The What's For Dinner Thread - March '10 (recipe index in OP)

[TigerKat]

Hi all!

This is our new thread to post and share recipes!

Here's a link to the last WFD thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2336199

Here's a link to the original WFD thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1058064

Here are the links to all of our other threads:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2082354

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2003022

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1899219

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1800000

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1776416

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1771658

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1771657

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1698744


FOOD PORN LINKS

Squash with tomatoes and basil, green peas, and roasted curried sweet potatoes and Grilled halibut with grilled pineapple and mango salsa; liamsaunt
Roasted tomato spinach soup and grilled tomato sandwich; liamsaunt
Eggbert's sunriser; liamsaunt
Pasta with spinach chicken sausage, kale, bell peppers & more good stuff. Topped with ricotta salata; shovan
Sweet and sour chicken vegetable stir fry; liamsaunt
Ice cream cake, fresh pasta with clam sauce and cheese bread; liamsaunt
Beer braised sausage and potatoes and bbq chicken pizza; Rogue26
Cod and chorizo stew with buttered garlic bread; liamsaunt
Potato soup, sauteed cabbage, mustard chicken, brown soda bread and shortbread; Rogue26
Shrimp and scallop stirfry; shovan
Indian butter chicken; Aimeedyan
Spinach Arugula Salad with roasted tomatoes, dried cherries, feta cheese, spiced pecans & a raspberry vinaigrette and Cowboy Ribeye with browned mushrooms and Purple! Pureed Cauliflower, Potatoes with goat cheese; shovan
French toast; Aimeedyan
Pineapple jerk chicken and rice; Aimeedyan
Rice pilaf, frozen green beans, whole wheat breaded tilapia; Rogue26
Sherried tomato soup and grilled cheese ; liamsaunt
Sweet bread toast with broiled tomatos, soft boiled eggs, hollendaise and maple bacon; TheBeadPirate
frisee lardons; liamsaunt
Shrimp tacos; liamsaunt
Fresh mozzerella, proscuitto, and carmalized onion pizza and sour cream coffee cake; Rogue26
Fra diavlo and striped bass; liamsaunt
Blue cheese stuffed chicken with buffalo sauce; Aimeedyan
Sole with brown buter sauce and asparagus, Summer rolls and tamarind marinated shrimp and challah french toast; liamsaunt
Easter dinner; Aimeedyan
Chicken salad and huevos rancheros; liamsaunt
Sizzling beef with black bean sauce; Rogue26
Boston cream pie and Baklava; Rogue26
Onion rings; Aimeedyan
Lamb Kofta patties with harissa sauce, hummus & pita bread; shovan
Bucatini carbonara, fish tacos, sausage & white bean stew with spinach and garlic toast; liamsaunt
Chicken tacos and baked ziti; liamsaunt
Taco pasta toss; Aimeedyan
Pasta with shrimp; liamsaunt
Panko crusted chicken with mustard-maple pan sauce and brazilian white rice; Aimeedyan
Pizza Margherita, shrimp tacos and mango margaritas; shovan
Coconut shrimp, honey mustard sauce and parmesan-browned butter orzo; Aimeedyan
Sausage, spinach, and cheese stuffed shells and Thai Chicken Fettuccine; Aimeedyan
Chicken Florentine; kimmar067
Grilled maple chipotle pork with smoked gouda grits; Aimeedyan
Rosemary Chicken with Browned Butter and Balsamic Ravioli; Aimeedyan
Grilled creamed corn; Aimeedyan
Creole Summertime Stew (Shrimp, Okra, Andouille); shovan
Cinco de Mayo grapefruit margaritas, chicken quesadillas with rice, guacamole, and beans, Grilled chicken, pepper, tomatoes, and onions on greens, Grilled chicken with asparagus and parmsean pasta and grilled creamed corn (with basil added); liamsaunt
Becky's vacation food porn; liamsaunt
Gemelli carbonara with peas and carmelized onion and chicken sausage panini; liamsaunt
Baby Back Ribs with Honey Mustard Glaze and Baked Beans; Aimeedyan
Hoisin chicken, salmon salad, caprese salad and chicken-avocado panini; liamsaunt
Chicken-lime-hominy soup and empanadas; liamsaunt
Nancy's Chuckwagon Casserole; Rogue26
Grilled chicken salad with leftover grilled vegetable-feta salad and balsamic reduction, Grilled flatbread flavored with fennel orange and olives, Crostini with cherry-walnut goat cheese topping, Crostini with tomato-steak-ricotta-parmesean topping, grilled pizza margarita with arugula, mint honey mojito, guacamole and pico de gallo, cherry margarita, grilled chicken for tacos, more grilled pizza, this one with a dijon mustard base, swiss cheese, and bacon, topped with arugula and frisee, another grilled pizza. this one topped with fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheese, italian meats and cheeses tray, marinated vegetables and salad tray, the fourth pizza...fresh mozzarella, no ricotta this time, grilled chickpea flatbread and grilled chicken and vegetables with tzatziki sauce and flatbread; liamsaunt
