Slache Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 My kids eat paper, it seems. Not literally, but the way they turn into zombies "must.have.paper" when we're out of paper... it's quite something. Who knew paper was so addictive? I did! I limit them to 10 pieces a day which makes them take their drawing more seriously. When they had unlimited paper they would literally draw a line on a piece of paper and throw it away. I found a stack of like 200 pieces of paper each with a line on them. Some people say I'm mean but I think it's better for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I love paper. Seriously addictive stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I have boxes (still) of paper that I got from when I worked at a big bank and they threw it out because the printer had missed a typo on the top (letterhead). I took this paper out of the dumpster twenty years ago. It was excellent drawing and scratch paper for the kids and for by the phone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm making a turkey sandwich. This is my absolute favorite part of Thanksgiving. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Matt and I were married in November of 2006. He had 2 desktops, a laptop and an extra hard drive, all for different reasons. I didn't want that many computers so I bought him one new computer that did everything the 3 did combined. Almost exactly 11 years later that computer is going to the dump. RIP. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 We can eat inside our Sonic. There's only like 2 tables and I don't think I've ever seen anyone actually do it, but it is an option. Ours has a whole bunch of tables inside. Matt and I were married in November of 2006. He had 2 desktops, a laptop and an extra hard drive, all for different reasons. I didn't want that many computers so I bought him one new computer that did everything the 3 did combined. Almost exactly 11 years later that computer is going to the dump. RIP. I'm just glad that the 3(+?) CRT monitors stayed in Texas when we moved to NY. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm just glad that the 3(+?) CRT monitors stayed in Texas when we moved to NY. And by that I mean that she had 3 monitors on her desk. :svengo: Hooked up to just one computer though, iirc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuknam Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 CRTs use a lot of electricity and put off a lot of heat as a result. Which is not a good thing in Texas summer (or spring, or fall). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I want one laptop with a docking station, and a tablet for school. No phones. That would make me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 If you put your cell phone in the refrigerator, you won't be able to hear it no matter how many times you call it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 If you put your cell phone in the refrigerator, you won't be able to hear it no matter how many times you call it. :smilielol5: Thank you for figuring this out for me! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I’m still alive. But there’s no mo pie. My DH forgot to bring home the pie last night. I reminded him just now, "Bring home pie." :glare: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 43,715. Closing in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 43,715. Closing in.Go, Critter!! Go!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I almost have the outer edge done on my puzzle. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Go, Critter!! Go!!! Not sure I have another round in me today. I'm worn out from editing and writing. I might take a break and read for the rest of the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 iNapped and I feel better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Has anyone made empanada? (Latino meat pies). Should I make them today for tomorrow? Or just the dough? Or the filling? Or both? Assemble them but bake them tomorrow? Do it all tomorrow? It's basically a gf pie crust with a ground beef/ veg. mixture inside that's folded over and crimped and baked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) I have made meat pies, but not empanadas. The ones I did were more of a traditional Scottish meat pie. I would at least do one or two tonight to see what that GF crust does. How long will your GF dough hold? Mine is generally good for about 24 hours. Once baked, the quality degrades pretty quickly, so I would bake them tomorrow. The filling I think you could do anytime. Edited November 24, 2017 by Critterfixer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanalouwho Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I am supposed to feed the children tonight. I don't wanna. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I am supposed to feed the children tonight. I don't wanna. Sent from my HTCD160LVW using Tapatalk I'm glad my two are old enough to mostly feed themselves. I plain won't cook tonight. I cooked and did dishes for almost two days straight and I'm done. I love cooking, but enough is enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 We're having hot dogs and mac and cheese. And there might be some baked beans (from a can) left over. Dinner just happens at the wrong time of day. