What'cha havin' for dinner ???

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Whole wheat pasta is way better for you so it's good you're eating it, Janan.


Oh I love cherries! They're at the top of my list of favorites...along with mangoes, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. :D


Yummy! :goteam:


It's currently 35°C...95°F and muggier than a bloodey sauna! It's no wonder why I'm enjoying one of these...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1650.jpg


They melt in 2 minutes! :ha:


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110708007.jpg

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Chicken wings brought home from RibFest...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1777.jpg


: )

[saltydad]

Gonna make a meat loaf with the whole hard boiled eggs in it, along with the standard BBQ and Worcestershire sauces, fresh beaten eggs, bread crumbs or stuffing, chopped onions, and Mom likes it with ketchup coating the top and a squiggle of mustard before I bake it. Have some fresh peas and a salad. Should be good. She has a severe hiatal hernia, so I can make the blandest thing and she may still have to run to the john sick. The joys of being 91 I guess.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Assorted cold meats on a cheese and Italian herb sub bun, with mozzarella cheese, lettuce, cucumber, pickle, red onion, green pepper, tomato, olives, hot banana peppers, topped with sweet onion sauce...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1912.jpg


Too hot to cook. ;)


: )

[jreidsma]

I had Beef Ramen noodles! :08: :woohoonaner::birthdaynana::goteam:

[Jananas Bananas]

How about Angus steak, Lobster on a bed of rice, Grilled mushrooms, Yeast rolls with butter, and hot baked apples with cinnamon! Oh and peach Tea! YUMMMMMMMY!

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/IMG_20110720_165921.jpg

I treated myself last night! :ha: Sorry for the crappy cell phone shot, but I just had to take a shot of it.

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sounds yummy, Jordan. :08:


Janan, that looks amazingly delicious. :goteam: My kind of meal. I eat Angus beef as often as I can.


One of my most favorite things in the world is an ice cold ripe mango, peeled and dripping with juice. These fruits I picked up recently are of excellent quality and taste...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1916.jpg


The icy cold juice was running down my face and arm as I devoured it! :ha: Henry loves mangoes too.


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

I have one Mango left in the fridge. It won't be there NOW!!!! :ha: The juice running down your face and arm sent me over the edge!

You know this thread could be considered torture in a delicious way! :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Natchos at Jack Astor's...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_0914.jpg


: )

[nannerfunboi]

older i get less i eat..LOL
i had green tea and banana bread..
LOL

[nannerfunboi]

jananas..wow..saw your pic and caption of
"blue bell" ice cream..omg.. wow takes me back to my
houston days..
lol when id fly home ..south dakota ..id take some on the plane
stored in dry ice..
like there wasnt good ice cream in south dakota..
but..hey..its blue bell TEXAS ice cream.. right....
:)

[Jananas Bananas]

BlueBell right, dry ice on the air plane TOO funny!!!! :ha:

I had nachos last night too Sherry. Didn't take a picture of them though.

This was dinner the night before, Greg made this one:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110828003.jpg

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Here's what I made at the cottage tonight...


Green onions & steak, along with new red baby potatoes mashed...with the skins on and sour cream and chives on top. Also some fried zucchini in butter and garlic...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1244.jpg


It was totally scrumptious...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1242.jpg


: )

[jreidsma]

I am having Kraft Macaroni and cheese! :ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20110918060.jpg

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Excuse the plates and bowls but we're on vacation and only want to use throw away stuff so we don't have to do dishes! :ha:


Last night I made pork souvlaki with tzatziki sauce, along with some greek salad...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1362.jpg


That's a bit of leftover stirfry on the side with portabello mushrooms. It was a totally scrumptious meal!


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

HI Sherry!!! :waving:

Looks absolutely delicious! Yummy! It made my stomach growl. :ha:

~J

[oakshadows]

Thanks, me too. My dinner was going to be veggies from the garden but the cattle broke through the fence and enjoyed the garden. Wow, they can eat a lot fast. Back to starting seeds again.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Forgot to take a shot when it was on our plates with the salsa and sour cream but here's the meal that made me "famous"! :ha:


NATCHOS!!!


The leftovers...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1471.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1472.jpg


They were just the best!


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Peppers & beef with rice and portabello mushrooms fried in butter...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1430.jpg


Yummy!


: )

[T-Black]

Fired up the Charcoal grill and grilled some cheeseburgers and steak! Finished it off with some Blue Bell ice cream!!!! Fantastic!

[momoese]

In-N-Out

[drew leonard]

Gulfcoast style jumbo lump crabcakes with pecan Remoulade sauce with, Seared Ahi-Tuna appetizer MMM-MMMMM Gooood Cracker!

Hey Everybody! IIIIIIII''''MMMMM BBBaaaaccckk!

[drew leonard]

With the Crohns Disease, they are wishful thinking Sherry! However; those look Fu&^%#g delicious!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Drew, do you mean the mushrooms? ;)


Omg I am so addicted to portabello mushrooms and look for excuses to serve them with every meal! :ha:


You should show more shots of your grub here, Mitchel! :D


: )

[drew leonard]

Yes; they are STUPID good Sherry!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I couldn't agree more, Drew! ;)


Quick shot of Baja salad I had at Wendy's...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1754.jpg


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Last night's dinner...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1917.jpg


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Anyone ever tried Blueberry wine before? It's delicious...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1580-1.jpg


It was especially good with this steak I made for dinner, loaded with several kinds of mushrooms of course...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_1582.jpg


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111009004.jpg

~JaNan

[drew leonard]

Broccoli and rice casserole Janan?

