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Backstory: they changed the betty crocker mash packaging and now they combine the two envelopes--four "portions" per envelope--into a single "re-seal-able" foil pack. So I broke down at Costco the other day and got a 12-pack of idahohal buttery mash where each pack is still the 4oz dry portion. I had been avoiding them in part because they come in at 440-450Cal, almost 100 Cal higher than Betty.
So I am living dangerously here--in more ways than one!
Veggies today were higher Cal (peas and carrots), and then I opened the Costco not trader but some other Joe "smokehouse brisket chili" (650-660 Cal) and then I admit to boo-booing and opening an idahohan pouch (another 450).
And... oh boy...
-- mash: a bit... too smooth and too "buttery" dang it. I don't want it THAT "buttery". F-OFF dudes.... I could add real butter if I wanted--Calorie wasters!
--smokehouse brisket blah blah. good taste overall BUT:
I just can't imaging if I hadn't "cut" the whole meal by adding about 370g of peas and carrots. to the chili. I am still feeling parched and I am seriously contemplating coke zero #2 here!
I guess that OUGHT to teach me to go "commercial".
--re Joe whoever's "brisket chili".
I mean come on guys. I expect better from you Costco!
There is some really good BBQ brisket out there. Big T's BBQ in Calgary was always awesome. Memphis Blues in @BCLadybug888 territory range were not too bad either!
Joe whoever's brisket (and I still have both another pouch of chili and a box of "burned brisket ends").... yeah.. NOT that good!
Sure the "sauce" is good and so the whole chili is on the ok side.... but ZERO taste to the meat and not particularly tender either TBH. So Nope.
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Maybe try mashing a real potato?4
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Cross your Fingers for me. Everything has been worked out and agreed-upon informally and if things go as planned this lovely little house in Harbour Grace Newfoundland will be mine soon. 🤞🏻
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It's going to need a little bit of work but I'm pretty tickled. It even has a barn.... Just in case I have an overwhelming desire to raise goats and chickens and maybe some sheep 😁3
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Oh Laurie! It looks very very nice! Not sure I want to ask about temperatures and wind🤣 but nice view too!2
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The rest of the peas and carrots became soup with 950g no salt chicken broth, 12g Knorr fake chicken and real mushroom broth powder, onion powder 7.2g , smokey Chipotle 2.5g smokey paprika 1.5g dried parsley 1g dried rosemary 1g3
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What's Yooly up to now? Laurie I'm going back to your pictures!2
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What are “bods”? Haven’t heard that one before.
Cheers @Bella_Figura; couldn’t have put it better - folk, usually seasoned experts in their field, who I am questioning of & deferential to!
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@lauriekallis - ooh -congratulations (hopefully!)
So exciting & adventurous - what a pretty house & amazing views out to the water, land too - fabulous ….😍😍😍
Is Newfoundland a new place for you?1 -
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Sort of? Son Number One and family - including my GRANDSON moved there a year and a half ago. I've been visiting. This little house adventure is a way to have one foot in each province. Won't be moving there - hoping instead for it to be an artist retreat??? Short term rentals that leaves enough room for myself and the rest of the family to stay there when we visit? Fingers crossed.Creamtea42 wrote: »Is Newfoundland a new place for you?
PAV - the trees are straight! One of the few places I've seen evergreen trees going straight up. So either the wind is manageable (for Newfoundland which is basically very windy all the time) or, these are very very strong trees? Or, the wind changes direction regularly to keep the trees from developing a one way lean
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So a visit to Newfoundland is now on my bucket list! Definitely a summer visit however.
Having a good time in Seattle but damn it’s cold. There’s a freeze warning overnight. A shock to my old bones having left 80+ daily temperatures.
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Wow wow wow wow wow: who is the mini fox with the bargain hunter dude?1
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Wow - what an amazing photo! Yooly you put those rhododendrons to shame! And your hubby is a looker too!!!
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Next summer - hopefully - that little beauty will be ours - and it will be ready for guests 1
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Well it’s not tooo bad for a pair of geezers both almost 77 years old. We try.lauriekallis wrote: »Wow - what an amazing photo! Yooly you put those rhododendrons to shame! And your hubby is a looker too!!!
Newfoundland is definitely on the list.
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Sunny and relatively warm all week. Unusual for the Pacific Northwest and absolutely beautiful. Big trees, spring flowers and the sea…..
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Gorgeous, Yooly! Must be a treat to walk outside and not be overwhelmed by heat.
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but sooooooo hot today! Windows open and all that!
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Hot?????? In BC????? Or feeling hot in those first warm days?1
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We hit.... 20C yesterday 😎🤣1
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68F !!! That’s barely warm enough to take off a jacket.2
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We got back to Austin yesterday afternoon. A week of fun, two hour time difference and a four 1/2 hour flight - I spent today napping 💤.
Did some laundry while hubby went to the grocery store (unsupervised). He must be tired too because it was a quick trip with few “bargain buys”.2 -
You found a way to "save" yourself from bargains... send the poor guy on a 4.5h plane trip on his way to shopping!
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Back to the gym today. Hit the weights machines pretty good. Taking a light steps day, will be about 7500-8000, I've been aiming for 12500-15k the last few days, so it's nice.
Made a return, went to the grocery store, got gas, have been watching NHL playoff hockey (my husband's team lost) and we've been doing laundry (Sunday routine stuff).
Played one of our favorite card games, Doomlings. May get in the hot tub.4 -
Sounds like you're feeling better?1
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Ez does it! Hopefully it has either gone away or you will find an easy to fix reason!0
