Susan in TN Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) Oooooo, soup recipes, please? :bigear: :drool5:(I double these recipes) Tomato Bisque (3 meals) 1/2C butter 1/4C olive oil 2 onions, chopped Salt & pepper 1/2C flour 6oz can tomato paste 2 carrots, finely grated 1 tsp thyme 2 tsp basil 8C chicken broth 102 oz crushed tomatoes (this is a giant can from Sam's Club) 1T honey 1/2C cream (add when serving) Sour cream & shredded cheese for garnish Sauté onion in butter/olive oil, stir in flour & paste. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, simmer 30 min. Kansas City Steak Soup (makes 3 meals) 1 lb. cooked steak or roast beef 1 onion, chopped 8oz Mushrooms (I like portabella) 1 T minced garlic 1/2C butter/olive oil 1/2C flour 1/2 gallon beef broth 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4C Worcestershire 2 lb. frozen mixed vegetables 1 15oz can tomatoes (crushed or diced) 1 T thyme Saute onion, mushrooms, & garlic in butter/olive oil. Stir in flour. Add remaining ingredients, simmer. Edited January 5, 2017 by Susan in TN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 The only soup most of my kids will eat comes out of a can. :glare: If I make homemade soup I either have to make something else or put up with hungry (read: grumpy) kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Yeah, I'm trying out having a master list of to-dos or "next actions" at the start of each month because many of the items I need to list and track are not day- or time-specific, just get to them when I can. If I keep a running list somewhere it is easier to manage. I am doing this...it's my "When did I last?" and a long list of tasks I do irregularly---monthly, quarterly, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I did bible, school, Tai Cheng, nightly list and ate a salad. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Thank you! I searched for Edmund Morris in Amazon, and found the trilogy. The third is Colonel Roosevelt. Are there a lot of pictures and graphics? I'm debating whether to go the Kindle route or get paperbacks. I can't justify the cost of the hardcovers at this time. If there's much in the way of pictures or graphics I'll want the hardcopy. My ereader apps don't work all that well for me when pictures are concerned. There are some pictures. It's out in paperback. I actually found "Theodore Rex" in a thrift store for $1, and bought the first one on Amazon used books for cheap. I never buy hard cover. There aren't a ton of pictures or graphics, but there are some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I want pizza, wine and chocolate cake. We have none of the above. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I played my Piano Guys playlist and made the chili. Maybe I should have borrowed Jean's ZZ Top instead - might have made for livelier chili. 😂 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I need to work on this birthday party. It's on Sunday and I've done nothing. No gifts, decorations, food, cake, or activities have been prepared. I do have a list of ideas, so hopefully I can throw something worthwhile together. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I punted on the electives for today. The boys are walking dogs, and then we'll have some hot chocolate before tending to rooster cleanup. After that, I'll make hamburgers and then settle in to work on the last scene of chapter 3. And then I think I'll read. I picked up an urban fantasy book that is highly regarded by critics and purchasers alike. I am not enjoying it. The writing is very good, but I hate all the characters except one. And that one is not the protagonist. But I will finish it, and return it tomorrow. And get something else to read. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 HOW IS IT NOT FRIDAY? It was Friday when I woke up this morning, yesterday was Thursday, today's Friday. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Nope Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Yes. Because I say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Stop. I need more time. I'm under prepared for this party and you are trying to take away 24 hours of prep time. I won't let you do it. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Stop. I need more time. I'm under prepared for this party and you are trying to take away 24 hours of prep time. I won't let you do it. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk Okay. Let's make it Friday here and Wednesday there. That way it'll all even out. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Cute! I can't show this to DD12, though. She will want to send him a bunch of bears, just to get 5 bunches in return! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (I double these recipes) Tomato Bisque (3 meals) 1/2C butter 1/4C olive oil 2 onions, chopped Salt & pepper 1/2C flour 6oz can tomato paste 2 carrots, finely grated 1 tsp thyme 2 tsp basil 8C chicken broth 102 oz crushed tomatoes (this is a giant can from Sam's Club) 1T honey 1/2C cream (add when serving) Sour cream & shredded cheese for garnish Sauté onion in butter/olive oil, stir in flour & paste. Add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, simmer 30 min. Kansas City Steak Soup (makes 3 meals) 1 lb. cooked steak or roast beef 1 onion, chopped 8oz Mushrooms (I like portabella) 1 T minced garlic 1/2C butter/olive oil 1/2C flour 1/2 gallon beef broth 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4C Worcestershire 2 lb. frozen mixed vegetables 1 15oz can tomatoes (crushed or diced) 1 T thyme Saute onion, mushrooms, & garlic in butter/olive oil. Stir in flour. Add remaining ingredients, simmer. Thank you! I will have to try these recipes. The KC Steak Soup has several similarities with my Scratchy Soup (which is never the same twice). The recipes say they each make 3 meals, and you say you double them. Overall how much volume is this? How many people will "1 meal" feed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I am doing this...it's my "When did I last?" and a long list of tasks I do irregularly---monthly, quarterly, etc. That's a good title for the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I became extremely ill in boot camp and almost died. I've become sick easily ever since. :ohmy: :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I am immunocompromised. That's my excuse. And the bane of my existence. (Not whining or complaining, actually. Read the first couple of sentences with a wry smile. It is what it is.) Excused. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Overwhelmed, by Brigid Schulte arrived today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Certain people are not taking this thread seriously, I see. :smash: What are you doing out there??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Certain people are not taking this thread seriously, I see. :smash: What are you doing out there??? Napping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Watching Orange is the New Black. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Watching Orange is the New Black. