm guessing 7-8, or possibly 9 days, cuz the recipes are geared for '1-2' people. Plan to go to bed early tonite so I get a good nights sleep before I begin.
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Hi Valerie
When I was growing up Pork and Beans was the base for a meal. Mom used to either Bake them or Pan Fry them with Onions and both ways had Hot Dogs sliced into them. Not to mention her version of Tuna Casserole which was canned Tuna, Mushroom Soup with Saltines crumbled into it and Baked. I actually like it too. OTOH being the Gourmet eater I am I also liked the Cafeteria food such as their version of Spanish Rice.
Good Luck with Your cooking
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parityanimal wrote: »
Hi Ed
I did like the idea of the pedal operated faucet when they wash their hands. I wish they had that in public restrooms
Cheers
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J's mother, sister, and our soon-to-be-niece-in-law are supposed to be coming to visit for the weekend. If they get here early enough, we may go to Kroger on Friday, but Saturday may have to do. His mother prefers to select her own fruits and snacks for her visit, and niece-in-law is picky about what she'll eat.
I'm planning to make Spaghetti at least one night while they are here, but will try to hide the fact that the meat in my sauce is going to be lamb...J's sauce, of course, will be vegetarian.
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Watch closely for the amazing "now you see it, now you don't" basket of bread!
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J and I are home and OK. We drive through this area a LOT but were/are nowhere near tonight...
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/large-fire-shuts-down-interstate/5075894530 -
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I was out walking today and did 6,350 steps. The temperature this morning was 39 degrees and and there had been rain falling before I went out the door. It had stopped and then started once again shortly after I left the house. The heavier rain is supposed to be moving in later according to this mornings weather forecast.
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GardenKatGardens wrote: »Good Morning!
About to head to the kitchen...need to unload the dishwasher, the dish drainer is empty, clear a couple things that won't be needed from the kitchen cabinets, take a big deep breath, and it will be ready set go!!!! I slept later than I'd intended so already I'm behind...except there is no real schedule today. In my chat with DS1, Livy is sick. fever, cough, headache, etc. soooo that lets Grammie off the hook for her evening traffic drive! AND if Liv's better, they are going to HHI for a 3 day weekend! I'd beg to go, but 10 hours of sitting for 3 days at the beach that I just left...naw...not yet. (besides who'd eat all this good food I'm about to go cook? LOL!)
Will watch the video's etc later when I need a break.
Ed, no judgment call here, but why in the world would you go shopping at Kroger on a Saturday??? I'd have to to need a life or death item before I'd even think about it. Or else your Kroger is WAY different than the one over here. Weekends and day before any holiday was always jam packed and impossible to navigate the isles! Curious is all.
Roger, in defense of your eating in earlier days....I can remember liking boxed spanish rice, and a few other items. BUT....I think in the beginning of these foods they were made differently..had less chemicals, less salt, preservatives, etc....but when food became a 'big business', and the bottom line wasn't what was good for the consumer, but was good for the stock holders.....it all changed. Just my opinion/thoughts.
Ok, I've procrastinated long enough...see ya later unless I get eaten by my new food processor or liquified by the VitaMix! LOL!!!
Later...
no baby giraffe yet either.
Hi Valerie
My brother goes to the local ShopRite on most Sundays. Me I'd rather go on a weekday early. If You go early the cashiers are out in front of the registers waiting for customers
And I always liked Rice-A-Roni and Hamburger helper years ago too. My tendency was to double up the amount of ground beef too.GardenKatGardens wrote: »Roger this may not really sound so awful to you, but we have a major problem in ATL right now. There was a horrific fire under a bridge on I-85...major major north south way thru our town, and for people passing thru.
Ed, did you have your tv on? I was still in the kitchen, and had just turned the tv on..to see what looked like the fires of hell. When the interstate bridge fell it put out a good bit the fire. I see you've posted...will go read.
