Something About Nothing............ #14

[macraven]

I know what a Kitchen Aid is but the other appliances I assume are used in baking.

Guess you can tell I’m not a baker.

Those days are far behind me once the kids grew up.

The most I do for making desserts are chocolate chip cookies.

When we want cake, I shop at Publix and buy two slices.

 

[schumigirl]

I know what a Kitchen Aid is but the other appliances I assume are used in baking.

Guess you can tell I’m not a baker.

Those days are far behind me once the kids grew up.

The most I do for making desserts are chocolate chip cookies.

When we want cake, I shop at Publix and buy two slices.

I`m not the best baker in the world, but I do like trying.

Flourless chocolate cake has been requested this weekend by Kyle.....so flourless chocolate cake it is. Will use the new hand mixer. I know you know this, but I hate chocolate cake but I`m really good at making them somehow......especially the flourless one. Very rich and gooey....they love it!

Might make a coconut lime loaf too, I like that.

I love Publix cakes! Had the second best Dutch Apple Pie I`ve ever eaten from Publix.......delicious.

Sitting watching old episodes of Taggart........getting through them all.......

 

[mckennarose]

@mckennarose fish pie is a selection of fish and prawns in a savoury bechamel sauce topped with mashed potatoes - I put a sprinkling of cheese and breadcrumbs on the very top for some crispness.

Sounds delicious! I'm the fish eater in my house, but I wonder if I could get my hubby and youngest dd to try it. The only time we make fish where everyone eats it is our Vigilia de Natale; Italian Christmas Eve. I do make fish other times of the year and give some to my dad. He loves fish! But my mom is allergic so she doesn't cook it.

Masks will now be required indoors when members of different households mix, even if they can maintain 6 feet of distance. This applies in public places like bars and restaurants as well as in private homes...”

I'm annoyed by the new restrictions. I am all for masks, and being aware and careful, but it's crossing the line for the government to tell me what I should do in my own home. We are already super careful and know how to stay safe. We learned all this months ago when we were a hot spot in my county and we've not changed how we do things and rarely get together since all this started.

Levine also said that anytime you're out of your home you should be wearing a mask. I frequently take my dogs for walks without a mask on. I keep one in my pocket in case I need it, but walking outside with no one around doesn't seem to warrant wearing a mask.

I think Wolf only wants to keep people from traveling for vacation or holidays. This was in our paper today "Under the orders, people who plan to visit Pennsylvania should get a negative test result for COVID-19 at least three days before visiting and anyone who travels out of state and returns should quarantine for two weeks, Levine said. The order does not apply to people who commute out of state for work."

If you knew the amount of people in my area that work in the city or vice versa, he would've put a restriction on that! You cannot drive anywhere here without seeing a NY or NJ plate. Hubby's company is based in NY and he just had another team leave today who was from NY and here since Monday.

We make a sausagemeat stuffing, but cook it separately, never put anything inside the turkey for Christmas......

I add the green part of the leeks diced small, cranberries and lots of black pepper....it`s a bit like a meat loaf as we slice it and Tom loves it cold for the next few days, so I make a lot of it!

I've never had a sausage stuffing. We usually make a regular stuffing with onions and celery, and my mom makes a separate dressing with cranberries.

Hope everyone is well. I had a nice day off yesterday. Spent a low key covid birthday with my mom and son.

Happy Belated Birthday!

Oh gosh yes, KitchenAid`s will last a lifetime. I love my stand mixers and various other gadgets from them.

I LOVE my KitchenAid stand mixer too! It's a work horse for sure. I have some attachments to go with it; spiralizer and sheeter, but I don't use them often.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

 

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[Lynne G]

Ah, DisneyLife happy tonight.

With a full belly, I am too. Eggs, ham, and red pepper home fries. And bacon too. Yep, a breakfast meal for dinner, but a one pot meal, and all eat, well, no ham or scrambled eggs for little one. Good to have a hot meal, as very cool out.

But had a windy and very cool feeling lunchtime walk. May ask little one to braid my hair. Even tied up, that wind, ooh made it feel even cooler.

And yes, very dark out, so what is good after that big dinner? Ah yes. Tea! Sipping and screen watching evening. Ahhhhh.