[Jananas Bananas]

Yes Drew - extra cheesy and Buffalo style hot wings with Ranch. It was yummy! :ha:

~J

[Jananas Bananas]

Peppered wild Smoked Salmon. fresh vegetable salad and cheese....

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111913005.jpg

And for dessert - Pecan Pie! :woohoonaner:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111913007.jpg

~JaNan

[drew leonard]

Damn,
JaNan that looks deliciosa!!!

[Jananas Bananas]

It was Drew, it was! :) I only ate half the salmon so I will have a salmon salad sandwich tomorrow for lunch!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Here's what I had last night...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2459-1.jpg


It's a Maritimer's favorite meal made with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnip, and hickory smoked ham. Yummy!!!


Anyone ever had Pumpkin cheesecake? Words cannot describe how good it is...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2456.jpg


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Here was my Chinese food dinner last night, here at the cottage...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2485-1.jpg


That's my new plate and designer oneida cutlery set also. :D


And how about this for a caramel apple?!


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2264.jpg


It's got caramel under the chocolate. Gonna try it later on today...


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Stuffed Portabello Mushroom, sautéed Asparagus, and Tomato Salad! YUM!!!

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111103174.jpg

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Beef with pepper & onion stirfry and rice...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2549-1.jpg


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Here was dinner a few nights ago, hamburger steak fried garlic potatoes and onions, and a broccoli and carrot salad:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111107005.jpg

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Had this in a big mug tonight. An excuse to eat some more of my chilies...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2927.jpg


: )

[jreidsma]

Here's my ramen noodles!
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01405.jpg

Here's whatever my parents had:
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01406.jpg

:ha::ha::ha: You told me to post so here you go

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I didn't tell you to post...but I'm glad you did. :ha:



No offense but I like what your parents had, better. ;) Too many Mr. Noodles for me I guess, when I used to have to stick to a budget. :ha:


: )

[jreidsma]

:ha::ha::ha::ha::ha:

I took it as "Sherry wants more post, so I must post!" :ha::ha: ;)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Well thank you Jordan. ;) Janan and I like to see what others are eating also.


At your age I loved Mr. Noodle and would have picked it over your parent' meal any day, so I hope you understand.


: )

[jreidsma]

:ha::ha::ha:

I don't really eat meat, and I am very picky with everything else. So ya ;)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I went through a vegetarian stage when I was younger but I love meat now. Hate fatty, greasy meat though...which actually disgusts me. Blech!


I think I like chicken the most and I eat a lot of it.


: )

[jreidsma]

I like fried chicken, like chicken strips or stuff. And slim jim jerky! :D :ha::ha::ha: Other then that I don't eat any meat.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good to hear you like fried chicken, Jordan. I love chicken every way! :ha:


A friend on here once asked me to post a shot of a "Scooby Doo" pasta. It's like a penne with a twirl...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_2963.jpg


Yes, it is actually called "scooby doo"! :ha:


: )

[jreidsma]

:ha::ha::ha:

Oh, and where did the name "Mr. Noodle" for ramen come from? Or is it just something you came up with? I am getting curious now ;) :ha::ha::ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

I too went through a vegetarian stage when I was younger. It drove my family CRAZY!!! :ha:

Here is lunch today:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111120069.jpg

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That's what we have here Jordan...Mr. Noodle. :ha:


For real though. It's exactly like your ramen noodles but it's called Mr. Noodle here.


Janan, you're making me hungry!


: )

[jreidsma]

Ahh, so its like the brand name or something then.

:ha::ha::ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yup, that's right. ;)


They're exactly alike though...the long white chinese noodles and you add the flavor packet mix, right? They take like 5 minutes to cook them if I recall.


: )

[jreidsma]

Exactly ;)

They are from Japan though I think. The noodle is from China but the dish, flavors and stuff, is from Japan.

My mom made more chili tonight. :D

I'm getting hungry again.....

[jreidsma]

Why does "Mr. Noodles" sound like a pet name for some reason.... :ha::ha::ha:

Sorry, had to post about this random thought ;)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Too funny, Jordan! :ha:


Might try a new recipe tomorrow called Rosemary beef, potato-tomato soup...


: )

[jreidsma]

I still can't get over how "Mr. Noodles" is somehow a very cute cat name :D

"Who's a cute Mr. Noodles... (the cat runs away)"

I had More Ramen for lunch, then a bowl of chili for supper :D

[Jananas Bananas]

I knew somebody that had a Pitt Bull named Mr. Noodles. It is a good pet name!

I had Chili for supper tonight too!

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111110001.jpg

(I like a few crackers with my chili! :ha:) I forgot to take a picture before adding the crackers!

[jreidsma]

Lol, crackers with some chili added in ;) :ha::ha::ha:

I want to name something Mr. Noodles now....

I put crackers in my chili also, but I tend to mix mine up and leave some of the juice left ;) :ha::ha::ha::ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Too funny about the crackers! Do you think you have enough of them in there?! :ha:


Actually that's the first time I've heard of crackers in chili. My mom pours her chili over rice...the British way.


I like mine just plain in a bowl, but maybe with a little cheese melted on top.


You guys are making me hungry. Time for yogurt...


