What's for Dinner, Thurs., June 19, 2014
Probably the favorite Portuguese restaurant in the Ironbound for us, as the RG is coming in from Chicago late afternoon.
Maybe the grilled shrimp entree? Or go with a couple appetizers, like the fish croquettes and some calimari.
Cher
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Hope you are well, hope all my ol' C&B buddies are happy (I KNOW you're well fed!). Since last August I've been learning how to eat all over again. I can barely stand to read the posts here of all the creative and tasty dishes you do. After a bout of food poisoning that damaged the gluten processing abilities of my body, I have been gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free, so there has not been much for me to write home about. After being on this diet since last August, I am finally turning the corner and am able to use my hands and arms again. I've always been able to type a little because my fingertips never quit (they hurt like a MF, but they could handle small jobs), but I haven't been able to cook because my hands were not strong enough to grip a knife, or a cooking pot, or on most days even the weight of a dinner plate. I've missed you all! 
Was this a toxic reaction to a bacteria, like a Guillain-Barre syndrome?
I am so glad to hear you are on the road to recovery.
At first it seemed to be a case of rheumatoid arthritis, and lucky for me the previous surgery on my esophagus made the current new therapies for it inappropriate for me. My acupuncturist suggested the diet as a way to reduce pain, and it has been working slowly but surely. I am so grateful! Still, being relegated to meat/fish/veggies/fruit, while healthful and filling, is disappointing especially for someone who loves to bake as I used to do. On the other hand, cbayer, I am also experiencing one of the happiest times in my life. My play opens on November 6th in NYC! My whole focus has been on getting myself in good enough physical shape to get in there to rehearsals, meetings, etc., because I don't want to miss a minute of it! If you're sailing in our area in November, I hope you can come aboard! 
Sometimes it takes a crisis to give us our lives back.
I am going through something similar, though distinctly different, right now. It is a huge crisis but also opening the door to a new path that I am very eager to take.
Would love to meet you someday and would particularly love to see your play. Not sure where my path will lead, but NYC is always a place on the list.
We have put the boat away in Mexico for hurricane season and are going to spend 3 months in a very isolated place in Italy.
Were I a writer, which I am not, this would be a fabulous opportunity.
But, then again, maybe I am.
It is a fabulous opportunity and if you let yourself, I have no doubt you will discover your writer side. You certainly express yourself well on these boards! If you are going to be so isolated that internet, etc., is unavailable, you may find that you can do A LOT without distraction. It will make me happy to think of you in the Italian sunshine this summer.
let me know.
We have a rather large farmhouse not near anything.
And I hope for you a full and speedy recovery. You too could write a book - a cookbook!
It's good news that you are recovering and great news about your play. I hope that you continue to feel better and grow stronger. We've missed you here as well.
Recovery is coming on strong! Who thought I'd be drawing social security and waiting for my 'big break' in theatre at the same time!
if ever, and it's a shame she had to suffer so long. I am finally pulling out of the worst of it and no longer have to be dressed by my husband. Big win!! Sugar is off the menu completely for me, except for fresh fruit and fruit juices. and I don't trust the substitutes (back in the 70's I baked the most disgusting mess of chocolate chips and goo and ruined my cookie sheets using Splenda) although I have not tried stevia. I've only been able to peel veggies for a couple of weeks, but I'm getting there. I would like to develop a decent bread substitute. The most satisfying dessert I've had lately was a whole banana sauced with 85% dark chocolate and sprinkled with walnuts. The banana's texture was 'creamy' enough for it to taste like dessert. I'm glad your friend is better.
Lordy, how many years ago was that!?
It was about your Granny's cooking. And it was very appealing writing.
was in 2001 when there were 1,236 members. I didn't sign in until 2004, but I've been here almost every day since--sometimes the C&B forum is the only forum I visit. The cooking blog is down now because I haven't been able to cook and because I've gone back to writing for theatre. Thanks for the compliment on my writing, I always enjoy your posts as well.
Probably something that includes rice.
cole slaw, and probably a baked spud.
Edit: I decided to brine the pork in salt and brown sugar first, since dinner won't be for a number of hours.
OK, that one is on my list to make sometime soon. Served over egg noodles.
It's been awhile... thanks for the earworm!