Creole Summertime Stew; Aimeedyan
Grilled drum; shovan
Red Curry Coconut Noodles; Rogue26
Baguette with brie and mixed greens, Rice noodles with shrimp and cilantro; liamsaunt
Grouper with coconut curry sauce, grilled naan, bbq chicken, root beer glazed baby back ribs; liamsaunt
Noodle bowls and lime chicken nachos; Aimeedyan
Deep fried bacon and eggs with lemon and egg vinaigrette; liamsaunt
TBone steak with tomato-mozzarella-arugula salad and white bean bruschetta, roasted garlic chicken and halibut; liamsaunt
Hoisin chicken with crispy rice noodle cake and chicken-lemongrass-udon soup; liamsaunt
Dandelion green and goat cheese omelets and chicken sausages; liamsaunt
Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad, mayonnaise, peach cobbler, herb spoon rolls and peach-basil sangria ; Aimeedyan
Grilled rack of lamb, roasted garlic risotto, sauteed summer squash, and fresh pea-mint sauce; liamsaunt
Dinner pizza - pesto, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes & fresh creole tomatoes, Dessert pizza- I used regular pizza dough with sweetened & blended cream cheese and ricotta cheese, fresh peaches & mangos. I made a glaze with mango juice, guava jelly, sugar, a little ginger & cinnamon; shovan
Brownies, grilled pita, grilled chicken and vegetables with mango-sesame dressing, farfalle with asparagus pesto and roasted cherry tomatoes; liamsaunt
Grilled sausages with cabbage slaw flavored with cumin, coriander, and fennel, a mango-apricot chutney, and mustard; liamsaunt
Chicken kabobs, Flank steak with cucumber yogurt sauce, greek salad, and pita bread; liamsaunt
Baked chocolate bread pudding, cocktail; liamsaunt
Caesar salad with grilled shrimp; liamsaunt
Grilled tuna, bok choy, beets, ****akes, other veggies & soba noodles with an herb vinaigrette, Shrimp & Artichoke Remoulade and Shrimp, Avocado, Tomato Salad; shovan
Yolanda's Famous Chicken, Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese; Aimeedyan
Eggs benedict, strawberry salad, baked mac and cheese, grilled pizza and swiss chard with pine nuts and basil; liamsaunt
Teriyaki chicken skewers (with pineapple) and foil packet veggies; Aimeedyan
Swordfish in a black-bean soy sauce with scallions, brown rice and broccoli; liamsaunt
Farmers market and frozen lemon cream cake with caramel sauce and blueberries; liamsaunt
Turkey-white bean burger; liamsaunt
Pasta with Shrimp and Cilantro-Lime Pesto; Aimeedyan
Brisket, ranch style beans, and napa cabbage noodle salad; Aimeedyan
Spaghetti and meat sauce and salad; Where'sPiglet?
Mahi Mahi with Citrus Basil Pesto, farfalle pasta & italian style green beans with sage, sun dried tomatoes & pine nuts, steaks, bread and salad, Grilled Black drum, garlic smashed potatoes & salad, Fried green tomatoes, topped with boiled shrimp & limoncello cream sauce; shovan
Chicken and Rice Casserole; Aimeedyan
Chilled Avocado Soup with LOUISIANA BLUE CRAB SALAD; shovan
Coconut curried chicken with green beans and brown rice; liamsaunt
Pasta salad with pesto sauce, grilled chicken, grape tomatoes and shaved parmesean, grilled chicken with microgreens and grape tomatoes, Chicken and steak panini; liamsaunt
Potato salad with bacon, pickles, and caraway, Grilled kielbasa sandwiches with sauerkraut and tomato jam, Grilled peach salad with arugula and mozzarella, Tea smoked salmon with bok choy and brown rice and Fried peach pies; liamsaunt
Grilled eggplant, tomato and burrata stacks, Gazpacho shooters, Grilled striped bass with tomato salsa and creamy polenta, Blueberry-cream cheese breakfast pies, Grilled shrimp salad with watermelon, feta, and tomatoes, Spicy grilled corn salad with feta and chipotle and tea-smoked chicken salad with cabbage, pickled red onions, and red pepper; liamsaunt
Watermelon limeade, peach tea, egg salad and pineapple nut sandwiches; Aimeedyan
Smoked salmon sandwiches, Pasta Caprese, Curry Chicken Salad, Parmesan Straws; Aimeedyan
Banana cream tart; liamsaunt
Grilled striped bass with creamy corn sauce and tomatoes; liamsaunt
Tuscan-Rubbed Salmon; Aimeedyan
Sauteed zucchini with crispy chickpeas and za'atar, Grilled crusted shrimp with caprese salad and sauteed sweetcorn, Grilled zucchini with chive oil and Caprese salad; liamsaunt
Loaf of brioche, blackberry-apple tarts and baked mac and cheese; liamsaunt
Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad; liamsaunt


