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Winifred — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 01:52:31 GMT

What's cooking for April 2018 - and it sure got here fast. Times seems to really fly these days.

Had a great ham for the big meal on Friday - today had leftovers as we did yesterday. That ham was - and is - so good - I believe I mentioned tI got it at Aldi's. We had a brunch at church - not a special meeting, we met at our normal service time, had some music, we ate, had a shorter than usual sermon but really good one and we left to come home. The entire thing lasted about 1 hour and 15 minutes - not bad at all!!!!!

Preds I saw you visited here - come on back more often lady - you put the jazz in this thread for us. Red Top, hope you and yours enjoyed your quiet day.

Getting dark but even with it being Easter I did get two loads of clothing done. Now to fold and hang and then put up

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Danky — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 15:22:26 GMT

Even though on general principle I stay away from threads without "jazz",

I'll make an exception this time........LOL

Well, I had a nice surprise yesterday when family members appeared at my door with ham, sweet potato soufflé, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, green bean casserole and hot rolls.......it was absolutely delicious !

I went out earlier this a.m. and the roads were the worst they have been all winter. Growing up in New England ,I have become very accustomed to driving in adverse conditions but I always am concerned about the other guy . My Dad had two rules before we were allowed to get a license.......we had to know how to drive ANYTHING and we had to be able to drive in any weather. Since I still winter in Vermont, those abilities have served me well......

I hope Mrs @pooky comes home today.

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday........ ETA--- with all the talk about rib eye, that's what I will have for dinner if I have one in the freezer. If not, I think I will make shrimp scampi over pasta...either way a win/win.

Dry sea scallops are on sale this week for $12.99/lb.....going to pick some up tomorrow.

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RedTop — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 19:38:25 GMT

Still just the 2 of us here enjoying the peace and quiet. I’m fixing slaw dogs and baked beans for our supper.

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Danky — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 22:56:10 GMT

@RedTopwrote:
Still just the 2 of us here enjoying the peace and quiet. I’m fixing slaw dogs and baked beans for our supper.

@RedTop----I could eat at your house every night. I don't think you have ever made a meal that I didn't like.

My dinner plans changed when I had an unexpected visitor,this afternoon,

who brought Chinese food.....wonton soup, egg roll, pepper steak and Pork lo mein. Very good....

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dex — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 23:01:56 GMT

@DankyIt seems people are regularly surprising you with food...nice!.i am usually surprised by people looking for food.

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Danky — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:26:18 GMT

@dexwrote:
@DankyIt seems people are regularly surprising you with food...nice!.i am usually surprised by people looking for food.

@dex-----I never really thought of it but I think you are right.

On Easter, some of my family thought I was staying home because of missing my DH...that wasn't the case but I didn't mind the concern or the food.

Today my BF brought the Chinese...He spent Easter with his kids, as well he should, but was missing me.....He would never expect me to cook for him unless I volunteered.

I'm a pretty lucky girl !

BTW--- when my DH died, people sent food and food and more food. It was a gesture that I was unfamiliar with but I came to understand that it was not uncommon. At first I thought that people/friends were doing it because my DH was an executive chef and they thought I would starve to death without him.......LOL

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Pooky1 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:20:57 GMT

danky mrs pooky. how funny is that. she was exspecting to come home today but nope shes still in hospital. i didnt go to hospital until late because she didnt want me to drive to north providence when it was snowing.she very down and discused.she hasnt eaten since thursday night. i ran out and got her french frys chicken tenders and a garden salad. and i got hot weineys. anna my mother inlaw sent me up a half of a asparagus fratada.. really good. hope everyone has a good week. and i can tell im tired because i cant spell at all right now.

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AuntG — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:53:26 GMT

Used up that big old ham bone to make a pot of split pea soup. That's my least favorite soup but I need to use the ham bone in some recipe.

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mousiegirl — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:07:03 GMT

@AuntGwrote:
Used up that big old ham bone to make a pot of split pea soup. That's my least favorite soup but I need to use the ham bone in some recipe.

@AuntG Have you ever used a ham hock for split pea soup and added diced carrots and potatoes? I find it is the hock which gives the soup it's delicious flavor once the fat and bits from the hock are skimmed, and the meat shredded and put back in the soup.

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mousiegirl — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:12:42 GMT

Well, it only took me three days this time to realize that there was an April thread, lol, getting better though.