Actually we have had bridges damaged by fire in the past and it caused major traffic problems until they were inspected and if needed repaired.
I suspect that this fire will have a huge impact on traffic in the Atlanta area for quite a while. Replacement bridges are not a off the shelf itemGardenKatGardens wrote: »Thank goodness for that Ed. Ted my DS2 was also home, but will have a very different route to work tomorrow.
The Airport fire trucks have foamed the area. Like it was a crashed plane.
I just caught the end of the coverage on our local cable news channel, I see that one section of bridge in one direction is gone. Time to have the Army bring in their bridging equipment
Good Luck with this one
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »J's mother, sister, and our soon-to-be-niece-in-law are supposed to be coming to visit for the weekend. If they get here early enough, we may go to Kroger on Friday, but Saturday may have to do. His mother prefers to select her own fruits and snacks for her visit, and niece-in-law is picky about what she'll eat.
I'm planning to make Spaghetti at least one night while they are here, but will try to hide the fact that the meat in my sauce is going to be lamb...J's sauce, of course, will be vegetarian.
Thank You for the link to the news.
In my house when we were growing up a picky eater went hungry. Amazing how hunger conquers picky
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Howdy y'all. It's 60 out there on this fabulous Friday, with a high expected of only 71! That storm that came through last night must have been a cold front. Hopefully it went through midtown and washed away some of the smell from the fire that wrecked the interstate. No rain expected today.
Amazingly NO ONE was reported hurt, and apparently no cars were damaged. That one picture that shows it shortly after it started, when, possibly, it could have been managed, also shows what probably caught fire shortly thereafter...I had no idea those plastic conduits were flammable! Watching news clips last night was rather surreal, with forty foot walls of flam shooting up both sides of the internet.
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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.
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All mushrooms are edible. Some, only once...
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I think April is waiting (or trying to wait) until April to have her baby!
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Our supper tonight was spaghetti. Meat sauce (lamb) for me, and Marinara for J. In addition to the VERY RARE treat of spaghetti for supper, the bread machine came out this evening and we had some freshly baked light bread, some of which got made into garlic cheese toast to go with the spaghetti.
Supper was delicious, and of course I ate too much. The home made bread came out with a lovely crumb and flavor, and it made delightful garlic cheese toast. And, of course, spaghetti sauce and I are old friends so no issues with that at all.
The only slightly unusual part was the lamb instead of ground beef, but I have actually done that before too.
Family guests should be arriving any minute now from Kentucky.
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They arrived about 11:10. I will be going to bed shortly. Since I have lovely home made bread available, I believe I will have eggs and toast for breakfast in the morning...and if I have any sausage links left, maybe those too.
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I was out walking today and did 7.7K steps. The temperature this morning was 33 degrees on the weather forecast and 39 on the front porch, There had been rain falling before I went out the door. It had stopped and when I left the house there was a wind blowing a mist that was somewhat uncomfortable. There are some rain showers that are supposed to be moving in later according to this mornings weather forecast.
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Have a Great Weekend
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Howdy y'all. It's sensational Saturday! And April Fools Day!
I can assure you I don't need a special day to be a fool sometimes.
57 out there now with a high of 76 expected. Zero percent chance of rain.
J has a local orchid society board meeting this afternoon. I usually go too and may tag along and get what I need from Kroger, in the same parking lot. Not sure what the company visiting has planned.
I had toast and scrambled eggs for breakfast. Sink is cleared and dishwasher is running.
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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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They have arrested suspects connected to the I-85 fire and collapse.
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Hi ValerieGardenKatGardens wrote: »Hi its me!
Issues with electricity and storms, a terrified cat, interstates burning and span falling...I don't think I'd like to relive that night. UGH.
Friend of mine had a Dr. appt, 12 miles from his house...WAZE routed him thru a maze of streets to get him there...it took an hour.