APPETIZERS, SNACKS & DIPS

Bacon tomato cups; HERSEY
Garlic Parmesan Wings; FormrCastMbr
Sausage balls; JennyMPO3
Teton tarts; HERSEY
White bean Spread; liamsaunt


BEVERAGES

Mango margarita; shovan
Peach basil Sangria; HERSEY
Peach iced tea; Aimeedyan
Strawberry Basil Cooler; TheBeadPirate
Watermelon Limeade; Aimeedyan

BREADS, ROLLS, BISCUITS, PASTRIES, DOUGHS & CRUSTS

Flour tortillas; Aimeedyan
Grilled pita bread; liamsaunt
Herb spoon rolls; Aimeedyan
Irish Rosie's Irish Soda Bread ; Nancyg56
Parmesan straws; Aimeedyan
Pizza dough; Rogue26
Ravioli Dough Recipe; shovan

BREAKFAST

French toast; Aimeedyan
Morning Monte Cristos; Aimeedyan

DESSERTS - CAKES, PIES, MUFFINS & FROSTINGS

Boston Cream Pie; Rogue26
Grilled Strawberry-Rhubarb cobbler with Shortbread Crumb Topping; Glynis

DESSERTS - CANDIES, COOKIES & BARS

DESSERTS – PUDDINGS & MISC

Baked chocolate bread pudding; liamsaunt
Fat Free Strawberry Banana Ice Pops; EJ4Disney
Mountain Dew Apple Cobbler; lilmissdisney216
Peach cobbler; Aimeedyan

ENTREES - BEEF, VEAL & LAMB

Baked Beef ravioli; Glynis
Beef cheese and noodle bake; HERSEY
BBQ Marinated Flank Steak; Aimeedyan
French Onion Salisbury Steak; Rogue26
Grilled Burgers with Meyer Lemon Butter; Aimeedyan
Korean Style Beef Skewers with Rice Noodles; HERSEY
Leg of lamb; carejo
Saucy Beef; TigerKat
Taco Pasta Toss; TigerKat

ENTREES - MISC

Artichoke feta quiche; NEVERENOUGHWDW
Curried cauliflower and lentils; HERSEY (link)
Easy Chickpea Curry; Glynis
Gemelli Carbonara; liamsaunt
Pasta with Pancetta and Leeks; HERSEY


ENTREES - PORK

Baby Back Ribs with Honey Mustard Glaze; Aimeedyan
Grilled maple chipotle pork; Aimeedyan
Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated in Spicy Soy Sauce; HERSEY
Roast Chorizo Mashed Potatoes With Manchego and Charred Chard(link); TigerKat
Sausage, spinach, and cheese stuffed shells; Aimeedyan
Sesame glazed pork; NEVERENOUGHWDW