My Easter meal changed a bit, ham, scalloped potatoes and peas. We gardened all day, and decided to forego the biscuits or corn bread for the potatoes.

The carrot cake wasn't a carrot cheesecake, it had buttercream filling and frosting, very good.

Last night was spaghetti, and tonight will be steak tacos with leftover steak from Saturday night.

I think the rest of the week will be leftovers, ham, steak sandwiches, pasta.

Hope everyone enjoys the week.

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AuntG — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 17:26:32 GMT

I froze so much ham that I literally think we could eat some variation of it all month. I will switch things up on Friday and make a rice, mushroom and chicken dish. There is a limit as to how much ham I can eat in a week🐖🐷!

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mousiegirl — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 18:33:50 GMT

@AuntGwrote:
I froze so much ham that I literally think we could eat some variation of it all month. I will switch things up on Friday and make a rice, mushroom and chicken dish. There is a limit as to how much ham I can eat in a week🐖🐷!

@AuntG I am about to freeze a ton of ham leftover from Sunday. I slice it and put serving sizes in freezer bags for sandwiches and to fry for breakfast, DH, or dinner. It freezes so well and lasts a long time.

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Danky — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:38:21 GMT

@Pooky1wrote:
danky mrs pooky. how funny is that. she was exspecting to come home today but nope shes still in hospital. i didnt go to hospital until late because she didnt want me to drive to north providence when it was snowing.she very down and discused.she hasnt eaten since thursday night. i ran out and got her french frys chicken tenders and a garden salad. and i got hot weineys. anna my mother inlaw sent me up a half of a asparagus fratada.. really good. hope everyone has a good week. and i can tell im tired because i cant spell at all right now.

@Pooky1-----I thought that Maria might become disgusted and blue given the ordeal she has been dealing with.....once she gets settled into the comfort and security of your home , hopefully today , she should feel better.

Now this is not a threat but if you don't provide me with a 1/2 dozen of Coney Island Wienies from Olneyville Wieners (all the way,please) you will never see your washer and dishwasher again...they will simply disappear in the middle of the night! And since you'll be out anyway, a couple of orders of fish&chips from Ye Olde English in Woonsocket (malt vinegar on the side)

Could you meet me in Watch Hill ?

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nana59 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:47:26 GMT

@Dankywrote:
@Pooky1wrote:
danky mrs pooky. how funny is that. she was exspecting to come home today but nope shes still in hospital. i didnt go to hospital until late because she didnt want me to drive to north providence when it was snowing.she very down and discused.she hasnt eaten since thursday night. i ran out and got her french frys chicken tenders and a garden salad. and i got hot weineys. anna my mother inlaw sent me up a half of a asparagus fratada.. really good. hope everyone has a good week. and i can tell im tired because i cant spell at all right now.
@Pooky1-----I thought that Maria might become disgusted and blue given the ordeal she has been dealing with.....once she gets settled into the comfort and security of your home , hopefully today , she should feel better.
Now this is not a threat but if you don't provide me with a 1/2 dozen of Coney Island Wienies from Olneyville Wieners (all the way,please) you will never see your washer and dishwasher again...they will simply disappear in the middle of the night! And since you'll be out anyway, a couple of orders of fish&chips from Ye Olde English in Woonsocket (malt vinegar on the side)
Could you meet me in Watch Hill ?

I grew up in North Providence! And still go to Olneyville for weiners!!

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Danky — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 20:50:23 GMT

@mousiegirlwrote:
@AuntGwrote:
I froze so much ham that I literally think we could eat some variation of it all month. I will switch things up on Friday and make a rice, mushroom and chicken dish. There is a limit as to how much ham I can eat in a week🐖🐷!

@AuntG I am about to freeze a ton of ham leftover from Sunday. I slice it and put serving sizes in freezer bags for sandwiches and to fry for breakfast, DH, or dinner. It freezes so well and lasts a long time.

@mousiegirl-----I don't usually buy a whole/half ham because I didn't realize it could be frozen without altering the taste or texture. I love it but I get sick of it fairly quickly. I'm hoping I can still get a good sale price.

I do what @AuntG does and boil down the bone to make a broth. I then refrigerate overnight and skim off the fat. I sauté diced onions , carrots and celery before I add the broth and split peas. Do you do the same thing only using hocks ?

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Danky — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 21:09:18 GMT

@nana59-------jealousy thy name is Danky !

