Cooking for one (Mark Three)

caronc

Good morning everyone,

Glad things are back on track for you N2BT. 🤗

It's Stafford he's stopping at Farway on the way back but Bromsgrove tonight. . He left first thing as he is building in a site visit on the Cumbrian coast en route.

Back to grey and tipping it down here.

My beloved dishwasher has died, I bought it Autumn 2006 and for a mid range Bosch it lasted really well. It's washed a lot of stuff in it's time. Equivalent replacement ordered from JL, I doubt it will be as sturdy. Luckily I'm CFOing and had planned anyway to have some simple meals so not too much washing up. The new one arrives on Tuesday, I could have got it sooner but I didn't want to pay for remove/install so have waited to DS2 is home.

My cold feels as though it's lifting though I still have a runny nose and scratchy throat. Yesterday I made a pot of carrot, courgette, cannellini and coriander soup and a bowlful with some added cooked chicken and HM croutons fair hit the spot for dinner. It made 4 portions so plenty LO for lunches over the next few days. For tonight I've defrosted a pack of pre-marinated tofu which I'll air fry and either have with salad and a baked sweet potato or added to a stir fry. I'll see what I fancy later.

Need2bthrifty

I’m doing loads better thank you, it’s been a while since I’ve let things get to me this much.

Went and met up with a friend for a catch up and a picnic. We thought we’d take advantage of the pleasant weather before autumn really kicks in, so mini pork pies, tomato, baby cucumbers, grapes and a banana for lunch.

Dinner will be the second portion of the lamb dhansak with cauli rice.

I picked up a copy of the new Dan Brown book and started reading it on the bus home.

Wednesday2000

That is a nice idea Need2BT about the picnic. It will probably get to the point that we will miss the hot weather when Autumn/Winter kicks in.

I am in Brighton from tomorrow until Monday. I have a few meals out planned.

I had overnight oats again today and then just snacked on crisps and fruit. I had some chips from a chip shop (which were very nice and fresh and crispy, yum!) with some marinated Quorn pieces and salad in a pitta.

Brambling

20 years is good for a dish washer Caronc mine didn't last anywhere near as long, it's on my list to replace I'm currently hand washing the dishes.

Trip into town today for a hair cut and a wander around the town, the walk back to the car took be pass the Swedish cafe to takeaway a raspberry and almond 'bun' can't remember the Swedish name.

After lunch I went out to the range and then into Tesco next door for some fruit and veg. I need to sort out a new mobile and wanted a nose at their sim only deals.

lunch was the bun with a cuppa.

Oriental Pork belly slices with stir fried veg and rice

Farway

Overnight rain, sun on it's way out for the day.

Twenty years is good going on the DW Caron, it's one of those household items that you only realise the convenience of once it stops, may your new one do as well, one thing I miss with my replacement is the lack of the cold rinse only option on my old one

Have a nice time in Brighton W2000, long time since I've been there but eating out was never a problem, even F & C under the arches.

Lunch, another lamb burger. Even though Waitrose I'm not too keen on them for the price. Only bought to try, on offer. I'll not bother again

Dinner, Very posh [read expensive] free range pork loin chop. grilled with new spuds + salad

caronc

Good morning everyone,

Yep DW definitely had a good innings and least finished the programme before it started screeching, must have worked out at a fraction of a penny per use! I'm pretty sure the new one won't last as long. JL offer a 5 year guarantee on it so I should at least get that out of it. I'm not enjoying the handwashing one bit….

Yesterday was truly miserable weather wise, grey and chilly today but dry so far. I really must do a bin run and water the greenhouse as I didn't venture outside at all. Tesco are due later and after a very thorough hoover yesterday I want to have an equally thorough mop through while I'm pooch free.

I found the pre-marinated tofu a tad underwhelming. I think it was supposed to be like halloumi but for me it was overly salty. The LOs I'll chop through my lunchtime soup but I'll not buy it again. Dinner tonight is tbc.

Need2bthrifty

Nice sunny morning here and to further brighten peoples day there was a pod of dolphins feeding in the bay for about an hour. Quite a few holiday makers and dog walkers were stopping to enjoy the show; the smiles on their faces and mine showed our appreciation but then I'm not a fisherman.

Less pleasant is the sad looking mushrooms I have and decided they were best used in a soup so may have that later.

There’s also salad to use and I still have a couple of mini pork pies leftover from yesterday so that will be lunch today.

Wednesday2000

I’m out for dinner in Brighton. I’m having teriyaki “chicken” with miso buttered noodles, tempura cauliflower and papaya salad. Sounds very interesting! I’m having a plum Old Fashioned to drink.

justkeepswimmimg

Office day for me so salmon poke bowl from the local supermarket for lunch, very underwhelming! Just had sweet chilli duck and veg noodles 😋 (picked up some more RTC duck strips in M&S the other day, they are so nice).

Quite mild here and dry, the sun was out as I started the drive home. Looks damp tomorrow 🤔

Brambling

JKS I find after years of taking my own lunch to work most SM lunches are a let down.

I'm envious of your dolphin watching N2BT

Friday volunteering today we had a couple of manic moments but it did calm down and I finished just after 4pm

Salmon and pasta salad for lunch.

Chicken wings with wedges, coleslaw and corn on the cob for dinner