Hump Day already......

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Hump Day already......
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Wed, 02-10-2010 - 8:48am

I'm trying to catch up with all the posts I've missed, but have run out of time for now.  I need to get ready to go to exercise, then run a couple of errands, but I'll be back later to do more catching up with everyone.


Meanwhile, before I sign off.......a couple of random thoughts....I feel the need to complain this morning, so BEAR with me....


Speaking of bears (nice segue, huh?...lol), I saw an ad on TV for the Vermont Teddy Bear company, and how men should give their wife/GF one of the bears for Valentine's Day.  They say something like, "Flowers just die," and "boxes of chocolates don't last" (actually, they DO last....on my hips...but I digress, sorry....), but "your valentine will cuddle and love this bear forever" or words to that effect.  Are they serious?  If my DH gave me a stuffed bear for V-day,  he'd be sleeping on the couch that night!....lol. 


Food ramblings.....


Sweet Potatoes......I baked some in the oven last night and they were quite yummy.....Slice potatoes into "french fry" size, put in plastic bag with about 2 TBLS. of olive oil, a little Kosher salt, and toss to coat.  Bake on cookie sheet (I used a piece of foil on the sheet for easy clean-up...sprayed with Pam so the pot. don't stick) at 400* for 20 minutes, then toss the potatoes and turn heat up to 425* and bake another 10-20 minutes until done.  (Watch them so they don't burn.)  Yummy, and sweet potatoes are so good for you.


Stevia......good grief, I bought a box of that stuff and can hardly wait to get to the store today and buy some good ol' Splenda again.  Stevia tastes like licorice and I can't stand licorice!  Yuck!  I'm going to toss the Stevia.......it is awful!


Panko....Deb, you might do this already, but just in case, here's an idea.  I baked some chicken a couple of nights ago, and coated it will panko, mixed with grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.  Dip chicken breasts in flour, then egg, then the panko (with cheese and seasoning mixed in).   The chicken was soooo good -- a definite "have again."


Well, I need to get going.  I'll be back later to do more catching up.  Have a good day, Ladybugs!


 





























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Registered: 04-02-2003
Wed, 02-10-2010 - 3:46pm

Having a nice meal cooked for you sounds like a wonderful V-Day gift, Falcon.


Hope you've had a great day also!









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Registered: 04-02-2003
Wed, 02-10-2010 - 3:52pm

Oh dear, I never figured your DH for the "teddy bear type," Shari.









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Wed, 02-10-2010 - 4:00pm

Did you say chocolate peanut butter fudge?









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Wed, 02-10-2010 - 4:16pm

Oh yes, now I remember you tricking me into feeling that









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Wed, 02-10-2010 - 4:26pm

I think Pain-ka is the way Paula Dean says it...the southern way.....so guess that's why you say it that way.. lol


Weather is BAD!!! I can't even

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Registered: 07-20-2009
Wed, 02-10-2010 - 4:33pm

Well here's something you'll only see once in a blue moon - me posting during the week. I'm home sick (another rarity) with my stomach, which evidently hates me. Dr says it "processes slowly"

Jill
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Wed, 02-10-2010 - 5:17pm

Thank God you have heat and power and food!


I've seen Techopoly at some of the shops around town here but have never bought it.









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Wed, 02-10-2010 - 5:39pm

Awww, Jill, I'm so sorry you're not feeling well, and I









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Wed, 02-10-2010 - 6:08pm

Hey

Jill
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Wed, 02-10-2010 - 6:21pm
PS - I do plan on taking my laptop, will probably have to hide it from SO to keep him from working lol. He says we have to keep our cell phones on in case the office calls. I say NO we do NOT. He obviously does not understand the concept of a vacation!! :)
Worth It '09
Jill