I am/was? going to see Ted tomorrow after my haircut in Decatur. Getting to Decatur, and even to midtown should not be difficult, EXCEPT all those city streets are going to be 'hell'. Hair cut is necessary, visit with DS2 debatable.
That fire area is the very way I went to work 5 nights a week. It fell onto the exit ramp I used. I never knew all that conduit was so very flamable either.
News is on, and 3 spans of bridge Northbound, and 3 spans of the bridge southbound, and all the support columns will need to be replaced...the southbound is over Piedmont Road. Another major road that will be impossible while they rebuild those southbound bridge spans.
Hang up ATL for the summer.
Windy here today...currently 64 degrees.
TIme to head to the kitchen. I slept thru the breakfast hour, but my tummy says there will be food SOON!
Got the dishwasher run already this morning. Wasn't too keen about running it last night with the power going on and off half dozen times. Weird walking around your own home carrying not only your phone, but also a flashlight!
Ed, enjoy your time with family.
Roger, I have been known to shop Sunday mornings in my past. But now the tightwad in me shops on Wednesdays. Saved about $10 this week between being old, and my Kroger Plus card. Not to be sneezed at!
Tonite I get to put several of the dishes together to make Chili Rellanos. Recipe reads good, so I'm excited. I can say, the 'creamy ranch dressing', the beans which were a mix of adzuki beans and small red beans, as I didn't have as many of the adzuki beans than I thought I had! They are delicious. also I made a vegan cheese that is quite tasty, so much so, I had to put it in a sealed container in the refrigerator or I'd have eaten it all while I finished doing the batching! In short everything I made yesterday was delicious. Now I just have to combine them to make great entree's!
Later...
Oh, they (American Adventure Park) says 24-48 hours we'll have a baby. I sure hope so.... and I'm quite sure April the Mom to be Giraffe would agree!
It does indeed look like Atlanta is in for a tough Summer as are all the other people that use that roadway.
I wonder if it will cause delivery problems for trucks due to traffic problems.
I heard that they need to replace three sections and supports too on our local news from New York City. The footage I saw showed then testing what looked like the supports and when they were tapped with a hammer they crumbled
I'm sorry hear that You on and off electricity like that.
I did a double savings this past Wednesday too, Senior Discount and Good Customer discount stacked on the Fruits I bought.
I thought I heard on the news that they were going to induce the birth for AprilGardenKatGardens wrote: »I think so too Ed, and she's only got 3 more hours to wait, and she can have her April baby.
Interesting dinner...it was not exactly anything to get excited about. The Chili Rellanos casserole was just not good. The sauce was too dry, and for all the spices etc that were in it, it was surprisingly bland. Made me feel bad, as I love those poblano peppers, and I know how to make them diet friendly for me, and GOOD! That went into the trash...no leftovers to worry with there! Sides were the adzuki beans which were good, and quinoa that actually was tasty, that is the beans and quinoa were good til I put the Mole sauce on them...either thats a sad recipe or I just don't like Mole sauce....long story short, dinner was a bust. Happens some time. Tomorrow is supposed to be 3 seed hummus, and stuffed pita. I have the sneaking suspicion that I'll make my usual hummus with chickpeas, lemon, garlic and some tahini and call it a day! Stuff my pita with the beans etc, but .... oh, and I think the roasted marinated carrots are also included...the carrots are tasty so its a go there... stay tuned...either the food improves or the subscription will be a one month wonder! LOL!!
New spiffy credit card today...so need to notify a couple places that bill direct monthly. Manaña, right? Si!!!!
So while I dwell on Spanish words, I'll end with
Siesta time! Buenas Noches!
I agree, somnetimes things that looked good just are not
A shame about the wasted time and money too
The need to change CC Numbers is one reason I hate getting a new one too. If they are going to issue a new card they should do more than change the expiration date, they should also change the number IMO
Have a Nice Saturday
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »Our supper tonight was spaghetti. Meat sauce (lamb) for me, and Marinara for J. In addition to the VERY RARE treat of spaghetti for supper, the bread machine came out this evening and we had some freshly baked light bread, some of which got made into garlic cheese toast to go with the spaghetti.