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Well I hadn't stirred it up real good yet! :ha: There is cheese in there Sherry (I put shredded cheese on A LOT of stuff as if you guys couldn't tell!!!) as well as fresh onion and a touch of vinegar! I put crackers in almost all of my soups too! :) - You know what I want right now? A cup of hot apple cider! Yum! Be right back!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I enjoy crackers in chicken noodle soup. Yum yum yummy!


I had blueberry activia yogurt with cereal in it. I love yogurt at night...and in the morning...and the afternoon! :ha:


Maybe I'll get a great new recipe on my iPad through iBooks. That would be cool. I like trying new things.


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

OK here is a picture before the crackers!

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111122010.jpg

[jreidsma]

:eek: How did you get a picture of it before you took the last picture :eek:

Jana has time traveling powers! :eek:

:ha::ha::ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

It's a different bowl. I try to remember to take pictures of meals for this thread and I forget to post them a lot! I remembered that I had taken another bowl of chili! :ha:

I have pictures on my phone right now that I have had on there for a month. It just takes me a while sometimes! :)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I do the exact same thing Janan! Too many pics and sometimes they get backed up. :ha:


I gotta pick up some Rosemary for that recipe. I forgot I don't have any onhand right now.


: )

[jreidsma]

Maybe we should start posting recipes ;)

Will have some pictures of chocolate later;)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Absolutely recipes can be added here and shots of anything you're eating or making is cool too.


I'll show some of our Christmas baked goods later...


: )

[jreidsma]

Alright then, here is my peanut butter ball recipe :)

Ingredients:
18 ounces peanut butter
1 (16-ounce) box of confectioners sugar
1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs (or just busted up in small peices ;))
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) of unsalted softened butter
12 ounces milk chocolate melted (Hersheys candy bars work good, and when melting it is best to have one pot with hot water, then another smaller pot inside that one with the chocolate)

In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, confectioners sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and softened butter. Mash together until combined. Form the mixture into balls. Then put a tooth pick into each ball so you can dip them into the chocolate later. Transfer to the refrigerator or other cold area until hardened, about 30 minutes. Then dip the peanut butter balls into the melted chocolate and set back into the cold until the chocolate is hardened.

Thats it :) Here is ours right now:
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01413.jpg

[Jananas Bananas]

OK I am gleeking now!!!!! YUM!

I like the cat one especially!!!!!

[jreidsma]

:ha::ha::ha: I forgot about the at one I couldn't resist myself ;)

Just makes you want to lick your screen doesn't it..... :ha::ha::ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Ok I'll be needing your address again too, Jordan! :ha:


Those look just delicious. I'm a sucker for anything with peanut butter. Oh yummy. Thanks for the great shot. Have one for me!


: )

[jreidsma]

You already have my address ;)

I'll eat one for every member of this website :D :eek: :ha::ha::ha:

No, we have to save them for thanksgiving. :( I will be having one for now though ;) :) :ha::ha::ha:

Have you tried mixing peanut butter and honey and then eating just that :D Its GREAT :ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

Yes I have.

Also mash a banana in there too! You can use pancake syrup too. YUM! Dang I need to get something sweet now! :ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

OK I went and got a chocolate peanut butter bar and a glass of milk!

Raspberries!!!!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I don't blame you Janan. :lurk:


Dark toast with real butter, peanut butter and drizzled honey are one of my most favorite things in the morning, Jordan! :goteam:


Ok you guys are doing it again...making me drool! :ha:


I haven't had any dinner yet either. I was late getting in. I'm making something quick...a hamburger. :ha:


So much for my Rosemary beef, potato-tomato soup! Maybe tomorrow...


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

We are a real butter ONLY here at my house too!

One of mine is nearly the same. Toast peanut butter, sliced bananas drizzled with honey.

One of my favorite meals is breakfast and I can eat it any time of the day! :ha:

[jreidsma]

I had Ramen noodles for supper today :D

:ha::ha::ha:

Will have some more pictures later, maybe in a hour or so.

[jreidsma]

http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01414.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01415.jpg

:D

[Jananas Bananas]

Aaaaaarrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhh!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I am no longer speaking to Jordan! :ha:


Omg those look good. Hand one of those over!


(wiping drool off chin)...


: )

[jreidsma]

They wouldn't make it through the mail, sorry... ;)

:ha::ha::ha::ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

This sure was good!

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/IMAG0111.jpg

I want you guys to know - when I show you a humongous plate full of food like this from a restaurant - half of it comes home in a "to go" box!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Alright that's it...I have banned pictures from this thread! :ha:


: )

[jreidsma]

We will just have to post URL's to the pictures then ;) :ha:

Or explain it really well ;)

[Jananas Bananas]

:ha::ha::ha::ha::ha::ha::ha::ha::ha::ha:

[Willow87]

Here are a few things me and my family made for Thanksgiving dinner. Ill post the desserts later.
Pimento macaroni and cheese with Japanese bread crumbs
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/Thanksgiving%20dinner/Thankgivingdinner001.jpg

Okra Pilau
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/Thanksgiving%20dinner/Thankgivingdinner002.jpg

cornbread dressing
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/Thanksgiving%20dinner/Thankgivingdinner003.jpg

Collard greens
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/Thanksgiving%20dinner/Thankgivingdinner004.jpg

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Everything looks great, Cam. Looking forward to seeing the desserts...


