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Sabatasso gf pizza (cheese). Added ham, mushrooms, olives, tomato and onion to my side. Partners without tomato or mushroom. @Shel_B for your sister- the sabatasso is my favorite gf pizza. (3 pack at Costco is about $16 and it's a seasonal item). Kirkland has a nice one full of peppers, pepperoni etc that while the cauliflower crust is good, has too many peppers for me but partner really likes it.

Chicken, mushrooms, and a cheesy riced cauliflower with broccoli (attempt at more veggies for partner who loved it). Not pictured- the sweet potatoes that weren't done when I ate but were when partner did)

While partner was unsuccessful turkey hunting (its really too late in the season to be honest), he did bring home some fish. So, walleye with lentils and a "Mexican" quinoa. (Quinoa because his nutritionist wants him to eat more grains and since I'm gluten free by necessity, options are limited). At 50, was his first quinoa ever, he didn't hate it. I'll take any quinoa ideas/recipes that you think are fantastic!

On my own this week and it's been uncharacteristically hot for May so Ive not cooked until tonight. Since partner will be home Sunday, I had to get my curry fix! First time trying the dry Rice Ramen noodles from costco and they were a nice change from rice.

I usually avoid the bags of salad kits as they tend to have things I don't want in my salad-walnuts, croutons, tortilla bits, etc. But I've been tired of making salad lately, so I talked myself into this one from costco yesterday and the dressing is fantastic (and where the basil comes in). (Sorry, turn your head!)

Wyandottes are such pretty birds! And silkies! Those big meat birds are indeed heartbreaking. My folks learned the hard way that butcher dates are set in stone for them after a similar experience. Bigger faster is not always good.

I love seeing updates here @chromedome! are you raising/hatching meat birds or dual purpose egg layers with the boys going for freezer camp?

I love stories like this. I don't recall the first time i actually cooked for someone, it was just something I did. As a kid, I took on the responsibilities of making dinner at probably 10. I enjoyed doing it, both of my parents worked, so it just happened. My earliest recollection of making food was as a tiny tot, maybe 3, with my paternal grandmother. I was stood on a kitchen stool with a paring knife cutting egg noodles. I can still hear her telling me to not cut myself as she didn't want little kids fingers in her noodles.

Oh @Ann_T what an unfortunate dinner. I hate the "yours is better" comments, while it's a feather in one's cap, means that dinner is disappointing! Omelet with swiss, onion, and sausage. Hashbrowns and a couple more sausages. All with green Tabasco. And lots of iced coffee

Appreciate it. Opinion on cold smoking before or after the bath?

I have a Traeger,180 is the lowest setting. Or, i can use a smoke tube for a true cold smoke experience. I'm open to either option.

Wondering if anyone had advice on SV of wild turkey breasts? Deboned and I plan on smoking them as well. These are not the giant butterballs of the world. Quite flat actually. My current plan (quite changeable!) is to SV 6 hours at 142.5F and then smoke for 2 hours post cool down. Bird in question- (Merriam and a young Tom from last year)

But far some of the best gf pasta I've had. I buy from Amazon. All the shapes I've had take far longer to cook than indicated. 4-6 minutes longer, that might be an elevation thing but I can't confirm that. Do not attempt to use it for cold dishes! It gets progressively harder in the fridge when not reheated. I've heard Barilla gf is good for cold pasta dishes but I've not tried it. Also the Safeway brand gf pasta (Signature Select) is good if she has a Safeway store, cooks up well and doesn't disintegrate. Tinkyada also makes a gf pasta that works well,I especially like their shells which doesn't seem to be a common gf shape. This brand will overcook very quickly and turn to absolute bits. One needs a gentle hand in stirring while boiling as it seems more delicate and prone to blowing apart.

Rummo gf pasta with shrimp, peas, and spinach.

@Dr. Teeth I said nearly the same as your son! Eggs, sausage and fruit salad for today. (With the prettiest PINK kiwi)

Elk, onion and peppers over black rice (white for partner). Kinder honey hot on top.

Your hanging basket is beautiful! I may have been overzealous on planting that basil, one is Not Happy. Not dead,but. Last weekend was gorgeous (when i planted) and this entire week has rained and cooled way off- snow just a few miles from us. We got in the 30s one night, above freezing but I should have covered the herbs at least. Was an unexpected drop in temps for the entire week. My strawberries get no special winter treatment, I don't even put straw on them, and they do well. Great news on moving my chives, thank you! And yes, it was originally for bug control. It's in a pot so I'll tease some out. I haven't done anything with the blossoms as i love watching the bees congregate on them, hopefully starting a second means I'll steal some blossoms for vinegar.

It finally quit raining so i spent time thinning the raspberries and since i was out there anyway- Rosemary bush from Costco of all places. (With marigolds that I don't think really deter deer, but I try). There are also 2 basil plants and one oregano planted nearby. Decided I was going to do herbs instead of vegetables this year. I have a lovely chive near my strawberries and can't find another to go in this trough with the other herbs) this is a lilac bush with the darkest purple flowers. A gift from my bestie Strawberry with marigolds in their bed- and flowers from one of the haskap bushes. Id have sworn one was dead but she made it. No clue if I'll get berries, each variety requires a different one for pollination and while I have 3 that will pollinate one another, that slow starter hasn't produced flowers yet.

Franz is from the PNW. You can purchase online, I've heard rumor that some gf products are now available nationwide at Walmart. For"regular" bread,I prefer the mountain white. (They have a seed version as well that I find too "grainy/seedy"). They have deli style as well(larger pieces, longer vs the traditional loaf shape) and the rye flavored is by far my favorite. (20 years since I've had real rye bread and it's one of few things i miss still) As with all gf bread, it benefits from even a light toasting. All of the buns as well-a quick microwave. It helps them not fall to pieces and gets rid of the dry mouthfeel. Trader Joe's has the best gf English muffins (and muffins) and Aldi has the best gf bagels. https://franzglutenfree.com/collections/all I've tried all their gf offerings except the raisin. (And yes, tots shallow fried in avocado oil)

Amylu chicken burger with onion, pickles, and mustard on Franz gf bun. And tater tots

Elk, mushrooms, and sweet potato

My local safeway app says 3.99, on sale for 3.50 this week. No idea what historic prices are locally.

Chicken thigh, zucchini, and potatoes

An easy fruit salad for breakfasts or more likely, snacking. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, mango, golden kiwi, and caracara oranges. No dressing this time, just a bit of juice from the oranges.

Burrito bowls made for a quick dinner- chicken thighs, lentils, black beans, and Mexican rice.