aKathy's What's for Dinner 6/5

Hello, my sweet friend scrapmaven! Did your furniture arrive? How is it looking in your living room? Are you just pleased as punch? Is Mr. Scrapmaven basking in delight, proud of himself for a job well done?

My only meeting for today was cancelled yesterday morning. I am reading Harry Potter, enjoying my day. I am on the Half-Blood Prince and it is proving to hold my interest much better than the Order of the Phoenix. I'm on a mission. I want to see Harry defeat Voldemort. I also cleaned up my kitchen as I was very lazy last night after making such an involved dinner. But I will say that Chloe and Jeremy both loved my alfredo and that makes my heart happy.

I have been sitting in a cozy chair in my office so I can monitor my email while I read and every time I get up from the chair, my dog, Ellie gets in it. I keep having to chase her away. Haha...silly dog would sit in my lap if it was comfortable for her. Ellie has truly been a good dog. However, she is right with me, every moment of every day. Never a break from her. She demands more attention than my cat, Maggie, and I thought that was impossible! But I enjoy having all of them. Animals enrich your life so much.

Tonight I will be making a pork tenderloin. It is in a garlic and herb marinade right now. And then I will make some corn on the cob. That's about all I have energy for. I've been trying to provide some nice dinners for Jeremy because I've slowly been dropping hints that I'm going to abandon animal products for good. I'm really trying to soften the blow. But the fact is, it is highly noticeable to me that I actually feel better when I eat whole food plant based. And I eat a ton more vegetables and only whole grains which just makes me feel so much less bloated and actually fuller with far less calories. He is leaving for a golf trip on Saturday with his buddies. He won't be back until Wednesday night so I can basically eat whatever my heart desires without a lick of guilt. I can't wait.

Happy Wednesday!

My sister is having surgery today so would love any good thoughts and prayers for a successful surgery. One of my other sisters is at the hospital with her today and then I'll go tomorrow. We try to go in shifts and luckily there are 5 of us so we can have her covered. The hospital is a really big one downtown so it's a little intimidating to get to. I tend to stay pretty close in my small town and we usually go to the hospital in the next town which is very manageable.

I've been really nauseous since last night and I'm wondering if it's because I started back on Ozempic on Monday. Dinner tonight will be rechauffe kielbasa and steak with mac and cheese. Depending on what my parents have going on, I may have them back over for dinner. None of us felt like eating much last night so I've got quite a bit left.

Hope you all have a great day!

Well this is frustrating. I am hoping you get callbacks soon.



I've got my best thoughts going out to you. Keep us updated.

Yes and yes. It's really not a moral issue with me so I don't mind if he eats meat and I'll probably eat it myself when we camp because of ease of preparation. So I have no problem making him a hamburger and me a lentil burger or him adding some chicken to some of my power bowls. But I've actually been surprised at how open he has been to even trying some of my dinners. He's trying too. And yes, I think the milk, eggs, cheese need to go too. I have insulin resistance due to PCOS. And my blood sugar swings wildly. Like my fasting blood sugar at my last blood work was 65! I keep finding too that with meals like last night, with the chicken and the heavy cream and the cheese and then semolina pasta, I feel tired after eating. I am certain my blood sugar was skyrocketing after last night's meal. I don't feel that way after a vegan meal with whole grains and lots of veggies and beans and/or lentils as my protein.

I've been subscribing to Rainbow Plant Life's weekly meal plans. It is $17 per month and there are three meal recipes per week + a salad. She has a really nice grocery list included and pages of potential substitutes and cooking tips. A whole set up for an afternoon meal prep. It's really well done. And her recipes are divine. Seriously, she is so talented. I have been so very pleased with my sub. I am making delicious dinners.

Tearisci sending good thoughts your sister's way.

It's on its way to over 100 today. I have a Hand and Foot card game at a friend's house so I made pralines for the other 7 participants.

Dinner will be Teriyaki Chicken.

Continuing on our journey, here is the famous statue The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, Denmark. Trying to get a photo of her, while throngs of tourists try to stand right next to her for a photo op, made me crazy.



Next we toured Rosenborg Castle which was quite impressive.

I bet - he's been working hard. Did you get your furniture?



I'm glad it's helping. I'm also noticing more vegetables is making me feel better as well.



how frustrating - I hope you get answers soon



that's very possible. Hope it goes away soon



prayers



I'm so sorry for your loss

The Birdhouse Lady - Hudson is adorable!


Dinner tonight is actually the chili mac scheduled for yesterday. DD17 fell asleep at 5pm and slept through until morning so I ended up cooking for DH and myself - seafood stuffed chicken breasts (Barber) and brussels sprouts plus the garlic cilantro bread.

stormsts sorry for your loss.

scrapmaven it must be great to have such a handy DH that knows how to do all that work.

Tearisci prayers being said for your sister.

**GypsyGirl** stay safe !

Sorry to vent but my contractor was suppose to show up today to finish off the work in my kitchen and still hasn't shown up. Sunday he called that he wasn't coming Monday or Tuesday but would be here Wednesday. I'm done with him but I am being patient because I need this work finished. I'm so frustrated.

I have no idea what we're having for dinner yet. Might just be sandwiches.

That is the worst part of doing a remodel- relying on contractors to show up when they say they will. I went through that a few years ago and ended up firing him and getting someone who was a lot more reliable. 

Thank you for sharing the books you read - I'll have a look for them at the library. Dh is pretty game for whatever I cook and serve but DD17  has some food aversions and texture sensitivities that impact what she can/will eat although she's getting better at being able to identify them so we can work around them more.  DH and I are both diabetic and while we are both on medications, I, especially, would like to continue to decrease my dosages without increasing my A1C so more vegetables are good for both of us. And with the family history of diabetes for my kids - setting a healthy example is important (3/4 of their grandparents also had diabetes).,

How did your eggplant come out Linda? Did it go better than last time?

thanks - yes - it was better than last time and I have a bunch of breaded/fried patties in the freezer  since it made a TON. Eggplant is still not my favourite but it was edible and I will eat it as eggplant parmesan again.

Next up is fairytale eggplant and I have a dip recipe I'm going to try for that

jeremysgirl I feel the same after having more vegetables in my diet. DH is so picky when it comes to vegetables so I don't cook them nearly enough.

bklyngal62 it infuriates me when you are expecting a contractor and they don't show.

I just got home from the store and picked up enough food to feed my parents thru the weekend to only find out the funeral services have been changed to next Thursday. My parents have not decided when they will make it up here. At least my fridge is well stocked.

Happy Wednesday!!


jeremysgirl your garden is so cute!!! I love all the herbs and I am sure your will incorporate them into your cooking. I am growing lettuce and strawberries this year. Both seem to be doing well so far.

The kids and baby are going home from the hospital today. I have a roast in the crockpot to take over and rice krispie treats. I am planning on dropping that off at their house before they get home. That is what they are having for dinner! Us? I have no clue!! 


scrapmaven I would love to see Hudson today. Not sure of what their time schedule is,and I don't want to overwhelm them. So, I will just wait and see.


cadoodlebug when I first saw your pictures of the mermaid today I legit thought that was you posing on the rock!!   Granted it was on my phone and I didn't have my readers on!! 

Can anyone tell me how to look at the scrapbook gallery? I am ducking to avoid the tomatoes headed my way!! How can I not figure that out??