: )

[Willow87]

I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the desserts. I went to sleep for about 2 hours after walking lol. I had Apple pie, buttermilk pound cake with custard, and cheesecake with blackberry sauce

[jreidsma]

Gahh.... I forgot the camera :( Sorry.... I was going to get pictures of everything.

Oh, well. There's always Christmas ;)

Time for some peanut butter balls :D

[Willow87]

If I wasn't so full I would say could you please send some this way lol

[jreidsma]

I wonder if I can send them through the mail..... :ha::ha::ha:

I want to send them to all of you so bad, believe me. But I don't think they would do to well in the email :ha::ha::ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh sure...all this talk about great food again! I don't want to hear it! :ha:


I suppose Janan will be back soon with pictures! Go ahead, post away, and make me sorry I ever started this thread! :waving:


Peanut butter balls...why I outta!!!


: )

[jreidsma]

RAMEN NOODLES!

There, now your want for great food has subsided.... ;) :ha::ha::ha:

Would it help if I called them chocolate peanut butter balls ;)

I feel sorry now :ha:

[Jananas Bananas]

How did you guess???????? :ha:

OK here ya go:

Turkey

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124016.jpg

Baby Back Ribs

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124020.jpg

Oranges. Limes and Onions

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124022.jpg

Bottom Right Bacon wrapped Cream Cheese stuffed Jalapenos

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124029.jpg

Squash and Pepper Medley

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124041.jpg

Green Bean Casserole

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124042.jpg

Sweet Potatoes and part of the stuffing pan

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124045.jpg

Giblet Gravy

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124046.jpg

Pea Salad

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124047.jpg

My plate

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111124040.jpg

Not pictured, 19 bean beans (that's 19 different kind of beans all cooked together - you can see a spoonful on my plate), Waldorf Salad, Pumpkin cheesecake pie. I can get a picture of the pie tomorrow - we took two and brought one home! :) I know there was more and I can't think, my brain is tired! HA! HA! :ha:

~JaNan

[jreidsma]

Everything your family had is what my family has at our family get togethers! :)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

ALRIGHT THAT DOES IT! NO MORE PICTURES ALLOWED IN THIS THREAD...especially from Janan! :ha:


Omg that looks incredible!


: )

[jreidsma]

Ok, I'll post some pictures tomorrow ;) :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Ok but of your parents' dinner...not more ramen noodles! :ha:


: )

[jreidsma]

:ha::ha::ha:

They are probably having left overs from yesterday, will try to remember the camera.

[Willow87]

Wow everything looks great Janan, especially the baby back ribs

[jreidsma]

Here's the pictures my dad took, these are left overs from Thanksgiving:
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01416.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01417.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01418.jpg
http://i961.photobucket.com/albums/ae92/jreidsma/DSC01419.jpg

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow, looks good Jordan. I like ham. Thanks for sharing shots.


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Thanks you guys! Your dinners look scrumptious too Cam - I will need the recipe for that Pimento macaroni and cheese with Japanese bread crumbs! And your parents' dinner also Jordan I love sticky buns and fresh cranberry sauce. Mmmmmm Mmmmmmm good!

What did you have tonight for supper Sherry?

Looking at these pictures again my stomach is growling. We had Mexican food for lunch, but it has worn off now and I need to rustle something up for supper!

[Willow87]

I'll find the recipe tomorrow for you Janan. I thought the macaroni need more cheese because it was a little too dry for me, my mom also added a less crushed red pepper because she doesn't like spicy food. . The recipe called for a different type of bread crumb, but my sister wanted to try the japanese bread crumbs.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

In answer to your question Janan...tonight I had spaghetti!


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3253.jpg


Pork back ribs with arugula pasta salad and coleslaw.


: )

[Chance1945]

Tonight it's gonna be red beans and rice. Tomorrow night will be beans - maybe black beans or navy beans - some fresh collard greens and some mustard greens if I can find them. I'll cook corn bread on top of the stove - I like it that way. Oh, and some buttermilk. I think I could live on beans, corn bread and buttermilk. If I make black beans I'll top it with sour cream and then add a mixture of onion, tomato, jalapano with olive oil. Now I'm hungry!

[Jananas Bananas]

Venison steak medallions, potatoes and onions, and green beans! Yum!

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111202019.jpg

~JaNan

[Jananas Bananas]

Here's what I had tonight. Smoked sausage and potato salad from our Christmas Dinner at the armory today. They have barbecue so the "traditional" Christmas dinners can be done at home in a couple of weeks. :)

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111204039.jpg

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sliced extra hot Italian sausage with whole mushrooms fried separately in butter, in a tomato sauce over fusilli...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3283.jpg


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Oh that looks yummy, Sherry! Here's some chicken and dumplings:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111210002.jpg

[Jananas Bananas]

OK here was last night's - Jambalaya:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111210004.jpg

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yummy, Janan. :goteam:


Had pasta again tonight, with sirloin beef, mushrooms, and different colored sweet peppers...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3318.jpg


Those are Scooby Doo pasta noodles, by the way. :ha:


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

This new cereal is fabulous...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3146.jpg


It has an intense banana flavor with a nutty taste...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3367.jpg


This one though is my absolute favorite...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3368.jpg


It has real dried blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries in it...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3369.jpg


I usually mix the two together. It's so yummy! :goteam:


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Tonight's dinner, can you guess what we had tonight in honor of your birthday Jordan? :ha:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111211004.jpg

Last nights dinner:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111210061.jpg

I ate extra raisin Rasin Bran this morning for breakfast. Regular raisin bran just doesn't cut it anymore after you eat the "extra" raisin! :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

The 2nd meal looks pretty good. Is that a hamburger?