Supper was delicious, and of course I ate too much. The home made bread came out with a lovely crumb and flavor, and it made delightful garlic cheese toast. And, of course, spaghetti sauce and I are old friends so no issues with that at all.
The only slightly unusual part was the lamb instead of ground beef, but I have actually done that before too.
Family guests should be arriving any minute now from Kentucky.
I splurged for me and had a Lean Cuisine entree for dinner. That would be their very tasty "Classic Macaroni and Beef" which has a goodly proportion of ground beef in it.
I have been known in the past, Pre NS, to make Macaroni & Cheese & Ground Beef or Bacon.
That sounds Deliciousparityanimal wrote: »They arrived about 11:10. I will be going to bed shortly. Since I have lovely home made bread available, I believe I will have eggs and toast for breakfast in the morning...and if I have any sausage links left, maybe those too.
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More details in the story.
Is this anywhere near either of You?
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/244992357-story
Man arrested for stealing thousands of tons of dirt
Man arrested for stealing thousands of tons of dirt
Posted:Mar 30 2017 02:17PM EDT
Updated:Mar 30 2017 05:16PM EDT
SENOIA, Ga. - A Fayetteville man was arrested for stealing and selling more than 3,000 tons of dirt from a woman’s property in Senoia.
Dennis Smith, 65, of Fayetteville, was arrested after Senoia police said more than 183 dump truck loads of dirt were excavated and stolen from the property without the owner’s knowledge.
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That's not near me but I can't imagine how anyone managed to steal that much dirt without the owner's knowledge...unless they have a VERY large property.
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Here's one article talking about the chair. Doesn't specify what kind of chair but if they were sort of living on that state owned land under there, probably some kind of stuffed armchair.
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Getting close to bedtime for this Bonzo too. I suspect we may be the last generation to use that term!1
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I was out walking today and did 8.5K steps + 2 cents. The temperature this morning was 40 degrees on the weather forecast and 41 on the front porch, There was a mild wind blowing and overall it was not too bad outside
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Hi Edparityanimal wrote: »That's not near me but I can't imagine how anyone managed to steal that much dirt without the owner's knowledge...unless they have a VERY large property.
I was guessing that they did not live on the land and that it had to be a large plot of land not to leave a hude hole in the ground.parityanimal wrote: »Here's one article talking about the chair. Doesn't specify what kind of chair but if they were sort of living on that state owned land under there, probably some kind of stuffed armchair.
http://www.cbs46.com/story/35036795/major-fire-breaks-out-on-i-85-in-atlanta
I saw this on a link on that page. Chick-fil-A to offer free breakfast to carpoolers in Atlanta
I was thinking that is nice of them.
Chick-fil-A announced that they're offering free breakfast for carpoolers in Atlanta from April 3-14.
and then there was this one in a similar vein on yesterdays news from New York City.
https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20170330/astoria/free-dry-cleaning-unemployed-interview-outfit-nicoles-cleaners-2852-34th-street
Jaime Jinete, owner of Nicole's Cleaners in Astoria.
ASTORIA — A dry cleaner in the neighborhood is offering to clean interview outfits, free of charge, for unemployed job seekers who need it.
Jaime Jinete, the owner of Nicole's Cleaners on 34th Street just off 30th Avenue, said he started the deal earlier this year as a way to give back to the community — or, as he puts it, "just to give people hope."
"Sometimes someone probably has to make a decision whether you clean your suit or you get a MetroCard to go to that interview," the 41-year-old business owner said. "I can't get you a MetroCard, but I can help with the suit or an outfit."
More details on that page including a picture.parityanimal wrote: »Getting close to bedtime for this Bonzo too. I suspect we may be the last generation to use that term!
I think You could be right about that.
Thanks for the link to more info
Roger0
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