ENTREES - POULTRY

Blue cheese stuffed chicken with buffalo sauce; Aimeedyan
Chicken and Rice Casserole; Aimeedyan
Chicken Florentine; kimmar067
Chicken Putanesca; bigmerle1966
Chicken with Crab and Artichoke Stuffing; Aimeedyan
Coconut Chicken Curry; Aimeedyan
Crockpot chicken curry; Glynis
Greek burgers; Glynis
Jerk turkey burgers with mango slaw; Aimeedyan
Lemon Mushroom Herb Chicken; TigerKat
Moroccan Chicken with olives; HERSEY
Noodle bowls; Aimeedyan
Oven Chicken Risotto; Aimeedyan
Panko Crusted Chicken with Mustard-Maple Pan Sauce; Aimeedyan
Pineapple jerk chicken with rice; Aimeedyan
Pollo a las Rajas; Rogue26
Quick Roasted Chicken; FormrCastMbr
Rosemary Chicken with Browned Butter and Balsamic Ravioli; Aimeedyan
Sweet & sour chicken vegetable stir fry; liamsaunt
Thai Chicken Fettuccine; Aimeedyan
Warm Provencal Chicken Salad; TigerKat
Yolanda's Famous Chicken; Aimeedyan

ENTREES - SEAFOOD

Broiled Tilapia parmesan; Disney Ron
Cilantro Shrimp; Aimeedyan
Coconut shrimp; Aimeedyan
Easy Penne and Tuna Salad; Aimeedyan
Mediterranean Halibut; Disney Ron
Pasta with Shrimp and Cilantro-Lime Pesto; Aimeedyan
Seared Scallops with Bacon, Tarragon and Lemon(link); TigerKat
Spicy shrimp cakes; MickeyShow
Swordfish in a black-bean soy sauce; liamsaunt
Swordfish with Citrus Pesto; shovan
Tuscan-Rubbed salmon; Aimeedyan

SAUCES, STOCKS, SEASONINGS, MARINADES, RUBS, GLAZES & DRESSINGS

Corned beef glaze; Glynis
Ginger cilantro lime butter; Aimeedyan
Grape salad; ilovejack02
Honey mustard sauce; Aimeedyan
Lemon basil dressing; NEVERENOUGHWDW
Savory Blueberry Sage Sauce; MickeyShow
Taco seasoning mix; HERSEY
Mayonnaise; Aimeedyan

SIDE DISHES

Asparagus Risotto; NEVERENOUGHWDW
Baked beans; Aimeedyan
Brazilian white rice; Aimeedyan
Fusilli with Spinach and Asiago Cheese (link); TigerKat
Grilled creamed corn; Aimeedyan
Parmesan-browned butter orzo; Aimeedyan
Potato skins; Aimeedyan
Princess Potatoes; Iron Chef Alexis
Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Hazelnuts; Aimeedyan
Roasted Green Chile Cheese Grits; Aimeedyan
Smoked gouda grits; Aimeedyan
Spanish style quinoa; HERSEY
Spinach pancakes; MickeyShow
Zucchini pancakes; MickeyShow

SANDWICHES, SOUPS, STEWS & SALADS


Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Soup; HERSEY
Bacon Cheeseburger Salad; Glynis
Chicken Curry Salad; Aimeedyan
Chicken-Lime-Hominy Soup; liamsaunt
Chicken Marsala Stew; LuvCute Boys
Chilled Avocado Soup with LOUISIANA BLUE CRAB SALAD; shovan
Cod and Chorizo Stew; liamsaunt
Creole Summertime Stew (Shrimp, Okra, Andouille); shovan
Curry chicken salad; Aimeedyan
Egg salad sandwiches; Aimeedyan
Marinated shrimp and artichokes; shovan
Mesa Grill's Southwestern Potato Salad; TigerKat
Nuevo Cubano; Aimeedyan
Panera Strawberry Salad; FormrCastMbr
Pasta caprese; Aimeedyan
Pineapple nut sandwiches; Aimeedyan
Ranch potato salad; Glynis
Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad; Aimeedyan
Smoked salmon sandwiches; Aimeedyan
Southwestern Black Bean and Pasta Salad; MickeyShow
Tomato-Spinach-Carrot Soup; liamsaunt
Warm Provencal Chicken Salad; TigerKat

 

[Disney Ron]

Sign me up girls....thanks Kat!

 

[TigerKat]

Thought we needed some welcome home goodies:

 

[Disney Ron]

Kat you know how to throw a party!

 

[Nancyg56]

Thought we needed some welcome home goodies:

Honeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I'm Home!

