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Dinner!
Earlier this evening, I made a great dinner!
I picked up a small pork roast a while back and tossed it in the freezer. I pulled it out a few days ago to thaw out in the fridge, but that evening it was still frozen in the middle, so I made something else. This morning, though, I noticed it was still almost solid in the middle, so I tossed it on the counter. Hooray for it being thawed out for supper... I, as always, had to call my mom and ask the same questions... How long to cook it, what temp, when to put the potatos and carrots in, and so on. She told me about 30 mins per lb, and this was about a pound or so, so salt, pepper, season it whatever way, toss it in the oven, covered, at 350F with some water. Turn it over after about half an hour, drain the juices out of it (for gravy) and toss the carrots and potatos in. It seems, though, that every time I've attempted a roast, it gets so darn dried out - today, though, I put in a bit more water than the little bit I normally put in... Boy was it actually tender and juicy today! B made an attempt at seconds, A had seconds and so did I. I might even heat a plate up in a bit for a small snack, or maybe a nice cold roast sandwich and heat what's left up for supper tomorrow (as per B's request earlier today) Good supper, I actually ate a lot, and although this is pointless, I felt the need to share. It was a good, healthy meal that didn't take too long, and it was cheap. I think I paid like $5 for the roast, as it was on sale when I bought it last week Not to mention it's still good for another meal and a snack or two lol |
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xkatx wrote: Earlier this evening, I made a great dinner! I picked up a small pork roast a while back and tossed it in the freezer. I pulled it out a few days ago to thaw out in the fridge, but that evening it was still frozen in the middle, so I made something else. This morning, though, I noticed it was still almost solid in the middle, so I tossed it on the counter. Hooray for it being thawed out for supper... I, as always, had to call my mom and ask the same questions... How long to cook it, what temp, when to put the potatos and carrots in, and so on. She told me about 30 mins per lb, and this was about a pound or so, so salt, pepper, season it whatever way, toss it in the oven, covered, at 350F with some water. Turn it over after about half an hour, drain the juices out of it (for gravy) and toss the carrots and potatos in. It seems, though, that every time I've attempted a roast, it gets so darn dried out - today, though, I put in a bit more water than the little bit I normally put in... Boy was it actually tender and juicy today! B made an attempt at seconds, A had seconds and so did I. I might even heat a plate up in a bit for a small snack, or maybe a nice cold roast sandwich and heat what's left up for supper tomorrow (as per B's request earlier today) Good supper, I actually ate a lot, and although this is pointless, I felt the need to share. It was a good, healthy meal that didn't take too long, and it was cheap. I think I paid like $5 for the roast, as it was on sale when I bought it last week Not to mention it's still good for another meal and a snack or two lol mmmmmmm I love a good pork roast ! Sounds like you have the" how to "prepare figured out, congrats! How are you these days Kat? Getting ready for the new delivery I see..... I read about the preparations you have been making. I returned from Texas on the 19th and left again on the 21st-24th for a camping trip with Mari and Jaime...my daughter and her friend bailed out last minute on us ;-( they lost out as far as I am concerned ! We had a really wonderful time, camping on the beach, we have some great pictures of the wild ponies and we went down to the boardwalk in Ocean City one night, definately doing this again next year! This trip was too short! I'll update my moms story in another post........ Bev |
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"Bev" wrote in message ups.com... xkatx wrote: Earlier this evening, I made a great dinner! I picked up a small pork roast a while back and tossed it in the freezer. I pulled it out a few days ago to thaw out in the fridge, but that evening it was still frozen in the middle, so I made something else. This morning, though, I noticed it was still almost solid in the middle, so I tossed it on the counter. Hooray for it being thawed out for supper... I, as always, had to call my mom and ask the same questions... How long to cook it, what temp, when to put the potatos and carrots in, and so on. She told me about 30 mins per lb, and this was about a pound or so, so salt, pepper, season it whatever way, toss it in the oven, covered, at 350F with some water. Turn it over after about half an hour, drain the juices out of it (for gravy) and toss the carrots and potatos in. It seems, though, that every time I've attempted a roast, it gets so darn dried out - today, though, I put in a bit more water than the little bit I normally put in... Boy was it actually tender and juicy today! B made an attempt at seconds, A had seconds and so did I. I might even heat a plate up in a bit for a small snack, or maybe a nice cold roast sandwich and heat what's left up for supper tomorrow (as per B's request earlier today) Good supper, I actually ate a