I'm working on loading a shot...


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

It's a Venison hamburger steak, yes. It was good! I couldn't eat all mine (Greg cooked it and made my plate :ha:) Then tonight crumbled some up with some extra onion and put it in the Ramen. The Ramen was actually good too.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3381.jpg


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I forgot to get a shot, but we shared a panzerotti from one of the best pizza places around. It was baked instead of deep fried and it had pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, olives, and hot banana peppers inside of it. Yummy!


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Bob told me that the States doesn't have any "Swiss Chalet" restaurants, but here in Canada they're famous for their rotisserie chicken...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3407-1.jpg


This was my mom's plate but I had the same thing. Rotisserie chicken with Swiss Chalet's famous dipping sauce, greek salad, fries, and a multi-grain bun...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3406.jpg


Us Canadians love Swiss Chalet. It's one of my most favorite restaurants. Sometimes I get a baked potato with the chicken instead of fries. They have terrific ribs too.


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3411.jpg


No shots of any of those Xmas meals you've been devouring, Janan? :ha:


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Here's my home made Pig in a Blanket for breakfast.

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111219003.jpg

We haven't had any "traditional" Christmas meals yet. I figured everyone would be sick of them if I made them the week before. :)

Here's some cheesy chicken and potatoes, with broccoli and red pepper:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111217002.jpg

And sausage, tomatoes, and okra:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111217006.jpg

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Looking yummy, Janan!


By traditional, do you mean turkey with all the fixings? We'll be having that on Xmas day.


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Yes, turkey with all the fixin's and ham with all the fixin's. Those are the traditional Christmas dinners.

Sherry I think you eat as many sausage meals as we do! :)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

We have ham at Easter and turkey at Christmas. :D


I'll get some shots of our Xmas dinner year for sure.


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh and about the sausages, Janan...


I got this huge family pack because they were on sale and I was eating a lot of them because of that...but normally I only eat them a handful of times each year. Too busy eating chicken. :ha:


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

We eat a lot of chicken, but a lot of sausage too. I guess what DON'T we eat a lot of come to think about it! :ha:

Boiled cabbage and ham:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/20111220004.jpg

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

We call that "Boiled Dinner" Janan, and we add potatoes, carrots, and turnip. Yummy!


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Anyone for a spicy hot bar-b-que chicken wing?


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3551.jpg


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3446.jpg


Baby ribs with a sesame sweet and hot chili sauce to dip them in.


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Christmas eve pizza from the best place in town...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3457.jpg


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Made a juicy fresh Butterball turkey this year...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3651.jpg


: )

[Olafhenny]

Too bad you live on the wrong side of the country, Sherry, or I would be ringing your doorbell right now. :)

As it is, we will head next door to the neighbours and bum dinner from them :)

I don't think, that they would be too enchanted with me, if I recorded the grub photographically :ha:

[laserlight]

We had a big turkey too but i couldnt take pictures because mom said i would be in the way. We had leftovers tonight and i took a picture of my plate while mom was setting the table. =D Were having hot pistachio swirl cake with ice cream tonight and i can get a picture of that! first we have to go to grandma's for more presents.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6571474181_ff6bc3095a_z.jpg

[Olafhenny]

We had a big turkey too but i couldnt take pictures because mom said i would be in the way. We had leftovers tonight and i took a picture of my plate while mom was setting the table. =D Were having hot pistachio swirl cake with ice cream tonight and i can get a picture of that! first we have to go to grandma's for more presents.

As long as your mom lets you eat of it to your heart's contend, that is what counts. :)

If it makes you feel any better, my wife chases me out of the kitchen too, when she cooks, - no mercy! :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Looks good, Kevin!


So Olaf, did you end up mooching a meal from the neighbors? :ha:


Here was my Christmas plate...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3653.jpg


It was delicious!!!


: )

[laserlight]

Omg and that looks way good! =D now im hungry again but im eating pistachio swirl cake with chocolate ice cream. =P

@ Olafhenny. Yeah and i ate too much so i had to wait for dessert! =D

Im eating this now. i almost forgot to take the picture and started eating. Oh and i got a whole Terry's dark chocolate orange too! =D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6572975791_f467287861_z.jpg

[Olafhenny]

Looks good, Kevin!

So Olaf, did you end up mooching a meal from the neighbors? :ha:

: )

Of course we did, Sherry, I really pigged out and stayed until they kicked us out :ha:

Seriously, the lady put on a fantastic spread. She really likes to cook gourmet style. That of course
creates a dilemma for us. There is no way we can reciprocate in kind. I hope the husband meant it,
when he said that he liked my front yard and wants to do something similar with his. He just retired
and has now more time to do it. Maybe I can help him with providing some of my plants and muscle.
:)

[Olafhenny]

Guess what? This morning the neighbour came over with a tray of turkey meat, stuffing 3 kinds of
veggies, cranberry sauce – the works.

