What's for dinner?
Jul 29, 2020, 8:50 am
#1756
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Yes, ours does the water too. Only thing I don't like about it is that new filters are like $50 each, for a piece of plastic.
Jul 29, 2020, 11:25 am
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agreed and it’s more a lack of time to make fresh guacamole for supper. Mostly I need convenience in my life. I’m extremely honest. I basically started the cooking / prep (and pico de Gallo) at 4:45 and we started to eat at 5:40. It’s easier to buy their guacamole for $5.99 than to risk paying $5 for 2 avocado that might not have the perfect level of ripeness. I’m still learning from what bensyd had suggested.
But it looks like everyone ate the same thing for taco tuesday so 
. I would never pay $5 for 2 avocados and (more like .69 for one). Just buy it a couple days ahead when it is rock hard and it will ripen at room temp in a couple days. I do understand that there are some great already made guacs and pico de gallos out there though and i was just pointing out that grilled guac is a different flavor. BTW--what are triceratops taco shells?
I don't still have the article but I know Consumer Reports says that the most common thing to break on a refrigerator is the ice machine. And of course it doesn't happen to everyone but I do know 2 people who had extensive damage with water slowly dripping. One of my friends now shuts off her water if she even goes away for a few days because of what happened. Anyway, I guess I am different than most on here...I easily make my own ice as needed in silicone giant cube trays...They take up very little space in the freezer (more room for food!) and I don't care what the shape is. If i ever need more ice for a party or something....$1 for a big bag at the local dollar store.
Jul 29, 2020, 11:29 am
#1758
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What?? You routinely make 3 completely different dinners as well as making your own hamburger buns instead of buying for your kid's cheeseburgers. I have some tips on how to make dinnertime more convenient but it involves not running a restaurant with multiple choices in the kitchen. But it looks like everyone ate the same thing for taco tuesday so .
I would never pay $5 for 2 avocados and (more like .69 for one). Just buy it a couple days ahead when it is rock hard and it will ripen at room temp in a couple days. I do understand that there are some great already made guacs and pico de gallos out there though and i was just pointing out that grilled guac is a different flavor. BTW--what are triceratops taco shells?
I don't still have the article but I know Consumer Reports says that the most common thing to break on a refrigerator is the ice machine. And of course it doesn't happen to everyone but I do know 2 people who had extensive damage with water slowly dripping. One of my friends now shuts off her water if she even goes away for a few days because of what happened. Anyway, I guess I am different than most on here...I easily make my own ice as needed in silicone giant cube trays...They take up very little space in the freezer (more room for food!) and I don't care what the shape is. If i ever need more ice for a party or something....$1 for a big bag at the local dollar store.
But it looks like everyone ate the same thing for taco tuesday so .I would never pay $5 for 2 avocados and (more like .69 for one). Just buy it a couple days ahead when it is rock hard and it will ripen at room temp in a couple days. I do understand that there are some great already made guacs and pico de gallos out there though and i was just pointing out that grilled guac is a different flavor. BTW--what are triceratops taco shells?
I don't still have the article but I know Consumer Reports says that the most common thing to break on a refrigerator is the ice machine. And of course it doesn't happen to everyone but I do know 2 people who had extensive damage with water slowly dripping. One of my friends now shuts off her water if she even goes away for a few days because of what happened. Anyway, I guess I am different than most on here...I easily make my own ice as needed in silicone giant cube trays...They take up very little space in the freezer (more room for food!) and I don't care what the shape is. If i ever need more ice for a party or something....$1 for a big bag at the local dollar store.
I don't make ice here (well water that isn't great, don't want to take up the freezer space). If I need it for some reason, I'll buy it. I don't care about shape.
Jul 29, 2020, 2:09 pm
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My parents can no longer make that long drive, but for years Dam Site was their favorite. I haven't been there in years and need to go back.
Family cottage is near Petoskey. A local favorite for whitefish is the Terrace Inn dining room in Bay View. For a splurge, I like the Weathervane in Charlevoix.
Family cottage is near Petoskey. A local favorite for whitefish is the Terrace Inn dining room in Bay View. For a splurge, I like the Weathervane in Charlevoix.
Jul 29, 2020, 4:24 pm
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Tonight it’s sausages mash and peas. Real comfort food!
