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More grumpiness – leftovers – September 19, 2012
I went out to lunch with Sarah at Chili’s. I had my Chili’s special which I am becoming famous for at the Chili’s we visit. It consists of a garden salad with no croutons, no cheese and no dressing. An … Continue reading
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Grumpy diet days – pasta and salad – September 18, 2012
Okay, I admit it, I am tired of being on this diet here on Week 91! I haven’t eaten anything truly evil in such a long time. And especially nothing truly evil without feeling incredibly guilty about it afterward. Is … Continue reading
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Another chicken Monday – September 17, 2012
Whenever I served chicken to my mother-in-law she used to say that she was never insulted by being served chicken. I never knew whether that was a compliment or not. If I am going out to dine, I think I … Continue reading
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Autumn soup and salad with challah and honey cake – September 16, 2012
On Sunday we celebrated a combination John birthday party and Rosh Hashanah. Jonathan and the boys had stayed over night and we got up early so we could make the bread. I had made the soup on Saturday. The autumn … Continue reading
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Lobster tails with new potatoes and green beans – September 14, 2012
Friday was John’s birthday. We decided to cook a really nice dinner at home and open some good wine. Except for the lobster coming out a little undercooked (the lobster tails were bigger than usual), it was a perfect birthday … Continue reading
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Lentil stew and Zeni’s – September 12 & 13, 2012
Last Wednesday we made lentil stew with mushrooms, carrots, onions, celery and turkey sausage. It’s a homely dish, comforting and filling. It does not photograph well so I didn’t take a picture. On Thursday was John’s Birthday Mystery Fun Day … Continue reading
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Pork tenderloin with butternut squash and Brussels sprouts
Pork tenderloin is so difficult to cook without it getting all dried out. John does a wonderful job with it, though. He tied the roast so that the thinner part overlapped and the pork was a neat, consistently thick piece … Continue reading
Chicken Monday – September 10, 2012
Ah, back to sane eating! After dining out in Las Vegas on Saturday and eating on the road on Sunday, it was so nice to cook a regular Chicken Monday again. And what could be more typical of my Chicken … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken gravy, dinner, food, roasted chicken breast, rutabagas
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Scallops with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts – September 5, 2012
We decided on a menu for the week that Jonathan was visiting and pretty much stuck to it. We had burgers, fish tacos, turkey chili, and scallops. On Friday night and Saturday, we ate out. This was our scallop meal … Continue reading
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Tagged brussels sprouts, dinner, food, restaurants, seared scallops
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Burgers with Texas caviar and cole slaw – September 3, 2012
Happy Labor Day! Today is even happier since our good friends, Eileen and Jim, have become first time grandparents today. Congratulations to Ali and Van on the birth of their son on Labor Day (how apropos!) It’s a grim time … Continue reading
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