There are only two explanations:
1. I have behaved reasonably civilized :)
2. The neighbours are tired of the leftovers

I like to assume #1 and take full credit for it :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Too funny, Olaf! :ha:


No doubt, it was your charming personality that got you more grub! ;)


She sounds like such a nice lady. So sweet of her to share like that. And good too that you will do something nice for them in return. That's what the season is supposed to be all about...being kind to others. :)


: )

[Olafhenny]

She sounds like such a nice lady. So sweet of her to share like that. And good too that you will do something nice
for them in return. That's what the season is supposed to be all about...being kind to others. :)
: )
Any lady, who feeds me that well is not just nice or sweet, but terrific! :)

I had previously spoken to 3 different ones of her Grade 12 history classes about the Nazi era.

Last night she approached me about doing the same on Globalization. I am not sure she meant it and I
didn't think I wanted to do it, but after I got back home I considered it and found, that there was a lot
I could talk about on the subject.

So just an hour ago I roughed out a concept and emailed it to her, but the elephant in the room is our
trip to Vietnam and preparations for it won't leave me enough time to flesh out the details in preparation.
So I could not do it before March 20, 2012. I presume by that time her class will be well past the
subject. :( [:)] Phew! :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

In a rush today, so I grabbed dinner at the foodcourt in the mall. Had teriyaki chicken & beef over rice with veggies, at some Japanese place...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3518.jpg


It was really good.


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It's tradition for me to make a roast beef each year for new year's. Here's the Angus Prime Rib I cooked at my mom's place...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3541.jpg


Ontario is the beef province of Canada so we have the best. This one came from a farm, and the quality and flavor were superior to the ones I've bought from the grocery store. Way more juicy and tender too. I made it with onions and fresh Bay leaves from my tree, adding worchestershire near the end of cooking...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3547.jpg


The gravy came out incredible too. So rich and full of beef flavor...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3545.jpg


Ok I gotta confess...my mom made the gravy. She is what I call a professional gravy maker! :ha: It's always unbelievably amazing and if some other gravy makers would like some tips on how to make the best fricken gravy on the planet, let me know...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3543.jpg


Made mashed potatoes and carrots glazed with butter and brown sugar. The meal was super delicious...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3555.jpg


: )

[Olafhenny]

This is the nicest and most expensive dinner we had in Vietnam last year. Including wine it was $50/couple.

You can bet your last boots, that we will stop there again this year. And this time I will have a better camera
for twilight and low light (image stabilizer; the little tripod on table tops will be obsolete).


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47503&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47503&ppuser=7269)


This little slide show is my first attempt at it. So bear with me on the quality. ;)

[Olafhenny]

Okay, it is obvious, that I have no clue how to upload a slide show. So therefore I’ll have to do it the
hard way: Load the pictures up individually.

I trust, That I will be forgiven. I tried first to deliver that in more compact form, but failed miserably :(

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47506 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47506&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47508 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47508&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47505 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47505&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47511 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47511&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47510 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47510&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47512 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47512&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47507 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47507&ppuser=7269)

On the way back, we glanced into some of the rooms


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47513 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47513&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47515 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47515&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47517 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47517&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47514 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47514&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47516 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47516&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47519 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47519&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47518 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47518&ppuser=7269)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That is so beautiful, Olaf. I love the fish-shaped carrots. That is just way too cool. Hey thanks for showing us that. ;)


I bet you'll be going back to that place! :ha:


P.S. I'm kinda glad you failed miserably at sending them in compact form! :eek: I like big pictures. The bigger the better. :D


: )

[Olafhenny]

Thanks Sherry,

as I said in the failed post below, it was by far the most expensive meal in Vietnam so far at $50.- for two
including wine. And while the food presentation was the most artful one, we encountered, it was certainly
not the only artful one.

[Chance1945]

Thanks Sherry,

as I said in the failed post below, it was by far the most expensive meal in Vietnam so far at $50.- for two
including wine. And while the food presentation was the most artful one, we encountered, it was certainly
not the only artful one.





Thanks for the photos. I'm in awe from the pictures, I can imagine how you must have felt. Besides the food presentation I was struck by the pots, especially the one with the full sized tree in it. Amazing! Thank you again. I'd like to see more.

[Olafhenny]

Thanks for the photos. I'm in awe from the pictures, I can imagine how you must have felt. Besides the food presentation I was struck by the pots, especially the one with the full sized tree in it. Amazing! Thank you again. I'd like to see more.

Thank you, Terry, I was actually quite concerned, that I was overdoing it with this series of pics

This makes me feel better.

As I said, we will head for Vietnam again next Wednesday and I am looking forward to take a lot more pictures.

Just in case you are interested in this beautiful country here are more pictures: http://www.bananas.org/f2/i-think-i-scored-coup-13386.html

http://www.bananas.org/f8/opulence-flowers-vietnam-breathtaking-13390.html
Olaf

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I agree with Terry, Olaf! :goteam:


Please take lots of shots of your meals when you're away in Vietnam so we can see them too. Very unique and unusual. ;)


Had spaghetti tonight! :ha:


: )

[Olafhenny]

Okay, here are a few more dinner plate presentations:



http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47531 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47531&ppuser=7269)

What you see here intruding on the table edge are my shorts, when I leaned over to take the picture





http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47530 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47530&ppuser=7269)





http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47529 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47529&ppuser=7269)

Well, it is not all about dinners. The coffee in Vietnam is incredible. Since I cannot get it here,
I am ordering it from a guy who imports it to the States.





http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47536 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47536&ppuser=7269)

