What's for dinner?

" whats for dinner "
this makes me recall a couple of guys i used to work in the " too " close proximinity of -- a trim carpenter and a painter. to say that these guys were unmotivated would be the understatement of all time. when theyd get to work in the am, the first hour of work would be discussion about where they were going to have lunch at today. then theyd talk about the " band " lighting for the next and so on until before you know it, it would be time for lunch. i dont believe i ever saw either of them do anything and by the time the builder would catch up to them each day theyd be " out to lunch " . the builder died at the age of 45 -- i s'pose he just gave up..

I feel tired so I'm glad dinner was easy. No headache so far, and I'm not planning on one! :) Yes, this is the last part of the study.

How do you feel Jeanne? No headache I hope....is this the last part of the study?

I had my spinal tap today, so I planned an easy dinner. Remember those Bisquick recipes for "impossible" pies -- you poured a batter over stuff in a pie plate and it sunk to the bottom and formed a crust? I think they were first popular in the 80s. I made an "impossibly easy taco pie" for dinner and served Fritos with it. A good quickie for tax night.

allright then, chicken pumps at my place. everyone should bring a bushel of driveway stone - probably..

The first times I participated in progressive suppers several of us high school friends tromped through the snow to one another's houses. I remember doing the dessert course and serving cherry pie one time.

Captain, a progressive supper is a many-course meal served at different people's houses. That is, appetizers at one place, then soup at the next house, main course, another place, dessert another, and so on. It's a way to get to know people. Of course, gas was cheaper the last time I participated in such an event.

Well, sort of ... but ebelskivers are not deep fried. I like a crisp and tangy apple for this purpose, like granny smith. Or blueberries. My sons prefer chocolate chips.

I got an Ebelskiver pan. This thing is a weapon, made of cast iron. It came with a pair of Danish looking chopsticks. I'm thinking these are gonna be like overgrown Timbits. Now, what sort of apple...

wordy, "a progressive supper ". im not sure what that means but ill bring chicken pumps..

With Lewy Body Dementia, and I believe with Alzheimer's too, the loss of smell contributes to a decrease in the enjoyment of flavors. My husband liked to compensate by drenching many foods in hot sauce! He also loved Subway sandwiches.

mary, my dad got so he only wanted sweet things. Apparently sweet is one of the last flavors lost. The hopsice folks suggested adding syrup or sweet applesauce to his food to encourage eating. He never really liked salad! But he liked warm, soft foods, like soup, pancakes, and some casseroles. Too much food on a plate can overwhelm a dementia patient.

Too bad we don't all live close enough to have a progressive supper. We'd have the greatest meal!

Having Alzheimers, my husband's appetite has dwindled. He hasn't actually lost weight, which is a surprise. He doesn't enjoy meals as much. I steam cook fresh vegetables and try more broiled steaks. He likes salads the most.

Any suggestions for what your Alzheimer loved ones likes the most? marymember

the homemade mac and cheese sounds like the real deal to me yaya. love it baked with some ham bits in it.
the yams i could do without jeanne. beta carotine's a**, id rather die young.
my mom would sometimes specifically ask for some fried potato wedges. i think id fry them in oil mixed with water, then when the water had cooked the potatoes and boiled away youd be frying again. this technique is what gives em " fluff " .

Oooo, dinner was SO good! Carrot sticks and asparagus tossed in olive oil with lemon pepper and sprinkled with sesame seeds, sliced yams tossed in olive oil with a little honey, cinnamon, and allspice, and brussels sprouts tossed in kalbi sauce with a little olive oil. All vegetables roasted in the oven. Ginger scones. Lamb chops rubbed with Ras El Hanut, seared, then oven-roasted. Served with a fresh herb sauce including water cress. Oh my! Good stuff.

I knew I had more lamb chops than we could eat so I made extra veggies, too, and my grandson just picked up his take-home meal!

By the way, I'm really enjoying my new immersion blender.

ba8alou, do you have a gathering at your house for Passover?

Cleaning frantically to be ready for Passover so pizza tonight!

Finally got around to making that homemade mac&cheese, Boni! Burgers with sweet onion and a tossed green salad. Comfort food...mmmm!