 

[Charade67]

Very quick good evening. Nothing much to talk about today.

Masks will now be required indoors when members of different households mix, even if they can maintain 6 feet of distance. This applies in public places like bars and restaurants as well as in private homes...”

How on earth can they enforce that in private homes?

We go total carbs on Thanksgiving - stuffing, mashed taters with gravy, yams and copycat Red Lobster Cheddar biscuits. Next Thursday needs to get here quicker.

Same here. Too many carbs, but at least we only do it twice a year.

All this talk of dinner-forgot to eat.

I don't think I have ever forgotten to eat.

Struggling what to get DS & DIL for Christmas. Always do stockings of sweets, socks etc but would like to do a basket of baby things. Will be about 18 weeks then - do you think too early?

I like Lynne's idea of books. I think bath and safety items would be good too.

Hope everyone is well. I had a nice day off yesterday. Spent a low key covid birthday with my mom and son.

Happy birthday!

The cheesecake was very popular tonight. J said like eating a giant biscuit.

Looks really good.

I know what a Kitchen Aid is but the other appliances I assume are used in baking.

Guess you can tell I’m not a baker.

Those days are far behind me once the kids grew up.

The most I do for making desserts are chocolate chip cookies.

When we want cake, I shop at Publix and buy two slices.

I like to bake, but usually only do it for a larger group. With just 3 family members, and usually only 2 at home, we end up with way more dessert than we need.

Levine also said that anytime you're out of your home you should be wearing a mask. I frequently take my dogs for walks without a mask on. I keep one in my pocket in case I need it, but walking outside with no one around doesn't seem to warrant wearing a mask.

I'll wear a mask outside if other people are around, but not if I am alone.

I'll tell my stuffing/dressing story. A few years ago we were having Thanksgiving dinner with friends. I was on my second helping of dressing (it was really good) and talking about how I never liked it when I was little. I explained that my mom always made Stove Top stuffing and I hated it. I was going on about how horrible it was. My friend didn't say a word, but walked over to the pantry, pulled out a box of Stove Top, and placed it on the counter. I couldn't believe it. He then confessed that he didn't just make it as is. He added other things to it to make it taste so much better.

I am off to a late dinner of Mexican food.

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Ah, DisneyLife happy tonight.

With a full belly, I am too. Eggs, ham, and red pepper home fries. And bacon too. Yep, a breakfast meal for dinner, but a one pot meal, and all eat, well, no ham or scrambled eggs for little one. Good to have a hot meal, as very cool out.

But had a windy and very cool feeling lunchtime walk. May ask little one to braid my hair. Even tied up, that wind, ooh made it feel even cooler.

And yes, very dark out, so what is good after that big dinner? Ah yes. Tea! Sipping and screen watching evening. Ahhhhh.

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We did breakfast for dinner also Lynne!!!!!

Eggs, sausage, bacon and toast and chocolate milk!!!

 

[Lynne G]

See, great minds think alike, DisneyLife! Funny as well, as little one had chocolate milk.

That is funny, Charade. I have never bought that box. Always a bag, and add my onions and celery and some broth, then bake it. Only seem to do it this time of year.

 

[schumigirl]

Sounds delicious! I'm the fish eater in my house, but I wonder if I could get my hubby and youngest dd to try it. The only time we make fish where everyone eats it is our Vigilia de Natale; Italian Christmas Eve. I do make fish other times of the year and give some to my dad. He loves fish! But my mom is allergic so she doesn't cook it.

I'm annoyed by the new restrictions. I am all for masks, and being aware and careful, but it's crossing the line for the government to tell me what I should do in my own home. We are already super careful and know how to stay safe. We learned all this months ago when we were a hot spot in my county and we've not changed how we do things and rarely get together since all this started.

Levine also said that anytime you're out of your home you should be wearing a mask. I frequently take my dogs for walks without a mask on. I keep one in my pocket in case I need it, but walking outside with no one around doesn't seem to warrant wearing a mask.

I think Wolf only wants to keep people from traveling for vacation or holidays. This was in our paper today "Under the orders, people who plan to visit Pennsylvania should get a negative test result for COVID-19 at least three days before visiting and anyone who travels out of state and returns should quarantine for two weeks, Levine said. The order does not apply to people who commute out of state for work."

