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Cooking/Eating During Heat Wave

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:12:13 GMT

It's going to be 90 today, 94 tomorrow here in NE PA, 1st 90 degrees days of the summer. Boo, hiss.

I'm not standing over a hot stove or turning on the oven.

Threw some sauce and meatballs from the freezer into the crockpot, meatball sliders and salad for supper tonight.

DD brought a large sub last night so we will split that for lunch. Tomorrow, big salads with grilled chicken.

Tonight, a rousing game of Scrabble and a wine cooler with fans all around. Keeping Petunia from the Scrabble board will be added entertainment.

If you are in the hot zone, what's on the menu?

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drizzellla — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:22:33 GMT

We are going to use our grill tonight. For the first time since last fall.

I can't believe this "heatwave" is for 2 days and then temperatures are back to average. Where did this "heatwave" come from?

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Mz iMac — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:24:57 GMT

Tonight: Spicy Mongolian Beef-------------Delivery

Tomorrow: Left over BBQ Baby Back ribs w/pre-made salad from Wagmens.

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amyb — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:32:22 GMT

Still waiting on that promised "heatwave" here in CT. Just returned from Florida, expecting the "summerlike" weather they reported, but it's cool, cloudy and post-rainy here right now.

Though, the sun is supposed to start poking out around noonish.

As for cooking/eating...got to fill the fridge again and do some grocery shopping. But from what's around was able to make a cold orzo, feta, veggie, chickpea salad with vinaigrette for now. Had a grilled cheese & tomato sandwich for breakfast.

Going to use up the romaine still in the fridge and make a big tossed salad for later, and have some tuna in the cabinet I might make at some point.

That's it, until I shop for some fresh produce and staples, though I do have some scallops, shrimp, and plenty of veggies in the freezer. I could whip up something with those, or add to the salad, if I feel like having that.

Have a good weekend and enjoy your wine cooler later @CrazyKittyLvr2 , that sounds nice! Stay cool. 😎🥂☀️

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:33:56 GMT

@amyb Thanks. You have a good weekend also. At the ripe old age of 71 I don't do well in 90 degree humid weather. At least this is only a couple days not a week or two.

I wouldn't last anywhere that is always like this.

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kate2357 — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:34:49 GMT

We do not have heat in Seattle yet ... probably months away. sigh.

When it is hot, the airfryer comes in handy as does the slow cooker. There are times we have watermelon for dinner. We've even had cereal for dinner when it's too hot.

But it rarely gets very hot here for too long. When it's below 85 we will grill something easy. We do grill all year long ... just not when it's in the 90's.

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Sooner — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:36:38 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 A heat wave? You consider 90 degrees is a heat wave? We are thankful when it cools down to 90 in the summer. Everyone is talking about how nice it is.

To us 100 is getting pretty warm, above that is the beginnings of a heat wave. Husband just came inside complaining about it being cold--56 degrees. Unheard of for us at this time of the year. I had a laugh as I was reading your post and his comment.

What do we eat? We might eat cold grain or pasta salads, green salads, cereal, sandwiches,grab some take-out, plus about anything else we normally eat. Around here it's just summer to us, so life goes on. Have fun! Thanks for posting this.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:37:12 GMT

@drizzellla I got rid of our big grill when DH died 3 years ago.

DD and I bought a Ninja (grills, air frys, bakes) and love it. Best purchase in a long time.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:39:00 GMT

@Mz iMac Sadly, no delivery of any kind here in the country. I miss civilization. lol

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SloopJohnB — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:44:57 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I live in the hot zone (South Florida). And apropos of you mentioning your subs, that is what I am fixing for tonight's dinner. Going to stop at the Italian deli on my way home & buy fresh rolls & coldcuts. I have all the other fixings. That will be our dinner, light & easy.

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:45:40 GMT

@Sooner PA is not typically 90+ degrees all summer like some parts of the country.

We chuckle at folks grabbing a sweater at 55/60 degrees. To me 60 is tee shirt weather.

It is all what you are used to.

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 21 May 2022 15:30:34 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@Sooner PA is not typically 90+ degrees all summer like some parts of the country.

We chuckle at folks grabbing a sweater at 55/60 degrees. To me 60 is tee shirt weather.

It is all what you are used to.

@CrazyKittyLvr2 , I agree, 90 + is freaking hot. If you add humidity I'm out.

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781Florist — Sat, 21 May 2022 15:33:13 GMT

I hear you, CrazyKitty! This is way too early for us to be getting into the 90s, but our summers usually give us several trips to H*** each year. That, plus the Atlantic Ocean

gives the gift of high humidity. We also laugh at the folks who shiver at the thought of

temps in the 50s! As for dinner? Right now I am slaving over a hot computer trying to

decide on Pizza, Chinese, or subs tonight! DoorDash and GrubHub I love you.

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LdyBugz — Sat, 21 May 2022 15:53:02 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Shrimp salad on toasted rolls! Easy to make, cool and refreshing to eat! 🦐

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Sat, 21 May 2022 15:57:17 GMT

@LdyBugz That sounds really good. DD and I both love shrimp.

Thanks for planting that idea in my old head.

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fthunt — Sat, 21 May 2022 16:46:05 GMT

Dinner: bought the 4 lbs of Anderson "P" shrimp -- over

$100 but get lots of meals out of it - so...

dinner -------garlic shrimp tossed with... Alfredo Fet I buy from Italian restaurant. Big dish of it so I divide it up for future meals and freeze.

Green toss salad to go with it & garlic toast.

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LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 21 May 2022 20:35:34 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 wrote:
@amyb Thanks. You have a good weekend also. At the ripe old age of 71 I don't do well in 90 degree humid weather. At least this is only a couple days not a week or two.

I wouldn't last anywhere that is always like this.

We do in Florida but most folks have AC. I just cook in the oven and stovetop as usual.

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ECBG — Sat, 21 May 2022 21:55:02 GMT

When it's hot, we grill hamburgers or hot dogs and make pasta salad and slaw.

I also serve a lot of fresh veggies and salads with grilled chicken or shrimp.

Sometimes I fill a large tomato with tuna or chicken salad and have rolls.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 21 May 2022 22:07:37 GMT

It's 92 degrees right now here in southern NY. Air conditioner has been on for awhile. It's supposed to be in the nineties tomorrow so I'll just leave it on till it cools down. Will make whatever I find when I see what I have. So far husband hasn't asked. He's on the deck with a cocktail and a cigar! He likes the heat!

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KBEANS — Sat, 21 May 2022 22:19:14 GMT

It's very hot here in NYC and I have Chinese takeout leftovers that I will steam in the Ninja Foodi/ airfryer/ pressure cooker. It comes out like you just brought it home. Love these Ninja appliances keeps my kitchen way cooler.

My husband bought cold cuts so I guess that's tomorrow night.