Improvisation

@just4him (318962)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
February 12, 2024 2:07pm CST
Good afternoon. I like Dark Chocolate Dove Promise chocolates. One quote says, 'If you can't go right, go left. I've done a bit of that today. I'm halfway through the preparations for today's dinner party. I have the apple crisp out of the oven. Instead of broccoli, I'm serving caramelised carrots. The potatoes are ready to cook. The carrots are ready to go in the oven. I cracked the peppercorns. If I don't have enough, I can grind more. The filet mignon is ready. All I need to do is prep it. I'll do it soon. It's going on two p.m. They will be here at six. I just took the garbage down and brought up the coffeepot from the community room. I know timing is everything and I hope the timing is perfect and I don't jump the gun in getting it all ready. I just finished pealing the garlic. That was fun. I never did that before either. I set the table, so I don't need to do it later. By the way, I never made caramelised carrots before either. Today is rife with a few firsts. It should be fun as it comes together. The only thing I have made before is cheesy mashed potatoes. It's going to be a fun dinner party. Have you experienced any firsts recently? Thanks for reading. The image belongs to me.
19 people like this
18 responses
@kaylachan (74879)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Feb 24
I've had to learn a whole set of things to manage my husband's health. We're getting him switched to a new, easier to manage, blood thinner. We'll both be happy about that. Peg tube feedings are fun, and George is getting to where he is tolorating them at the very least.
2 people like this
@kaylachan (74879)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Feb 24
@just4him I think George will, too. The less I have to say 'no' to, the better for him.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
I'm glad you're learning to manage his health. I'm glad you're switching to an easier to manage blood thinner.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
@kaylachan That's good.
1 person likes this
• Rupert, Idaho
12 Feb 24
Sorry that not everything has gone to plan, and some things have changed....but that's good to be prepared and have a lot of the things completed. I can't think of any recently
2 people like this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
It's good I could improvise. It makes for an interesting dinner.
1 person likes this
• Rupert, Idaho
14 Feb 24
@just4him That is good that you could. And interesting can be good
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Feb 24
@MommyOfEli2013 Yes, it can and did.
@BarBaraPrz (48483)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
12 Feb 24
You had to mention chocolate... now I want some, too.
2 people like this
@BarBaraPrz (48483)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
12 Feb 24
@just4him Good for you!
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
I have half a bag.
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (472476)
• Switzerland
13 Feb 24
I am sure I did, I am thinking what I made for the first time... Now I remember! Small panettoni/muffins, they are delicious, I will make more often.
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (472476)
• Switzerland
14 Feb 24
@just4him They are not difficult to make, all purpose flour, baking soda, skimmed milk, vegetable oil, orange peel, lemon peel, sugar and raisins.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Feb 24
@LadyDuck Yes, it would be easy to make. They sound interesting.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Feb 24
Those sound good. What is in them or how are they made?
1 person likes this
@RasmaSandra (82414)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Feb 24
I hope you had a great dinner party, No firsts here, Well, actually I guess my cats are experiences firsts. They just went through 16 lbs of dry cat food with fish, Now I have new cat food for them with meat and poultry, They are trying to decide if this is good or bad, I have informed them that either they like it or they don't eat. I like to change their menu around and usually after a few days they adjust,
2 people like this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
They'll be here soon. I have everything ready except the filets. I've been told to wait until they get here to get those ready so they will be hot and done the way they like.
1 person likes this
@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
13 Feb 24
Your food is delicious. I like caramelised carrots. No, I have not done any first lately.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Feb 24
Thank you. I'm glad you like them too.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Feb 24
@thelme55 I hope you have a nice day too.
1 person likes this
@thelme55 (77378)
• Germany
16 Feb 24
@just4him You are welcome. Have a nice day.
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (162111)
• United States
13 Feb 24
It sounds like you have planned well. I hope you get to relax and enjoy your guests.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Feb 24
I did, thank you. It was a perfect evening.
@celticeagle (171195)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Feb 24
Sounds like a very good dinner you have planned. First time I canceled my cable.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
Thank you. I'm hoping it all turns out well. That's a good first.
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (171195)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Feb 24
@just4him ........Enjoy.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Feb 24
@celticeagle It was wonderful, thank you.
1 person likes this
@Juliaacv (52180)
• Canada
12 Feb 24
I think that your menu sounds delicious. I hope that your guests enjoy themselves, they will have excellent company.
1 person likes this
@Juliaacv (52180)
• Canada
12 Feb 24
@just4him Have fun!
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
@Juliaacv Thank you.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
Thank you. I'm excited. They'll be here soon.
1 person likes this
@TheHorse (223029)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Feb 24
Enjoy! I hope things go well.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Feb 24
I did, thank you. It went very well.
@Dena91 (16812)
• United States
13 Feb 24
It's good that you are able to improvise as needed. Hope you all have a wonderful time together. I can't think of any firsts lately.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Feb 24
It was a perfect evening. They just left taking leftovers with them. Thank you.
1 person likes this
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
13 Feb 24
@just4him I hope you enjoy or enjoyed your dinner party. I cannot remember if experienced any firsts lately. You are welcome for reading.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Feb 24
Thank you. It was a good evening.
1 person likes this
@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
14 Feb 24
@just4him You are welcome and glad it was a good evening.
1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (183886)
• United States
13 Feb 24
I hope the dinner party turned out perfectly. No firsts here recently. Have a good day.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Feb 24
Yes, it did. Thank you. Have a good day too.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
14 Feb 24
@LindaOHio You're welcome.
1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (183886)
• United States
13 Feb 24
@just4him Thank you very much.
1 person likes this
@sarik1 (7360)
13 Feb 24
It is sounds nice dinner planned. have a great day.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Feb 24
It was. Thank you.
1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (185071)
• United States
12 Feb 24
I think you are brave making these recipes you haven't tried before. I hope they all come out well. One thing even if they weren't delicious...the minister and his wife are not going to make any negative comments...I am sure it will all be good though..wish I was there!
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
Thank you. So far, the only thing I'm not surprised about is the caramelized carrots. 25 minutes isn't long enough to cook them. So, they're back in the oven. The potatoes are ready. I only need to mash them. They're still on the stove in the pan. I have four filets and three people for dinner.
1 person likes this
@wolfgirl569 (111415)
• Marion, Ohio
12 Feb 24
Your dinner will be perfect.
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
That's what I'm hoping. They'll be here soon.
1 person likes this
@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
12 Feb 24
I am experimenting with new side dishes that come to mind such as roasted broccoli with shredded parm cheese and butter
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
That sounds good.
@NJChicaa (121265)
• United States
12 Feb 24
Have fun!
1 person likes this
@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Feb 24
It should be fun. Thank you.
1 person likes this