AKathy's "What's For Dinner?" 05/25

No long weekend here either, but next Thursday is a holiday so we are taking the Friday as well and going away for a 4 day break.

Our dinner out last night was fabulous. We started with bread, olives, goat’s cheese and a cream cheese and dates dip. Everything was tasty and just a bit spicy (chilli powder/flakes). The olives had bits of preserved lemon mixed in, which gave a salty punch when you hit a piece. For mains, we had a dish of braised prawns and baby octopus in a tomato sauce and the most delicious chicken. It was called Chicken Barbere and had the most amazing aroma - I just wanted to keep sniffing it, but I ate it as well and it tasted as good as it smelled. Even better, there were two drumsticks that we didn’t eat, so they came home with me for dinner tomorrow when DH isn’t here.

Today we went into the city to the Apple Store, as DH was getting me a new iPad for my present. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any of the model I wanted in stock, so I have to wait until Wednesday to pick it up. At least it will be ready for me to take on vacation.

Dinner tonight is beef stew with pasta. DH is cooking - he started it really slow before we went out earlier- and it’s nearly time to eat.

Good morning.

Ds and his gf arrived last night and we had a really nice visit. Today he's going to show her around our small city and then they are going to a wedding tonight. Dh will be working on the flooring in the living room. He was delayed, because a tool he ordered didn't arrive. He finally went to Lowes and picked up another brand. He had great fun using it. I'll be working on my puzzle. Life will be more fun once the flooring is laid. Furniture arrives on 6/4 and they can't hold it past that date. They've been holding it for 2 weeks already. Since dh is on a deadline we had to put other stuff to the side. I'm climbing the walls w/boredom. I don't like being stuck at home.

Dinner will be rechauffe for dh, since yds and gf won't be home.

Enjoy today, everyone.

My friends! I had an absolutely exhausting week. I had 19 meetings! I don't think I have ever had 19 meetings in one week in all my life. It sucked every bit of energy I had out of me. And then if you read my work thread there was extra mental stress so yeah by last night, I was freaking done. Even today I'd like to just lay flat on the couch and stare at the ceiling. Sigh.

But Jeremy's kids invited themselves over. They did request chicken fried rice and I made all the rice which is currently chilling. But Jeremy will do the rest.

I have been making this cake: www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/death-by-chocolate-poke-cake/

My sister mentioned poke cakes at dinner the other night and my stressed out self went right down the rabbit hole last night looking at recipes. I decided this one has the very most chocolate I could pack into a cake. Oh and did I mention I got my monthly this week too? So the chocolate is a craving, as well as a reward for successfully navigating this week. And yes, yes, I know it's not healthy to use food as rewards. 😂 This is why I'm chubby. 😂🤣😂🤣

So scrapmaven you are onto the floor then? Wonderful! Hope it's all done soon and that it hasn't made you too nuts.

sueg that dinner sounds exquisite. Again, I'd be using it to reward myself if I lived by you. Part of the treat is that you'd be in the restaurant with me too. 😘

I'm going to crochet before those kids get here. The good news is that they won't stay late and I told my neighbor Jenn I'd bring down a bottle of wine and we could have a glass later. I'll probably take her a slice of cake because she needs a reward this week too. 😉

I went out shopping at Joann this morning and found too many bargain! Unfortunately shopping is something I do more often when I’m depressed, which I have been dealing with lately. Today is day 3 of a 5 day weekend for me. I’m hoping to find the energy to clean up my scrapbooking table and visit with friends on Zoom.

We’re having ribs, corn on the cob and fresh green beans for dinner. DS will handle most of the cooking.

Aww...KelleeM I'm sorry depression has a hold on you. That's just awful. I hate when it won't shake off after a couple of days. I'm so ground down today I feel it needling at the back of my mind. Like it's warning me that if I don't slow down, damn it, it will rise up and slow me down just to show me that my unconscious brain is really the boss of me. 😂 And of course I'm giving it the middle finger and going full steam ahead anyway so I expect by Monday I'll be laid out. Because as much as I like to think I am, I am not really in control. Hopefully you'll rest some this weekend and then be able to shake it off. Big hugs.

Yes I can crochet while they are here. And I will. However Jeremy also invited his mom. And she will want to talk to me. If it were just them, I could sneak away and nobody would care.

We had a thunderstorm this morning so Walker sat on top of me on the couch for an hour until the thunder ended. He refused to go outside to pee until the rain stopped so I’ve learned that he has fantastic bladder control.

No plans for the weekend so we are just hanging around the house.

Not sure about supper tonight yet.

my dump run.. dh decided to come with me.. saw a tiny fawn on way back.

I had my family over today for breakfast and had a great time chatting. They just left about an hour ago and am ready to just rest and enjoy the rest of my day.

For dinner we are having we had left from last night's dinner. Hubby picked an italian restaurant last night for his birthday and it was delicious but it was too much food.

leannec:
I can relate. My mom has a Samsung phone that she uses to text and call people. That’s it - no internet, no games, nothing else. And I gotta say I’m kind of happy about that. I spend a lot of time explaining and fixing phone issues so I can’t imagine what it would be like if she had a computer and the internet!

Our group went to the geothermal Sky Lagoon today which was amazing! 2 of our group of 22 have Covid but not too bad symptoms. Tomorrow is the big sightseeing day then we head for home on Monday. It has been an amazing tour.

DS & I went out and spent $$$ on flowers, herbs and garden supplies at a local nursery. It was HOT but we got a lot of nice things and I can't wait to get them into their containers (only container gardening for us right now). We'll plant on Monday (early before it gets hot).

DS went out to meet up with friends for dinner, and I'm heading out for a pedicure and will pick something up for DH and I after that. Possibly Chinese. We don't have enough leftovers for a full meal for both of us and I am too beat (and hot) to cook something new.


Hugs to all that need them! 

scrapmaven - enjoy having family home. Good luck with the floor - it'll be so nice when it's all over and done

KelleeM - (((Hugs))) and prayers - I hope you're feeling more yourself soon.

cadoodlebug - you've had a lovely vacation! Thanks for popping in and sharing it with us!

ntsf - (((Hugs))) I'm glad the universe sent you a fawn to help balance out the tough

jeremysgirl - that cake looks amazing!! (((Hugs))) 19 meetings is WAY too many.


Hi everyone else!

Dinner tonight was bratwurst, a big salad, and fruit. I cut up the pineapple we got in our farm box and DD17 had asked if we could get a dragon fruit to try so we had that also - it was good!

I think we've decided on a Texas sheet cake for Monday's dessert. The last thing any of us needs is chocolate cake but...

I mean the roses are pretty Marina but that lettuce!!!!❤️