Jane and I are having dessert first…

Because we can. It’s one of the bennies of being grownups. We not only had dessert for lunch, we had it twice, and may have it again after Thanksgiving dinner. We had pecan pie and (go figure) low carb ice cream. (well, it limits the damage!) —and will...

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The bug resurges…gah!

Now I’m chilling—every afternoon. At least it’s consistent. Jeans, heavy teeshirt, floor length velour robe, socks, and three blankets, and a feather quilt, and that is enough to finally get me warmed up again. The crud is now a sore throat, I think...

Jane's got new pix; and a TexMex quickie…

EVERYBODY’s got da bug… A real fast easy TexMex dinner for 2 that’s legal on our diet… You need: a small jar 1 and 1/2 inch—diced canned green chiles sharp cheddar grated sour cream Ortega taco spice diced chicken bits: I use Foster...

Jane’s got new pix; and a TexMex quickie…

EVERYBODY’s got da bug… A real fast easy TexMex dinner for 2 that’s legal on our diet… You need: a small jar 1 and 1/2 inch—diced canned green chiles sharp cheddar grated sour cream Ortega taco spice diced chicken bits: I use Foster...

Anyone who's got some good Thanksgiving recipes, post away.

Gran’s Cranberry Sauce…not jellied. A hand-cranked meat grinder works better than a blender, but either will do. (Blender gets things too ‘same’ and too fine.) Back off and use blender very slightly. You want chunks, not a puree. 2 packets...

So what are you planning for Thanksgiving dinner?

I think ours is going to be chili size…ie, a can of chili over spaghetti, topped with jalapenos, cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream. This is Jane’s favorite, and I think I am just about able to deliver that. The traditional dinner just isn’t going...