It isn’t just the dinner and the p.m. cup of coffee, but breakfast omelettes are pretty fancy too. :)



And then, of course, there are the eateries; The meals are almost all under $10.-, mostly 5.- to 8.-
The following pics are all from a restaurant in the centre of Hue:


http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47528 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47528&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47532 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47532&ppuser=7269)




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47533 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47533&ppuser=7269)

The restaurants are often quite ornate, but nowhere near as garish as Chinese Restaurants are here.




http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=47535 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=47535&ppuser=7269)

And some of the landscaping outside


If this gives the impressions, that Vietnam is all about restaurants and good food, - far from it. It is a very
rich country, not in money, but in culture, natural beauty and, for this forum, beautiful landscaping artistry.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/2.gif


So beautiful, Olaf! :goteam:


I post shots of breakfasts, lunches and snacks in this thread, so no worries if you want to as well. That food looks so delicious and fresh...and so different from ours. Love the presentation of it and the atmosphere is just gorgeous! You're so nice to show us these pictures. ;)


: )

[laserlight]

Wow just wow Olaf! =O thats a ton of really epic pictures. i totally want to go there someday.

It's always unbelievably amazing and if some other gravy makers would like some tips on how to make the best fricken gravy on the planet, let me know...

I would! =D your food always looks so good and your gravy too. om nomnom.

we had dinner steak, fried potatoes with cheese, and a salad and blueberry pie for desert. i was too late to get any pictures.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Gravy Making...it's all in the method. ;)


When most people think of making gravy, they think of an over-sized soup pot brimmimg to the top with it! :ha: This is the #1 gravy no-no (unless you've got a 30 pound bird!) if you want yours to be rich and full of flavor. Less is best if you want a rich and flavorful gravy, as opposed to a bland and tasteless one.


There's nothing worse than greasy gravy! Disgusting! And you don't need one of those silly separators either. Just a big spoon and some patience can go a long way in removing the grease off the top of the pan drippings before you make your gravy. If you have more time, you can put the drippings in the fridge and the fat will harden on the surface...then you just skim the top to remove it.


After you've skimmed off the fat, you put just the drippings in a pot to cook it down over medium heat and make it browner and richer. Then use boiling water from the tea kettle to add to the pan drippings in the pot...just a little at a time (1/4 cup) until it bubbles and then you add as much as you need (usually four to six cups). The amount of boiling water to add should be in accordance to the pan drippings, so that it doesn't lighten the color or lessen the flavor. If the color does lighten, you'll know you've added too much.


Now you can add some chopped onion or some seasonings like summer savory for turkey gravy or bay leaf in beef gravy, garlic in pork gravy....or anything that you like, to enhance the flavor of your gravy. Mushrooms should be added at the end so they don't over-cook.


Now for the tough part...


Use a small glass jar with a lid (about the size of a cup to a cup 1/2). Fill it up 3/4 full of cold water, and then add three heaping tablespoons (regular spoon, not a measuring one) of all-purpose flour. Make this jar mixture after your gravy is boiling on medium heat...do not make it any earlier so it's sitting around. Now put your lid on your jar. Shake that jar for all your worth, until the flour and water have completely mixed together and there are absolutely no lumps. It must be smooth. When you open the jar there should be no flour around the top...this will tell you it's ready. Shake for at least 1-2 minutes.


Pour your flour/water mixture VERY slowly into the boiling water in the gravy pot, using a whisk and stirring constantly as you're pouring. You do not need to use all of the flour water and you will usually have at least a 1/4 of a jar left over. The idea is to thicken the gravy without lessening the flavor. There's nothing worse than gravy that tastes like flour so you're only gonna use just enough to thicken. The color will lighten slightly as you add the flour water and this is normal, but don't add too much. Taste it as you go if you're new at this, so you can make sure you're not losing any flavor. When you get to be good at gravy making, it then becomes a judgement call.


Tip: It's not just the ingredients you're using, it's your method that counts most. You can drain the water off your carrots, turnip, and potatoes, to add to your pan drippings instead of kettle water, for a more intense flavor. Fish gravy can be made with milk, onions, and chives...but that's another story. :ha:


Note: gravy is not healthy on a regular basis, so it should not be made too often. I like it over the holidays and special occasions. Moderation is key.


: )

[Olafhenny]

Gravy Making...it's all in the method. ;)

Use a small glass jar with a lid (about the size of a cup to a cup 1/2). Fill it up 3/4 full of cold water, and then add three heaping tablespoons (regular spoon, not a measuring one) of all-purpose flour. Make this jar mixture after your gravy is boiling on medium heat...do not make it any earlier so it's sitting around. Now put your lid on your jar. Shake that jar for all your worth, until the flour and water have completely mixed together and there are absolutely no lumps. It must be smooth. When you open the jar there should be no flour around the top...this will tell you it's ready. Shake for at least 1-2 minutes.




That part, the method of mixing, is new to me and I will certainly try it the next time, thank you Sherry. :)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

You're welcome, Olaf. :waving:


Some people like to use cornstarch, instead of flour. That's up to you. I prefer flour though.


Making a pork chop for dinner tonight...


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Forgot to get a shot of the salad I had but here's the chop, rice, hot banana peppers and onions...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3736.jpg


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Is there anything better than Greek food? No there isn't...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3749.jpg


Pork Souvlaki with Greek salad. :D


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

Oh Good Gravy those are beautiful photos Olaf!!!! I adore the carved veggies! Never, never over doing when it comes to pictures! I for one LOVE seeing them!!!

