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August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer
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26 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:13 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
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27 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:57 pm
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From Lore:
"You asked for remodel pictures. I decided that my smaller bathroom also needed some ‘love’. On the one picture you can see part of the new shower door. The old one was with the three panels of glass with the aluminum frames and track. Hard to clean. Then once I had the new door, the countertop etc looked old, so I changed those too. Kept the old cabinet, had put in a new, higher toilet and grab bars shortly after I moved here. When the kitchen is done, basically everything in this condo will have been done."
"You asked for remodel pictures. I decided that my smaller bathroom also needed some ‘love’. On the one picture you can see part of the new shower door. The old one was with the three panels of glass with the aluminum frames and track. Hard to clean. Then once I had the new door, the countertop etc looked old, so I changed those too. Kept the old cabinet, had put in a new, higher toilet and grab bars shortly after I moved here. When the kitchen is done, basically everything in this condo will have been done."
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28 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Fri Aug 06, 2021 4:34 pm
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UNCLE JIMMY wrote:Today will be Greek eggplant moussaka. It's in the oven baking right now. I helped Tina put it together, because she is in such pain in her hands.
and I'm hoping to get pictures of your supper tonight!
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29 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:39 pm
bethk
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I looked in the freezer this morning trying to decide what to make for supper. As I was reaching for the bag containing hamburger patties I had to move the bag that contained 3 marinated London Broil steaks.
Score!
Marinated steak sounded way better to me than a burger patty. I drained off the marinade after it was thawed and boiled it down to a syrup to use as a drizzle.
I ended up grilling the steak, shared a baked sweet potato, steamed some asparagus and made a 'quick' salad of cucumber, onion, tomatoes & bottled Italian Dressing.
No complaints.......and that's a good thing!
Score!
Marinated steak sounded way better to me than a burger patty. I drained off the marinade after it was thawed and boiled it down to a syrup to use as a drizzle.
I ended up grilling the steak, shared a baked sweet potato, steamed some asparagus and made a 'quick' salad of cucumber, onion, tomatoes & bottled Italian Dressing.
No complaints.......and that's a good thing!
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30 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:30 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Eggplant moussaka, and eggplant and beef and pork meatballs.
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31 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Fri Aug 06, 2021 8:38 pm
bethk
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From Lore:
"Dinner Tonight. First real dinner done in my new oven. Cornish hen. Really just a small chicken, right? And roasted vegetables potato, onion, carrot and yellow zucchini."
"Dinner Tonight. First real dinner done in my new oven. Cornish hen. Really just a small chicken, right? And roasted vegetables potato, onion, carrot and yellow zucchini."
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32 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 11:19 am
Cookin Lore
bethk wrote:From Lore:
"Dinner Tonight. First real dinner done in my new oven. Cornish hen. Really just a small chicken, right? And roasted vegetables potato, onion, carrot and yellow zucchini."
I think my old oven was not accurate in temperature. I used 375 for this, and the hen got burnt basically right away. Turned it down to 350 for the rest of the time. Guess I have to learn to adjust. And, I will be doing a lot more "wiping" fingerprints off the stainless! LOL
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33 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:53 pm
bethk
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Lore, does your new oven have the option for convection (with the fan blowing) or standard roasting?
Mine lets me choose which method I prefer. I find things get browned really quickly when it's on convection (or 'Quick Bake' as it's called on my controls).
Same with the broiler ~ I have a choice of 'HI' or 'LOW' ~ The HI setting turned my hot dog buns into incinerated lumps without me being aware until I saw the smoke billowing out the door.....
Mine lets me choose which method I prefer. I find things get browned really quickly when it's on convection (or 'Quick Bake' as it's called on my controls).
Same with the broiler ~ I have a choice of 'HI' or 'LOW' ~ The HI setting turned my hot dog buns into incinerated lumps without me being aware until I saw the smoke billowing out the door.....
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34 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:37 pm
Cookin Lore
Yes it has convection option. I was not using it.
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35 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:45 pm
bethk
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Only other suggestion I would have would to place an oven thermometer inside to see if it's calibrated properly......
Just trying to help.
Just trying to help.
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36 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:47 pm
bethk
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No cooking tonight. It's really hot today.
At least I'm not complaining about more rain ~ but I find I have to complain about SOMETHING! LOL
Lyn called and asked if we'd like to join them at a small place they've heard had excellent food.
At least I'm not complaining about more rain ~ but I find I have to complain about SOMETHING! LOL
Lyn called and asked if we'd like to join them at a small place they've heard had excellent food.
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37 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:11 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Probably leftover eggplant..... or Liptons soup and toast.
