Room For All

[Mrs.Anteater]

Seeing that Red is still on vacation, I am opening up the room.
Who dumped that big pile of leftover Halloween candy on the table?
Coffee is percolating, tea is ready, fresh pumpkin muffins are on the table and the cat is making French toast in the kitchen.

 

[Luce NDs]

The rich have different ideals ... that usually indicates a demand for more ...

Thus we regress as everything goes up for sale (a late friend used to declare that) ... eventually the soul is peddled off ...

This allows for peculiar symbolism, even weird for the season ...

@ Mrs. A ... fresh buns are in order if you see any going ... Philly Busters? Goes with the soup we're in considering that many powers cannot see the enigma ...

 

[JayneWonders]

Thanks @Waterfall

I hope that @Redbaron is ok. So good everyone is pitching in.

 

[Redbaron]

Hi all, thanks to those filing in. I appreciate it. I should be around by Tuesday or Wednesday. Thanks again!

 

[Northwind]

So details are getting sorted out for our trip to Vancouver on Monday. We are getting a ride from a Cancer Society volunteer, in a Porsche. Accommodations finalized. Just have to book the ferry

 

[Mendalla]

We are getting a ride from a Cancer Society volunteer, in a Porsche.

LOL. You say "we" so I guess this is one of the Porsche SUVs since the traditional Porsche roadsters only take two people including the driver.

 

[Northwind]

It is an SUV. And "we", is my husband and me. Ferry is booked. It was ridiculously easy, and quite cheap for two old folks.

 

[Northwind]

Last piece in place. We have a ride back to the ferry on Wednesday.

 

[Northwind]

Hello? Hello? Anyone here?

It's very quiet here today. I'll get the fire going again. The cushions are plumped.

Kettle is boiled. Coffee pot is on and ready. I've brought a variety of biscuits, tarts and those fancy little sandwiches you get at teas and such. Of course there's a veggie tray. Hopefully, something for everyone.

 

[BetteTheRed]

Yes, it's obvious how much we miss @Redbaron's hospitality each morning.

I have had a very busy, but productive day. I now have a beer in hand (Flying Monkeys' Scratch 'n Sniff, a "strawberries & cream IPA") and a beef stew in the InstantPot.

 

[JayneWonders]

Slept in this morning. Got some time outside leaf raking, and emptying all the annuals from pots. They will mulch over the winter.

 

[Mendalla]

We had our InstantPot out the other day. Panamanian chicken soup (chicken and cassava with carrot and some cilantro for seasoning). Something we picked up when we toured the country several years ago.

 

[Northwind]

I decided to come to a laundromat to wash the dogs blanket, the mat in the bathroom, and a couple hairy towels. It should have been done long ago. She's going to stay with friends in the park and I figured they'd rather not have the smelly hairy blanket. Boy, did it need a wash.

 

[Northwind]

Well laundry is done. It was a small amount. I think I'll have to wash that dog blanket again, sooner than later. It is clean for the record.

 

[BetteTheRed]

We had our InstantPot out the other day.

Mine has earned a perma spot on the counter, an honour previously earned only by coffee pot, stand mixer and food processor. The reason? Hummus. Take dried chickpeas to hummus-ready within an hour. And that king of tough meat - eye of the round - to melting stew perfection in a little over an hour.

 

[Mendalla]

Mine has earned a perma spot on the counter, an honour previously earned only by coffee pot, stand mixer and food processor. The reason? Hummus. Take dried chickpeas to hummus-ready within an hour.

You've mentioned that before. I really should give it a try. Hummus is one of my go-to dips.

 

[JayneWonders]

We have an insta-pot and i never use it. Would be interested in recipe bette

 

[Mendalla]

We use ours for a few things. I wouldn't say we use it often, but probably once or twice a month.

 

[Northwind]

We love our InstantPot. I found good tips from The Salted Pepper. She has some great recipes.

This is a great and simple recipe:

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe

This chicken noodle soup has a great depth of flavor, it's easy to make and is ready in about 1 hour!

thesaltedpepper.com

This is the hummus recipe I use

Instant Pot Creamy Smooth Hummus | Tested by Amy + Jacky

Our favorite Homemade Hummus Recipe! Luxurious creamy smooth hummus made with simple, healthy ingredients. Deliciously flavorful party appetizer dip.

www.pressurecookrecipes.com

We love this too. I add paprika and probably more garlic than what's called for.

The Best Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe

BEST Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff will be a favorite in your home with all the classic flavors and creamy texture of traditional beef stroganoff.

www.lecremedelacrumb.com

 

[Northwind]

There's an InstantPot group on FB that is full of good ideas. For those who do FB.