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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 24, 2020 19:50:50 GMT -5
Christmas 1971 I spent at Taco Bell. Me and a pal had $2 between us for Christmas Dinner. The asshat we worked for never showed up to pay us on Christmas Eve. Fortunately, $2 was enough back then. Not a feast but enough. Just before I retired I was trying to maximize my 401k and I allowed myself 10 bucks a week for lunch. Taco Bell and the 2 for a dollar Jack tacos were lifesavers. |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 24, 2020 21:11:45 GMT -5
Turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Twice in one month!!! Good enough for me AND I did no work.
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Post by just ol ed on Dec 25, 2020 10:48:09 GMT -5
greets & happy eating all. To be Schwan #662 (2 large) toaster waffles, one cycle. Add usuals & nuke to plateful of mess. k-cup cocoa & all to smoking room, eat & continue with the papers. Nothing special food-wise for later, just normal stuff planned
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 25, 2020 11:10:51 GMT -5
 We ate this last night, Wife is not a steak eater, she ate Gumbo. 
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Post by toshtego on Dec 25, 2020 12:01:57 GMT -5
Thinking about scrambled eggs with the last bits of smoked salmon and cream cheese.
From theory to action. In one step.....
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Post by toshtego on Dec 25, 2020 12:02:51 GMT -5
We ate this last night, Wife is not a steak eater, she ate Gumbo. I like the Sizzle Platter. Steak and sides look mighty tasty. |
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Post by sparks on Dec 25, 2020 12:44:44 GMT -5
Well, the Feast of the Seven Fishes went off without a hitch. We hosted three of our friends from our quarantine pod, and had a wonderful dinner and evening together. Started the evening off with shrimp cocktail, scallops wrapped in bacon, crab stuffed mushrooms, spinach bread, and antipasti. Then for dinner, it was linguine with clam alfredo, stuffed flounder, marinated salt cod, fried salt cod patties, and marinated calamari.
It was a very different Christmas, but still enjoyable and festive.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 25, 2020 12:48:59 GMT -5
Well, the Feast of the Seven Fishes went off without a hitch. We hosted three of our friends from our quarantine pod, and had a wonderful dinner and evening together. Started the evening off with shrimp cocktail, scallops wrapped in bacon, crab stuffed mushrooms, spinach bread, and antipasti. Then for dinner, it was linguine with clam alfredo, stuffed flounder, marinated salt cod, fried salt cod patties, and marinated calamari.
It was a very different Christmas, but still enjoyable and festive.
Thanks Justin. Between you and Brian's pecan pie I’ve gained 10 pounds! Now I’ve got no room for Christmas dinner! Merry Christmas brother.😁🎅 |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Dec 25, 2020 12:50:59 GMT -5
Wow Jason, what a Spread, Big time Chefs couldn’t compete. Be Proud!
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Post by toshtego on Dec 25, 2020 13:00:19 GMT -5
Well, the Feast of the Seven Fishes went off without a hitch. We hosted three of our friends from our quarantine pod, and had a wonderful dinner and evening together. Started the evening off with shrimp cocktail, scallops wrapped in bacon, crab stuffed mushrooms, spinach bread, and antipasti. Then for dinner, it was linguine with clam alfredo, stuffed flounder, marinated salt cod, fried salt cod patties, and marinated calamari.
It was a very different Christmas, but still enjoyable and festive.
What a wonderful experience! The meal looks beyond fabulous. How you all must have enjoyed that. Merry Christmas |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 25, 2020 13:20:23 GMT -5
I intended to post a photo of my Smoked Salmon Omelet this morning. I am so in awe of the above I had to wait and let the astonishment pass.....  |
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Post by username on Dec 25, 2020 13:38:27 GMT -5
Going to be ham..yams and Brussels sprouts. We eat at 2. House smells lovely. Just going to be me and my parents.
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 25, 2020 14:06:34 GMT -5
Had corned beef hash and scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Going to start a steak and potato Christmas meal soon.
Had our family get together earlier this week.
Enjoying Christmas day alone with the wife - and loving it.
No fuss. Just relaxing and enjoying the day.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 25, 2020 14:10:19 GMT -5
Last evening I made another leek concoction. I don't cook with recipes, I just toss it together as the spirit moves me. So... I cut a 10-12" stalk of leek into half-inch medallions. (Still have two leeks to go!) Put them in a large soup bowl with black olives, pesto (about 2 TBS), and some cashew halves. Pecans, walnuts, or chopped almonds would have also worked. Grilled up a dozen or so pieces of thin sliced pepperoni 'til they were going crisp. Put them on a separate plate and did not mix them into the bowl. MW'd the bowl for about 1:!5— not too much, the leeks need to still be crunchy and firm, but hot. That's it. No olive oil needed as the pesto takes care of that. Eaten with the accompaniment of my vino da tavola. IMO a very successful meal.