That's making me gleek Sherry. I love a good Gyro! And your Mom's gravy, I think I could make a meal out of just that! Yum!!!

~JaNan

[Olafhenny]

Oh Good Gravy those are beautiful photos Olaf!!!! I adore the carved veggies! Never, never over doing when it comes to pictures! I for one LOVE seeing them!!!

That's making me gleek Sherry. I love a good Gyro! And your Mom's gravy, I think I could make a meal out of just that! Yum!!!

~JaNan

Okay, JaNan in that case you may want to have a look here too: :)

http://www.bananas.org/f8/opulence-flowers-vietnam-breathtaking-13390.html#post184833

Or
http://www.bananas.org/f9/camera-talk-13034.html#post184874

Enjoy!
Olaf

[Jananas Bananas]

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/Aerogarden/010212026.jpg

I did Olaf, and I did enjoy!!!!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Boneless, skinless Chicken Kiev wrapped in cold garlic butter, cooked cordon bleu style with black forest ham and swiss cheese. Shot shows before cooking...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3774.jpg


Here was the meal after cooking...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3779.jpg


Had a crusty bun with it too. :)


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

"Archies" is the best place in town to get fresh fish & chips. I had lightly battered Haddock with fries and coleslaw...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3557.jpg


Nick had a bacon/cheddar burger...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3560.jpg


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[Jananas Bananas]

Looks yummy! I had BBQ ribs and chicken tonight for supper that my son in law cooked this afternoon. It was delicious. I took a picture but am too tired to get it off my camera tonight I will have to do it later. :)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Having homemade chicken noodle soup tonight with a crusty Portuguese bun.


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Making these for company. Here are before-cooking pics:


These are steak strips wrapped around hot Italian sausage...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3924.jpg


These are steak pinwheels with ham, swiss, onions and veggies in the center...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3922.jpg


I'll get a shot of them after cooking too. :chefnaner:


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Broiled the way we love 'em...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_3930.jpg


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[Olafhenny]

Just arrived in Vietnam, had a very late breakfast of ham and cheese omelet, and passionfruit juice after
36 hrs "bed to bed" trip, finished off with a cup of that divine Vietnamese coffee. :) That means: "I am back!"

Sorry, no pictures until after March 14. :(

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yippeeeeee...glad you made it safe Olaf. I'll have some "New Zealand Purple" Castor Bean seeds to share with you when you return! :goteam:


Your breakfast sounds yummy. Looking so forward to your pics later...


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[Olafhenny]

Yippeeeeee...glad you made it safe Olaf. I'll have some "New Zealand Purple" Castor Bean seeds to share with you when you return! :goteam:


Your breakfast sounds yummy. Looking so forward to your pics later...
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Thanks, Sherry I am looking forward to that. I am considering draining a 4.5' by 6' pond and make a 'tropical'
planter out of it. I am looking forward to the New Zealand Purple. Got any pics?

Best,
Olaf

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Ok I just posted a shot for you in this thread Olaf...


Seed Traders Thread!!! - Page 6 - Bananas.org (http://www.bananas.org/showthread.php?p=185460&posted=1#post185460)


You'll see how nice it is and we can discuss it more there...


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[Olafhenny]

While most of you were still sleeping and possibly dreaming of breakfast, I went out for dinner by myself. Margot,
my wife, was too 'bushed' after 36 hours of travelling, followed by 6 hrs of sleep, so was I, but I couldn't
possibly admit that. :ha:

So I had a curried pork (lean, three brochettes) $3.85 and a bottle of beer, $0.60 For a grand total of $4.45 :)
Oh yes, I tipped generously to bring the tab up to an even $5.- It is amazing, how tasty they can make little
pieces of dead porkers. :ha:

Eat your hearts out!

[Jananas Bananas]

Sounds great Olaf! I'll be waiting for those pictures in March! :)

Here's that barbeque that I was talking about the other day.

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/Aerogarden/20120112005.jpg

Another mouth watering shot Sherry!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good Lord, I haven't seen corn-on-the-cob since September! I am drooling right now! :ha:


For that matter, I haven't had a bar-b-que for awhile either.


I had ribs tonight. :D


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yummy drummies...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_4125.jpg


Valentine goodies...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/IMG_4801.jpg


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[Jananas Bananas]

Yep, Drummies are yummy! :waving:

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n580/JaNan16/Aerogarden/20110524003.jpg

[Olafhenny]

Dinner in Hanoi:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=48151 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48151&ppuser=7269)

I had #7 – 125,000 VND $1.- ~20,500 VND Therefore it cost me $6.25



http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=48150 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48150&ppuser=7269)

Here it is! They never ever just slap your food on the plate in Vietnam



http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=48152 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=48152&ppuser=7269)

This is my wife’s. I don’t have the price, but it was cheaper than mine, probably $4.50 or 5.-
Oh yeah, it also came with steamed rice.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Looks delicious, Olaf! ;)



Crab legs and Chinese food...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2012/IMG_5336.jpg



http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2012/IMG_5337.jpg


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Throwing these beef kabobs on the grill tonight...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2012/IMG_6179.jpg


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[Olafhenny]

If you didn't live so darn far away, Sherry, I'd be ringing you door bell tonight :)