I figured out a 11.75 pound turkey isn't enough if you want to eat leftovers for days. The carcass did make a delicious turkey soup which the leftovers from that have been frozen away for a later meal.
I froze some of my Spanish Rice last time and we had it for dinner last night with venison fajitas. The rice tasted like I had just made it.
To freeze or not to freeze is always my question. Will we ever eat it later? Will I remember I put it into the freezer?
All this talk of frozen food makes me hungry.
Friday is almost here and I have high hopes I get to see Lincoln this weekend (crossing my fingers).
As I read the above post written years ago I wonder what the heck and how the heck do I cook a 35 pound turkey currently residing in my freezer (and not paying rent)! Any ideas world?
Monday, December 26, 2016
Blogging for fun
Every time I watch Julie & Julia I want to get back into blogging. I want to be a writer and post the thoughts, stories and information for my potential readers.
Tonight heading downstairs to make homemade meatballs and chocolate cream pie! Have a fantastic last week of 2016. Try and do a few of the things you had on your list to feel accomplished and motivated for the new year,
I will post and blog and write between now and the end of my life because I love doing it and even if no one reads it I know I wrote it!
Happy cooking, blogging and Good Luck with the last 5 days!
Tonight heading downstairs to make homemade meatballs and chocolate cream pie! Have a fantastic last week of 2016. Try and do a few of the things you had on your list to feel accomplished and motivated for the new year,
I will post and blog and write between now and the end of my life because I love doing it and even if no one reads it I know I wrote it!
Happy cooking, blogging and Good Luck with the last 5 days!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Good morning! I have about 5 minutes (maybe less) to do a quick post. Watching my favorite GMA and getting ready to head to work. I have a pot of Chicken in the refrigerator that I have no idea how I want to cook tonight. I think we will have salads again since I have a lot of salad mix (having that for lunch too). Last night's steaks really needed to be tenderized but were tasty.
I have most of the key items for graduation accomplished (I love my cell phone) and now need to focus on organizing the house and garage. I am also going to be short outdoor chairs so I may need to do a bit of shopping or start begging local friends for their chairs.
I want to try a few new recipes for the family when they visit next weekend....any ideas? I spent a few moments yesterday on Pinterest and found a few wonderful things.
Now back to getting ready for work!
I have most of the key items for graduation accomplished (I love my cell phone) and now need to focus on organizing the house and garage. I am also going to be short outdoor chairs so I may need to do a bit of shopping or start begging local friends for their chairs.
I want to try a few new recipes for the family when they visit next weekend....any ideas? I spent a few moments yesterday on Pinterest and found a few wonderful things.
Now back to getting ready for work!
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Sunday....brrrr
We had a great weekend up in the Twin Cities hitting Ichiban Japanese Restaurant and the Timberwolves game. I loved seeing my brother and his beautiful wife! Stayed at the beautiful Embassy Suites near the airport. The only bad thing about the hotel (and if you want to use the LightRail it isn't bad) but the LightRail going by every 6 minutes starting at 5am....ugh. The room was nice but wish the bathroom had been out in the main area. Breakfast Buffet was wonderful as usual. After the game we came back to the hotel and stop by the bar (lounge) for a drink. They had a good menu and tried their Cheese Platter which was great. I hope to find the flavored almond nuts they served and bought a chuck of Smoked Gouda today at Sam's Club because it was so tasty.
The Embassy Suites Lounge has a great selection of beers.
Thank you to the DoubleTree for the parking and the Wall Street Journal wish I had accepted the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies but I was strong. Next time I want to stay downtown.
The GAME was terrific. I met up with an old high school friend and his wife, Mike & Chris Esping.
The Embassy Suites Lounge has a great selection of beers.
Thank you to the DoubleTree for the parking and the Wall Street Journal wish I had accepted the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies but I was strong. Next time I want to stay downtown.
The GAME was terrific. I met up with an old high school friend and his wife, Mike & Chris Esping.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Early Christmas
I know many families celebrate Christmas before the actual date. This year we are celebrating it on its date but that may change in the future. My daughter, Christina, is coming home but won't be here until 11ish on Christmas eve. But I am very excited to see her since it has been a long time.
Today is wrapping a few gifts and figuring out the menu for Eve and Day and getting to the grocery store before it closes at 6pm plus cleaning up the upstairs for our visitors.
I have written about old time Christmas's which hold terrific memories. I miss my parents and grandparents this time of year. We always had such fun. I miss my brothers and now their families. We each have our own traditions in celebrating the holidays. Maybe in the future we will be able to all get together for Christmas or Thanksgiving or Easter.
Well, the presents won't wrap themselves. Have a Merry Holiday!
Today is wrapping a few gifts and figuring out the menu for Eve and Day and getting to the grocery store before it closes at 6pm plus cleaning up the upstairs for our visitors.
I have written about old time Christmas's which hold terrific memories. I miss my parents and grandparents this time of year. We always had such fun. I miss my brothers and now their families. We each have our own traditions in celebrating the holidays. Maybe in the future we will be able to all get together for Christmas or Thanksgiving or Easter.
Well, the presents won't wrap themselves. Have a Merry Holiday!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Holidays and Cheer
I have never been a "true" fan of Christmas. Don't get me wrong, getting gifts is great as well as giving gifts but to me that holidays should be more about gathering and memories.
