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That looks so good but it would probably put me in a sugar coma. Glad you could enjoy it. I think I am done painting the bedroom except for a little touch up here and there. That will come tomorrow. Then I can put the room back together.

Such an important remembrance for all of us. The last my great grandmother heard of her brother was that he was seen being forced into the back of a truck by soldiers with rifles.

Good morning, everyone. Welcome back @ger_77 Gerry and DH! Glad you had a great time. @kazu I'm sorry the pain continues. @marshhawk I'm glad you got in with a new doctor. I hope all went well at your appointment. Such sad news about Fawn. All the trim work is done on my latest painting project. Today I'll do the walls and be done. I ordered new curtains as the ones left behind by Previous Owner are really awful. Then, I am moving on to the bathroom! The origin of falafel is controversial. The dish most likely originated in Egypt. There is a legend that a fava bean version was eaten by Coptic Christians in the Roman era as early as the 4th century during Lent, but there is no documented evidence for this. It has been speculated that its history may go back to Pharaonic Egypt. However, the earliest written references to falafel from Egyptian sources date to the 19th century, and oil was probably too expensive to use for deep frying in ancient Egypt. As Alexandria is a port city, it was possible to export the dish and its name to other areas in the Middle East. The dish later migrated northwards to the Levant, Iraq and Bahrain, where chickpeas replaced the fava beans. This first recipe uses a chickpea base for the falafel. https://thefitchen.com/falafel-stuffed-peppers-2/ This one uses a prepared falafel for stuffing the peppers. The sauce sounds really interesting. https://www.cauldronfoods.co.uk/recipes/falafel-stuffed-peppers And this one has pickled onions with it. http://www.thelovelycrazy.com/blog/2019/9/17/falafel-stuffed-peppers This one sounds interesting with the artichokes included. https://www.bobsredmill.com/blog/recipes/artichoke-falafel-stuffed-peppers/ I hope one of these piques your interest. If not, use your trusted stuffed pepper recipe and enjoy! Wishing you all a wonderful day. Prayers for those who are ailing and cheers to those who are celebrating.

Two steps forward and one step backwards. That always seems to be the case, doesn't it? Hopefully he will get what he needs to lick this and will be home in even better shape. I did manage to get the bed moved away from the wall and am now working on painting the trim. I got the trim I could do standing up, so after this break I'll go do the stuff down on the floor. I have my handy dandy tool to keep the paint off the carpet!

Good morning, everyone! Wow, so much has happened since yesterday. @kazu I am glad that they found the pin and bone fragment. No wonder you were in pain. Let's hope this is it and it is all systems go for recovery now. @rafinmd so happy you had a good night. Don't overdo today and hopefully you will be back 100% shortly. @Copper10-8 Thanks for stepping in and getting the Daily started. We are a community and need to start the morning off with each other. @grapau27 I hope Sarah's procedure goes well today and helps her. I had to look that up as there was nothing about it in the local newspaper. It is a global action, with the majority of layoffs in Europe. Today's meal is another good one for the dark of winter. This first recipe looks easy and the ingredients can be easily found at the grocery store. Well, except for possibly the eggs. https://www.aheadofthyme.com/slow-cooker-asian-beef-noodle-soup/ In this next recipe I don't know where you'd find coriander root. It is specifically the root that is called for and that is quite uncommon here, but a staple in Thai cooking. You can check Asian groceries or look for a substitute. This article may help: https://onthegas.org/food/coriander-root/ https://www.marionskitchen.com/slow-cooker-thai-beef-noodle-soup/ This one includes crimini mushrooms. That sounds pretty good to me! https://neighborfoodblog.com/slow-cooker-asian-beef-and-mushroom-noodle-soup/ I hope one of these looks good to you. Wishing you all a wonderful day and prayers for all who are ailing. Let's get well, folks!

Roy, let me add my wishes for a quick recovery. Don't worry about us!

Good afternoon! I did make it to buy the paint! So, as soon as Sue gets here Thursday and helps me pull the bed out from the wall, I can get started. Table pads arrived today and they are really nice. After spending that much for a dining room table, I wanted to protect the top of it. We are just waiting on four more chairs to arrive and that will be complete. Winter has finally arrived in Midland.

There are hot spices and then there are flavor spices. If it is the hot spice that irritates his mouth, just leave it out. Then he just has the creaminess of the peanut butter, which should sooth his mouth. I was thinking of Snowbound, which is a white, but not a stark white. It is a lot softer. I used that to paint the old house in Ohio to get it ready to sell. But, who knows. I might find something I like better. I want to lighten it up a bit as it seems kind of dark and dreary. You wouldn't think that of a pink, but this pink is just that.