Poor Tina has a cold and cough. She has a FROG voice. I'm hoping not to get it.
Poor Tina has a cold and cough. She has a FROG voice. I'm hoping not to get it.
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38 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:26 pm
NormM
Charlie is having a birthday party today. He invited his low rider car club over and is serving all Korean food. He expects a lot of people. I have converted my smoker into a great big grill. I made some Asian radish pickles, spicy pork to grill and bought a lot of pre-seasoned beef short ribs. I will get started around 4:30. I'll send pictures.
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39 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:49 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
NormM wrote:Charlie is having a birthday party today. He invited his low rider car club over and is serving all Korean food. He expects a lot of people. I have converted my smoker into a great big grill. I made some Asian radish pickles, spicy pork to grill and bought a lot of pre-seasoned beef short ribs. I will get started around 4:30. I'll send pictures.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE, FROM UNCLE JIMMY AND AUNT TINA....... ENJOY YOUR DAY!
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40 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:47 pm
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Sounds like a lot of fun, Norm (and also a lot of work!)
Happy Birthday to Charlie! I'm sure everyone will be filled to the brim after a huge spread.
Happy Birthday to Charlie! I'm sure everyone will be filled to the brim after a huge spread.
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41 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:48 pm
bethk
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UNCLE JIMMY wrote:Probably leftover eggplant..... or Liptons soup and toast.
Poor Tina has a cold and cough. She has a FROG voice. I'm hoping not to get it.
Summer colds are the worst! I hope the soup soothes her throat and she can get some rest.
Both of you ~ stay well!
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42 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:03 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
bethk wrote:UNCLE JIMMY wrote:Probably leftover eggplant..... or Liptons soup and toast.
Poor Tina has a cold and cough. She has a FROG voice. I'm hoping not to get it.
Summer colds are the worst! I hope the soup soothes her throat and she can get some rest.
Both of you ~ stay well!
THANKS BETH, At least we are able to stay cool inside with the A/C It's 4:00 PM and 81 outside; humid, and cloudy. 74 inside.
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43 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:19 pm
Cookin Lore
Made a large salad of cukes, pepper, oinion, daikon, parsley, the last of the meat from last night's Cornish hen, some mayo and an avocado. Not too pretty! But yummy!
44 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:20 pm
bethk
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We went to a little place Lyn & Bill had heard really good reviews about their food. It's a 'home-cooking' restaurant ~ and there were a lot of out of the ordinary meals, just nothing that was different than what I usually cook for the two of us.
So, normally, I would have gravitated to the vegetable sides.
They offered au gratin potatoes, cabbage casserole (with cheese), an interesting combination of root vegetables with a cheese sauce, a turnip & parsnip mash ~ surprisingly without cheese.....but, mashed turnips or rutabagas is not a favorite of mine (too much digestive distress in my system).
I ended up going the 'safe' route with a meatloaf, mashed potato & green bean supper. It was OK. Dane had fish with the turnip & parsnip mash and a cole slaw that was in a sweet, creamy sauce. Lyn had some 'lollipop' lamb chops that she said were good (she's a real lamb lover) and Bill decided on a safe cheeseburger.
I should have ordered the German Schnitzel Dinner - served with a Rahm Sauce with Mushrooms and Onions and Red Cabbage and Potatoes or the German Jägerschnitzel (Hunter Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy and served with Potatoes and Fresh Green Beans. But I was afraid the breading would be too much carbs for me. But those two are not what I normally cook at home so it would have at least been something different.
And quite honestly, I was half afraid they had some sort of cheese snuck in where least expected. LOL
But at least the dinner company was good and we can always have a nice time with Lyn & Bill.
So, normally, I would have gravitated to the vegetable sides.
They offered au gratin potatoes, cabbage casserole (with cheese), an interesting combination of root vegetables with a cheese sauce, a turnip & parsnip mash ~ surprisingly without cheese.....but, mashed turnips or rutabagas is not a favorite of mine (too much digestive distress in my system).
I ended up going the 'safe' route with a meatloaf, mashed potato & green bean supper. It was OK. Dane had fish with the turnip & parsnip mash and a cole slaw that was in a sweet, creamy sauce. Lyn had some 'lollipop' lamb chops that she said were good (she's a real lamb lover) and Bill decided on a safe cheeseburger.
I should have ordered the German Schnitzel Dinner - served with a Rahm Sauce with Mushrooms and Onions and Red Cabbage and Potatoes or the German Jägerschnitzel (Hunter Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy and served with Potatoes and Fresh Green Beans. But I was afraid the breading would be too much carbs for me. But those two are not what I normally cook at home so it would have at least been something different.
