AKathy's "What's For Dinner?" 04/20

leannec, the hernia is just the pits. I had the same thing, a ventral(incisional hernia). So, what are you going to name your hernia? I hope that you can this take care of right away, but I know that you might have to wait. I'll be your hernia buddy. UGH. Glad that everything else was good.

Have fun w/your friend. Being retired is good stuff.

I have to clean off my desk. I was so busy w/taxes and other things that it looks like the aftermath of a Roadrunner Coyote cartoon. Then I need to practice and I'll be knitting. Dinner is rechauffe, tarragon chicken, air fryer smashed, roasted red potatoes and garlic green beans.

Enjoy a relaxing, fun day.

Happy Easter to those who celebrate.

We decided against going to the Vigil Mass last night, as it didn't start until 9pm, which would have meant a quite late night for us, probably close to midnight. So we went in this morning for 10:30 instead, which was lovely. Still lots of people there, including a lot of people visiting. DS1 texted me during Mass to set up a phone call, so we did that from the car on the way home. We had two very hyped young ladies to talk to - Lucia kept telling us how she had '2 and 40 eggs! And they were chocolate! And did she mention 2 and 40 eggs!' DS said she'd fallen asleep around 5pm on the way home from an extended family party, so he didn't have much hope of her going to bed anytime soon (it was about 8pm their time). At least they have a public holiday tomorrow to recover.
Lunch was simple - fresh bread, dips, antipasto bits, some smoked salmon and the hard boiled eggs my vacation program students made sure I brought home on Thursday! The weather here yesterday and today has been delightful - warm and sunny - but it's not meant to last all week, sadly.

DH is preparing a slow roasted lamb leg for dinner, with all the proper roast meal sides - potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and parsnips and gravy. The kitchen smells wonderful right now. I am sure he has also selected a nice red wine to go with it.

Tearisci - I just read your post. I am so sorry to hear your mum is doing so poorly. I hope you can all make the right decisions for her care from here on in. ((((Hugs))))

leannec, you are a rank amateur. I have a lopsided triangle that veers to the right. You'll get used to it. You can't see it when dressed. If you're planning to streak down the center of town then you'll have an issue. So, it's all good. Well, the Bermuda triangle can get ready to go. I do not miss Bulgie!

Tearisci, I'm very sorry to hear that things are going so poorly for your mom. (((((HUGS))).

rymeswithpurple , I'll play pinball w/you. How fun. Sounds like you had a fun day. Absolutely keep your appointment and get thee to the acpuncturist.

scrapmaven We try to get our and do things at least one day every weekend.

I'm going to dinner and a show on Friday with some friends (former coworker, a friend from college, and one of her friends), and then DH and I will get breakfast with the college friend and her friend before they leave Sunday and we go to a minor league team. Not sure what Saturday will bring, but I am looking forward to seeing everyone. 🥰

Happy Easter!  Having a lazy morning and then we'll watch Easter services.  Our church streams the weekly service which has been nice with DH ill the past year.  Rain is due to move in later today and hang around for most of the upcoming week.   This is going to be a good week to sew/quilt as well as get ready for the retreat that begins on Thursday.  Started gathering supplies last night.

Tearisci - I am so sorry to hear the news about your mother.  She and your family will be in my prayers.  (((hugs)))

lucyg - If I can keep an artichoke plant alive, anyone should be able to!  Mine was planted in the fall and just now has an artichoke, so you do need patience.   Other than regular watering, I haven't done anything special other than covering the beds when we had a rare snowfall earlier this year.  

rymeswithpurple - We are going to have to start calling you The Pinball Wizard!

scrapmaven - Enjoy an afternoon of knitting!  Can't wait to see you post on the Craft thread!


DD went out of town Friday but will be back later today, so we will have our meal late this afternoon. This year it is flank steak in a lemon vinaigrette, green beans almondine, mini croissants I will bake fresh and Crave cupcakes for dessert. DD is supposed to be bringing back a pie from the town she's been to as well.

I’m sorry about your mom. But put whatever you need to in place for her. 

When we were asked about the DNR for my dad, it was just heartbreaking. I’d really hope he was gonna get better. It was at that point that I knew it wasn’t going to be.

jeremysgirl one year is a very short time when it comes to quitting smoking so dont be down on yourself because you are still tempted. Stay strong and eventually the cravings will go away!

Happy Easter to those who celebrate and also for those who are all about the bunny! We are going to Maggiano's for dinner. I just couldnt see myself cooking today so Im not! 😁

DD is here and we have various plans with family for the week. She especially wants to spend time with grandma while she’s here. Dinner tonight is with the gentleman friend and his kids. He said ham and green beans and I think pasta salad. We are bringing dessert, which we will pick up at a fancy grocery store on the way. Something Easter-y looking.


Tearisci, I’m sorry your mom is doing so poorly. Hugs to you as you deal with all this.

**GypsyGirl**, thank you for the artichoke growing advice. I totally need it.

cadoodlebug, that's such tragic news about your ds's coworker. May his memory be for a blessing to all who knew him.

Thanks scrapmaven. Yesterday, I found out that a dear friend who used to live across the street from my sister, passed away. He was 84 but seemed much younger. We've known him since DH and I were dating. He and his wife moved to Kauai about 10 years ago. His daughter was best friends with my niece.

Both events remind us to live each day to the fullest because you never know...

Turkey supper was delicious and there is lots of rechauffe for tomorrow. Hopefully mom will be able to come over for supper tomorrow night.

DS and family did show up for a visit which was nice. Grandboy #2 plays his last home hockey game tomorrow night so we will probably go and watch that before supper. Baseball is starting as soon as he hangs up the hockey skates.