The Drop in Centre

[Jack Renny]

1 minute ago, Mikiesboy said:

If it helps, my Husband wears shorts all year round at home.

That sounds adventurous. I’m working my way up to shorts. I’ve been wearing some three quarter length “Hobbit - style” trousers. I’m a little nervous about taking the next step. It’s the knees, you see. My knees have seen a lot of wear over the last six decades*. I’m not sure they’ve remained glamorous enough for shorts. We shall soon find out. 🤭

 

*Praying, obviously. 😉

[Mikiesboy]

1 minute ago, Jack Renny said:

That sounds adventurous. I’m working my way up to shorts. I’ve been wearing some three quarter length “Hobbit - style” trousers. I’m a little nervous about taking the next step. It’s the knees, you see. My knees have seen a lot of wear over the last six decades*. I’m not sure they’ve remained glamorous enough for shorts. We shall soon find out. 🤭

 

*Praying, obviously. 😉

He would tell you just put them on and go. Screw other people and what they think. Are you living your life or theirs? 

i think i'm fairly safe in saying that's fairly close to what He'd say.  i think the same really, if you feel too warm, put on shorts and go.  He feels warm/hot most of the time even in winter, when i sit with a blanket, He is in shorts.

And of course i believe the 'praying' thing ... how else you mess up your knees?   Hahaha

[Kitt]

48 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said:

when Daughter's class was in the bread section it was one of the things she made us at home

 

That homework sounds so much better than the math my daughter used to ask for help with!

[mollyhousemouse]

1 minute ago, Kitt said:

That homework sounds so much better than the math my daughter used to ask for help with!

we loved it when she had "practical" homework. they graduated May 1, done with classes. they left for Spring Break in March & never went back to campus. Monday we'll go clean out her locker and we'll have a "drive through" ceremony next Friday

[Kitt]

47 minutes ago, Jack Renny said:

My mail order summer shorts arrived. Just before it peed down! 😎

That was quick delivery!  I wear shorts and tank or sun tops inside all year round.  I do get funny looks from the UPS guy if I answer the door in shorts in February, but the mail carrier thinks it quite normal. He is one of the carriers they have to order back into long pants in the winter.

[Kitt]

41 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

It was very warm the other night so i just made a salad plate ... we had things to use up so i made hard boiled eggs, we had ham and turkey breast as well, added tomato, sliced peppers, dressed romaine lettuce, baby cucumbers and i keep nice little whole wheat rolls in the freezer so we had one of those (thawed). it hit the spot.

You just described my favorite hot weather meal. I will also do things like ham or chicken salad in a hollowed out tomato, with the tomato innards on the side with olive oil garlic and herbs.

[kbois]

4 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said:

we loved it when she had "practical" homework. they graduated May 1, done with classes. they left for Spring Break in March & never went back to campus. Monday we'll go clean out her locker and we'll have a "drive through" ceremony next Friday

We're still waiting to hear what kind of ceremony my son will have for graduation. They have it scheduled for July, but we have no clue what they're going to do. I can't go pick up his cap and gown until the middle of the week because protesters have been demonstrating near his school. With this rain I may have to build an ark to get there. 

[Reader1810]

Seeing as we were just talking about it yesterday, talk about timing... 

This showed up in my Bookbub offers today. Coincidence? 🤔

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Fix-It and Forget-It Instant Pot Cookbook

Hope Comerford

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For quick, homemade meals, let your trusty Instant Pot do the work! Reduce your time in the kitchen while making scrumptious, healthy dishes with this collection of 100 recipes.

Publisher Description

100 tasty, fun, fast, and healthy Instant Pot recipes for the whole family, with color photographs!

Your Instant Pot is your solution for tasty, terrific meals without a lot of time or trouble! This versatile cooking device can do just about anything in the kitchen --from breakfast to snacks to dinner to dessert--so you just need to stop by the grocery for a few ingredients, throw them in your Instant Pot, adjust a few settings, and let it handle everything else!

In these bright pages with full-color photographs, you’ll find recipes for a wide variety of delicious foods, such as cinnamon rolls, spinach and artichoke dip, potato bacon soup, tender and tasty ribs, mashed potatoes, and even cheesecake! It’s sure to offer everything you need to get started with your Instant Pot or to take your cooking to the next level.

Hope Comerford has selected the best Instant Pot meals from home cooks across the country and can’t wait to share them with you. She’ll also give you tips on how to set up and use your Instant Pot, how to know when your food is perfectly done, and more. In the Fix-It and Forget-It Instant Pot Cookbook, you’ll find fun and family-friendly recipes such as: 

• Fruit Breakfast Cobbler
• Hummus
• Meatballs
• Chicken Cheddar Broccoli Soup
• Pulled Pork
• Slow Cooked Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs
• Kid-Friendly Mac & Cheese with Kale
• Cookies & Cream Cheesecake (Gluten-Free)
• Apple Sauce and Cider
• And many more

 

[Brayon]

I think I own that one @Reader1810. There was a couple that came up on Amazon Kindle as $0.00, and I snagged them.

[Reader1810]

3 minutes ago, Brayon said:

I think I own that one @Reader1810. There was a couple that came up on Amazon Kindle as $0.00, and I snagged them.

When I’d looked them up before, I discovered there are quite a few - or more than a few - InstaPot recipe books available on Amazon. 

[Mikiesboy]

Just now, Reader1810 said:

When I’d looked them up before, I discovered there are quite a few - or more than a few - InstaPot recipe books available on Amazon. 

i don't belong to it but there are tons of recipes on various facebook InstantPot  groups.