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Post by Darin on Dec 25, 2020 14:19:02 GMT -5
Cheeseburger & Onion Rings ... another cafeteria xmas meal for me.  |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 25, 2020 14:53:49 GMT -5
Cheeseburger & Onion Rings ... another cafeteria xmas meal for me. The years I spent working Christmas the company cafeteria was closed. There was no leaving the premises until end of shift. No ordering in back then (1973-1976). What there was for food were vending machines including hot ones. So, I my usual Christmas meal was a bean burrito smothered with a small tin of Dennison's Chile Con Carne and heated in the microwave oven. Actually tasted good and was hot. We would gather in the empty cafeteria dining room and make the best of it. |
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Post by toshtego on Dec 25, 2020 14:55:29 GMT -5
A beef roast on hand. Will place in oven with potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in roasting pan. Just me and the animals.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 25, 2020 17:21:05 GMT -5
Finished off the split pea and ham soup during lunch. A gin and tonic and possibly a nap before dinner tonight.
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Post by instymp on Dec 25, 2020 18:25:49 GMT -5
Well, the Feast of the Seven Fishes went off without a hitch. We hosted three of our friends from our quarantine pod, and had a wonderful dinner and evening together. Started the evening off with shrimp cocktail, scallops wrapped in bacon, crab stuffed mushrooms, spinach bread, and antipasti. Then for dinner, it was linguine with clam alfredo, stuffed flounder, marinated salt cod, fried salt cod patties, and marinated calamari.
It was a very different Christmas, but still enjoyable and festive.
You win. |
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Post by bigwoolie on Dec 25, 2020 18:58:05 GMT -5
I asked Shweetie to put me some fishsticks and tater tots in the oven. Going simple tonight
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Post by Gandalf on Dec 25, 2020 19:18:26 GMT -5
Christmas dinner was filet mignon, scalloped potatoes, garlic bread, and an apple tart.
All from Omaha Steakhouse. A Christmas present from my wife's parents.
Good food, but the filets were only about 4oz, so I added an 8oz sirloin to the Ninja grill.
No picture, since Imgur.com is overloaded right now.
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Post by toshtego on Dec 25, 2020 20:16:08 GMT -5
A beef roast on hand. Will place in oven with potatoes, carrots, celery and onion in roasting pan. Just me and the animals.  |
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Post by sparks on Dec 25, 2020 20:45:21 GMT -5
Did dry-aged ribeyes on the grill, oven-roasted potatoes, and leftover crab stuffed mushrooms for dinner. I have some pictures, but I don't have the energy to upload them, lol.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 25, 2020 21:37:44 GMT -5
Milk Chocolate amaretto covered pecans. And popcorn.
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Post by just ol ed on Dec 26, 2020 10:42:40 GMT -5
next move to be Schwan #717 breakfast bowl, add one sausage link, shred sharp cheddar & nuke to plateful of mess. Add k-cup cocoa & all to smoking room desk & continue with the papers
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by trailboss on Dec 26, 2020 11:08:38 GMT -5
That is pretty crazy Justin. A good kinda crazy but crazy nonetheless.
I love to cook, but three dishes for a meal are about tops with me. You have to have the determination, planning and skill sets to pull off a meal like that. That dinner in a restaurant would set you back a few bucks.
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Post by taiguy66 on Dec 26, 2020 12:08:23 GMT -5
Starting off with Christmas dinner leftovers.
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Post by sparks on Dec 26, 2020 12:15:53 GMT -5
That is pretty crazy Justin. A good kinda crazy but crazy nonetheless. I love to cook, but three dishes for a meal are about tops with me. You have to have the determination, planning and skill sets to pull off a meal like that. That dinner in a restaurant would set you back a few bucks.
Thanks, Charlie. It does take a fair bit of planning and prep, but luckily much of it can be staged before hand, so it really is just timing it out of the fridge or oven.
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Post by mrlunting on Dec 26, 2020 12:24:44 GMT -5
Munching on vegetables and dip. Watching Frasier in Seattle. Deciding whether to have a pipe or cigar this afternoon.
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Post by username on Dec 26, 2020 12:35:31 GMT -5
Vegetable panang curry with jasmine rice. A bit early for lunch but I was hungry and saw it in the freezer.
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We ate this last night, Wife is not a steak eater, she ate Gumbo.
