ProudGrandma Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 What do you like to eat for supper after spending the afternoon in the sun at the pool? Nothing seems appetizing, but I have to figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) Ice cream Edited June 10, 2021 by *Jessica* 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danae Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Fruit and cheese and crackers. or the shrimp-macaroni slaw recipe I just posted in the summer dinner thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanax6 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 We do grilled steaks, shrimp and salad after pool days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Just now, Danae said: Fruit and cheese and crackers. or the shrimp-macaroni slaw recipe I just posted in the summer dinner thread. can you link me to that thread?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted June 10, 2021 Author Share Posted June 10, 2021 Oh, I have 3 teenagers....2 are boys....so cheese and crackers won't feed them....however, I, personally would eat that no problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danae Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Just now, kfeusse said: can you link me to that thread?? Right now it’s directly under this one. But since they move so fast: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Salad with chicken and berries shrimp fajitas gyros with lots of lettuce, red peppers, and cucumbers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 (edited) Giant chef salads with bread on the side for the boys? Tuna sandwiches or some other kind of cold sandwiches or subs with fruit on the side? Edited June 10, 2021 by Kassia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Sub sandwiches from Publix 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Chicken salad on whatever you like (bread, crackers, plain) Fruit salad - or just applesauce Sugar snaps - uncooked, with ranch dip Sweet tea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I mix canned chicken breast, cream cheese, diced celery together as a sandwich spread for bread or crackers, boil a dozen eggs, put out a tray of fruit, a tray of veggies and dip, and some sliced cheddar or Swiss. I am generous with the amount, and just let the boys descend on it like vultures on road kill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 we have a pool in our backyard and right now we're out for 2 hours after breakfast and 2 hours before or after dinner. For dinner after the pool I've really been wanted non heavy foods. So, grilled meat, veggies, and a fresh salad have been great. Heavier meals have not been appealing at all unless I do laps while I'm in the pool. Then I'm so hungry I could eat anything and everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I order pizza and make an easy salad if I've been at my friend's house all afternoon. Or leftovers/sandwiches. That's about twice a week in the summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 55 minutes ago, hjffkj said: we have a pool in our backyard and right now we're out for 2 hours after breakfast and 2 hours before or after dinner. For dinner after the pool I've really been wanted non heavy foods. So, grilled meat, veggies, and a fresh salad have been great. Heavier meals have not been appealing at all unless I do laps while I'm in the pool. Then I'm so hungry I could eat anything and everything This is the problem I have, that half of my family thinks of being "at the pool" as an opportunity to read a book in the nice cool water, or watch the children play, which puts us in the mood for something light and refreshing, like gazpacho, fake ceviche, fresh fruit. Meanwhile, the other half of the family, thinks being "at the pool" means race each other up and down the length of the pool non stop for a few hours, which puts them in the mood to eat giant quantities of meat and carbs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Gazpacho Chicken salad Sliced melon Green salad Bread for those who want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 1 hour ago, QueenCat said: I order pizza and make an easy salad if I've been at my friend's house all afternoon. Or leftovers/sandwiches. That's about twice a week in the summer. This. Although we do frozen pizza, because son has celiac and I don't trust restaurant gluten free pizza to be actually gluten free. And it is even easier really, since no deciding what to get and from where, just turn on the oven, then grab it out of the freezer. Make salad while it cooks, or before you go outside. Bagged salad kits are totally acceptable. 8 minutes ago, BaseballandHockey said: This is the problem I have, that half of my family thinks of being "at the pool" as an opportunity to read a book in the nice cool water, or watch the children play, which puts us in the mood for something light and refreshing, like gazpacho, fake ceviche, fresh fruit. Meanwhile, the other half of the family, thinks being "at the pool" means race each other up and down the length of the pool non stop for a few hours, which puts them in the mood to eat giant quantities of meat and carbs. And this is why. Those who are not as hungry eat salad, feel free to have cheese/crackers with it, or some diced chicken to top it with for protein. Again, precooked - either home cooked or store bought - is the way to go here. I cook up shredded chicken twice a week to put on salads and such. Those who are starving eat up the pizza. Or, if this is at a home and not a community pool, grill some chicken if you have a grill by the pool. You can cook it while they are swimming. Or cook up some hot dogs/burgers/portbello mushrooms/etc. I like to grill while the kids swim so I feel useful. We have a home pool, so we are out there a lot and I have to watch them, but I can grill too. Only so many times I can sweep off the patio, clean the filter, etc, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Oh! Or a rotisserie chicken and pasta salad if people eat carbs. Grilled chicken if you can grill while they swim. Pasta salad made ahead of time chilling in the fridge. Our favorite (even kids eat it and mine are picky!) is a pesto pasta salad with chunks or shredded mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes. I miss carbs. And pasta with gluten. Sigh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 20 minutes ago, BaseballandHockey said: This is the problem I have, that half of my family thinks of being "at the pool" as an opportunity to read a book in the nice cool water, or watch the children play, which puts us in the mood for something light and refreshing, like gazpacho, fake ceviche, fresh fruit. Meanwhile, the other half of the family, thinks being "at the pool" means race each other up and down the length of the pool non stop for a few hours, which puts them in the mood to eat giant quantities of meat and carbs. oh we have days like that even with having a pool at home. I almost always have a carb already made in the fridge. Either quinoa, brown rice, roasted potatoes, chickpeas, or some for of bean. So, usually I can make the light meal and they can add the carb food if they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezyone Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Antipasto platter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 I find that if I have that "can't eat because of the heat" feeling a big bowl of fruit is good--it can be refreshing and hydrating. Some yogurt can add protein. We also do: chicken salad, hot dogs, hamburgers on the grill, pasta with chicken. If kids are going to want something more substantial I will do something like taco meat or frito pie in the crock pot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 KFC bucket wiff all da fixin's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite5 Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, kfeusse said: What do you like to eat for supper after spending the afternoon in the sun at the pool? Nothing seems appetizing, but I have to figure something out. Sheet pan dinner--roasted veggies, for certain. Maybe with meat added. If you need carbs you can quickly make rice. Stir fry would be easy if you had things cut up before you left. Omelets. Breakfast is dinner, lol. Grilled cheese or ham & cheese sliders or BBQ pork sliders. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Slache said: KFC bucket wiff all da fixin's. Sorry, gotta go with Popeye's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmasc Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Well, based on last night’s experience, I’d say cereal and cold fruit. 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, mmasc said: Well, based on last night’s experience, I’d say cereal and cold fruit. 😂 Cereal is always my go-to for something quick, easy, and cold. It's one of my favorite foods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Also, any meal you don't cook works. So if they gorge on pbj and chips. Oh well. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Tacos - I put the meat in the crockpot so it is ready when we get home. No turning on the stove or the oven. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Kassia said: Cereal is always my go-to for something quick, easy, and cold. It's one of my favorite foods. During one of my pregnancies that was my dinner most nights. All I wanted. I remember coming back from the grocery store and DH saying, "Um...did you get anything for dinner?" And I looked at the 4 boxes of cereal I had just brought home and was utterly confused for a minute. Then realized non pregnant people might actually want something else. Oops. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 If you have time to plan ahead then put something in the crockpot or pre-make a pasta salad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Tossed green salad and cold shrimp cocktail or Fruit salad with vanilla yogurt on top and caramel rice cakes with peanut butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Take out is the wrong answer here? So confused... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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