lot, and although this is pointless, I felt the need to share. It was a good, healthy meal that didn't take too long, and it was cheap. I think I paid like $5 for the roast, as it was on sale when I bought it last week Not to mention it's still good for another meal and a snack or two lol mmmmmmm I love a good pork roast ! Sounds like you have the" how to "prepare figured out, congrats! Well.............. I do try. That counts, right? How are you these days Kat? Getting ready for the new delivery I see..... I read about the preparations you have been making. Ugh. Some days..... I've come down with some sort of a cold or something. I can't stop sneezing, and the coughing is so bad that I get all the grossness in my mouth, then I keep coughing after that and cough until I nearly vomit, and then I pee myself just a bit. lol I probably mentioned it elsewhere a little while ago, but on Wednesday I still have to go to the hospital for this ultrasound, and some other things, so just imagine me NOT jumping up and down for joy. 5 weeks, I think, to go? Something like that... And that's assuming all goes well. I have been so darn tired lately. I'm back to the sleeping issues. I thought I was doing great being in bed before midnight for a little while, and actually falling asleep when I went to bed, but not it seems, once again, I toss and turn for HOURS. I then have REALLY creepy and strange dreams the last few days or so. That doesn't seem to help much at all. I have my car parked in a back, hiding parking lot as of late, late Wednesday night. Bran wasn't too impressed with that, as he has to walk a whole extra 3 yards to the car lol - at least he's not the one that has to carry the baby those whopping 3 yards! Imagine putting up with that on top of everything else lol My mom is now coming here in the morning to pick Bran up and take him down the block to wait for the school bus - my mom works down the block from where we live anyways, and is driving by at that time to go to work, so she's not going at all out of her way or changing her schedule around at all. It sure saves me from getting Amie up every morning to pack her all up and walk down the block to the school bus. I haven't seen Donna (Norm's mom) drive by at all, as I haven't been out at the bus stop, nor have I stuck around to wave when I know she drives by. I know Norm's call is in the very near future, so I'm not really looking forward to that. He'll have exhaused all his freeload options real soon, and really, I don't care or want to hear about it from him. I really feel like running the shower on real hot, sitting down and just relaxing for a while. Brandon wants ice cream, and he's been bugging me about it for so long that I'm about ready to strangle his scrawny little neck! Either that or put HIM in an ice cream bucket and in the freezer lol But, all in all, everything's been going along just fine. Nothing really interesting or new, I don't think. B's doing fine in school, and my mom picked him up a new pair of pants and a shirt last Monday... My aunt bought him some of those longjohn underwear pyjamas LAST weekend, and they were an army camo material, and he wore them last Saturday night and then last Sunday, absolutely REFUSED to take them off and get dressed in the morning. It was Sunday so I said whatever, wear your underwear around all day for all I care. Then last Monday my mom came by with a pair of pants and a shirt - camo as well - and he wore that outfit on Tuesday. My mom picked him up for the bus that morning and told him how cool the clothes looked. Then again he wore them on Wednesday. The pants were still clean, but good luck for a 5 year old keeping his shirt clean - it was filthy, so I sent him back upstairs to change his shirt, which he didn't. I told him whatever, do what you want, look like a hobo and passed up on that fight before it started. My mom picked him up Wednesday morning for the bus and noticed how dirty his shirt was and he went upstairs with her to pick out a new shirt! Ugh. I did manage getting him into something different on Thursday AND Friday I did laundry basically all day on Friday, and I packed those army camo pants and shirt up since we were supposed to go for pictures on Saturday afternoon. Didn't go since my aunt was sick, so rescheduled for tomorrow. I'm going to get portraits of Amie by herself and then a second package of Brandon and Amie together. Saw no point in B just alone as he JUST had school pictures the other day. Plus, I want the kids together more than alone. I think then in a month or two, we'll all go back and get family pictures done - with me, B and A, and this next baby, although I'm not sure how on earth I'm going to manage with A, who needs a lap of some sort, AND a newborn! Oh well. It will be interesting at least! Anyways, I have no idea what on earth I'm going on about anymore. I should probably grab that kid some ice cream to shut him up about that part, or I'll end up hanging him from his toes from the ceiling right away! LOL I returned from Texas on the 19th and left again on the 21st-24th for a camping trip with Mari and Jaime...my daughter and her friend bailed out last minute on us ;-( they lost out as far as I am concerned ! We had a really wonderful time, camping on the beach, we have some great pictures of the wild ponies and we went down to the boardwalk in Ocean City one night, definately doing