If you knew the amount of people in my area that work in the city or vice versa, he would've put a restriction on that! You cannot drive anywhere here without seeing a NY or NJ plate. Hubby's company is based in NY and he just had another team leave today who was from NY and here since Monday.




I've never had a sausage stuffing. We usually make a regular stuffing with onions and celery, and my mom makes a separate dressing with cranberries.

Happy Belated Birthday!

I LOVE my KitchenAid stand mixer too! It's a work horse for sure. I have some attachments to go with it; spiralizer and sheeter, but I don't use them often.

I think you`d like it......it really is delicious. I`ve never heard of stuffing with no meat, but would certainly give it a try for sure......anything with cranberries in I usually enjoy.

I very rarely use the attachments except the dough hook now and again, but the machines themselves are excellent.

Ah, DisneyLife happy tonight.

With a full belly, I am too. Eggs, ham, and red pepper home fries. And bacon too. Yep, a breakfast meal for dinner, but a one pot meal, and all eat, well, no ham or scrambled eggs for little one. Good to have a hot meal, as very cool out.

But had a windy and very cool feeling lunchtime walk. May ask little one to braid my hair. Even tied up, that wind, ooh made it feel even cooler.

And yes, very dark out, so what is good after that big dinner? Ah yes. Tea! Sipping and screen watching evening. Ahhhhh.

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It`s been very windy here too last few days, and colder weather coming in now.....I think we`ll feel the change as it`s been so mild.

Very quick good evening. Nothing much to talk about today.

How on earth can they enforce that in private homes?

Same here. Too many carbs, but at least we only do it twice a year.

I don't think I have ever forgotten to eat.

I like Lynne's idea of books. I think bath and safety items would be good too.

Happy birthday!

Looks really good.

I like to bake, but usually only do it for a larger group. With just 3 family members, and usually only 2 at home, we end up with way more dessert than we need.

I'll wear a mask outside if other people are around, but not if I am alone.

I'll tell my stuffing/dressing story. A few years ago we were having Thanksgiving dinner with friends. I was on my second helping of dressing (it was really good) and talking about how I never liked it when I was little. I explained that my mom always made Stove Top stuffing and I hated it. I was going on about how horrible it was. My friend didn't say a word, but walked over to the pantry, pulled out a box of Stove Top, and placed it on the counter. I couldn't believe it. He then confessed that he didn't just make it as is. He added other things to it to make it taste so much better.

I am off to a late dinner of Mexican food.

lol....I thought that too......I think maybe once I forgot to eat......never made that mistake again!

I`m guessing Stove Top is like a ready made boxed stuffing? There is one over here called Paxo......some folks use it and that`s what they think stuffing is. It`s completely rank.....we went to my aunt`s one year for Christmas when I was a child and that`s what she served. Mum tried to tell me not to try it, but I did. Never forgot that awful plastic taste.......




Well, cancelled our grocery delivery this morning, we just don`t need that much, so heading out to get fresh produce and some bits and bobs.

Had another wild and woolly night last night, heavy rain woke us up a couple of times, this morning seems calmer but a little colder. Don`t mind that so much. Plan to sort out some boxes in the attic today.......I thought i had sorted out all my books into shelves earlier this year, but we came across three more boxes, so will sort them out today......I hate to part with any books, but will weed out some I genuinely will never look at again.

My gang want fish and chips from the chip shop tonight, so fish and chips it is. Only need to warm the plates for that and set the table.

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[Realfoodfans]

Morning all. Bright day here. Up early (couldn’t get back to sleep). So laundry done and ironing. Kev and Em did the school runs so I hoovered when they’d gone. Old flowers disposed of and surfaces cleaned. All near snd tidy for the rest of the day. Hoping to find enthusiasm to make a pie for tonight. Pizza for L who will not eat pastry.

Had Amazon delivery just before 9pm and parcel was empty. Of course driver just knocks and leaves. One item was a book I’m waiting for to join Church book club. Poem a day throughout Advent. Can’t fault Amazon customer service immediately another ordered to be here by Saturday and refunds on other items which were third party.

Love the chat on stuffing. Regular accompaniment to our weekly roast chicken as littles love it made into meatball shapes. Do you have sausage rolls there? Again homemade are popular in this home. Butchers (gluten free so no filler) sausage meat makes all the difference. Flaky pastry casing.

