The Cozy Corner

[Nylonian]

I hope everyone is having a fantastic day!

Yesterday was an emotional rollercoaster for me. I didn't realize yesterday was the anniversary of a moment in my life that I wish had never happened. Over the last 22 years, I've worked on myself both physically and emotionally to overcome that moment in time.

After a wonderfully fun morning, the realization of what day it was hit me and I spiraled worse than I have in recent years. Thankfully, I was pulled out of it by my husband and some good friends I've made in here.

Last night felt like shed another layer and I feel so so so much better. I want to thank all of you in this wonderful group for the smiles you've brought. We often don't know what others are going through but I can at least say thank you for being you!

Here's to catharsis, love and friendship.

 

[Nylonian]

Monday morning for me, big work day ahead. Definitely having a case of the Mondays... At least I have the long weekend and bouldering to look forward to tonight.

 

[ScarletDaisy]

Monday morning for me, big work day ahead. Definitely having a case of the Mondays... At least I have the long weekend and bouldering to look forward to tonight.

Happy Monday to you!

 

[Orwellian69]

Monday morning for me, big work day ahead. Definitely having a case of the Mondays... At least I have the long weekend and bouldering to look forward to tonight.

May your Gods and/or idols be with you.

 

[Nylonian]

May your Gods and/or idols be with you.

Thanks PotNoodle. I appreciate it. This is a nice and supportive space.

 

[Nylonian]

Happy Monday to you!

Haha, indeed. You should hear the way my manager says it... Dunno whether to love her or hate her.

 

[Nylonian]

Some people divine from tea leaves, some from coffee grounds. This is my seer:

 

[Nylonian]

I don't mind if you sit on me n all but the name is Q
The pink is blush from being confused for a bean bag and don't let the fuzz fool you.

Are you Pink Elmo?

 

[Qky75]

Are you Pink Elmo?

Tickle me n find out

 

[Qky75]

I have no idea how I screwed up this meatloaf....but I did. Must be a hidden talent

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

What’s everyone having for dinner. Warmer temps here and taco salad on the menu for tonight.

 

[Nylonian]

What’s everyone having for dinner. Warmer temps here and taco salad on the menu for tonight.

Beef, capsicum and broccolini stir fry with sichuan peppercorn sauce.

 

[Mrmphilll2]

Pad Thai here @Shymidwestgirl hope you been doing well. Been awhile!

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

What’s everyone having for dinner. Warmer temps here and taco salad on the menu for tonight.

I am grilling pork short ribs. Nothing special for seasoning. Just salt and pepper.

Then I'm going to sauté it in a tomatillo and serrano salsa. Serving that over a small bed of buttery white rice. I already made the masa for flour tortillas and will be making about a dozen so hubby can take some in the morning.

 

[Nylonian]

Pad Thai here @Shymidwestgirl hope you been doing well. Been awhile!

Love a good Pad Thai. The sauce HAS to have real tamarinds though. A lot of Thai restaurants really skimp out and it ruins the balance of the dish.

 

[Qky75]

Beef, capsicum and broccolini stir fry with sichuan peppercorn sauce.

Biscuits salés au fromage en spray ...for the most distinguished palates

 

[Nylonian]

I am grilling pork short ribs. Nothing special for seasoning. Just salt and pepper.

Then I'm going to sauté it in a tomatillo and serrano salsa. Serving that over a small bed of buttery white rice. I already made the masa for flour tortillas and will be making about a dozen so hubby can take some in the morning.

I tried growing tomatillos to preserve but I didn't get enough fruit from my harvest. The store bought one is just not the same. Not to mention that tomatillo are still kinda niche in Aus so pretty expensive.

 

[Nylonian]

Biscuits salés au fromage en spray ...for the most distinguished palates

Speaking of fromage... The food on 'Hannibal' had me going.

 

[KatieKulka32]

I have no idea how I screwed up this meatloaf....but I did. Must be a hidden talent

Not enough bread crumbs?

 

[KatieKulka32]

Burgers on the grille

 

[LatinaCarmen1980]

Tomatillos love hot weather. I had a small green house and grew them every summer, but lost the greenhouse after a real bad windstorm. I never asked hubby to build me a new one. You're right though - store bought is just not the same. Thankfully, there are a few good Mexican-Latin stores within 25 miles that carries them - imported of course.

Maybe a little tip. If you bury one of those small irrigation hoses - the black ones that bleed though, they'll love it. They love hot weather but watering them above ground gives off too much humidity and they don't like that.

 

[Qky75]

Not enough bread crumbs?

No. I buggered up the seasoning

 

[Shymidwestgirl]

And @LatinaCarmen1980 you’ll be pleased to know my momma didn’t teach me to cook with a packet of taco seasoning for what this white girl calls tacos.

 

[Nylonian]

Tomatillos love hot weather. I had a small green house and grew them every summer, but lost the greenhouse after a real bad windstorm. I never asked hubby to build me a new one. You're right though - store bought is just not the same. Thankfully, there are a few good Mexican-Latin stores within 25 miles that carries them - imported of course.

Maybe a little tip. If you bury one of those small irrigation hoses - the black ones that bleed though, they'll love it. They love hot weather but watering them above ground gives off too much humidity and they don't like that.

Amazing tips, Carmen. I'll apply them to the next crop and report back. Cheers.

 

[CJamarous]

Had a late lunch/early dinner at Pizza Ranch with my two oldest kids, my Parents and my Brother and his family after spending the afternoon at the Deer and Turkey Expo. Kids had a great time at both. But now I remember why I never take them to Pizza Ranch....its bad when the fried chicken is far, far better than the pizza lol. Oh well, all in all a great day!