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I got more stuff done, including cleaning out under the chaise lounge ( :w00t: ), and dusting and vacuuming the main living areas. Tomorrow I'll focus on the kitchen and clean the kitchen bathroom. SO nice not to have to cram it all into one day. Some day I'm going to work on our bedroom and bathroom. :svengo: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 My friend who got emergency placement of her four little grandkids over the summer just called me. We got about three minutes of uninterrupted talk time. :) She's going to try again after they are in bed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Bob Ross quotes (because this is what I do with my life) : http://www.azquotes.com/author/12647-Bob_Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I got invited to a movie tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Bob Ross quotes (because this is what I do with my life) : http://www.azquotes.com/author/12647-Bob_Ross There is a Bob Ross chia pet now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 A little while ago dd15 said that she was bored. I am now eating cheesy biscuits! Dd15 for the win. :hurray: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 There is a Bob Ross chia pet now. Cha cha cha chia! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I am paying the price for a week of gluten. I'm nauseated, exhausted and feel like pewp. At least I get to start eating like the strange DIL I am now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 The College Boys caught me singing HI-de-ho with Blood Sweat and Tears at the top of my lungs. :leaving: I might have been pretending that I was on The Voice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Oh I made the most colossal mess ever on the deck while trying to fill my bird feeders. One bird feeder had the bottom come out after I had filled it all up and the bird food went cascading everywhere. And the other one was just me half missing the opening. Cuz graceful. Don't tell dh. Hopefully he won't look out the window. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Bob Ross quotes (because this is what I do with my life) : http://www.azquotes.com/author/12647-Bob_RossI love Bob Ross. I used to watch him on PBS every Saturday with my Grandma. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I got invited to a movie tonight.What are you going to see? There’s a couple I want to see... I want to see “Murder on the Orient Express†and I want to see that Charles Dickens movie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 DH and I took a walk. We’re still talking about that house. The one I like. The old one. Sigh. We (actually he) overthinks things. It’s a nice day for a walk. Very warm. I have the windows open. And it’s the end of November. I’m making turkey tetrazzini for dinner. I make it once a year. The day after Thanksgiving. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 What are you going to see? There’s a couple I want to see... I want to see “Murder on the Orient Express†and I want to see that Charles Dickens movie. Murder.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Murder.... See Coco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I just finished On Writing. I think I will purchase a copy to read from time to time. Next non-fiction up is The Midnight Disease by Alice Flaherty. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Have y'all watched Heartland? Grandma wants to watch it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Empanada filling is done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Empanada filling is done.Yummm, I may have to try that. I have never made empanadas before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Has anyone made empanada? (Latino meat pies). Should I make them today for tomorrow? Or just the dough? Or the filling? Or both? Assemble them but bake them tomorrow? Do it all tomorrow? It's basically a gf pie crust with a ground beef/ veg. mixture inside that's folded over and crimped and baked. So, there are various styles of empanadas. If I were you, I'd make the filling and the dough separately today, but not assemble or bake them. Are you baking? Or are you deep fat frying them and them keeping them warm in the oven? My Colombian friend's empanada recipe....it's not written well, but the ratios are right. I make either beef or chicken and use the mixture of onions/tomatoes/rice/potatoes with either. Dough ingredients: 7 cups of P.A.N flour (you can find it at Walmart, HEB, next to GOYA products in the international food section) 6 cups of warm water 1/8 cup of butter (dissolved in the warm water) 2 tablespoons of salt (depending on how salty you like them) 1 tablespoon of Sazón Goya (the one that says "coriander and annatto") Filling Ingredients: 6 Medium russets potatoes 2 cups of rice 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 1/2 lb chicken breast tenders 4 Green onions 6 Bulb onions 10 Tomatoes 3 Tablespoons of Triguisar (found at any Latin store. It is basically a mix of Cumin, salt, garlic, pepper) Mix the P.A.N with warm water that has the butter dissolved in it. Then add salt, and the Sazón Goya. Knead the dough. In a separate pan cook the ground beef only with salt and Triguisar or the ingredients that make Triguisar. No need to use oil. Cook the chicken in water with salt and Triguisar. Boil the potatoes and smash them or use instant mash potatoes. Cook the rice Make the mixture: dice the onions in small pieces, and the tomatoes too. Fry them in olive oil and add Triguisar Mix the mixture in the cooked ground beef and then mix it with the mashed potatoes and rice. Form