We had a good night last night. Nola was perfect WElby was a little nervous I think. SHe forgot her phone so she felt as if I could not reach her but I have Erin's number they reminded her I am a little worried about her though. She is having those B H contractions, has dropped more and still is not due until the first week in April. Telling her to slow down is useless....she thinks she is not doing much. I am sicccing Marisa on her.

Ellen- I have not forgotten.......Marisa adn I will get that info off to you! NUVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lucky You! I had asked my wine guy to get some and now it is always on hand at his shop.

DInner-?????????????????????/

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Hey y'all! I did it!! Check facebook for pix!

 

[TigerKat]

Kat you know how to throw a party!

Honeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I'm Home!

Hey y'all! I did it!! Check facebook for pix!

I saw that, congrats girl!!!!!!

 

[HERSEY]

Hey y'all! I did it!! Check facebook for pix!

Bethany Wow I am so impressed that you are running. I am lucky just to walk around.

Today I am starting to do some exercises for my knee. I need to get it to stop hurting in the morning. It is arthritis and it is making me feel sooo old hobbling around.

Tonight is pork tenderloin and potatoes with a salad.

 

[LBKB]

Way to go Bethany

Thanks Kathy for the new home.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Thank you Kat for our new home.

Here's a gift for the housewarming~

 

[Nancyg56]

Hey y'all! I did it!! Check facebook for pix!

On my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I am starting to do some exercises for my knee. I need to get it to stop hurting in the morning. It is arthritis and it is making me feel sooo old hobbling around.
.

Someone here said getting old ain't for sissies. I am just peeved because I did not know I was old until I started falling apart. You are too young to be old so go get some PT............no breaking down yet!

Thank you Kat for our new home.

Here's a gift for the housewarming~

All my favorites And it is getting warm out.............pretty soon NUVO and Rosa out on the porch!

 

[THE HAT]

Welcome Home.....Glad I found the party!!!

Thanks Kathy!!!

Nancy--May I ask...what is the difference between programs on WW? I have tried the point system before and did quite well, but this time around it just seems so tedious to me..is the core different?

Maria--How is your mouth doing?

Bethany--Can't wait to hear how you made out?

We are having glorious weather here this winter...We haven't had snow since the begining of January..(doesn't mean we don't have a big spring storm in our future) The grass is turning green, we have been able to get out and get some raking done that couldn't get done in the fall as we had snow before Thanksgiving. The temps this weekend have been in the 50's. Ross and his bf went off riding the nature trails near the school, I went for walk on this 4 mile loop around different neighborhoods. It was lovely to see everyone out in their yards or walking.

Supper tonight is bbq steak tips with cous cous and glazed carrots.

Hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday!!

 

[HERSEY]

Did someone mention rosa? I brought some for the party

 

[TigerKat]

Here's a gift for the housewarming~

Did someone mention rosa? I brought some for the party

My girls really know how to party!!!!

 

[Nancyg56]

Wendie- CORE is a different way of eating. You do not count points except for your activitiy points that you can earn and your 35 extra points you have per week. You have a list of foods that is on CORE ( I am looking for the entire list and will share it) They include all veggies, all fruits, certain cereals that do not have sugars added (Shredded wheat, puffed wheat, oatmeal, Uncle Sam's etc) most FF dairy, WW pastas and whole grains, lean proteins, and beans.

You follow the healthy guidelines but having your waters, the 2 to 3 FF dairy, at least 5 F&V and 2 tsp healthy oil per day. You may have all you need to eat of any food on that list but must "listen" to see if you have had enough to feel satisfied. Not full. You may have one serving of WW pasta, brown rice, WW couscous, or potato white or sweet, per day. Grains like bulgar wheat and quinoa are not limited to one per day. If you add anything that is not CORE to your day then you count the points. If you make a dish and the ingredient are CORE then the dish is CORE. If you add more than 2 ingredients that are not CORE then you count the points.

FF Mayo and dressings are not counted. I like Nayonaise.

FF cream cheese, sour cream and Ricotta Cheese is CORE...no points counted so you can make a killer lasagna with WW lasagna noodles and FF cheeses that is totally CORE.

So, today I had Uncle Sam cereal, one banana and FF milk for breakfast. No points.