this again next year! This trip was too short! Ooh! I loooove camping!! We went in July the day after my birthday, and it was great! So much fun. I didn't get to go last summer (my parents were not alright with the idea of me being so close due with A, and if something came up when we were there, no one but my parents were able to drive my car - legally and properly, as my aunt and uncle both cannot drive standard, Norm has no license, and yea, it was just kind of a bad scene for me to go, so N and I had a full week of no B when he went camping with them) I have quite a few pics from when we went camping this summer as well. I just got them developed and when I feel more energetic (or maybe bored?) I'll do more pages in the scrapbooks. Camping is ALWAYS fun. I would never pass up on a camping trip, especially on a beach or near one! I'll update my moms story in another post........ Bev Oh, I hope things are alright! Do keep us updated on it! |
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xkatx wrote: snipped "Bev" wrote in message ups.com... Bev wrote: mmmmmmm I love a good pork roast ! Sounds like you have the" how to "prepare figured out, congrats! Well.............. I do try. That counts, right? Trying is what is most important as far as I am concerned! Yes ma'am that counts! How are you these days Kat? Getting ready for the new delivery I see..... I read about the preparations you have been making. Ugh. Some days..... I've come down with some sort of a cold or something. I can't stop sneezing, and the coughing is so bad that I get all the grossness in my mouth, then I keep coughing after that and cough until I nearly vomit, and then I pee myself just a bit. lol hmmmm....... I pee myself just a bit without a cough or cold , taking a water pill again because another medication I am taking for my ****head knees is making me retain lots of water in my feet and ankles now. I am not liking this over forty thing at all...... I probably mentioned it elsewhere a little while ago, but on Wednesday I still have to go to the hospital for this ultrasound, and some other things, so just imagine me NOT jumping up and down for joy. 5 weeks, I think, to go? Something like that... And that's assuming all goes well. I hope all is o.k. for you and baby, we just had an ultrasound done and" Lilli anne Rose" is developing nicely, she is breach right now so another ultrasound will be done to make sure she changes this position before birth. I have been so darn tired lately. I'm back to the sleeping issues. I thought I was doing great being in bed before midnight for a little while, and actually falling asleep when I went to bed, but not it seems, once again, I toss and turn for HOURS. I then have REALLY creepy and strange dreams the last few days or so. That doesn't seem to help much at all. Insomnia is a really annoying problem, I understand your pain. This has been a chronic ailment in our family, try not drinking or eating anything with caffeine or sugar like three hours before bedtime.You probably can not take melatonin pregnant, I am not sure maybe ask your OBGYN about it. I know later in my pregnancies I didn't sleep well just because ya know? I have my car parked in a back, hiding parking lot as of late, late Wednesday night. Bran wasn't too impressed with that, as he has to walk a whole extra 3 yards to the car lol - at least he's not the one that has to carry the baby those whopping 3 yards! Imagine putting up with that on top of everything else lol My mom is now coming here in the morning to pick Bran up and take him down the block to wait for the school bus - my mom works down the block from where we live anyways, and is driving by at that time to go to work, so she's not going at all out of her way or changing her schedule around at all. It sure saves me from getting Amie up every morning to pack her all up and walk down the block to the school bus. I haven't seen Donna (Norm's mom) drive by at all, as I haven't been out at the bus stop, nor have I stuck around to wave when I know she drives by. I am so glad to hear your mom is able to help you out like this. Having support during difficult times really helps doesn't it? ;-) I know Norm's call is in the very near future, so I'm not really looking forward to that. He'll have exhaused all his freeload options real soon, and really, I don't care or want to hear about it from him. Good for you Kat, worrying about Norms problems right now is not what you need. Stick to what you know is the right choice for yourself and children . If Norm is going to change you'll know when that time comes. If you haven't moved on by then he will be a lucky man! I really feel like running the shower on real hot, sitting down and just relaxing for a while. Brandon wants ice cream, and he's been bugging me about it for so long that I'm about ready to strangle his scrawny little neck! Either that or put HIM in an ice cream bucket and in the freezer lol But, all in all, everything's been going along just fine. Nothing really interesting or new, I don't think. B's doing fine in school, and my mom picked him up a new pair of pants and a shirt last Monday... My aunt bought him some of those longjohn underwear pyjamas LAST weekend, and they were an army camo material, and he wore them last Saturday night and then last Sunday, absolutely REFUSED to take them off and get dressed in the morning. It was Sunday