Memories of my first Christmases:
One year while bunking in my brother's room (my room hadn't been completed upstairs yet) I swore I would stay awake until Santa arrived. My little brother fell asleep right away but I remember laying there on the top bunk with the light on, staring at the light bulb for what seemed like hours. I must have fallen asleep, not realizing it, because I climbed down the ladder later...tiptoed to the bedroom door...creaking it open ever so carefully..peeking over my shoulder to make sure my brother was still asleep...I cautiously walked up the stairs to check out the Christmas Tree. In all it lit glory the tree stood tall and wondrous. I saw Santa had already arrived and brought many special presents for my three brothers and I. I went further up the stairs to view the stockings and saw they were over-flowing with presents and goodies. My parents never knew of my Christmas early morning adventure and I didn't go any further than the top of the stairs near the tree. It was amazing to be the first to see the tree before its beauty would be destroyed by ripped wrapping paper.
Another favorite Christmas is the year I received my very own desk. It reminds me of the desks in the schoolhouse on the Museum grounds but modernized. It had a lid the opened up for storage and an attached seat. But the best part of this gift was what was sitting on the desk. My first typewriter! I wiled away many hours pecking at its keys bringing to life various short stories and letters. It was one of my favorite gifts I have ever received.
In Middle School in Lancaster, New York I was determined to become a police officer. My brothers all received varied "toys" for their ages, Kelly a new bike (again), Frank collections of Star Wars items and Chris a CB. I was so disappointed I didn't receive any toys this Christmas only clothes. There was one last gift under the tree with my name on it and it was shaped like a box. I hung my head as I reached for it imagining it was more tights or a skirt. As I picked up the "box" it was very heavy. I looked at my mom and she just smiled. I sat down by the tree and tore off the wrapping and inside were two books. The books were practice tests for taking the Police Officer exams. I didn't need any toys...I spent hours reading and re-reading the books. Santa had done it again and made this little girl happy.
We used to travel to celebrate Christmas with my grandparents that lived on the old farm place 3 hours east of Lancaster. Sometimes these travels were exhausting for my parents having to pack up all the Christmas presents and travel in the middle of the night while us kids slept in the back. One winter there was a terrible blizzard as we were leaving Western New York on I-90. Dad was determined to get to Freetown and we headed out. This is the first year I stayed awake listening to my parents "discuss" Dad's driving skills and the treacherous roads. Wide-eyed in the back seat with my brothers sleeping soundly around me I felt like I held my breath the whole trip. 5 hours later we were safe in my grandparents driveway. Santa came on schedule that morning and I am sure there are photographs taken that day of celebrating.
More memories I love to bring to light during the Holidays. Family traditions alter over the years but I cherish each new experience and memory.
Memories of my first Christmases:
One year while bunking in my brother's room (my room hadn't been completed upstairs yet) I swore I would stay awake until Santa arrived. My little brother fell asleep right away but I remember laying there on the top bunk with the light on, staring at the light bulb for what seemed like hours. I must have fallen asleep, not realizing it, because I climbed down the ladder later...tiptoed to the bedroom door...creaking it open ever so carefully..peeking over my shoulder to make sure my brother was still asleep...I cautiously walked up the stairs to check out the Christmas Tree. In all it lit glory the tree stood tall and wondrous. I saw Santa had already arrived and brought many special presents for my three brothers and I. I went further up the stairs to view the stockings and saw they were over-flowing with presents and goodies. My parents never knew of my Christmas early morning adventure and I didn't go any further than the top of the stairs near the tree. It was amazing to be the first to see the tree before its beauty would be destroyed by ripped wrapping paper.
Another favorite Christmas is the year I received my very own desk. It reminds me of the desks in the schoolhouse on the Museum grounds but modernized. It had a lid the opened up for storage and an attached seat. But the best part of this gift was what was sitting on the desk. My first typewriter! I wiled away many hours pecking at its keys bringing to life various short stories and letters. It was one of my favorite gifts I have ever received.
In Middle School in Lancaster, New York I was determined to become a police officer. My brothers all received varied "toys" for their ages, Kelly a new bike (again), Frank collections of Star Wars items and Chris a CB. I was so disappointed I didn't receive any toys this Christmas only clothes. There was one last gift under the tree with my name on it and it was shaped like a box. I hung my head as I reached for it imagining it was more tights or a skirt. As I picked up the "box" it was very heavy. I looked at my mom and she just smiled. I sat down by the tree and tore off the wrapping and inside were two books. The books were practice tests for taking the Police Officer exams. I didn't need any toys...I spent hours reading and re-reading the books. Santa had done it again and made this little girl happy.
We used to travel to celebrate Christmas with my grandparents that lived on the old farm place 3 hours east of Lancaster. Sometimes these travels were exhausting for my parents having to pack up all the Christmas presents and travel in the middle of the night while us kids slept in the back. One winter there was a terrible blizzard as we were leaving Western New York on I-90. Dad was determined to get to Freetown and we headed out. This is the first year I stayed awake listening to my parents "discuss" Dad's driving skills and the treacherous roads. Wide-eyed in the back seat with my brothers sleeping soundly around me I felt like I held my breath the whole trip. 5 hours later we were safe in my grandparents driveway. Santa came on schedule that morning and I am sure there are photographs taken that day of celebrating.
More memories I love to bring to light during the Holidays. Family traditions alter over the years but I cherish each new experience and memory.
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