JANUARY, 2024

bethk wrote:

JanaAZ wrote:

Then I get a CRAZY idea,..I decided to make a garlic babka. So this morning I got the dough ready, conjured up a filling and made the bobka which is in the oven now. So unbaked items are shown.

What a clever idea to make garlic babka....even though I can't make it because HE is terribly sensitive to garlic (and, quite honestly, so am I) but I'd love to see the baked loaf.  It looks amazing!

(And may be something my DD#1 would consider making when she's in a bread baking mood.)

JanaAZ wrote:I like to shake things up a little and get tired of the same old stuff.  This time I made bun cha. I’ve made it before but it’s different from my everyday meals. It has rice noodles, lettuce, cucumbers cilantro, mint and pork “balls”.  There’s a dressing to pour over which has fish sauce, lime, Chile’s and other stuff in it. I’m so happy I found vegan fish sauce or I wouldn’t be  able to eat this.

I tried to make I so there was only one mea but he was happy there was enough for a second meal.

cookingirl wrote:Not cooking much this week.. It has been emotional.. An awesome, ADVOCATE for everyone in the building was run over and killed, this past Friday... Pattie was not an employee of the building. She was private-- dealing with people with cognitive issues; however, she helped so many people in here. She was 'there' for everyone-- fought administration for what she felt and believed was 'wrong'.. She have her own private pay agency; but, she was there for ALL of us..
Pattie was an Angel in disguise; She touched so many lives.. No medical background; but she somehow, found out and discovered things-- things that many doctors have no thoughts of.. she researched medications, she sought out advice/thoughts of many medical professionals.. Was not afraid of criticism--- she got a ton from administration; never thought of it.. was a real advocate for all.. She made friends and even advised me on things..and not a client.. She sat up weekly medicine for a non-client; all form the good news of her heart. Pattie was a go getter.. an amazing person..
One client:  Auntie was a client of hers. Pattie loved her.. Pattie said every week-end with Auntie! overnight and during the days.. So dedicated. She did this from her heart..

The building has been in mourning since Friday afternoon.. Pattie was hit and killed by a driver, Backing down our side street-- and speeding. Pattie was crossing the street-- was in the middle of the street, when this woman decided to put her car in reverse and speed down the street, hitting Pattie and putting Pattie under her car. Ambulance took 10 minutes to get here.. Local Police were here first.. they tried CPR, immediately-- to no avail.. EMT's took over.. she was gone.. WE heard the news before her family were notified...

We have been in shock; since then.. a small, unofficial remembrance was held, in my building, Monday...

This afternoon was an official remembrance at the funeral home. Myself, and a couple of friends attended it. We needed to go. Pattie was a remarkable person. She was Jewish., but married a catholic.. Even our Pastor, from the local church attended the services-- unobtrusively ---

Such a shame.. a Waste of life.. Pattie touched so many in here.. a true Angel, sent from God...

Sorry if I am mauling-- but, I have not been cooking due to all of this...

JanaAZ wrote:Still using up leftovers. I had leftover onion soup so I used the liquid to make gravy. Today we had crunchy chicken breasts over polenta (my favorite). The onion gravy was perfect for this m

bethk wrote:I'm so sick of NOT cooking real meals.  HE is still pushing the eggs.....I can't wait to attend his next medical appointment WITH HIM ~ but it's not until 3 weeks from now.

((  sigh  ))

And 'NOT' cooking is still my mode ~ hot dogs and macaroni salad.

Unless, of course, you consider boiling macaroni and eggs as 'cooking'..........