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I'm sorry to hear that Tana is having issues and that you are having problems with your hip. I hope the hospice nurse can help Tana and that you get into the ortho appointment soon. Let it be something easy to treat in both cases. Glad you like the recipes today! I am so sorry to hear this. What a huge disappointment, but glad that you can see the silver lining in that you caught it early and it is treatable and you are in a good facility. Here's hoping a room opens up soon for you. @aliaschief Thank you for delaying your trip. I shake my head when people are coughing up a lung or two and say, "It's just a cold." What makes them think I want that? You are a great example for others. @Cruising-alongI hope the tummy issues resolve and that it isn't the flu. @lindaler I'm happy to hear that you survived the storm with no damage. I hate storms like that.

I hear you and I am one that has to have a clean kitchen to wake up to each morning. I'll stay up and clean up the messes rather than let it sit. Unless I am really sick.

Good morning, everyone! The temperature is supposed to drop all day, so I want to do my laps early while it is warmer. We're also supposed to get some strong winds later in the day. Well, maybe the winds won't wait until later. I can hear them already. @kazu Jacqui, I am glad to hear the foot is slowly improving. Bad sprains can take forever. Today's meal is a great one. I haven't had pork chops in ages. When I was in high school I used to make pork chops and scalloped potatoes for dinner at least once a week during the winter months. Haven't made them since. This first recipe doesn't include the apple, but that can easily be added. Pork chops and apples do seem to go together. https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a12094/pork-chops-balsamic-braised-cabbage-recipe-wdy0113/ This next one is a one skillet dish, so very little to clean up afterwards. It also has the apples included, but uses apple cider vinegar. Balsamic can be used instead. https://www.wyseguide.com/pork-chops-with-cabbage-and-apples/ Here is one last version with some tips on things you can add to the dish depending on your tastes. https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/braised-pork-chops-cabbage-apples/ Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Take your time with the kitchen. It isn't going anywhere. My class was actually called International Dance and we did other folk dances as well, but mostly the square dances. I was not looking forward to the class, but it turned out to be a great one. I even wished there was a Part II. My second phys ed class was bowling. Well, Quartzsite can be the in a crunch guy. I met some people at the grocery store today who drive 2 hours one way to see their doctor here in town. They are from a small rural area and there isn't much there for medical help. That is why I told Sue we had to come here to Midland. Not only is the rest of the family here, but we would be close to services we needed as we got older such as health care. Happy Days are here again! Glad to hear the good news. Yes, you do need a day at home now and then. The worst thing a care giver can do is neglect their own needs. While you may not be giving the direct care, you are still giving care by being there. I don't do snow and ice either. Leave it to those who have to go out. That made me laugh. We prefer the colder climates. I've never done a Caribbean cruise and probably won't do one. I'm not a beach/lay in the sand and sun person. I'd rather be walking around and hiking and hot weather is not good for that.

Good morning, everyone! It is supposed to be a mild day but breezy. Rain is moving in tonight, so we are mostly overcast. I took Square Dancing in college as a phys ed class. We were required to take two. I really enjoyed it. It was a great cardio workout and tons of fun. It is a good thing that there isn't a lemon creme pie in the house. I know I'd eat it and I don't need to do that. I had a great first visit with my new doctor today. Finding a good fit with a doctor is so important and I think I got that. We ended up talking for over an hour, sharing philosophy, travel experiences, etc. We didn't get to sharing recipes though. When I first saw today's meal, I thought of pizza with the cauliflower crust. I guess you could use a cauliflower crust, but that isn't what this recipe is. And, @marshhawk, Annie, you can roast the cauliflower with olive oil and then put it on the pizza and drown it in cheese. The best of both worlds! This first one is basically cauliflower, mozzarella, parmesan, and some greens. It comes together quickly for dinner on a busy night, especially if you keep the cauliflower on hand. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/cauliflower_sheet_pan_pizza/ This one sounded really good to me with the roasted garlic. I love garlic and put it in almost everything except breakfast cereal. https://foxeslovelemons.com/roasted-cauliflower-and-garlic-pizza/ This one shows that this is really a very versatile dish. You can change it up to meet your tastes very easily. This one uses red onion, some red pepper flakes for a little heat, and gruyere cheese. https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a12445/roasted-cauliflower-pizza-recipe-wdy1213/ I would probably try this recipe because of the variation of ingredients. It has a good blend of flavors and isn't just cauliflower. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/cauliflower-tomato-and-olive-pizza-3894798 This last one is more of a vegetable side dish as it doesn't have a real crust. It uses the cauliflower as a vehicle for the rest of the ingredients. I think it would be pretty darn good, myself. https://www.mydiaryofus.com/blog/roasted-cauliflower-pizza-bake Lots to choose from today. If you do cauliflower pizza, you have carbs to spare for the lemon creme pie. Wishing you all a wonderful day!