Chinese food at my daughter's and a visit with the grandkids Doesn't get much better than that.

Don't cook tonight...Call Chicken Delight! Lots of yard work so no cooking tonight. Just ordered Fried chicken, fries, cole slaw and cheese cake. : )

2 fresh Sahlen hot dogs, each on a fresh Costanzo bun, fresh chopped onion, sweet relish, ketchup and Weber's mustard. Iced tea with a wedge of lemon. A sure sign of Spring.

chili, orange, strawberry, and onion salad, left over peach cake with a coconut custard sauce spiked with a little sherry. Should have thought of that sooner.

boni - so happy for you. A break is so important - necessary, really, for one's well being

Last night I tried two new recipes, which is pretty brave, but we liked them both. I did pan roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and pistachios. I think the Brussels sprouts season is nearing its end, and I'm going to miss them! I also made Scaloppine di Pollo, using Macaroni Grill's recipe. My blood vessels narrowed just reading the recipe; I cut the amount of butter in half and still it was a very rich dish. Not for everyday, or even every week, but the recipe is a keeper!

Boni, many caregivers become very fond of their aides/companions/caregivers. I sometimes think of the sweet woman who helped with Coy, and wonder how she is doing. Captain, if you become Edna's full time caregiver PLEASE take your own advice and get some help!

glad your getting some relief boni. existing for someone elses sake can really damage your mind imo. i worked on a hospice aids car 3 times and suggested trading the favor for some caregiving relief but she backed out both times i asked. that was rather shortsighted on her part cause i wont touch her car now for any reason.

Had the new "companion" today for the 3rd time. He is wonderful and Mom loves him. I took a long walk and stopped at Friendly's for a late lunch. LOVE their fish and chips. When the waitress asked if I wanted Ice cream, I told her yes.....at 10:00 pm tonight, as per usual. Just made Mom a fired egg sandwich, and I'll munch later.
We got SO lucky, finding this young man. It's like a weight has been lifted knowing....no matter what, I can count on a few hours to myself, every Thursday.

Darn kindle...onions and sales.

Tonight is chicken tacos with fresh pinions tomatoes avocado cheddar cheese and sales. Yummy!

Jeanne, I read your words to me while I was work during break time. And when I read it, the first thought that popped in my head - Kentucky Fried chicken, original recipe, 3 piece meal with red rice and potato salad. Side order of chicken kelaguen (shortcut: rotissiere chicken, chop it to pieces, add salt, lemon juice, freshly grated coconut and the real hot peppers wrapped with very soft tortilla) for oldest sis. I've been very good at watching my eating because of my high cholesterol.

Thanks, Jeanne. I ate that KFC like a person starving. Or a chain smoker who just got off a nonsmoking 15 hour non stop flight from Japan to the US east coast. And my headache dramatically decreased. I do believe my body was starving for some greasy, salty food. (I tend to cook and eat food with very little salt or grease. Mom raised us with bland food because of father's high blood pressure. What he ate, we all ate, too)

Jeanne - this time the turnip - actually rutabaga - was just boiled and seasoned. I really like it boiled up with carrots and then mashed together with the carrots, with butter, salt and pepper. Your dinner sounds yummy too. I must do a steak and baked potato meal for Gary soon. It is one of his favourites.

Wow, you guys are eating fine. Plain old beef stew? I love it!

My boarders have been away a few days and I've been eating out. Miss that sometimes, but I like cooking better. Tonight they are back and dinner was NY strip steak, baked potato w butter/sour cream, romaine salad with strawberries, green beans, grapefruit, and walnuts & poppy seed dressing, and brownies for dessert. Not too exciting. I'm trying a new recipe tomorrow, though. I get an easy night once in a while.

bookluvr I hope you have your special ice cream at least once in a while. Life is too short and unpredictable not to have what you enjoy ... at least occasionally and in moderation.

emjo, how do you prepare the turnip? You dinner sounds yummy.

maybe a soup for starters - broccoli asparagus or cauliflower bean

pork chops baked w apples, raisins and dates, liberally spiced with cinnamon, allspice and cloves

pear avocado romaine salad topped with spiced toasted pecans

corn, and a few brussel sprouts and turnip

for dessert a peach cake I made yesterday.