AKathy's "What's For Dinner?" 12/03

Hi everybody. We went with some friends yesterday to the Christkindl market in Grand Rapids. It was eh. But I got my pic with Santa.

I've got laundry going and I'm quilting. Finally done cutting and starting to sew. My favorite part. I'm going to hit the shower in just a bit and then make some bread for dinner. I made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies yesterday morning. Jeremy managed to find a 2.5 pound slab of uncut bacon yesterday. So I will make him a big pot of split pea soup today. I don't like green peas. So I will have a filet of salmon. Which he doesn't like. Bread is my nemesis so wish me luck.

Good evening.
Our weather here has calmed down and we have had no more snow since about midnight last night, thank goodness. There is still snow everywhere, as temperatures have stayed below freezing point all day, but the local authorities and regular people have begun clearing roads and sidewalks.
Before we headed to church, I chopped vegetables and set them simmering in the chicken stock I made yesterday from some bones I found abandoned in the freezer. We decided to drive to church, as not all public transport was back and running, but forgot one important factor - while roads have been cleared, the same cannot be said for kerbside parking spots, so DH ended up dropping me off near our church, then driving around to find a place. We ended up two underground stops from church, so he was only a bit late.
Once home, I added the chicken meat to my soup while DH heated up some frozen bread rolls for our lunch. He then headed to work for a bit while I was going to bake our Christmas cake. That plan was foiled however, as I forgot to check we had enough flour before we went shopping yesterday, so it will have to wait until tomorrow. Instead, I started a new knitting project.
Dinner tonight is a simple butter chicken curry with rice and bok choy.

we were in maryland yesterday, at my daughter in law's brother's house.. and christmas joy filled the whole house.. 50 christmas villages around the christmas tree and more!! we were supposed to go out for dinner.. then everyone was drunk, so we called in an order.. and went to another restaurant to pick it up (I was not in charge, I was just driving through the thick fog) and the brother kept giving me the wrong driving directions so it took a long time to get home.. then it turns out the brother forgot to order what I wanted. but his wife made a salad for me at home. they had pizza.

for lunch, we are going out to the fancy dc place.. DC Harvest.. farm to table handcrafted food. then later this afternoon, we are going to local bar and watch the 49' ers win.. and have bar food

we had traditional crab cakes at annapolis yesterday.. and my daughter in law saw friends from grade school.. and knew everyone. had lunch with her parents. I'm almost ready to be at home and cook a simple stirfry.. two more days

Hi Everyone,

 I started to read yesterday’s thread and then got distracted. It must be all the crazy medicine. So I went back and read it again today. 

leannec Cute memes the last couple of days. I hope that you have a fantastic time today decorating with your beautiful daughters. 

jeremysgirl I love that picture of you! You are beautiful! I love that coat. Where did you get it? 

scrapmaven Our beautiful Queen. I am so glad that you are home and resting. I pray that the doctors come up with an easy fix for your healing. 

sueg I am so glad that the snow finally subsided. I saw the pictures that you posted and I was amazed at the amount in the pictures. I am glad that you made it to church and back safely. Enjoy your knitting. 

**GypsyGirl** Your cupcakes sound delicious. Have fun sewing and decorating.

ntsf What a great time you had yesterday. I am so happy for you that you are enjoying your time with your family.

bklyngal62 It is so nice that you are able to live around and enjoy your family. Today sounds like a great day for you.

Friday, I started prednisone. Yuck. I didn’t fall asleep until yesterday (Saturday) until 11 pm. I woke up at 3 am; when ODS surprised us, by coming home and then at 10:45 this morning.

Yesterday, when I took my second dose, each pill was a complete adrenaline rush. My mind was going a million miles a minute, but my body was still hurting so it was a weird experience. Last night dinner was fend for yourself.

Today I am hoping to get some decorating done. I still need to take down my fall decor in areas. 

Dinner tonight is spaghetti with a salad. 

I hope all of you have a peaceful rest of the day. 

DH and I did a quick trip into the city this morning to do a couple errands. We picked up some fresh bagels at the bagel store and also some dog treats they were selling with the proceeds to the local humane society (from which we adopted Walker).

It’s another cold wet rainy day. I’m so surprised that we haven’t had any snow here yet. Hopefully anything crazy holds off until after Wednesday which is my annual shopping trip with my best friend.

After DHs nap, I’m heading downstairs to make some cards. My mom gives a birthday card to everyone in her apt building so she goes through a lot each year. I use up my stash and it saves her some money.

Supper tonight is grilled steak.

Yikes! destined2bmom that is awful. I hope it at least helps you for all the grief it is giving you.

Happy Sunday!

jeremysgirl cute picture! I thought the same thing about our Christkindlmarkt. It was so crowded. We had a nice time with my brother in law and his girlfriend. We then went to another town to a local whole in the wall tavern that has the best food. It is on the Main Street and a lot of shops were still open so us girls went shopping while we waited for a table.

I’ve been grocery shopping this morning, got laundry going and have been working on Christmas cards. DH finally got the lights on the real tree that’s on the screened in porch. My goal is to get the ornaments on it today. It is cold so I’m not looking forward to it but I keep telling myself I can then sit and look at it all lit up in the evenings.

Hoping you both start feeling better scrapmaven and destined2bmom .

Dinner will be ham and scalloped potatoes.

We're going to have chili & cornbread again, same as last night. So good though!

Its' foggy and rainy here again just like yesterday, so I figured why not just repeat the dinner too? LOL

scrapmaven and destined2bmom, I hope you're feeling better soon! Prednisone does that to me too, but not quite to the level you're describing.

jeremysgirl, I love the picture of you with the "Clauses"! Very cute, enjoy your quilting!

scrapmaven so is little terminator kitty smug with his previous achievement or looking to up his game?

leannec yes joy everywhere!  I like after Christmas removing it all and it feels fresh! LOL

destined2bmom you and I have sons who like to drive at night but that is even earlier than my guy.  3 am arrival is a little early.  I hope the med works after all that.

jeremysgirl what a lovely photo!

Today I finished putting out my Christmas decorations except for the tree we still need to buy.  Though I think I forgot a few items to take out of one of the bins.  Oh well it's back up in the attic.  Maybe when we do the tree they will come down again.  DH is firmly implanted on the sofa.

Tonight maybe a tri-tip with jasmine rice and roasted asparagus.