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk Is that about prisoners? Never heard of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Certain people are not taking this thread seriously, I see. :smash: What are you doing out there??? Making dinner (chicken cacciatore and garlic bread) Eating dinner Playing "Unlimited Questions" (our family's version of 20 Questions) Reading Sports Illustrated Discussing buying new curtains 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Watched the promo. My stepdad's in prison (said in her best hick voice). I like prison movies/TV shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 It's about a women's prison. It's not exactly the best show ever, but I like it alright. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Certain people are not taking this thread seriously, I see. :smash: What are you doing out there??? Aikido! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (edited) Certain people are not taking this thread seriously, I see. :smash: What are you doing out there??? Going to Junie's house for dinner! Woohoo!!!! Junie's serving BOOYA(H)! She puts a bowl of Hs out so those who want them can have them. :laugh: Edited January 6, 2017 by AMJ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 DD15 designed a sofa for her Monster High dolls. DH and she are printing it out on his new 3D printer now. "DD15! We are about 3/4 of the way through layer 2!" This is out of 889 layers total. DD15: "Yay! 887 layers to go!" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I need to work on this birthday party. It's on Sunday and I've done nothing. No gifts, decorations, food, cake, or activities have been prepared. I do have a list of ideas, so hopefully I can throw something worthwhile together. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk Oohh, Gymnast turns 6 on Sunday. Which one of yours has a birthday? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I had a scary thing happen this afternoon while delivering dd to babysitting. I fell asleep at the wheel (dd was asleep in the front passenger seat) and woke up when my car slid to a stop at the curb. Fortunately I was only going 20 mph on those roads and fortunately I didn't hit anything. Also fortunately I was only half a block from the babysitting house and a couple of blocks from my house. I got home safely and slept for two hours. I am still extremely exhausted. And my throat is all swollen as well as sore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 :grouphug: and :scared: Jean! Go sleep! Yikes. I am reading a book. Soon I will go to bed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Oohh, Gymnast turns 6 on Sunday. Which one of yours has a birthday?Both of them actually. Weapon X turns 6 on the 11th and Captain Mal will be 3 on the 26th. But due to DH's overtime, this weekend is the only party date option. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (((Jean))). So glad you are okay!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-prolific-mother-ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I had a scary thing happen this afternoon while delivering dd to babysitting. I fell asleep at the wheel (dd was asleep in the front passenger seat) and woke up when my car slid to a stop at the curb. Fortunately I was only going 20 mph on those roads and fortunately I didn't hit anything. Also fortunately I was only half a block from the babysitting house and a couple of blocks from my house. I got home safely and slept for two hours. I am still extremely exhausted. And my throat is all swollen as well as sore. :grouphug: :grouphug: I am so glad you are both okay. I hope you can get a bunch more rest, and I hope you get better soon. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Both of them actually. Weapon X turns 6 on the 11th and Captain Mal will be 3 on the 26th. But due to DH's overtime, this weekend is the only party date option. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk The 11th is my nephew's birthday, too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-prolific-mother-ever Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Bedtime! I'm chilly but well-fed. Goodnight, everyone! Good morning, Isabel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 (((Jean))) So glad you're ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Certain people are not taking this thread seriously, I see. :smash: What are you doing out there???Weekly dinner at my parents' house.😎 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I had a scary thing happen this afternoon while delivering dd to babysitting. I fell asleep at the wheel (dd was asleep in the front passenger seat) and woke up when my car slid to a stop at the curb. Fortunately I was only going 20 mph on those roads and fortunately I didn't hit anything. Also fortunately I was only half a block from the babysitting house and a couple of blocks from my house. I got home safely and slept for two hours. I am still extremely exhausted. And my throat is all swollen as well as sore.Oh Jeannie! 😱 I am so glad you are ok! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I have been taking 5 milligrams of melatonin on and off since I originally asked you guys about it. I have not been sleeping well lately. Should I take 10 milligrams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Thank you! I will have to try these recipes. The KC Steak Soup has several similarities with my Scratchy Soup (which is never the same twice). The recipes say they each make 3 meals, and you say you double them. Overall how much volume is this? How many people will "1 meal" feed? Ah, yes. One meal for us is about 2 quarts, give or take. So 3 meals is roughly 1.5 gallons (as measured by Glad 8C freezer containers. :) ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 The 11th is my nephew's birthday, too! Dd7 will be 8 on the 11th. We have nothing planned so far. No party options, but we are hoping maybe we can take her bowling or maybe to Chuck E. Cheese at some point. What on earth are we going to get her for her birthday? I'm at a loss. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Jeannie, don't scare me like that!! (((Jean))) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I have been taking 5 milligrams of melatonin on and off since I originally asked you guys about it. I have not been sleeping well lately. Should I take 10 milligrams? I wouldn't. 10 mg is a lot. It would give me literal nightmares. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renai Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 I have been taking 5 milligrams of melatonin on and off since I originally asked you guys about it. I have not been sleeping well lately. Should I take 10 milligrams? No. Remember we also mentioned nightmares if you take too much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 No. Remember we also mentioned nightmares if you take too much. I don't remember things. I can't even remember how many children I have, how am I supposed to remember that? I'm sticking with 5. I need to develope my health. Then I will sleep better. What pill do I take for that? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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