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I often get rotisserie chickens and can get at least four meals out of them -- two from the wings, thighs and legs; one or two with chopped white meat; and then I boil the carcass, freeze the broth and use it for making soup or dried beans at a later time.

Considering a rotisserie chicken doesn't cost that much more than a raw one, it seems like a pretty good deal. They're not as good as home-roasted chicken, but they save you one big step.

What do you make? One big thing that will last several days, or several smaller things, or ...?

I tend to make a bunch of stuff that will get me through the week.  Example, today I'll make a bunch of meatballs.  I'll be able to use them in a sandwich or two, plus with a batch of ravioli.  I'll have enough ravioli for two meals, and I'll put some of the meatballs with them.

I also have some frozen meats from Omaha Steaks.  I'll cook up today two filet mignon and serve them with the mashed cauliflower.  I also have some brown rice I can make.  I am also thawing two hamburger patties to make and serve with the rice.

Lastly, I have some frozen chicken fried steak and I'll make one of them.

I also have some pre-cooked grilled chicken, which I'll mix into some salads.

I will spend part of the day tomorrow doing cooking, so I have meals done for the week. 

What do you make? One big thing that will last several days, or several smaller things, or ...?

I tried something new today,  mashed cauliflower.  It was pretty tasty, but it made the kitchen smell like cooked cauliflower. 

I made that quite a bit in my low-carb days. When I eased up on my carb restrictions, I started throwing one small-to-medium potato in with a head of cauliflower to give it a little more body. Or as a compromise I might use a turnip, which is about midway between the two in starchiness.

So, is anyone doing anything interesting today?


Mom called me and told  me that her and dad's dryer has crapped out, so that means I'm doing laundry today instead of tomorrow.   First load is in the dryer now, and the next load is in the washer.

I also picked up my groceries today, and loaded them away.   I was working from home on Tuesday, so the apartment got cleaned that day, so I don't need to worry about that.

Mom and Dad also have Trenton visiting for his first overnight stay.  He's staying with mom and dad tonight, tomorrow night, and going home on Monday.   They are going to taking him to an amusement park tomorrow.  I will spend part of the day tomorrow doing cooking, so I have meals done for the week.   

I tried something new today,  mashed cauliflower.  It was pretty tasty, but it made the kitchen smell like cooked cauliflower. 

You're welcome! 

Thanks for clearing up the mystery, Chuck! 

  Most people want it to last at least a little while. 

Dirty minds think alike! 

I couldn't do it. I might try a diner en noir, because black is so slimming. ...

I agree with you Jeff, but not because of black being slimming.   Because I know whenever I wear white, I manage to spill something on it.  at least with black, the stain wouldn't show!   

Everybody should read Rebecca Mead (Aug. 20).

O'Scanlon: “If I want to pull in, get in and out quickly, I should be able to do so.”

   Most people want it to last at least a little while.