about 1/2 cup of dough into a ball and then flatten it. Put about 1/8 a cup of mixture inside, and then fold the dough over to make a half circle. Use a small bowl to press out a half circle around the dough with the mixture inside. Fry in olive oil or vegetable oil and enjoy! Dipping sauce: 1 chile serrano cut in small pieces Salt 4 cups of room temperature water Bulb and green Onions Cilantro Mash the Serrano with salt, add the water. Cut the onions in very small pieces and put them in the water. Cut cilantro and put it in the water too. Mix it all and enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Our printer says we're low on C, Y, and M (some have been low longer than others). So, now I get to decide if I want to buy some really cheap knockoff as a lightning deal on Amazon, or if I want to spend $$$ on the real stuff. The knockoff is about $40 for C, Y, M, and B altogether (before the lightning deal... I don't know how much cheaper it's still going to get). The real deal is about $56 each. BUT, the knockoff has some bad reviews saying that they leaked all over the printer, and a picture comparing the color quality to the real thing, and it's quite a difference. But, it also has a lot of good reviews, and for most of the stuff I print it doesn't need to be true to color. Decisions, decisions. Do you belong to amazon pantry? The pantry prices are WAY cheaper than regular amazon. I paid $20 for all three a while ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 My friend adopted my plant babies today. She has a degree in horticulture and the magic touch. My tropicals aren't happy at my house in the winter. I don't have enough shelter to leave them outside--I live on a high hill that gets all of the wind-- and they aren't happy inside my house. She has a much more sheltered backyard. I'm going to miss talking to them in the morning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 So, there are various styles of empanadas. If I were you, I'd make the filling and the dough separately today, but not assemble or bake them. Are you baking? Or are you deep fat frying them and them keeping them warm in the oven? My Colombian friend's empanada recipe....it's not written well, but the ratios are right. I make either beef or chicken and use the mixture of onions/tomatoes/rice/potatoes with either. Dough ingredients: 7 cups of P.A.N flour (you can find it at Walmart, HEB, next to GOYA products in the international food section) 6 cups of warm water 1/8 cup of butter (dissolved in the warm water) 2 tablespoons of salt (depending on how salty you like them) 1 tablespoon of Sazón Goya (the one that says "coriander and annatto") Filling Ingredients: 6 Medium russets potatoes 2 cups of rice 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 1/2 lb chicken breast tenders 4 Green onions 6 Bulb onions 10 Tomatoes 3 Tablespoons of Triguisar (found at any Latin store. It is basically a mix of Cumin, salt, garlic, pepper) Mix the P.A.N with warm water that has the butter dissolved in it. Then add salt, and the Sazón Goya. Knead the dough. In a separate pan cook the ground beef only with salt and Triguisar or the ingredients that make Triguisar. No need to use oil. Cook the chicken in water with salt and Triguisar. Boil the potatoes and smash them or use instant mash potatoes. Cook the rice Make the mixture: dice the onions in small pieces, and the tomatoes too. Fry them in olive oil and add Triguisar Mix the mixture in the cooked ground beef and then mix it with the mashed potatoes and rice. Form about 1/2 cup of dough into a ball and then flatten it. Put about 1/8 a cup of mixture inside, and then fold the dough over to make a half circle. Use a small bowl to press out a half circle around the dough with the mixture inside. Fry in olive oil or vegetable oil and enjoy! Dipping sauce: 1 chile serrano cut in small pieces Salt 4 cups of room temperature water Bulb and green Onions Cilantro Mash the Serrano with salt, add the water. Cut the onions in very small pieces and put them in the water. Cut cilantro and put it in the water too. Mix it all and enjoy! Nice recipe. It has some similarities to my Filipino one. Ground beef, peas, carrots, potatoes and raisins in a tomato sauce. My dough will be gluten free though so I am experimenting with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Have y'all watched Heartland? Grandma wants to watch it tonight.I think that’s the one my DD likes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 (edited) PAN flour is gluten free---it's from white corn. I'm not sure about the spices, though. ETA link: https://www.amazon.com/P-N-Harina-Blanca-Pre-cooked/dp/B004TDAPYU Edited November 25, 2017 by kbeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Well, Murder was sold out, and so were most of the other films. I didn't want to try for the late one, so we will try to go again on Sunday afternoon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Pastor forwarded me an email to figure out what our guest speaker needs on Sunday. Apparently he needs a ride from the airport and a place to sleep. I wonder when he gets to the airport. :svengo: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 PAN flour is gluten free---it's from white corn. I'm not sure about the spices, though. ETA link: https://www.amazon.com/P-N-Harina-Blanca-Pre-cooked/dp/B004TDAPYU Gotcha. I hadn’t heard of that kind of flour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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