Sorry to say, but this site has been so depressing for a few days. I thought I'd ask an average, everyday question....to make us all feel a little more normal today.
I made Eggplant Lasagna, and my BIL and SIL are coming for dinner. They leave for Cali tomorrow to see their beautiful grand daughter.
Sorry, sometimes we just need some REGULAR conversation.......or at least THIS caregiver does.
I tend to buy mostly the same things at the grocery store over and over again until I decide to try something different.
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
No, the brother that I spoke about awhile back was my younger brother. I have another younger brother who is in D. C. They both have health issues. I have mentioned both of them before so I know that it’s hard for y’all to keep track of them.
My brother who just died was my older brother. The brother that I lost in 2013 was my oldest brother.
My sister in law is devastated. I feel horribly for her.
She has been working as a 911 operator for years. It’s a stressful job. She takes emergency calls on a regular basis, and was dealing with my brother’s health issues for years. She works different shifts which plays havoc on a person’s sleep schedule.
My brother was several years older than she is.
Certain professions have to acclimate to working various hours. I think it’s harder to do that. It’s much easier to have a set schedule. They rotate holidays as well. So, she had to miss holiday gatherings at times.
Before my brother retired, he also had a rotating schedule. So, sometimes it was hard for them to spend time together. Still, they were in love and they made the most of the time that they had together. They supported each other through many things.
She didn’t have the happiest childhood. Her father was an alcoholic. Her mother was not emotionally stable. Her older brother had issues. Sadly, not very long ago, he threw himself in front of a train and committed suicide. Her parents are dead now. It’s just sad, all around.
She on the other hand is very stable. She’s fairly quiet, sort of reserved and has always focused on moving forward in her life. She recently just completed her master’s degree in psychology.
I know that she will get through all of this but I hate that she’s had to endure so much pain in her life. We never know what in store for us. Life happens, and we have to adjust.
It has durum wheat semolina and cuttlefish ink. It’s made in Italy, a specialty pasta. I paid $8.00 for 500 g (17.6 oz.)
I have heard that it’s delicious. I will let you know how it tastes.
Happy Birthday Month! 🍂🍁
Good to know! This guy was raving about it in store, so I decided to buy a package of it. My husband said that it looks a little odd for pasta because of the black color! 🤣
I buy the chick pea pasta a lot. It’s really good and has more fiber and protein than regular semolina pasta. I married an Italian man so I make all sorts of pasta dishes.
Roasted chicken is delicious and so easy to make.
Thanks for the birthday wishes.
His dad’s family came from Italy. New Orleans has tons of Italian immigrants. New York has the largest number of Italian immigrants and we are second.
My youngest daughter’s favorite bakery here is an Italian bakery. Angelo Brocato’s has been in business for a long time. My mom went there as a child.
My mother in law was french. Hubby is French and Italian. Great combo! 😊
Do you eat veggie sandwiches? I do. I don’t eat meat everyday. I will make mushroom burgers, but no meat, 🤣. Just sautéed onions and mushrooms, tamari sauce, cheese, avocado slices and shredded carrots or alfalfa sprouts on top.
I do love mushrooms!
Well our history is Spanish and French. But we have our share of an eclectic mix of people which I love!
I asked my DH about the squid ink pasta & he reminded me we did try it with a creamy sauce but it turned the sauce GREY 😁
He's not Italian (wishes he was) but travelled & stayed there for while. He says go simple, like good olive oil, some garlic, basil.
Also says never to trust me on cooking advice unless you want GREY food 🤣
It is delicious. I roast veggies all the time. Yep, Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top makes it even better.
Have you ever made roasted zucchini fries? So good too!
cw,
Yummy! Home grown veggies are awesome. I do buy veggies from my farmers markets too. My grandfather had a green thumb and would grow all sorts of vegetables.
I notice that the best asparagus stalks are thicker and taste better.
Some people have no clue how to prepare them by removing the first inch or two from the bottom. But, I am still open to learning how to do it better.
The produce manager can help you pick Asparagus so you won't end up with woody tree trunks. It is a real thing. 🐿 🥜
HOW TO PREPARE ASPARAGUS FOR COOKING 🥜 🥜 🥜 🥜
"While the tips of asparagus spears are the most tender and flavourful part, the other end of the stem can sometimes become quite fibrous and woody. It’s best to remove this part before cooking."
Was your ‘foodie’ daughter picky when she was young?
My oldest daughter wasn’t a picky eater at all when she was growing up. My younger one was extremely picky.
I am shocked that my younger daughter eats such a variety of food now. She eats things now that I never thought that she would be eating in a million years.
I was a picky eater when I was little. My parents didn’t force us to eat something that we didn’t like. We had to taste it but if we didn’t like something we weren’t forced to eat it.
Goodnight Llamalover!
Seasonal Haagen-Dazs Peppermint Bark Ice Cream Bars
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That avatar is absolutely precious! Haagen Dazs is the best!
Yep, all of the Christmas stuff is out. My husband bought eggnog already! LOL 😆