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Thanks for this. I just sent a text and a link to my cleaning angel friend. She loves pasta and can't eat it--maybe this will do the trick

This looks really good. I like and buy salad kits a lot especially during the winter. Misfits had them at a good price. I've never seen this type with the quinoa before.

@DuvelThat all looks delicious and your terrace sounds relaxing. @Ann_TI need to drag my air fryer out and make chips--yours look so good. Ronnie caught more walleye--did them dipped in panko this time-- so, that, and some fried mushrooms First radishes from the garden with meatloaf sandwiches--meatloaf, caramelized onions, sharp cheddar, a bit of mayo and mustard and pickles Venison cheese burger pizza Hot wings, asparagus from the garden, and cheesy broccoli and rice done in the IP Derby Day dinner here

Well, I feel I have to make a comment ....I won't go into depth but my heart breaks for the horses that were lost and their connections. It's still safer and better than it was years ago. Switching gears, I always get teary during the National Anthem and My Old Kentucky Home. AND I straight out cried during the Cody's Wish segment. I was so thrilled that he won. Two Phil's (yes the apostrophe misuse makes me nuts but I'm anal like that lol) was my main horse. Was happy he got second. Had Forte not scratched his money line odds would have been a lot better. On to the food. Mostly a repeat from last year: Hot Browns--my homemade bread, toasted, roasted turkey, not great store bought tomatoes that I roasted, cheese sauce, bacon and topped with parsley and green onions Roasted a turkey breast again--same temp 350F in CSO steam bake setting. Took about an hour and a half as it was a much bigger breast than last year. Did some deviled eggs this year because unlike last year they aren't a zillion dollars a dozen. Fries Had some good pecans in the freezer so I made a Derby Pie with fresh whipped cream for dessert. On to the Preakness!

Well, that was just awful @MaryIsobelI'm so glad you're home now. I pray NONE of us has to been in a hospital much less one like that!

We make fries at least once a week and always save the leftovers....they are great refried with breakfast for dinner. Once I even used them in potato salad--just a few chopped up.

UGH. On behalf of the state of KS, I'm sorry. I know where that Wal-Mart is....I can't think of any reason why they wouldn't let you stay. And don't get me started on El Dorado Lake. We used to go there ALL THE TIME. Fishing and camping for the weekend--I'm talking like 20 years ago. It started getting really rowdy....late night loud music etc. The last straw was we got up early one morning to go fish and someone stole all of our poles, tackle, tackle boxes....you name it, they took it.

OMG I know. Their roads are awful. When we used to go to Tulsa--just driving our regular vehicles--I felt like my teeth were going to fall out due to the bumping. And some are toll roads!

Honestly, I think you'll find it easier than you think. I've had a huge craving lately for those so I've been making them a lot (minus the meat because I don't have any, but Ronnie would love it if did something like that). I lay out the cream cheese for a bit to get it softer. Once soft I use my hands (I know I know but it's just easier for me) and mush in some shredded sharp cheddar, sliced green onions and some smokey paprika. Then get your peppers, Slice the stem off, slice in half. De-seed some --I leave some to keep them on the spicy side. Again, using my hands, I mush the cheese mix into the peppers and wrap with bacon. I'm doing them in the CSO so I don't bother with using a toothpick to secure the bacon but if you're grilling you might want to. The thin bacon works better than the thick cut bacon for wrapping.

I do mine in the steam boy on just regular convection at 300 F for 25-30 mins. Outside gets crisp and usually doesn't burst on me

Me too!

Yes, here is a picture from the website I ordered them from (the mussels) I don't know how they did it lol but I was afraid they would be tough and rubbery but they were very tender. I like a little tomato in this...especially my home grown ones. I used chicken broth that I had frozen and added a couple of shrimp bullion cubes to give it more depth.

Yes, the scallops, shrimp and mussels are all vac packed (separately). The mussels are already cooked. So, from frozen I put them (plus the rest of the seafood) in the broth and gently steamed with the lid on for about 7 mins or so until the mussels opened up. I was skeptical about the already cooked mussels but we really enjoyed them.

Well, it's not Spargel, but it's our first pick of the season Along with SV steaks Venison spaghetti red Quesadillas to use up left over steak Lemon posset for dessert I got some mussels from Misfits a while back. Also some shrimp and scallops so decided to make cioppino. Used my canned tomatoes. Fresh basil and dill from the garden. Turned out really well and hit my seafood spot. Lots of sourdough bread to sop up the broth

Yeah, the major downside to this. I get it.

It's the moooost wonderful time of the year again! I have a mind to make hot browns again--haven't made them since this time last year. Not sure I have turkey though. Anyone getting excited yet??? This year seems wide open to me. Pletcher has three in and Brad Cox has four I think. Two Phil's intrigues me... Food plans?

EXACTLY

LOL one of my favorite movies. I like it--it's just NOT real asparagus. It's like.....spaghetti o's....those aren't real pasta lol.

Meanwhile, back in Kansas Sigh

😳 Ronnie had to sit and put his head between his knees

I'll come up and eat her share. You guys can call me insignificant eater.

Those are cute. I have a weakness for little bowls like that. I need to up the amount of foods I make that I can dip in stuff. I love kitchen stores like that. There was one in the big city that I always stopped in when I used to actually go Christmas shopping. Ronnie got me that huge sunflower bowl and platter there that I use when I make a composed salad. It's closed now

Gorgeous! And I am so glad to see you!

WOW!

I love phonics, too. It's sad they don't teach that way anymore (from what I read). @SmithyThat traffic ramps my anxiety up to a 20 and I'm in my kitchen. AND pulling that camper. Bravo to you guys for navigating all of that. I think you'd have to sedate me. Also, I would miss the internet, but...kind of a nice break imo. I feel tethered to my phone at times. Your pita looks super good to me. I'd gladly eat it!