Good morning, everyone. Fortunately, most of the bad weather is occurring to the south and east of us. We're supposed to get a couple of inches, but not much more. Some are getting a lot of snow followed by freezing rain. I am going to make it to buy my paint today. This painting project is going very slowly. I need help moving the furniture away from the walls. The good part is I only have the bed and one end table to move out. There wasn't room for my dresser as two walls are taken up with closets. Irish coffee is my go to drink on cold weather itineraries. I'm sure I'll get my fill of them in Greenland and Iceland this summer. On warm weather cruises I have a Bloody Mary. A spicy one! Sometimes it is a Virgin Mary. I don't care about the alcohol in it, but I want the veggies and spice. I have had African Chicken Peanut Soup and it is wonderful. The soup just has more chicken broth in it than the stew does. This is a great meal for a cold winter day like today! https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/african_chicken_peanut_stew/ This dish is adaptable. You can add as much heat to it as you like or leave it out altogether. I find it very satisfying due to the creaminess and richness of the peanut butter and roasted peanuts. https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/west-african-style-chicken-peanut-stew.html This next one shows the chicken still on the bone, but I like to cut the meat off the bone after cooking and put it back into the stew. It just makes it easier to eat that way. https://lowcarbafrica.com/african-chicken-peanut-stew/ Give it a try! It is delicious! Prayers for all who need them and cheers to those who are celebrating! Wishing you all a wonderful day.

My question was what if I wanted something different?

Sounds like a great deal. And, yes, the Daily is a great place to post that as we all like to hear about what others are planning and be able to congratulate them!

@Cruising-along Carolyn, have a happy, happy day.

Good morning, everyone! Today is going to be errand day here as we are expecting snow tomorrow. The best they can give us as an estimate is 1-4 inches. One would be enough for me. But, best to be prepared. I had a beer can collection in college. Haven't had a beer in years, so none here now. There is one lone bottle of St. Pauli Girl Non Alcoholic waiting to be turned in for refund. Maybe today. Today's meal would be a good one for a day like tomorrow. For the carnivores among us, just add ground beef. Or ground turkey. Chili mac is a combination of Mac and Cheese and Chili. Sounds good to me except for the mac part (carbs). Here's a quick and easy version to get started. https://www.budgetbytes.com/cheesy-vegetarian-chili-mac/ There is a slow cooker variation available for the next recipe. Sounds good to me. Turn it on and let it go! https://kristineskitchenblog.com/one-pot-vegetarian-chili-mac/ This might be a good thing for this coming weekend's football games. It just screams touchdown, doesn't it? https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/one-pot-vegetarian-chili-mac-and-cheese/ This last recipe makes the Chili Mac true vegan. You can also make it Gluten Free, Soy Free, and Oil Free. But, hopefully not Flavor Free. https://rainbowplantlife.com/one-pot-vegan-chili-mac/ That's it for today. So, make up a big pot, wrap up in your favorite quilt, and turn on the Hallmark channel for some great chick flics. What a great way to hunker down during a storm. The only other thing you need is a good glass of cardboardeaux. Warm thoughts for all who need them and cheers to those who are celebrating.

The base boards have already been painted, so they need to be freshened up.

@AncientWanderer and @Quartzsite Cruiser Maxine and Lenda, I think I have one of those. I'm going to have to look through my boxes. I thought it was for smoothing down wallpaper. But, if I still have it, I'll put it to good use!

Thanks for all the suggestions on the paint job. In my old house I was working with hardwood floors, so I just taped them off and painted away. I think the tool that @Rowsby showed is the way to go. I really don't want the hassle of taking off baseboards and putting them back up. I'm guessing these are wood if they are original to the house. So, I am ready to banish the puke pink from my bedroom!

@Cruising-along May Patricia rest in peace and may her family find peace and healing through all their wonderful memories of her. Calling all members of the Messy Painters Guild: How do you minimize the amount of paint that gets on the carpet when you're painting the baseboards? I mean other than taking them off. I'd have to replace them all. Of course, that might not be a bad thing.

@smitty34877 Mrs.@aliaschief, Susan, @Vict0riann, sorry to hear about Jenny's difficulties. Healing thoughts to her.

Good morning, everyone. I am getting a late start today. I couldn't get to sleep last night and ended up sleeping in this morning. Every once in a while I have those nights and I know I'll pay for them the next day because I am dragging this morning. London broil was a favorite in our house. Dad would marinate the steak and then cook it on the grill. This was one meal he didn't burn on the grill. Mostly he burned chicken. This first recipe is a lot like Dad's marinade except his had sherry in it. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/london-broil-with-herb-butter-recipe-1972708 This one has a different marinade that sounds pretty good. We never had an herb butter with the steak. I would probably skip that due to calories, but this one sounds like a great one. I'd use it on my veggies! https://carlsbadcravings.com/london-broil/ And here's one more for the good of the cause. It has been a long time since I've made this and I think it is time to resurrect the recipe. Maybe for the next Farkle Party where I do the food. https://manmeetsoven.com/london-broil-with-herb-butter/ Wishing you all a wonderful day. Prayers for all our ailing Dailyites and family members.

