The (not so old) Crocks Cafe

jazabelle

Chicken noodle for me please, and Beef casserole for dinner.

I'm just trying my hand at throwing a bunch of stuff in the pressure cooker and seeing how it comes out! First a base of carrot, celery and onion, then tomato puree and chicken stock, followed by mushrooms, garlic, herbs and spices, fresh chopped tomato and chopped sausages. Then cornflour to thicken. Served with jacket potato. Fingers crossed!

LameWolf

morag1202 wrote: »

Please don't do the tray bake in the litter trays

Morag, I hold you personally responsible for me spluttering Lucozade over me keyboard! :rotfl:

purplecatlover wrote: »

welcome jaz and sammy,

^ Wot she said. I'm usually only around during weekday afternoons, so my apologies for not welcoming you earlier.

purplecatlover wrote: »

jaz i saw your question about diet in tother thread...one of the ladies in my aqua aerobics class at the gym noticed a great improvement when her diet was all fresh ingredients cooked from scratch and fresh fruit etc. improvement to the point were she was able to put her sticks away. it started on a holiday and afaik she tried to keep it up afterwards.

That's why I do most of my cooking from scratch - I think I've benefitted from not having half a ton of additives.

Careful_with_that_Axe wrote: »

I need coffee this morning please? Had a very disturbed night. Dad's wife had to call an ambulance for him as she thought he had another stroke. He refused to go to hospital and has doc coming in this morning. Debated whether to post this or not as if my life was a soap storyline it wouldn't be believable! But I need my friends

Oh no, Auntie Axe, not this on top of everything else? I'm so sorry.:( Anything I can do to help?

I've just put a batch of Birsay biscuits in the oven, so they'll be ready presently, as will fresh bread rolls and a lovely apple pie, made with apples "liberated" from a tree growing outside a local football ground.;)

jazabelle

Thank you lamewolf for the welcome! In regards to food, I try to as well, but sometimes it's so hard, when everything hurts and you're too tired to even think - to pick up the phone and get a takeaway. I'm trying to lose weight, so it's awful, but I sometimes just don't have the energy.

I'm 2 and 1/2 pounds from losing 2 1/2 stone though! I've hit a rut and have so much left to lose.

purplecatlover

jaz for those times i have homemade ready meals in the freezer, in micro to defrost and then to reheat and dinner is ready in 5 mins. i always cook extra to allow for leftovers for freezing.

LameWolf

jazabelle wrote: »

Thank you lamewolf for the welcome! In regards to food, I try to as well, but sometimes it's so hard, when everything hurts and you're too tired to even think - to pick up the phone and get a takeaway. I'm trying to lose weight, so it's awful, but I sometimes just don't have the energy.

I'm 2 and 1/2 pounds from losing 2 1/2 stone though! I've hit a rut and have so much left to lose.

Believe me, I understand. It takes me all day to do what "normal" folks would do in a couple of hours, after I've factored in the amount of times I have to stop and rest!

I unashamedly do things like making pastry in the food processor, and I'm lucky in that if I see a gadget that will make my life easier, my husband insists I have it. Also he likes home made food, so that's a bit of an inspiration.

Well done on the weight loss thus far; am I right in thinking it's normal to hit a bit of a "plateau" sometimes? (I need to lose some weight myself, but am totally failing to do so).

LOL I think the only reason we don't ever resort to takeaways is that I have a telephone phobia, so I literally can't phone up and order anything! :rolleyes:

jazabelle

purplecatlover wrote: »

jaz for those times i have homemade ready meals in the freezer, in micro to defrost and then to reheat and dinner is ready in 5 mins. i always cook extra to allow for leftovers for freezing.

That's a good idea, I really must start doing that.

On another topic I just got my back payment of Jobseekers through finally (it's been 12 weeks!). So I've treated myself to a new pair of jeans (my current ones are three sizes two big, and won't stay up!) and some yoga/gym trousers, as I've signed up to a course to help with stress relief! Cost a bloody fortune. I'm tall and fat, so getting clothes is almost impossible. But yay new clothes!

Have my 13 week job seekers review today. So scared they are going to put me onto weekly sign ins. I work on Fridays, my sign in day, and they won't let me change my day.

Also back to the gym today. The doctors and local gym have an arrangement for cheap access and they help get a suitable programme for your disability. It's still bleeding exhausting though, so wish me luck please!

hassie

Hi all,just nipped in to be nosey,
CWTA,I do hope your Dad's okay and thanks for nice words on facebook.I too was a Daddies girl as had 3 brothers and miss him so much it's unreal.Any thing I can do just holler you've not had agood time of late have you .
Not long till leaving now, 25th and hols 26th .We are going to Kos and so need it this time well to be honest,every time.
Enjot the rest of the day all xxx

jazabelle

LameWolf wrote: »

Well done on the weight loss thus far; am I right in thinking it's normal to hit a bit of a "plateau" sometimes? (I need to lose some weight myself, but am totally failing to do so).

LOL I think the only reason we don't ever resort to takeaways is that I have a telephone phobia, so I literally can't phone up and order anything! :rolleyes:

Thank you! I guess it is normal, but I have so much left to go it's not helping! It doesn't help I keep getting chocolate and the aforementioned takeaways!

Oh dear, do you have a telephone, or just can't pick it up?

LameWolf

Luck duly wished, Jaz.

Hi Hassie nice to see you.

Jaz, re the telephone - I have one, but I have a phobia about speaking to anyone on the phone. My husband calls me at least twice a day to check I'm OK, but I have a particular ring tone set up for him, so I know it's "safe" to answer it. Anyone else gets "red buttoned" iykwim. If I need to call anyone, Mr LW has to do it for me, as I get panicky. In fact I'm feeling shaky and lightheaded just typing about it! :eek:

jazabelle

LameWolf wrote: »

Luck duly wished, Jaz.

Jaz, re the telephone - I have one, but I have a phobia about speaking to anyone on the phone. My husband calls me at least twice a day to check I'm OK, but I have a particular ring tone set up for him, so I know it's "safe" to answer it. Anyone else gets "red buttoned" iykwim. If I need to call anyone, Mr LW has to do it for me, as I get panicky. In fact I'm feeling shaky and lightheaded just typing about it! :eek:

Thanks for the luck! Oh no, what an awful phobia. Okay, will stop asking questions and making you feel bad! :P

:: phew :: Didn't go on weekly sign-ins at the Jobcentre. Just updated my agreement, and was on my way!