Here this one is weird    Don't say i didn't warn you!!

I do not like the IP for everything. It is a great tool and for brown rice, pasta, making stock, beans from dry, spaghetti sauce, chili, stews etc., it is amazing.  I've made some great stuff in it and i would replace mine if it was necessary but it is just a tool.

[Reader1810]

9 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

Here this one is weird    Don't say i didn't warn you!!

That picture at the end represents exactly what I was thinking.   

[mollyhousemouse]

9 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

i don't belong to it but there are tons of recipes on various facebook InstantPot  groups.

Here this one is weird    Don't say i didn't warn you!!

I do not like the IP for everything. It is a great tool and for brown rice, pasta, making stock, beans from dry, spaghetti sauce, chili, stews etc., it is amazing.  I've made some great stuff in it and i would replace mine if it was necessary but it is just a tool.

those were disturbing tim

love my pot, but somethings just don't transfer from slow cooker or oven as well. using it twice this week once for risotto & once for cajun chicken

[Mikiesboy]

1 minute ago, mollyhousemouse said:

those were disturbing tim

love my pot, but somethings just don't transfer from slow cooker or oven as well. using it twice this week once for risotto & once for cajun chicken

Most meat in the IP is great.  Ground beef in chili, spag sauce is great.  I made meat loaf one day ... never again.  I did not like the slimy texture.. that needs to go in the oven.  I love cooking pasta and rice in there because i dont need to watch it, it doesnt stick or boil over. The house stays cool.  Things taste better.. i've done lots of veg in it. Broccoli and cauliflower on zero minutes .. root veg takes minutes. Squash is amazing.  Food cooked in the IP (pressure cooker) retains more of its goodness than boiled.  It does have a lot of good points.

[Reader1810]

1 minute ago, Mikiesboy said:

Most meat in the IP is great.  Ground beef in chili, spag sauce is great.  I made meat loaf one day ... never again.  I did not like the slimy texture.. that needs to go in the oven.  I love cooking pasta and rice in there because i dont need to watch it, it doesnt stick or boil over. The house stays cool.  Things taste better.. i've done lots of veg in it. Broccoli and cauliflower on zero minutes .. root veg takes minutes. Squash is amazing.  Food cooked in the IP (pressure cooker) retains more of its goodness than boiled.  It does have a lot of good points.

All points I wanted to know. thanks, tim. It definitely seems like a smart investment for the kitchen.

[Brayon]

10 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

That picture at the end represents exactly what I was thinking.   

That last one reminds me of "beer butt chicken."

1. Take a beer can, we've used a tall boy, pop it open, drink a little.

2. Cut the top open, and shove in some herbs and spices into beer.

3. Put the can in the rig-stand, in the center of the 9x13 pan.

4. Lower the chicken over the can, cook in 350f oven until done on a meat thermometer.

 

 

[Mikiesboy]

3 minutes ago, Reader1810 said:

All points I wanted to know. thanks, tim. It definitely seems like a smart investment for the kitchen.

It is. It does have to come to pressure which can take time depending on the amount of liquid you have.  We have the 6 quart which is good for Michael and me.  When it is working, it is not 'on' all the time so it uses less electricity.  Actually, Wayne says it is recommended for people who live off the grid because of that.

Learning to cook with it is different but not hard to master once you do a few things.

[kbois]

41 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

 

Here this one is weird    Don't say i didn't warn you!!

 

That last one....I have no words. None🤢

[Mikiesboy]

 

[Ashi]

3 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

i don't belong to it but there are tons of recipes on various facebook InstantPot  groups.

Here this one is weird    Don't say i didn't warn you!!

I do not like the IP for everything. It is a great tool and for brown rice, pasta, making stock, beans from dry, spaghetti sauce, chili, stews etc., it is amazing.  I've made some great stuff in it and i would replace mine if it was necessary but it is just a tool.

Nope. Just say no.  I am sorry I took the bait and clicked it. 

And meat loaf.... I think that one needs oven....  It's a very greasy dish....  IP it?  Eww....

[MichaelS36]

4 minutes ago, Ashi said:

Nope. Just say no.  I am sorry I took the bait and clicked it. 

And meat loaf.... I think that one needs oven....  It's a very greasy dish....  IP it?  Eww....

It was not my fav thing tim ever cooked. However, his regular meat loaf, is wonderful. 

[Reader1810]

1 minute ago, MichaelS36 said:

It was not my fav thing tim ever cooked. However, his regular meat loaf, is wonderful. 

Meatloaf is definitely a tasty dish

[mollyhousemouse]

4 minutes ago, Mikiesboy said:

 

read it, shared it with Phil who is a person of color & has been targeted & will probably share it with our mixed race children. 

[MichaelS36]

5 minutes ago, mollyhousemouse said:

read it, shared it with Phil who is a person of color & has been targeted & will probably share it with our mixed race children. 

They are not mixed race … they may be a blend of beautiful colours and nationalities, but they are not mixed race. 

Edited June 6, 2020 by MichaelS36

[Ashi]

4 hours ago, Mikiesboy said:

He would tell you just put them on and go. Screw other people and what they think. Are you living your life or theirs? 

i think i'm fairly safe in saying that's fairly close to what He'd say.  i think the same really, if you feel too warm, put on shorts and go.  He feels warm/hot most of the time even in winter, when i sit with a blanket, He is in shorts.

And of course i believe the 'praying' thing ... how else you mess up your knees?   Hahaha

I am in Cali.  It's not strange to wear shorts.  I should take advantage of them while I still have cute legs to show.  LOL