I think with that it depends on the system you have. With ours when the pilot goes off the gas to fireplace is off except for the pilot. It is kind of like the pilot on your furnace. Or your older furnace. When we couldn't get it to light we turned off the supply to the system, not just to the fireplace.

Thank you for all the comments. I think we'll love the gas log fireplace. It is easy to turn on and off and creates a nice ambience in the room. Now that we know where the pilot light is and how to light it, should it go out again we can easily get things working again. As Sue said, the more time she spends here, the more she loves it.

Vanessa, I am so sorry to hear of BFF's DF's death. I am sure you are both comforted by the fact that you came home to be with him at this time. Warm thoughts and hugs across the miles to you both at this difficult time.

This is really a huge disappointment. We love Sel de Mer, whether pop up or stand alone. On the Pinnacle class ships the restaurant has a more extensive menu, but we always found something that delighted us on the pop up menu. It will be difficult for us next summer because we won't have Rudi's or Tamarind.

I think I started it all when my stove gave up the ghost back in December of 2020. It then spread faster than Covid through the group. I was hoping that it would end when it came back around to me and got the fridge, washer, and dryer in one swoop in February of 2021. Ahh, to have a remote. This is an older model and doesn't have a remote. I just turn a knob at the bottom right of the fireplace. Do you have wood burning right now? I agree gas log is easier and that was why I was happy to get this. My sister wanted wood burning, but that is a lot of work. One house we looked at had converted a wood burning fireplace to a really cheap electric one. It looked really bad. We did get an electric one for the family room, but it is a good quality and looks great when it is on.

Good morning, everyone! What a great picture of @summer slope Dixie and @StLouisCruisers Sandi. You make us all wish we were onboard with you! It is supposed to be a mild day today, so I'll do my walk around the neighborhood. I see my new doctor today. This was really poor timing. Who wants to see the doctor the Monday after a major holiday that revolves around food? No wonder there was an opening in his schedule. Today's meal sounds really tasty. I like reuben sandwiches and I like French dips. Meld the two together and it should be a hit. Well, maybe. This first one is really close to the description. All you need to do is add in the sauerkraut. I usually saute the sauerkraut until it is getting brown. https://neighborfoodblog.com/slow-cooker-beef-brisket-french-dip-sandwiches-sundaysupper/ The directions for this recipe are on the Good Housekeeping site that insists I pay them money. I decline to do so. But, most of us can figure it out. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/frenchdip-brisket-reubens--57702438956038734/ And here is the whole recipe courtesy of the Billings Gazette. https://billingsgazette.com/win-super-bowl-with-french-dip-reubens/article_ac216531-f225-52ec-8997-1303d02a117d.html I'd give it a try, Super Bowl or not. Actually, I am back to my fish and veggies routine. Wishing you all a fantastic day!

Laura, I am sorry that a visit from the appliance gremlin makes you feel like a part of the Daily family. Seriously, we don't have an initiation protocol. Sorry about the dishwasher. I've had one for 3 weeks now and I don't know how I lived without it. Since it is fixed now, I think we'll just leave it alone. It is gas log and normally so easy to operate. I think it is natural gas. There is a gas line that comes directly to the fireplace. And, yes, it can heat the room up! I love sitting in my chair next to it with my Kindle wrapped in my quilt.