@RMLincoln Welcome to the Daily and thank you for your wise words.

Hugs to you, Carolyn, and to your entire family. Hold each other close during this difficult time. Patricia's spirit is guiding all of you.

Welcome to @crystalspin! Hope to see more of you on the Daily. My DBIL had that same surgery the week after Thanksgiving. He was in the cast at Christmas, but still seemed to enjoy himself. He's now in a splint that is not too confining and says he's doing very well. He is managing to get back to some of his regular activities. He is able to cook meals again and he's a great cook. Wood working will have to wait a bit. His furniture is beautiful. He is worried he won't be 100% for golf season, but he can always start late. Good luck with it!

Good morning, everyone! We're supposed to get about an inch of snow today. We'll see. There was an article in the local news about how we are at the top of the list for least snowy winters so far. But, we're not the #1 least snowy winter - that was in 1944. DB Bill says thank you for the birthday wishes. We sent him home with some stroganoff and the rest of the cake last night. Feast on..... I thought of Anne Frank often during the height of the pandemic. I have visited the Anne Frank house in Amsterdam several times. While many of us were complaining about wearing masks and having to stay home for a while, I remembered about how she and her family did that for two years. We had the luxury of TV, Zoom, Netflix, and free long distance calling and still we complained. Today's meal will appeal to many, but I will give it a pass because of the carbs. Rice is hard on those with diabetes, so I steer clear of it. This first recipe is quick and easy. https://therecipewell.com/instant-pot-chicken-fried-rice/ This next one is slightly different on seasonings. In fact, there wasn't much difference between the recipes. https://recipes.instantpot.com/recipe/better-than-takeout-chicken-fried-rice/ And this one's claim to fame is making small tweaks to make the dish healthier, like using brown rice. https://fitfoodiefinds.com/instant-pot-healthy-fried-rice/ Time to go help Sue in the kitchen. DGD River Lynn is with us today. She spent the night for the first time in her Grandma's new house. Healing thoughts go out to Jacqui, Tana, Sarah, Kathi, and Patricia.

Good morning, everyone! It is a gray day here, but no snow. Not much planned until tonight when we will have the rescheduled Farkle Party and celebrate brother Bill's birthday. Sue is coming down with her DGD this afternoon, so that will be exciting. I just have to clean a couple bathrooms, finish dinner, and set the table. Today's meal is a great one. Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian. In cuisine, alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared "hunter-style" with onions, herbs, usually tomatoes, often bell peppers, and sometimes wine. A basic cacciatore recipe usually begins with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil heated in a large frying pan. Chicken parts, seasoned with salt and pepper, are seared in the oil for three to four minutes on each side. The chicken is removed from the pan, and most of the fat poured off. The remaining fat is used to fry the onions, peppers or other vegetables for several minutes. A small can of peeled tomatoes (drained of liquid and chopped coarsely) is typically added to the pan along with rosemary and a half cup of dry red wine. Bay leaf may be used, along with chopped carrot to give extra sweetness. The seared chicken parts are returned to the pan which is then covered. The dish is done after about an hour at a very low simmer. Cacciatore is often served with a rustic bread[clarification needed]. Outside of Italy (mainly in the US), it may be served with pasta on the side or atop white rice. Here is recipe number one: https://reciperunner.com/easy-skillet-chicken-cacciatore/ These recipes are saying it is done in 30 minutes. I think I'd want longer to make sure the chicken is done. Also a little longer cook time helps the flavors blend. I'd do it in my cast iron skillet and move it to a slow oven to finish the cooking. https://therecipecritic.com/creamy-skillet-chicken-cacciatore/ Oh, now that does look good, doesn't it? This next one is paleo, Whole 30 compliant. Not sure what the Whole 30 thing is. I guess I have to look that one up. https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/one-skillet-chicken-cacciatore-paleo-whole30/ I think I am convinced that I need to make this dish for next weekend's Farkle Party. It sounds so good! https://thestayathomechef.com/chicken-cacciatore/ Wishing you all a wonderful day! Prayers and healing thoughts to @kazu Jacqui, @Scrapnana Kathi, @smitty34877's Tana, @grapau27's Sarah, and @Cruising-along's Patricia.