aKathy's What's for Dinner 12/9

I have had a really slow morning at work ... it's dragging!    

There are a bunch of errands to run before I drive to my mum's to do some stuff for her ... yay.

An exciting Friday.    

I'm getting together tomorrow night with my girlfriend ... doing takeout pasta that we didn't do last weekend!    

Happy Friday my friends!

I've dropped my vehicle off at Subaru and picked up a loaner. The intermittent and auto wipers haven't been working since I had the windshield replaced. Getting that fixed.

DH is coming back from the ranch today, I'll be glad to see him. I have book club this evening, so dinner will be what the hostess serves. Always a good time with great friends.

Tomorrow my son is having an Ugly Sweater party. I need to come up with a silly sweater and make a couple of appetizers to take.

I need to wrap presents and hope to sew this weekend.

Wishing everyone a great day and weekend ahead!!

Good morning, I'm heading to Raley's because they have pork loin chops on sale. That's what's for dinner.

This weekend I hope to finish decorating and get my Christmas cards started. Just need to print out the address labels and edit my newsletter.

scrapmaven , keeping y'all in my thoughts.

jeremysgirl , that picture of you with your mom and sister and ALL THOSE COOKIES was wonderful!

It got me! Last night I had some chocolate and couldn’t taste it. This morning I couldn’t taste my breakfast. I did another Covid test and it was positive! DH did a test and he was negative. I’m 5 days in and feeling not as congested today so hopefully I’m on the downside of the hill. The positive result certainly explains why I’ve felt so bad the last few days.

Hi Everyone,


scrapmaven I am sorry that you and your DH are so tired.


jeremysgirl Love your picture and I am so happy that you are in your happy place.


leannec I know when it feels like the day is dragging you just wish it would go by faster.


Delta Dawn Enjoy your Christmas party! I am so glad that you feel better.


austnscrapaddict I hope your car gets out of the shop soon. Ugly sweaters are so fun to make us laugh.


cadoodlebug Pork loin chops sound delicious. Your meme cracks me up.


taylortroop I am so sorry. I hope your case remains mild. I know how you feel. I am still feeling exhausted after having it last week. 


Yesterday I had to take a nap and went to bed early because I am still fatigued from Covid. This morning DH and I went out to breakfast and when we came home, I had to take another nap. Today, I am doing my usual. We haven’t discussed dinner yet. It’s TBD. 


I hope all of you have a peaceful day! 

jeremysgirl Holler if you need a cookie taste tester. I am happy to volunteer.

Tonight's dinner will be the rest of the unstuffed shells, and we are making ribs and IP mac and cheese tomorrow. I can't wait!

Happy Friday, all!

Dinner will be fish as it is Friday, after all!!! LOL!!! Except I now have to go out again, since I forgot to stop at the fish market on my way home from my walk.

Tomorrow I am hosting brunch for the girls....I found a beautiful red table cloth at Macy's for under 20 dollars after all the discounts!!!
My table is set and looks amazing with the tablecloth and my winterberry dinner ware...I love Christmas!!! I got an arrangement of red and white roses, and candy canes tied with a red ribbon for favors....😊
I am making an egg dish and bacon...everyone contributes so it will be a nice gathering.

We’re having pizza tonight. I have an appointment and will pick it up on the way home.

I went out to do a couple of errands and was surprised by how quickly they went! I commented to ds that it was actually much more pleasant than I anticipated. Of course I didn’t go to a mall but did go to Walmart!

Happy Saturday morning from Down Under.
I picked up a car at the airport yesterday morning, after quite a decent sleep at the hotel. Luckily I checked, as DH hadn’t booked a child seat, so I asked how much it would cost to add to the hire, and it was under $90 for the three weeks, so I decided it was worth it, not to have to bother switching seats in and out of DS’s car.

Sophia and I had a lovely afternoon at a play Center, then she came with me to check in to the apartment where we’re staying. I had dinner with them - pumpkin risotto which DS made, and was delicious. I also got lots of tiny cuddles from Lucia, who I was in a very snuggly and giggly mood.

This weekend is busy here. I will be heading out soon to pick up Sophia (yes, having that car seat is working out well!) to take her to her swimming lesson. Then back to DS’s for lunch, then pick up younger DS from the airport and some shopping on the way back.
Tomorrow is Lucia’s baptism, which is the reason for the shopping today and also why I am on Oma duty so much. DS and DDiL will be doing set up at the church hall this afternoon, and DS2 and I will join them once we’re ready.

austnscrapaddit.. we have to replace the windshield in dh's subaru.. I wanted to take to the dealer and dh has other ideas. I will probably do that after he has surgery and can't do it.

ntsf Safelight and other places wouldn't do it without going thru the dealership due to the Isight cameras. Apparently Subaru removes the camera's, a "vendor" installs the windshield and then Subaru finishes by replacing cameras, etc. Luckily I have warranty, but I already have another small chip in the new windshield, I'm starting to think the aero dynamics of this vehicle causes more chips. I expect it to be next week before I know anything. I am thankful the loaner is the same model, an Ascent.

I offered to make lasagne, but DSO said not to bother. Instead I heated up some party pies for him, and a cheese and spinach pastry for myself.

I bought a Powerball ticket for Thursday night, but I didn't win anything, not a cracker. Which is most unfortunate, because I had planned to fly jeremysgirl out here with my winnings to make some Christmas cookies for me! 

safelite has such a bad reputation I hesitate about them. insurance said we can go anywhere. just have to pay and get reinbursed.  we have an outback.and I drive an impreza

Stomach is better today (I can tell because I actually feel like eating) but I’m going easy. Might make something with ground beef tonight. Or not. Whatever.

And sorry. I’m going to try not to mention my stomach again.


oh no, taylortroop, so sorry the plague caught up with you! Hope you feel better fast.

austnscrapaddict, is that a dash cam we’re talking about? I’m starting to look at new cars, and I need to know what to watch out for.

Sign me up for the jeremysgirl cookie-tasting pilgrimage.

It's been a run around day for me, but ended with a pedicure so my toes are pretty again. My new glasses were on track to be here for Tuesday and arrived today!! Woohoo, I am so happy with Warby Parker. 

This is a time where take-out is best, scrapmaven . Save your energy for comforting and supporting your family. 

Love the meme, jeremysgirl . 

Hope the dentist wasn't too bad today, pantsonfire .

Sorry to hear you tested positive, taylortroop , and hope you are at the tail end of things.

ntsf , I thought is was just the snow crab season that was canceled and we'd still be able to get Alaska King crab, but it is both that were affected this year. I had my sharel of fresh picked Dungeness when on Vancouver Island last summer and was so looking forward to crab at Christmas. 

Tonight I'm making carne pollo fries with lots of toppings (onions, peppers, cheese, refried beans, chilis, guacamole, etc.)