Oh, Vanessa, that is such a difficult decision to have to make. We had to do that for our dad. The nurses said they'd call us if he got worse that day and we said we were staying with him. I think that helps the patient and the family. One of the greatest gifts I have had is being with both my mom and dad when they passed. I hope you get the same great support from the staff that we got when we were there with dad. Hugs. On the good news front: We fixed the fireplace. The pilot had gone out and we figured out how to relight it. It didn't work anything like the ones in the YouTube videos.

Good morning, everyone! We are supposed to be on the warmer side today, but rain is moving in. I told Sue that we had to hang pictures today inside and work on the garage door getting it to pair with my car. We spent a good part of last night trying to get the fireplace to work, but no such luck. I'm not sure what the problem is, so I can hear cha ching loud and clear and will probably have to call in a fireplace repair person. The Sesame Chicken Stir Fry is a dish that is easily adaptable to individual preferences. You can overload it with veggies and no problem. Or, leave them out. No problem. This first one is an easy basic recipe. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sesame-chicken-stir-fry/ If you are feeding vegetarians, you could substitute tofu for the chicken. I'd probably try it with shrimp, too. https://iwashyoudry.com/honey-sesame-chicken-stir-fry/ On this next one I would leave out the brown sugar and go from there. https://www.gohealthyeverafter.com/easy-healthy-sesame-chicken-stir-fry/ And there you have it! Wishing everyone a wonderful day.

It is always something with a house. Our gas log fireplace suddenly decided not to light. We tried lighting it manually, but no go. We're saving that for tomorrow. She probably enjoys just having you close by. She's at that age where the friends take precedence, but the security of having Nonni and Papa close by is needed. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed. Congratulations! Welcome to the Daily thread, Rob and Sue. Glad to have you join us. Cute kids. Smart cat. Thanks for letting us know, Vanessa. I like, I like, I like! @StLouisCruisers Congratulations to Ren and Colton. @Cruising-along We will always miss our Dads. There are times when we can feel their presence. Sue and I did 3.5 miles out at the nature center today. Great hiking weather.

Good morning, everyone! It is going to be a great day in mid-Michigan today. Sunny skies and temps into the mid 50s have inspired us to head to the Chippewa Nature Center and do some hiking. You have to do it while you can. Once the snow starts in earnest I will be back at the gym. We had a nice visit yesterday from Sister Barb and her DH on their way from their lake house to the condo near Detroit. They are celebrating Thanksgiving with their kids today. Sister Mary Jo showed up with her new puppy, Rita. Everyone enjoyed themselves and Rita found a new friend in Sue. I love onion soup. This first recipe says the key to a good onion soup is in the beef stock you use. If you don't like the taste of the beef stock, don't use it. I personally don't make enough beef dishes to have the scraps to make my own stock, so I'll have to rely on the grocery store stuff, but some is better than others. https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/french_onion_soup/ The next most important thing in making a good onion soup is to be patient and caramelize those onions well. Don't just soften them. Get them to that rich, caramel color. And, be sure to deglaze the pan you cooked them in. There is a lot of flavor there! https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/classic-french-onion-soup/ This last recipe is Tyler Florence's contribution from the Food Network. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/french-onion-soup-recipe2-1947434 Lastly, you can also make onion soup with red onions. It adds a nice twist to the dish. https://www.myrelationshipwithfood.com/red-onion-soup/ Prayers for those who are ailing and especially that Carol @mamaofami does not catch Covid. Cheers to those celebrating, especially on a BHB. Wishing you all a wonderful day.

FYI, I found a mound of sugar on the kitchen floor left over from my pie baking on Wednesday. I thought I had vacuumed it all up, but I guess I missed some. Sigh @JazzyV I am glad you arrived safely and God Bless the neighbor who sent the food. Hugs and warm thoughts for BFF's DF.