And quite honestly, I was half afraid they had some sort of cheese snuck in where least expected. LOL
But at least the dinner company was good and we can always have a nice time with Lyn & Bill.
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45 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 8:55 pm
bethk
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From Lore:
"Dinner Tonight. Salad using what’s left of the Cornish hen from last night with onion, pepper, daikon, avocado, cucumber, parsley and mayo."
"Dinner Tonight. Salad using what’s left of the Cornish hen from last night with onion, pepper, daikon, avocado, cucumber, parsley and mayo."
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46 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:10 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Supper was Saturday Simple.... Boers Head Lower sodium Ham on rye for Tina and Me, And Quick, in the Styrofoam cup of soup for me.
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47 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:45 pm
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Tonight was grouper & salmon, done on the gas grill on the grill mat to keep any smell out of the house. I made vegetable spaghetti (zucchini, carrot & onion) to go with it and a chopped salad with garbanzo beans, cucumber, onion, celery, carrot & a cubed avocado on top with a basalmic drizzle.
It was pretty tasty.
I'm taking apple cider vinegar capsules to see if I can get my body chemistry straightened out to drop some weight. I've been making an effort, such as I can, to stop a lot of the excess carbs and also not eating after supper which has always been my 'special' time for treats.
I had lost 8 pounds on my own and then I seemed to stall out, regained a pound. That's when I decided to give the vinegar capsules a try. It's mainly to get my a1C level down so my doc gets off my back about wanting to put me on meds. She's required to prescribe meds when the levels get above the recommended level. So, I'm trying to show her! LOL Actually, it would be nice to get back to a more comfortable weight, not thin, but just better for my achy hips & knees. I remember how Grandma Evelyn 'cured' her Type 2 diabetes and took charge of her health care....drinking apple cider vinegar was the first part of her diet changes.
So, we'll see.
It was pretty tasty.
I'm taking apple cider vinegar capsules to see if I can get my body chemistry straightened out to drop some weight. I've been making an effort, such as I can, to stop a lot of the excess carbs and also not eating after supper which has always been my 'special' time for treats.
I had lost 8 pounds on my own and then I seemed to stall out, regained a pound. That's when I decided to give the vinegar capsules a try. It's mainly to get my a1C level down so my doc gets off my back about wanting to put me on meds. She's required to prescribe meds when the levels get above the recommended level. So, I'm trying to show her! LOL Actually, it would be nice to get back to a more comfortable weight, not thin, but just better for my achy hips & knees. I remember how Grandma Evelyn 'cured' her Type 2 diabetes and took charge of her health care....drinking apple cider vinegar was the first part of her diet changes.
So, we'll see.
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48 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:18 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Good for You Beth! ..... Tina And I are taking the GOLI apple cider gummy drops, and It does seem to ease our appetites, and controlbethk wrote:Tonight was grouper & salmon, done on the gas grill on the grill mat to keep any smell out of the house. I made vegetable spaghetti (zucchini, carrot & onion) to go with it and a chopped salad with garbanzo beans, cucumber, onion, celery, carrot & a cubed avocado on top with a basalmic drizzle.
It was pretty tasty.
I'm taking apple cider vinegar capsules to see if I can get my body chemistry straightened out to drop some weight. I've been making an effort, such as I can, to stop a lot of the excess carbs and also not eating after supper which has always been my 'special' time for treats.
I had lost 8 pounds on my own and then I seemed to stall out, regained a pound. That's when I decided to give the vinegar capsules a try. It's mainly to get my a1C level down so my doc gets off my back about wanting to put me on meds. She's required to prescribe meds when the levels get above the recommended level. So, I'm trying to show her! LOL Actually, it would be nice to get back to a more comfortable weight, not thin, but just better for my achy hips & knees. I remember how Grandma Evelyn 'cured' her Type 2 diabetes and took charge of her health care....drinking apple cider vinegar was the first part of her diet changes.
So, we'll see.
the wishes for the high carbs.
49 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:21 pm
bethk
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Burgers on the grill tonight. Red beets I cooked yesterday and then just cut and heated tonight. A repeat of the garbanzo/avocado salad because I cooked a whole cup of dried garbanzos and, when cooked, that's a LOT! LOL Actually, no complaints because it's really quite tasty.
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50 Re: August 2021 - what’s cooking in the dog days of summer Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:13 pm
UNCLE JIMMY
Chicken soup I made was pretty good. Tina enjoyed it.
Maria cooked burgers on the grill. I had one naked cheese burger.
Maria cooked burgers on the grill. I had one naked cheese burger.
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