Sophie7713

A girl after my own heart! Macadamia nuts and blueberries... Yum! ;]

I love that patio + stream beyond in their backyard, too! Perfect setting for a BQ bull and dinner. ;]

Is Tomahawk steak like prime rib? Tender? BQ inside or outdoors? WOW! What an AMAZING spread. Like YUM.

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Love your elevated back porch + yard!? Just had a salad today, too - with cheddar cheese and strawberries.

I'd say hubs and son are two very LUCKY fellows! Might you share your brisket recipe?

Haha. Looks so good! Are these steak bites? Set a Chinet plate out for me, too!

Street corn and a hamburger for summer evening dinner after sunset hike. Poached pears simmered in bourbon maple syrup. Ate two pear chunks.

LOVE blue and white for the summer. Vertical stripes do add visual height to us shorties! Haha. Looking fab, Bayou! May I ask where you have been wearing your new outfits? I've become sooo lazzzzy in just casual wear especially wearing a mask + vinyl gloves. LOL. The Florida dynamic makes it important to stay vigilant. Great shoes, too! Fun.

Ditto! Recipes definitely worthy of the effort... Our favorite GO TO dessert. Cannot wait to see more of your Chaplin inspired creations. Your tart post magnificent. Thank you for sharing it with us. ;]

It was absolutely DELISH! A refreshing change from the conventional chili. Very intriguing flavors! Simmered it on the stove for 45 minutes. We did instant pot the dried black beans in bacon, though. Yummy side.

Tried a new NYT recipe. Chinese chili made with sesame oil, ground beef + pork, fresh ginger, garlic, Chinese 5 spice, soy sauce for dinner.

A day with the Mouse.

Wait, is that a plane? A bird? No, it's SUPERJAKE! What a thrill. So happy for all you have accomplished.

Mermaid to perfection! Love the headband and hair style, too. Ready to hit the runway - I'd say! ouuulala. ;]

The fusion of flavors can be a lot of fun! And, you can get all your nutrients in one. Love salads, and lots of variety cause I eat one everyday. Were kidney stones a result of meat in your diet?

Great minds think alike! With so much down time right now - I'm thinking of getting my horrid bat wing arms done over the summer to be compatible with Dr. Dana's other magic. Might you message with the Miami surgeon you like? Dr. Dana is less experienced in bariatric type skin - but very good. Would like options... Do keep us posted. Take good care. Hugs! Does anyone know what to expect with this procedure? Downtime? Recovery? How are you healing, GT?????? x o ;]

Don't be too hard on yourself! Who the hell knows what day it is anymore?... OMG the monotony of it all. Florida we believe has opened up too fast - too soon and our favorite porch side marina restaurant was packed last night. And, we even went earlier to avoid possible crowding. There was absolutely no indication of a pandemic which still lurks, much less a formidable virus still pursuing hosts. The cavalier attitudes indeed prevail. And, our numbers are spiking again. Mother Smith (85) tested positive last week and was moved to a special wing within her memory care unit. Bless her heart. We have not seen her since March 1st. Any how - looks like dining out may not be a good option just yet. Sooooo back in the apron trapped in the 1950's, I go. Admire ms.sss's bubbly enthusiasm, at this juncture! I so appreciate her can do spirit! Her ingenuity, joy + love for food and family! AND, her graciousnesses to share (along with others) helping to inspire + keep this thread going. Craved a nice salad yesterday. And, this was lunch + dinner tonight - baked chicken thighs in tomato herb sauce. Hoo hum, I know. ;[ Bobby attacks any loud sounding kitchen appliance BUT makes for a happy + lively cooking experience. ;] Counting those little joys...

OH MY ms.sss you're killing me! mr.sss's pasta looks heavenly! Not sure I could have stopped at just one noodle! Amazing team effort - dinner divine. Funny, we were both thinking pasta today. Just shared your post with hubby and he said, bag the spaghetti squash! We're coming up with our clam sauce! And, a taste of the seared scallop dish! Wow. Haha.

Tonight's dinner was clam sauce over spaghetti squash (boy, do I miss the vermicelli though) and summer salad with apples, radishes, red onion + pistachios in the mix. And, of course CHERRIES! ;]

Have you begun to eat more meat, GT? Was thinking you preferred vegetarian. The turkey looks so good - is it Cajun styled? What brand? I can never get a turkey product that has any flavor? Love the glass plate. I really miss going to thrift shops, Goodwill and/or estate sales where you can find really neat and unique vintage specialty plates.

Not overlooking the pretty girl, mind you... but do you notice how pristine the street scape + shoppes look!? All the store front windows sparkle and no trash debris on sidewalks or the street. What a nice welcome back and about. Wouldn't it be fab after quarantine, if every citizen gained a new appreciation for their environments around them doing their part to dispose of their trash properly. So much was taken for granted pre-covid. And, I really want those sunglasses! Haha.

I have a question!? When you ladies make soup or dish with liquids - Do you eat the solid ingredients along with the broth simultaneously? I was instructed from day one after WLS no liquids ½ hour before or ½ hour after a meal. So, when I eat oatmeal - I save the flavored milk to drink later during my drinking water phase etc. Or Navy bean soup tonight - I eat the beans + veggies only but leave the broth. And, often that is the best part! I've trained myself to eat soups differently now. Also, with red curry Thai dish... similar to summerset's recipe - the coconut curry broth is left behind! ;[ Any thoughts on this?

Past Sunday's breakfast banana egg pancakes made by hubby. Cleaned my plate. We use the leftover pancakes for lunch sandwiches. Yum!