[sniper69]

Plastic straws are banned in the EU 🙄

I recall the paper straws from when I lived in Deutschland. I had a stash of plastic reusable straws that I had brought with me. If they ended up beyond use - they were recycled accordingly.

 

[67drake]

If I’m in the road for more than an hour I usually pick up a fountain drink to sip on. A few places, especially in the county where the state capital is, use those paper straws that get soggy after an hour or so. I refuse to go to those places a second time, AND the gas is more expensive as soon as you cross that county line. No thanks.

 

[sniper69]

Happy Mother's day to all of the mom's that post in this thread and at HT.

This morning my wife and kids wanted donuts from a local donut shop. So of course I got them donuts for breakfast. The place was quite busy.

My second oldest made cheese brats wrapped in crescent roll dough for lunch (like a pig in a blanket type meal).

For supper I made my wife's favorite pasta - manicotti (plus she requested it for supper). Served with the manicotti was a baguette sliced for dipping into olive oil with herbs, and a nice mixed green salad with cucumber, tomato, and cheese. For dessert we had Tiramisu.

 

[sniper69]

If I’m in the road for more than an hour I usually pick up a fountain drink to sip on. A few places, especially in the county where the state capital is, use those paper straws that get soggy after an hour or so. I refuse to go to those places a second time, AND the gas is more expensive as soon as you cross that county line. No thanks.

Understandable. I try to keep extra straws in my vehicle for when they are needed (like for situations you described). They sit right next to the extra napkins I keep on hand.

 

[miteigenenhaenden]

I can't even remember the last time I used straws. I don't miss them either (except for coffee to save the cup😅)
In Germany there are now straws made of stainless steel and glass. Is an alternative for people who need something like that.

 

[miteigenenhaenden]

Happy Mother's day to all of the mom's that post in this thread and at HT.

Thanks!
My children live very far away, but yesterday one child made a long detour to visit me while passing through. That made me very happy.
In the evening, when the weather was very nice and warm, we grilled sausages and ate in the garden. It was a beautiful day.

 

[doozie]

This morning I had a tall glass of milk with a slice of cornbread dunked into the glass too. I read about doing that on this site and now it’s a favorite of mine just about every time we have leftover cornbread.

DH had a Chili dog for lunch with some of last nights Chili. It was a really good batch.

Tomorrow plan is BLTs for lunch or dinner, but we’ll see how the day goes.

 

[sniper69]

Tonight the charcoal grill volunteered to cook the meat for supper. On the grill we cooked some steak, burgers, hot dogs, and brat patties. On the side were some oven roasted potatoes (coated with olive oil, herbs, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese).

 

[Micheal]

Last night was stewed chicken breast, pasta salad, and pickled beets. Today ahhh, left-overs.....
Gotta shift my line of thinking from cooler weather meals to summer time meals since it's going to be in the 80's later this week.

 

[susieneddy]

Last night we had Shakshuka for dinner. It is normally a breakfast meal but can be served anytime. Shakshuka, is made of soft cooked eggs, gently poached or braised in a delicious chunky tomato and bell pepper sauce. The seasoning can vary from one recipe to another, but you'll often find warm spices like cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.

 

[doozie]

It looks like it’s officially burger season here, We had Prime Rib burgers ( if that’s what they really are) for Dinner yesterday and we even made extras for for a heat and eat meal tonight.

Chicken burgers tomorrow for lunch / pepper steak and rice for dinner.

 

[alida]

Lamb vindaloo and diced potato, and yogurt mixed with cucumbers as a side. There’s enough lamb for tomorrow too.

 

[67drake]

Grilled burgers last night over charcoal. Made enough for leftovers for tonight.
I didn’t go to work today,so my usual meals got thrown all out of whack. I spent the night driving to Iowa with car trailer in tow,to pick my wife up outside Cedar Rapids. Brakes went out on a car I just bought,that she was driving home. UGH! Didn’t get home till 4:30 AM. So, let me see, I had a chicken sandwich from the gas station on the road, and that was it till I ate a leftover burger this afternoon. Record highs in the 90’s 3 days in a row here, soI’m not really that hungry anyway.

 

[Big_John]

On my wood smoker, I placed a tray with a Steelhead Filet and a tray of fresh, picked Asparagus. 90 minutes of Apple wood at 220 degrees and it all came out delicious! Holy cow, it all had a mild, but satisfying taste of smoke and everything was fork tender.



.......

 

[susieneddy]

Last night we had some pasta. The DW made the sauce from fresh and sun dried tomatoes. The meat was ground turkey and she added Zucchini, Spinach, Arugula, garlic and onions to it.

 

[Micheal]

Well, yesterday I made Holubtsi (stuffed cabbage). Hey, when you are given most all the ingredients how can you refuse family .....
So what if'n it was 84 outside and the oven's on for 2+hours heating up the house.... Least they left me some for today.

 

[Grafton County Couple]

Supper: Liver & onions with mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits, apple pie.

 

[doozie]

I tried Kombucha for the first time yesterday after seeing a person we regularly watch on you tube gush over how refreshing it was…It was certainly a very fizzy drink!
I’m not going to make up my mind about it until I try another brand and flavor.

It is unusually hot here again today, so leftovers in the microwave it is.

Tomorrow is something on the grill, but I don’t know what yet. DH takes over.

Sunday is cooler weather so I’m planning an outdoor homemade fish fry, slaw, and deep fried potatoes too.

 

[susieneddy]

Yesterday we were busy getting ready for todays party that we forgot to fix dinner. So we ordered out a large pizza and chicken tenders.

 

[Alice In TX/MO]

Pork roast from the crock pot over night.

Today, big batch of spaghetti sauce destined for the freezer in serving sizes and a meat loaf that won't make it to the freezer.