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Well, I don't know if it's just the mood I'm in or what, but I'm really enjoying these shows. I've never heard of any of the restaurants but I'm sure having fun googling and finding out more about them. There is a restaurant in Chicago called Feld. I'm reading that it's very....polarizing. I guess Reddit had some seriously scathing reviews that went viral. The chef serves about 30 dishes from a set tasting menu. They say it's minimalistic. I can't decide if I like it or if it's absolutely ridiculous lol.

Here's a link to @kayb's egg bites

Nah, I'm afraid of my stupidly expensive pizza oven so I never use it either 🤣 I'll search around on the IP topic here and see if I can find someone doing egg bites--I know someone did. I don't know how you feel about sous vide, but I've read that method does wonderful egg bites.

Egg bites might be something to look into.......I have a silicone thing that fits in my IP to make them with or of course you can bake them. So you could put however many in a package or container. Like mini quiches. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=egg+bite+container&adgrpid=189287244151&hvadid=779610896374&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9024300&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=4548578429737499858--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4548578429737499858&hvtargid=kwd-827536223903&hydadcr=15254_13597211_8075&mcid=4caf7b7e0ce831bd87c89e6092c67243&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_1r7wwqo7c8_e

Documentary that started on October 10 on Apple TV. Gordon Ramsey is one --or maybe the only--producer. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36935784/ I've watched the first episode that is based in NYC. I found it interesting. It was focused on three restaurants Cocodaq --trying to make the best fried chicken ever, The Musket Room -already has a star so trying to keep it, and Noksu which is located in the subway I think?. Anyway, anyone watching? Anyone eaten at these places?

I've been thinking (I'm getting older so it's a slower process lol) and I'll post ideas when they come to me. I'm keeping in mind that some ingredients are expensive...but I figure I'll put out my ideas anyway and maybe they can be modified etc. to be cheaper if needed. People always seem to like the ever present (at least around here) broccoli salad: Broccoli florets (could also add cauliflower florets) Chopped red onion (or white) Shredded sharp cheddar Crispy bacon Optional: roasted sunflower seeds (but adds a lot imo) Dressing: Stir up mayo (not miracle whip) sugar and red wine vinegar. Salt and and pepper to taste. (google will give you lots of recipes if you need amounts but I think you cook like I do and just wing it lol) ------ Red beans and rice with andouille and like a fruit side or salad side? ----- Some kind of gumbo--probably chicken would be on the less expensive side or sausage? --- I think the baked potato idea is great--maybe chili for the topping? Those little containers could hold some sour cream, diced green onions and shredded cheese?

I think this looks super delicious. I like the addition of the veg and an orange. And YAY Patti's husband! The labeling and the clean up would be the parts that I wouldn't like the most lol.

Ohhhh ok I see now. (thanks for copying/pasting--I don't have Instagram). Wow, you are doing a LOT. So admirable.

Patti it is SO good to see you! I definitely remember you and always loved seeing your cooking (and your gorgeous Christmas decorations ) And I think what you're doing is wonderful. I'm very interested in this and I am certain that others here will be, too , and will also have great feedback. I'm impressed with the variety that you've made. I imagine coming up with new ideas each week can sometimes be challenging. (reading this on a growling empty stomach was not smart on my part) I have a few questions--and forgive me if they are dumb ones but I'm not sure about some specifics about how food pantries work. Does the pantry have specific ingredients and budget that you must work with/use each week or do you choose the ingredients yourself and it must be under a certain dollar amount? Do they provide the packaging? Do other people volunteer and do the same thing for the other days of the week? Are there ever any gluten-free options or other types of options for folks with dietary restrictions? Just questions I've thought of off the top of my head. While it's not exactly the same situation, I thought of this topic right off the bat --Cooking for 50 Senior Citizens. It might give you some helpful ideas. I can't wait to see more and tag along with your weekly updates

Hi hi! Sorry for delay in answering! Like others have already suggested, I'd just blanch the beans in salted water, put in an ice bath, dry well, place on a flat tray, freeze and then bag. After that for sure you can do the cooked to death version that Kim and I always do. And, I know I've roasted some that I've frozen but they aren't going to be AS crisp as fresh would be.

Oh damn. Is this the green beans? I'm so sorry. So much work and, yeah, food prices. Don't give up.

CRAVING linguini and clam sauce. I even have decent canned clams...... Now THAT is a hot dog. And those buns look amazing. Good on your wife for doing great on the low carb thing! I've found it....challenging and I cheat too much. Ronnie is doing good, though, still. I have cauliflower on hand at all times it really comes in handy. I make a bake like that frequently. If you haven't tried it already, cauliflower "potato" salad is really good too. That looks so fresh and delicious. I think (fingers crossed) things are finally slowing down around here--I don't want to jinx myself. The last few days have been very rainy and coldish. I'm loving it. I guess one upside of a hailed out garden is that I'm not worried about cold and when it's going to freeze. We've made the trip twice now to buy tomatoes from the Amish farm.....I'm thinking about trying one more time but I better hurry up because it's supposed to frost/freeze later this week possibly. So, big salad night still has decent tomatoes. My mom came to see us! We were talking and having too much fun so I forgot to take a ton of pictures but here's a few: Welcome mom snack board We try to make two salads that we both love but our spouses don't--this time mom made the delicious ramen salad first and we didn't get the second salad done sigh. Platter of SV'd pork chops, deviled eggs and cheesy squash (did I mention a squash plant bounced back and is producing??? Those things are hardy I'm tellin' ya) Mom sent birthday cupcakes With sparklers! She also had a Skyline Chili kit sent that included hotdogs so Ronnie could have a low carb version. Super fun!!!! Another snack board As always her visit was too short but as always glad it happened Last night yellow squash pizza boats and a galette to use up a lot of the fruits that she and I had snacked on during her visit.

I'm so glad you are eating such gorgeous delicious looking tomatoes. Nice job not wasting any It about killed me but we drove a few miles to an Amish community not too far from here and bought some tomatoes. I can't remember the last time I bought homegrown tomatoes lol. But, I feel lucky to have gotten some and we'll probably go back the end of this week.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh this looks so buttery and delicious. I want. Looks excellent--I like not being the only bell pepper stuffer here lol. I also thought this was a bit too smokey--or maybe the smoke flavoring just isn't very good. I did like the pretzels though. Looks delicious--and your photography is great! Post more often please Phew. It's been a minute since I've posted in Dinner but I sure have been enjoying looking at everyone's creations. SV'd lamb chops and stuffed jalapenos (Ronnie's brother has a TON of beautiful peppers again this year. I need to search around here and find where I used up all those jalapeños last time) Pizza night Mexican stuffed peppers and beans Ronnie went to Texoma lake for a short fishing trip. Caught a ton of not very big striped bass. Not his favorite thing to catch but he came home with some so some for the freezer and some for dinner. Our collard greens have made a comeback from the damn hail so we that that along with. j SV'd pork chops, cooked to death green beans and mix of all of the cheesy vegetables I had in the fridge. 51st birthday dinner nice and easy. My mom and step dad sent shrimp, oysters, crab and dipping sauces--SO GOOD. So we had that plus cioppino that I bought from Goldbelly. Wings, chicken strips and the rest of the oysters and broccoli salad

Yeah that's a terrible smell.