Jul 29, 2020, 5:49 pm
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NYT's Middle Eastern chicken with lemon/garlic yogurt sauce (one of our favorites and we typically make it for guests and never have left overs, so it's nice to just cook it for the two of us)
Couscous (my mother who grew up in Morocco and insists on making it the authenticity way would hate that I make it from a cardboard box)
Cherry tomatoes from my garden
Couscous (my mother who grew up in Morocco and insists on making it the authenticity way would hate that I make it from a cardboard box)
Cherry tomatoes from my garden
Jul 29, 2020, 7:36 pm
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Tired from a fun sunny hot (76??) afternoon at Marin’s pool. So fun.
tartine toast
peanut butter
morello cherry jam
butter
leftover thai iced tea
yeah, our LG fridge filter (Oem) is also $50. I’m not yet ready to buy the knockoff.
safeway avocados are $5/2 - I am not going to visit other shops for avocado savings. It’s not essential like when seeking Bays :-)
We use about $5 worth of ice a day. Best to make it.
Which box couscous? We have Israeli from TJs and Near East Brand.
tartine toast
peanut butter
morello cherry jam
butter
leftover thai iced tea
What?? You routinely make 3 completely different dinners as well as making your own hamburger buns instead of buying for your kid's cheeseburgers. I have some tips on how to make dinnertime more convenient but it involves not running a restaurant with multiple choices in the kitchen. But it looks like everyone ate the same thing for taco tuesday so .
I would never pay $5 for 2 avocados and (more like .69 for one). Just buy it a couple days ahead when it is rock hard and it will ripen at room temp in a couple days. I do understand that there are some great already made guacs and pico de gallos out there though and i was just pointing out that grilled guac is a different flavor. BTW--what are triceratops taco shells?
I don't still have the article but I know Consumer Reports says that the most common thing to break on a refrigerator is the ice machine. And of course it doesn't happen to everyone but I do know 2 people who had extensive damage with water slowly dripping. One of my friends now shuts off her water if she even goes away for a few days because of what happened. Anyway, I guess I am different than most on here...I easily make my own ice as needed in silicone giant cube trays...They take up very little space in the freezer (more room for food!) and I don't care what the shape is. If i ever need more ice for a party or something....$1 for a big bag at the local dollar store.
But it looks like everyone ate the same thing for taco tuesday so .I would never pay $5 for 2 avocados and (more like .69 for one). Just buy it a couple days ahead when it is rock hard and it will ripen at room temp in a couple days. I do understand that there are some great already made guacs and pico de gallos out there though and i was just pointing out that grilled guac is a different flavor. BTW--what are triceratops taco shells?
I don't still have the article but I know Consumer Reports says that the most common thing to break on a refrigerator is the ice machine. And of course it doesn't happen to everyone but I do know 2 people who had extensive damage with water slowly dripping. One of my friends now shuts off her water if she even goes away for a few days because of what happened. Anyway, I guess I am different than most on here...I easily make my own ice as needed in silicone giant cube trays...They take up very little space in the freezer (more room for food!) and I don't care what the shape is. If i ever need more ice for a party or something....$1 for a big bag at the local dollar store.
We use about $5 worth of ice a day. Best to make it.
NYT's Middle Eastern chicken with lemon/garlic yogurt sauce (one of our favorites and we typically make it for guests and never have left overs, so it's nice to just cook it for the two of us)
Couscous (my mother who grew up in Morocco and insists on making it the authenticity way would hate that I make it from a cardboard box)
Cherry tomatoes from my garden
Couscous (my mother who grew up in Morocco and insists on making it the authenticity way would hate that I make it from a cardboard box)
Cherry tomatoes from my garden
Jul 29, 2020, 8:19 pm
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Fun fact---Israeli couscous is not really couscous...it is a pasta. I love it though. Regular couscous is a grain.
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Jul 29, 2020, 9:11 pm
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Leftover pork fried rice.
Jul 29, 2020, 9:13 pm
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Jul 29, 2020, 10:05 pm
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Last edited by TWA884; Jul 30, 2020 at 12:19 am
Jul 29, 2020, 10:50 pm
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Jul 30, 2020, 12:27 am
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When I was growing up in Israel, the product that is marketed in the US as Israeli couscous was known as פתיתים, ptitim (flakes).
Much ice - we just enjoy ice in our beverages :-)
Jul 30, 2020, 10:25 am
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Jul 30, 2020, 11:02 am
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Near East makes several types of couscous, most are traditional couscous. Their Pearled Couscous is similar to Israeli couscous.