We joined you in watching the Lions lose. But, the bright side is that they didn't get blown out.

Good morning, all! I slept so well last night. Must have been from all the work of yesterday, but it was happy work. Thank you to all who shared Thanksgiving traditions and recipes. We won't be joining in the Black Friday madness. Today is decorate the house for Christmas day. We have the pencil tree in the living room done. Now on to the big tree by the sliding doors in the dining room. Today's meal sounds like something I would really like. Adjust the recipe to your liking. https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-branzino-with-cilantro-mint-relish-51179220 I only found one version of the cilantro mint recipe, but there are some nice recipes that are close. This one sounds really good. https://somethingnewfordinner.com/recipe/grilled-branzino-fish-with-lime-and-herbs/ Or there is this one with a Mediterranean flair. https://www.unicornsinthekitchen.com/mediterranean-grilled-branzino-recipe/ As for me, I'm having leftover stuffing for breakfast. We'll see how the day goes. Wishing you all a wonderful day!

I'm sure waiting on the wine was the problem. Motion tends to be more fluid with the addition of wine and you would have knocked over the cinnamon once and then just scooped it up as you needed it. I also chuckled about the earlier story about the appliance gremlins. Let them go for the commercial appliances for a while. And if they are going to hit one of mine, please make it the fridge. This one is ok, but not my favorite design. Just throw out that cucumber stuff. And tell the mixer how good it was to work when plugged in properly.

I am loving all the Thanksgiving stories. @rafinmd Roy, your Thanksgiving meal looks ok by me. Key Lime Pie always makes everything better. It does sound like you have planned for next year much better. I, too, like wax beans much better than green beans. They are hard to find here. @kochleffel That wine sounds good. And I love schnitzel. @marshhawk So, what happened with the Autumn/Harvest Gold mixer? I have a new one coming tomorrow. We had to whip cream by hand with a whisk. I have new appreciation for my great grandmother's era. Your chicken story made me laugh. @Quartzsite Cruiser here's hoping the gingerbread dough turned out just fine. And that you aren't wearing too much of the flour on your dark brown jeans. Here's some pics from our dinner tonight. @Seasick Sailor the brussels sprouts and cauliflower were a hit! My new kitchen made cooking a large meal so much easier. I actually had places to put things! This dish was a winner. And we all enjoyed relaxing around the fire.

The sauerkraut sounds divine and DB and DS agree that it would be a great addition to the Thanksgiving table. I do have German ancestry although my great grandmother insisted we were not German, we were Austrian. But, we all love sauerkraut. I am so sorry you have to cancel, but you have to follow your heart in these matters. You can always rebook a cruise for later, but a DF is a one and only. Blessings to you and your BFF. @kazu Jacqui, birthday remembrances for Jose today. I know he'd rather be with you. We're getting to crunch time on the cooking so I guess I'd better get to work!

Good morning, everyone! We are looking forward to a lovely relaxing day today. For those who are cooking and hosting, I hope you will share a picture of the dinner you prepare. Today's meal is a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. What is traditional depends on your family heritage as well as the region of the country you live in. If you'd like, share a recipe of one of your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dishes!

Good evening, everyone. Sue arrived from the woods up north and we had a busy, busy day. I already had picked up the turkey and made the stuffing. They are both in the garage - the turkey in a cooler and the stuffing in a pot taped shut in case there are critters about. Sue and I hit the bank, the post office, and Peel and Pare, a kitchen shop. She stocked up on coffee and I replaced the measuring cups that never jumped out at me and also got some hot pads, towels for glassware, and a drying mat. Then we made caramel apple pie. Now, a huge confession. The caramel apple pie smelled so good that is what we had for dinner. We had to whip the cream by hand because the mixer went in the trash after I blew it out last night. But, we did it! Our grandmothers did that all the time. That's how they beat egg whites as well. Wishing all who are celebrating a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.