AKathy's "What's For Dinner?" 06/14

Good evening all,
It is hot here today - we’ve hit 30C for the first time this summer here. We went out early to do the groceries and then did the necessary yard work - lawn mowing and watering - before it got too hot. It was so lovely that we ate lunch outside - our usual summer lunch; a mixed charcuterie plate with what ever bread looks good at the bakery.
I’ve been knitting this afternoon. I saw a video on YouTube during the week about knitting needles that are supposed to ' be easier on your hands, so I bought a couple of circulars of the 3 the presenter rated in the sizes I need for my current and upcoming projects. The first arrived this afternoon, so I’m trying them on a hat for Lucia.

Dinner tonight is Cajun spiced pork chops with a pasta salad. DH is getting the grill ready to go for the meat. I love that he takes control of weekend dinners when he’s home - it gives me a break from cooking and also changes things up a bit. He will often try to replicate meals he’s eaten while out or travelling, which is fun.


leannec - I have eaten nearly everything on that list, except grits. There are 2 things I won’t eat again - oysters and snails (both texture issues)

Today is my precious Lucia’s 3rd birthday. She also ‘graduated’ from Squid level at swimming, which means no more lessons with daddy or mummy in the pool with her - she’s on her own now!

Can it be date night, yet? I really hope that you have an amazing date with a great guy and that you two hit it off@leannec. I'm thinking great date thoughts for you.


I'm having another groundhog day. I'm gonna create a pit in this recliner.

Ods is bringing home takeout for dinner.

Enjoy a relaxing, fun day, my lovelies.

We took a long walk this morning that involved some hilly areas. My back and knee did okay but I'm icing now just to be safe.

sueg Lucia is adorable!

leannec have fun tonight ~ can't wait to hear all about it.

I scored a 3. Snails, tofu and sardines.

Dinner will be pot roast with potatoes, carrots and onions.

I came up with 14 items..

today, I've hemmed some pants. may do more later, and finished up a slide sorting project.. I have leftover lemon pepper chicken, pilaf for dinner.. will add a salad and some broccoli. and strawberries for dessert.

dh decided to go down to the no kings rally at the city hall. I want to work on some scrapbooking this afternoon. my knees ache from exercise this week.

another lovely grey cool day. maybe sun on the other side of town. we have three microclimates on our weather news.. coast, bay and inland. I'm on the cold coast.

 
At our church, we currently have a baby boom, with about 8 kids three and under and a couple more due in the next few months. So, at times, things can be a bit noisy. Last Sunday was one of those days, and you could see it rattled our normally very chill priest. It was also Pentecost Sunday, the day we celebrate the sending by G-d of the Holy Spirit, 10 days after Jesus ascended to heaven. At the end, Fr Christof made a comment about it being great to see ‘our youngsters so filled with the Holy Spirit’ and I told him afterwards I’d pass his message onto DS. Their church is a hit more staid - many more older people and fewer young families.

6! Don't make me eat a raisin! leannec have fun tonight.

sueg Lucia is the most adorable little mischief maker I have ever seen.

I just got home from the protest. If you want to see pics the No Kings thread has them.

I was super punished for that strawberry shortcake last night. In the past few months I've had pizza twice and then that. And every time my stomach has been wrecked. I think I'm actually lactose intolerant. Running back to vegan eating ...

I will make that tofu asparagus pasta tonight.

I cannot find it. I have looked at my farmers market, my grocery superstore, and my better health store. I maybe have to go all the way over to whole foods.

Had a road trip today with my bestie and our moms. We visited a fruit farm that has a small shop and restaurant. We had lunch there and then stopped at a park for a walk and dessert. My bestie and I grew up down the road from each other so our moms knew each other very well. It was very nostalgic for them to get together.

My mom is dog sitting for my son while they are camping this weekend. I should be the one staying there since I’ve been there to show her how to work the tv, the microwave, find the cat food, etc. Good thing I don’t live very far from them.

Supper was fish, potatoes and corn.
Edited to add: 15 on the list. I’m a fussy eater.