Pooky lives in Cranston, I was born and grew up in New England but every summer for 60+ years has been spent in Westerly. I know most of RI like the back of my hand.....even Block Island to where we boated almost every day of my childhood and still do 2-3 times a week.

I love, love, love Coney Island wieners but have never found them ( or whole belly clams and clam cakes) anywhere to compare with my beloved RI.

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mousiegirl — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 21:43:03 GMT

@Dankywrote:
@mousiegirlwrote:
@AuntGwrote:
I froze so much ham that I literally think we could eat some variation of it all month. I will switch things up on Friday and make a rice, mushroom and chicken dish. There is a limit as to how much ham I can eat in a week🐖🐷!

@AuntG I am about to freeze a ton of ham leftover from Sunday. I slice it and put serving sizes in freezer bags for sandwiches and to fry for breakfast, DH, or dinner. It freezes so well and lasts a long time.
@mousiegirl-----I don't usually buy a whole/half ham because I didn't realize it could be frozen without altering the taste or texture. I love it but I get sick of it fairly quickly. I'm hoping I can still get a good sale price.
I do what @AuntG does and boil down the bone to make a broth. I then refrigerate overnight and skim off the fat. I sauté diced onions , carrots and celery before I add the broth and split peas. Do you do the same thing only using hocks ?

@Danky I cook the ham hock(s) one bag peas, one half or small hock, as I don't want a really intense smoky flavor, in the slow cooker. When that is done, I remove and set aside. I then skim for bits and use the paper towel method that I mentioned to remove the fat. I then add the carrots, potatoes, and peas. when that is cooked, I add just the meat from the hock, having removed the skin and bone after cooled. I find the hock gives a much better flavor to the soup but taste is individual. I have some hocks in the freezer now, so may make another batch before the weather really heats up, now, the days are warm, and the nights are cool.

I would think that cubed ham could be added to many soups, at the last minute, or a hash made with it.

I happen to use the Kirkland flatish ham, not heavily smoked, and light meat, so tender, love it fried also, there goes what is left of my waistline, lol.

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mousiegirl — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 21:46:42 GMT

@Dankywrote:
@nana59-------jealousy thy name is Danky !
Pooky lives in Cranston, I was born and grew up in New England but every summer for 60+ years has been spent in Westerly. I know most of RI like the back of my hand.....even Block Island to where we boated almost every day of my childhood and still do 2-3 times a week.
I love, love, love Coney Island wieners but have never found them ( or whole belly clams and clam cakes) anywhere to compare with my beloved RI.

@nana59 @Danky You are making me so hungry with your posts, lol, everything sounds so good. If I lived in a state where the lobster and shellfish were abundant right from there, I would be a happy clam.

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nana59 — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:33:06 GMT

@mousiegirlwrote:
@Dankywrote:
@nana59-------jealousy thy name is Danky !
Pooky lives in Cranston, I was born and grew up in New England but every summer for 60+ years has been spent in Westerly. I know most of RI like the back of my hand.....even Block Island to where we boated almost every day of my childhood and still do 2-3 times a week.
I love, love, love Coney Island wieners but have never found them ( or whole belly clams and clam cakes) anywhere to compare with my beloved RI.

@nana59 @Danky You are making me so hungry with your posts, lol, everything sounds so good. If I lived in a state where the lobster and shellfish were abundant right from there, I would be a happy clam.

Born and brought up in RI....have lived here all my life, with the exception of moving to Mississippi for a year when my husband attended pilot training school for the military....that was quite an experience....fyi-i hate fish and i've never been to westerly!!

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mousiegirl — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 22:33:16 GMT

@nana59wrote:
@mousiegirlwrote:
@Dankywrote:
@nana59-------jealousy thy name is Danky !
Pooky lives in Cranston, I was born and grew up in New England but every summer for 60+ years has been spent in Westerly. I know most of RI like the back of my hand.....even Block Island to where we boated almost every day of my childhood and still do 2-3 times a week.
I love, love, love Coney Island wieners but have never found them ( or whole belly clams and clam cakes) anywhere to compare with my beloved RI.

@nana59 @Danky You are making me so hungry with your posts, lol, everything sounds so good. If I lived in a state where the lobster and shellfish were abundant right from there, I would be a happy clam.
Born and brought up in RI....have lived here all my life, with the exception of moving to Missisippi for a year when my husband attended pilot training school for the military....that was quite an experience....fyi-i hate fish and i've never been to westerly!!

@nana59 Lol, always the way. I bet Mississippi was something.