My snacks are generally FF SF cooked pudding. Free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Popcorn made in the microwave topped with those popcorn seasons and Emerils butter spray................1 point!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for teh seasons. The spray is free

I add oatmeal instead of bread crumbs to meatloaf or meatballs

I use FF cheese or Soy cheeses in everything.....FREE!!!!!!!!!!!! CORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FF flavored yogurts are also CORE. Flavored is 1 point.

any lean protien is core so you can have chicken, ham (like baked ham, not shoulders), pork, ground turkey or beef (lean and only once a day) eggs, Canadian Bacon

I buy those flat breads or Thomas lite English Muffins. They are 1 point so I add them to eggs for breakfast or broil them with garlic and Soy cheese for garlic bread

WINE! 2 points for a 4 oz pour

The key to his one is not using premade foods, staying away from foods that are not low or FF. You also must really try to be aware of not overeating but these are all "filling foods so it is much easier to stop before you are full. I actually measure my cereal because I eat too much before I realize I had enough. I also had to start leaving the food in teh kitchen because if I put it all on the table I tend to go back for a "little more".

If you go to the WW website, click on COmmunity, go to message boards. There is a Filling Foods forum there. I don;t post but will sometimes go there for info. They will help if you ever have questions, they are fast too! But they can be brutal so i usually just lurk. Marisa is out info Gal!

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

So... That was a L O N G walk I took this morning. It hasn't quite sunk in yet. I was with a friend and we alternated between walking and jogging. We also stopped to take some pictures and we had fun. I was in start corral C; we started 14 minutes after they started timing. The clock at the finish line said 3:42 I think, so that would put my time at 3:28. I wasn't too concerned about time, just that I finished and got my medal!

They would pick up anyone who did not maintain a 16 minute/mile pace. They counted this from the last person to cross the start line in the last corral (E) and E started 14 min after C so we had a bit of grace period. That was nice; took some of the time pressure off!

The course was from Epcot parking lot to MK, through part of MK, back to Epcot and through a bit of that and then the finish was in the Epcot parking lot. I am sore and have a few small blisters but am otherwise fine!

I'm taking a quick nap and then plan to hit the parks...slowly!

 

[Aimeedyan]

Hey y'all! I did it!! Check facebook for pix!

I'm very impressed!! Did your DH go on this trip? Or was it solo?


Last night we got home later than I thought so I didn't have time to do the beef stew again I picked up Chick Fil A. So, tonight! Really! We talked about going to see Phantom of the Opera but it's rainy and gross and I really just want to stay home and watch the Oscars. I will say it's perfect weather for a hearty beef stew!

 

[bigmerle1966]

Marilyn, hope you had fun at Pampered Chef...what did you buy?

It was good, the lady who was having it had just moved into the house that day so it was a little crazy with her DH and other people in and out.

Haven't decided yet, brought home the catalog for my DM to look at, have to see what I can con her in to buying. I am trying to decide between teh mandolin and one of the baking dishes.

Marilyn What's new at Pampered chef? I luckily haven't been to a party in a while. Tastefully simple is my down fall.

It's been years since I have been so I really don't know.

They do have something you ladies might like, they're holders that you can put a wine bottle and glasses in that are stuck in the ground with spikes. Really nice to use when you are sitting having a blanket type picnic.

Went to IKEA yesterday with my BFF, the lady who had the PC show, her 3 little girls and a girl from their church. Ended up getting several of the things they wanted already put together. Trying to put all that stuff in two minvans was a little crazy, especially since we got so caught up we didn't pay attention to the time and they ended up being late to a church program.

Today my arms are killing me.

 

[liamandcaili]

Hi Everyone! Kathy, thank you for taking care of this thread!

Nancy -- I'm glad everything went well with Nola last night. As for Welby, I had those contractions and dropped with Caili about 4 weeks before my due date. She was two weeks late.

Hey y'all! I did it!! Check facebook for pix!

Congratulations!!

Marilyn -- The party hostess had just moved into the house that day?? Yikes! I don't think I would ever put that much pressure on myself.

It has been gorgeous here this weekend. We were even able to grill the halibut this afternoon. (Caili says I need to take a shower because I smell kind of funny...we used a cedar plank ) We had grilled halibut, mango salsa, roasted curried sweet potatoes, grilled pineapple with a rum glaze, green peas, and zucchini and summer squash. Yum!

 

[Disney Ron]

We grilled for dinner...DH wanted cheeseburgers...I had grilled chicken sandwich and a Zeppole. I told DH not to touch that zeppole because it was mine seeing how I can't eat for a day and a half!