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    Supper

    in In the kitchen

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    On 11/16/2024 at 7:36 PM, StephanieL said:

    I made the famous NY Times Crispy Gnocchi With Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter, and it lived up to the hype.  I followed the recipe to the letter and it all came together really well.  The only change I made was to sprinkle aged Grand Padano on the top rather than Parmesan, simply because that's what I had.  Russian River's Robert Saison to drink.

    Thanks for the recommendation. That sounds delicious!! Going to save the recipe.

    Annoyances (con't)

    in What's that got to do with anything?

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    There have been water demons in this house from Day 1. I've lost track of the number of serious leaks we've had.

     

    Have a plumber scheduled for today--badly leaking toilet in the entry bathroom. The mechanisms have been replaced in it so many times and nothing seems to last more than a few months. The whole darned things may need to be replaced. So be it. I'd rather not be making a big investment since I want to be out of this place soon, but I can't be battling water all the damned time.

    Supper

    in In the kitchen

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    I'm still not eating much at all. My sis and BIL were here yesterday and we went out for lunch. I had a burger and actually ate half of it. Then, naturally, I wasn't hungry for supper. So, supper was a nuked bag of popcorn (half of it) and a hunk of cheese.

    Supper

    in In the kitchen

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    My Medicare provider sends free meals after you've been in the hospital. Just tried one. They arrive fresh but you can freeze for longer storage. I am impressed with the varieties they sent. Just had this one.
    Was it great? No but it wasn't the worst thing ever either. Broccoli was crunchy and flavorful. And it was more than I could eat!
     
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    Supper

    in In the kitchen

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    Did not take pix, but last night my sis made me meatloaf, mashed taters and roasted baby carrots. It was wonderful to have some real food. I even had a tiny taste of wine, but not much as I think pain pills and wine are frowned upon.

    Reasons to be Cheerful

    in What's that got to do with anything?

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    Mostly that I wanted to do a stint in rehab since I'd have had to be alone with many, many stairs if I came straight home. No one felt comfortable with that and especially since my blood pressure kept dropping and I'd get a bit dizzy. So, insurance took forever to approve the rehab, but finally got it done. Short stay in rehab until my sister could be here with me when I got home. She lives in Topeka and still works. She can work remotely much of the time but has occasional meetings and classes to teach. We're working to get things moved around and set up so that I can do on my own when necessary. 

    Preserves

    in In the kitchen

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    I'm so envious. I'm terrified of canning. I have taken 2 classes and  I'm still terrified. I think if I had someone to do it with (someone to confirm that I wasn't going to poison everyone), I'd do it.

    Reasons to be Cheerful

    in What's that got to do with anything?

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    I am still smiling over the very nice physical therapist I met with this week for my Prehab appointment. From their office in the medical building, it is a bit of a walk down a long corridor to the hospital admissions desk (for my scheduled tests). Not bad if you are in good shape but he was so concerned about me walking it and offered to take me in a wheelchair. I assured him I would be fine and do want to use my muscles as much as possible.
     
    So, I went and had my tests and xrays and was trekking back to the medical building where I was parked. He came running out of the cafeteria where he was having lunch to offer me a ride again. Above and beyond!

    Supper

    in In the kitchen

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    My food-gifting friend showed up yesterday with a ton of Mexican food. He was doing a segment for one of the local TV stations on the KC Taco Trail and I got to enjoy some of the benefits. I already had Italian leftovers from Saturday night, so I now have enough food to last me at least a week and maybe even more. 

     

    I gorged myself on this last night.

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    Reasons to be Cheerful

    in What's that got to do with anything?

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    My neighbor's daughter who has a pastry business got married this weekend. Neighbors had lots of people around all week and I told them to use the half of the driveway that isn't used. So, they did. As a thank you, I got a lovely gift of Rai's Bake Shoppe macarons--vanilla bean, matcha, raspberry and my very favorite honey  and lavender.I 

    AND, I had asked on our neighborhood Facebook group if any of the kid's groups or classes were having a car wash fundraiser because I really needed a car wash. Another neighbor showed up and detailed my car.

    I have the best neighbors here. I will really miss them when I finally get out of this house.

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    Supper

    in In the kitchen

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    My sister and her hubby were here yesterday afternoon/evening and took me out for an early supper at Osteria Bianchi a local place that is very good. It was a perfect weather day so we sat outside. The only photo I took was of my sis, her husband and wine. Everyone thinks my sister and I are the same person or twins, so it is almost like seeing me, except that I just got my haircut so hers is considerably longer than mine. Ha! I always love that since she's 9 years my junior. Anyway, I got so involved in enjoying the weather and wine that I forgot to take pix of food. We shared many things and had a couple of specials not on the menu--Little Gem Caesar salad, an eggplant pizza, a rolled lasagna noodle thing and the corn/mushroom pasta. And olive oil cake. My fridge is full of leftovers, so I'll be feasting all week.

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    New York Times

    in Written word

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    On 9/3/2024 at 5:40 PM, Sneakeater said:

    The LL Cool J piece made me realize how sorry I am The Times dropped its rule that people be referred to as "Mr." or "Ms. X" and not by first names.

    They repeatedly refer to LL Cool J as "LL".  How much cooler would it have been to say "Mr. Cool J"?

    I'm reminded of a piece in the Wall Street Journal many years ago that referred to Meat Loaf as Mr. Loaf.

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