so I said whatever, wear your underwear around all day for all I care. Then last Monday my mom came by with a pair of pants and a shirt - camo as well - and he wore that outfit on Tuesday. My mom picked him up for the bus that morning and told him how cool the clothes looked. Then again he wore them on Wednesday. The pants were still clean, but good luck for a 5 year old keeping his shirt clean - it was filthy, so I sent him back upstairs to change his shirt, which he didn't. I told him whatever, do what you want, look like a hobo and passed up on that fight before it started. Some days Kat you just have to laugh out loud , I mean a real belly laugh and walk away ! I find I am left alone for at least 10 minutes while they all figure out if I trully have finally lost my mind ! LOL! My mom picked him up Wednesday morning for the bus and noticed how dirty his shirt was and he went upstairs with her to pick out a new shirt! Ugh. Ya gotta love how when it is someone else's idea the little darlins go for it without any resistence but just because its mommy ................. I did manage getting him into something different on Thursday AND Friday I did laundry basically all day on Friday, and I packed those army camo pants and shirt up since we were supposed to go for pictures on Saturday afternoon. Didn't go since my aunt was sick, so rescheduled for tomorrow. I'm going to get portraits of Amie by herself and then a second package of Brandon and Amie together. Saw no point in B just alone as he JUST had school pictures the other day. Plus, I want the kids together more than alone. I think then in a month or two, we'll all go back and get family pictures done - with me, B and A, and this next baby, although I'm not sure how on earth I'm going to manage with A, who needs a lap of some sort, AND a newborn! Oh well. It will be interesting at least! Anyways, I have no idea what on earth I'm going on about anymore. I should probably grab that kid some ice cream to shut him up about that part, or I'll end up hanging him from his toes from the ceiling right away! LOL So did he get the ice cream or should I come over there and remove him from your ceiling?!?!?!?!?! I returned from Texas on the 19th and left again on the 21st-24th for a camping trip with Mari and Jaime...my daughter and her friend bailed out last minute on us ;-( they lost out as far as I am concerned ! We had a really wonderful time, camping on the beach, we have some great pictures of the wild ponies and we went down to the boardwalk in Ocean City one night, definately doing this again next year! This trip was too short! Ooh! I loooove camping!! We went in July the day after my birthday, and it was great! So much fun. I didn't get to go last summer (my parents were not alright with the idea of me being so close due with A, and if something came up when we were there, no one but my parents were able to drive my car - legally and properly, as my aunt and uncle both cannot drive standard, Norm has no license, and yea, it was just kind of a bad scene for me to go, so N and I had a full week of no B when he went camping with them) I have quite a few pics from when we went camping this summer as well. I just got them developed and when I feel more energetic (or maybe bored?) I'll do more pages in the scrapbooks. Camping is ALWAYS fun. I would never pass up on a camping trip, especially on a beach or near one! This was just what I needed , I am very attracted to the ocean, I have many , many fond memories all my life of ocean visits. I'm not too crazy about camping in the woods though wide eyed I am skeered, very skeered of I dont know what LOL!!!!!!! Probably them horror flicks we saw growing up wider eyes This was exciting , relaxing, I had a pony when I was between 11 and 14 years old "Sparky" anyway the wild ponies brought me back to those days, the sounds of the camp fire crackling and the ocean, I just loved it! Oh and please lets not forget the cowboy coffee! yeeeeeehaaaaaw!!!!!!!!!!! :-) I have to set up some pics for ya........... I'll update my moms story in another post........ Bev Oh, I hope things are alright! Do keep us updated on it! Mom has improved in her overall condition. She is currently in a skilled nursing facility which is a glorified name for a (nursing home) .. My sister and I looked at two places that came highly reccomended. We chose one closer to sis's house so daily visits are not an issue. Laura can still do her work schedule and still see mom everyday. This is a temporary solution to mom needing daily supervision and help as well as physical therapy to gain lung capacity and strength.Since I came home her oxygen has been decreased to 2 and a half liters ! She is happy with her choice to agree to go into this facility before going back home to sis's place. The doctors never diagnosed mom and brought in a specialist hematologist/oncologist. This doctor will be doing a bone marrow biopsy sometime over the next week or two. We were given two suspected possible illnesses moms testing is pointing to so far, a rare condition called Castleman disease and another multiple myeloma. Both are blood disorders/cancer. So as I wait now back at home for mom to get a diagnosis, and plan our next journey, I know whatever they find, each day I make a point to call mom and tell her I love her. One day at a time! Bev |
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