Em has an online meeting shortly and we are off to collect an order from Toolststation then a couple of grocery items from a small store.

Nowhere near us to get a take out coffee so will be quick trip and back home.

Did not persuade Kev to set up the porch Christmas lights yesterday so gently mention that again later!

 

[Charade67]

I`m guessing Stove Top is like a ready made boxed stuffing?

You are correct.


Apparently people like it. I thought it was revolting when I was a kid. I don’t know what my friend did to it, but he made it taste really good.

Why am I awake at 5:40? Oh yeah, I have a cat. I’m going to try to get back to sleep for an hour or so until I have to get up for real.

 

[schumigirl]

Morning all. Bright day here. Up early (couldn’t get back to sleep). So laundry done and ironing. Kev and Em did the school runs so I hoovered when they’d gone. Old flowers disposed of and surfaces cleaned. All near snd tidy for the rest of the day. Hoping to find enthusiasm to make a pie for tonight. Pizza for L who will not eat pastry.

Had Amazon delivery just before 9pm and parcel was empty. Of course driver just knocks and leaves. One item was a book I’m waiting for to join Church book club. Poem a day throughout Advent. Can’t fault Amazon customer service immediately another ordered to be here by Saturday and refunds on other items which were third party.

Love the chat on stuffing. Regular accompaniment to our weekly roast chicken as littles love it made into meatball shapes. Do you have sausage rolls there? Again homemade are popular in this home. Butchers (gluten free so no filler) sausage meat makes all the difference. Flaky pastry casing.

Em has an online meeting shortly and we are off to collect an order from Toolststation then a couple of grocery items from a small store.

Nowhere near us to get a take out coffee so will be quick trip and back home.

Did not persuade Kev to set up the porch Christmas lights yesterday so gently mention that again later!

Home made sausage rolls here too....although M&S are a good stand by for a lot of guests, not something to worry about this year for us.

Love stuffing, but for some reason when we do a roast on the weekend, we never do stuffing....tend to keep it for Christmas, but it`s so good!! Meat stuffing of course.

And funny again, waiting for the next books to come through for our book group....sadly still on zoom, but better than nothing. Canterbury Tales wasn`t a hit with the others, only two of us completed it. Needless to say, I didn`t get to choose the next book.....

Hope you have as gorgeous a day as we have here....sun is shining but quite chilly by the sea.

You are correct.

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Apparently people like it. I thought it was revolting when I was a kid. I don’t know what my friend did to it, but he made it taste really good.

Why am I awake at 5:40? Oh yeah, I have a cat. I’m going to try to get back to sleep for an hour or so until I have to get up for real.

Oh yes Charade, I`m sure I`ve seen that in grocery stores over there.....along with something called hamburger helper or server........yes, can`t imagine it being very appetising. Sometimes adding a few ingredients to something can make a difference.




Been out to several places this morning.......it`s always amazing how many things you pick up you don`t need. But, things never go wrong.

Did by a new large stock pot, needed one for a while, so got it now.

Now to think of lunch.......fancy a sausage roll but too long to make, so maybe a grilled sandwich will do.......

 

[Lynne G]

Ah yes, the ever popular sandwich for older one. A grilled cheese, sometimes with meat in it.

Oops. Good Morning to Schumi, Julie and Charade..

All but little one will eat fried fish, the chips, yes. She is fond of a good serving of chips, our french fries. No idea what lunch or dinner, or even breakfast, is today.

Ack, Charade, early not good, hope you got back to sleep. Me, alarm is more than two hours ago, so yeah, I can’t go back to sleep. But did get tomorrow off, so woot! Yes I will go back to sleep then, hopefully after alarm goes off for DH.

But, as it is a Thirsty Thursday, already on my second cup of tea. Hope Julie got some warm coffee already.

Yep, every time we go out for grocery, we get stuff that was not planned, Schumi. But all does get eaten. As it is towards the end of the week, I can see family saying we need more food. There is a bit of soup left, so if little one does not spy it for breakfast, well, brunch, maybe will be my lunch, and a salad. Still have some fresh vegetables.

