Author Archives: Beebamom

Meatloaf, potatoes, and snow peas. 11/8/25

Now that John has the green light to eat what he wants again he chose meatloaf. I have not made meatloaf in a long time except for dabbling in trying to make it with oatmeal once last year. Saturday’s meatloaf … Continue reading

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Salmon with mustard sauce, rice, broccoli. 11/7/25

Usually I am just so-so when it comes to salmon but last night’s was really, really good. We went to Costco and bought a package of six really nice pieces. We would have three for tonight and freeze the other … Continue reading

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Merguez sausages with crispy chickpeas. 11/6/25

Recently Sarah got a 2-Good-2-Go surprise bag from Eataly, an Italian gourmet market. Among other things a package of six Merguez sausages was included. She looked through recipes and found one that we had all the ingredients for and made … Continue reading

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Chickpea stew. 11/5/25

We have been eating a lot of vegetarian dinners lately and this chickpea stew is one of my favorites! Chickpeas with ditalini and kale Ingredients2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil2 carrots, peeled and chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 zucchini, chopped (optional)1 medium … Continue reading

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Red lentils with spinach and rice. 11/4/25

I usually make this dish with kale instead of spinach but I felt the spinach would be softer in John’s mouth. I dressed my bowlful with the some yogurt mixed with salt and cumin and cherry tomatoes. John goes back … Continue reading

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Autumn soup. 11/3/25

It is definitely Autumn what with our changing to standard time, cool mornings and pleasantly warm afternoons. Given the season and John’s recent oral surgery it is definitely time for Autumn soup! This soup is kind of a lot of … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu November 3-9, 2025 (and Sunday night’s BFD)

Last night I had a pretty straight-forward BFD (breakfast for dinner). I often jazz mine up while John is content with endlessly making an omelet. This is two eggs scrambled with a bit of cheese, two tiny sausage patties, and … Continue reading

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Penne and chopped up meatballs with tomato sauce. 11/1/25

Since we are still taking it easy with soft food due to John’s oral surgery, I made a simple dinner of penne, chopped up Rosina meatballs, and Rao’s tomato and basil sauce. Not much work eating this and not much … Continue reading

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Clam chowder. 10/31/25

Well, boo, here it is Halloween and nobody came to our door. Sarah and John will have to eat the candy I bought. Clam chowder is our spooky dinner for Halloween night.

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Out to lunch. 10/30/25

Sarah’s friend Mark has been here for a few days. One of the mandatory events for his visit is a lunch at Zeni, an Ethiopian restaurant that we all adore. We ordered their veggie platter served on and with injera. … Continue reading

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