Thus, as all talk of food, need to see what for quick breakfast. But need that reminder it’s a Thirsty Thursday?



Drink up, yep, a Thirsty Thursday is upon us.

A terrific Thursday to the homies.

And even with a day off tomorrow,

 

[Realfoodfans]

Was so nice out @schumigirl so diversion to the park where we met DS and DIL last week for a stroll with Louie. So busy lots of pram pushers and dog walkers and the local football team (saved from bankruptcy recently) in training cross country running.

Funny you cancelling your groceries as I’ve done the same for next week. Cupboards and fridge groaning with food. Instead will just use our little shop for milk etc and plan to go to M&S next week to look for treats and freezer items.

Quick cheese omelette for lunch as Kev is going over to help DS get furniture down to the garage that they have sold so buyer doesn’t need to enter house. They are terribly, terribly house proud. Unbelievably so and get teased by friends and neighbours as both exactly the same. Beautiful to look at and they are very welcoming with guests but can make you slightly uneasy in case you were to spill something! They decided to buy larger sofa for the living room of their new house after decorating. Due in a couple of weeks so put their (as new) two sofas on eBay and sold immediately. Will manage with sofa from another room until the new one arrives.

So still no Christmas lights on the porch! Will keep quiet about that today.

Hope Cam got more sleep. Think a lot of us struggle with good sleep.

An hour on my own on the jigsaw when he’s gone I think before school pick up.

 

[macraven]

A good Thursday morning to all the homies!

Sounds like many are up and busy already.

No excitement in my household today which is always a good thing.
But I think it is getting near for happy smiles from Kyle as his car is finally arriving.
That man must have a lot of patience waiting this long for his new ordered car to arrive

Schumi, you’ll have to fill us in on who gets to test drive Kyle’s car second

My money is on you .....mom’s are always the one sons turn to first

Laundry day for me
One of the cats puked on my bed.

 

[Lynne G]

Ick Mac. But a very good reason to wash the sheets.

Well, bagel and cream cheese was breakfast. Fresh baked bagels need to be eaten quick. Not to say, there was only two left.

A what for lunch. Soup was claimed, so that’s out. Hey, DH needs gas for his truck, if he’s out at lunchtime, maybe he will bring lunch. Time to hint, and hopefully a not yet like Julie’s request for porch decor.

 

[macraven]

Lynne I just changed the sheets last night and found the surprise this morning.

Do have to say cat puke is a lot easier to clean up than kid puke....

When my boys were littles (and even in the upper grades)
when they felt bad during the night, they came to wake me up.
They cried and then puked on me/bed
I’m sure I am not the only mom that went thru that.

I was so glad when those days were over.

Cat puke is a lot easier to deal with.

Sending Mr Mac to Publix to buy dessert to go with tonight’s dinner.
I have him get the individual covered squares.

Learned not to buy a whole pie as we eat it up in two days.
We do like our sweets...and it shows

 

[Lynne G]

Yeah, and nothing like cleaning up young kid vomit from the top and bottom bunk beds, and the slats between them, in the middle of the night. And starting the laundry then too. Yeah, and I am one, that when smells or sees it, feels like I’d like to join. Ick, ick ick. Glad to be done that. Had a car sick dog that tossed his meal in my old car, including in the gear shift, while going to one of our first vet visits. From that day on, no food for him for many an hour before a vet visit.

And with that icky talk, change of topic needed.

Yay, almost time for lunch, and lunchtime walk. At least a bit warmer today. Never mind 23 degrees when I woke up. Sun is out, and not as windy. Yay! ☀

 

[mckennarose]

Well, one step closer.... I got my pre approval for the meds. Not sure what the next step is, but I'm ready to get that first injection over with so I don't stress about it.

Never mind 23 degrees when I woke up.

Ugh, I know! It was so cold this morning when I took the dogs out. It's 39 now, so and improvement, but not by much. But the sun is out and that's always good!

Taking one of my dogs for a nail trim later. He has black nails and I can't see the quick so I'm afraid to cut his nail too far down. But we have wood floors in most of my downstairs rooms and he's slipping too much and getting afraid to walk on some of them. Poor guy. Plus he needs those little tufts of fur between his pads done and I don't have the patience for it.

Hope everyone has a great day!