Yesterday morning as soon as Vince realized I appeared to be back to normal, he said “I think we’re out of bread!” No, dear . . not really. There was a loaf of storebought sliced bread in the fridge that I got with my last grocery delivery because I wasn’t sure when I’d feel like making bread again, but he was hoping for homemade bread.
Also, I had taken ground meat out of the freezer a couple of nights before and put it in the fridge to defrost. I was hungry for meat loaf and we both love meatloaf sandwiches. I had checked the meat Wednesday morning and it was still frozen but I figured yesterday morning it was completely defrosted so as soon as the cakes were made, I stirred up a bowl of bread dough and made the meat loaf.
That’s done. We both had meatloaf sandwiches last night. Yum!
Our CSA bag had lots of cucumbers this past weekend. I had been eating cucumbers and tomatoes, along with mozzarella cheese every day. For some reason, that was something I wanted even when I didn’t feel great. Vince asked me to make the cucumber spread so I grated up several cucumbers last night. I wrapped it all up in a bunch of paper towels, put it in a zipper bag and left it in the fridge overnight so I’ll make that into cucumber spread this morning and we’ll probably have cucumber sandwiches tonight.
Cooking isn’t back to normal but I’m doing more than a was a few days ago. So far, we haven’t starved. Keeping Addie fed was the challenge. She’s a good eater and isn’t terribly picky. She’s home with her parents for a few days so that gives me a break from having to think of what she might eat. Vince and I can generally find something, even if it’s a bowl of cereal but with Addie, I feel like I need to give her something halfway nutritious to eat.
Paula Nordt says
When you say “stirred up a bowl of bread”, do you stir with a wooden spoon, or electric mixer with a dough hook? I’m asking because all I have a a hand mixer and it’s not very powerful.
Judy Laquidara says
I make it all by hand. I have an old Kitchen Aid mixer from back in the Hobart days and it will definitely do the job. I also have a Bosch mixer that I do use when making bread from flour that I mill. It’s a sticky dough and needs a very long kneading time so I use the big mixer for that. I prefer to stir and knead by hand. I get a better feel for the dough that way.
Carolyn says
We’be been having sandwiches this week that you would probably enjoy. Lee cooked up some chicken breasts on the grill and I sliced them thin. We layer them on an Italian roll with mayo, sliced mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil from the garden that I snip into strips and roasted peppers, then sprinkle a little salt and pepper on. It’s our favorite summer meal and will be even better once my tomatoes turn red…they’re not quite there yet. I’m sure you’ve probably done the same it’s just so good!
Judy Laquidara says
That does sound good. Will try that this week! Thanks!
Deborah A. says
I am not familiar with cucumber spread. I adore cuke slices in vinegar (always in my fridge) and lots of tzatziki. Other than that we always have cukes just sliced or in salads. So, what have we been missing? Please post a recipe if you have time or a recipe site.
BTW I am glad to see that you are on the mend. I miss when you don’t post
JoAnn says
What is the cucumber spread? Recipe please.
Cilla says
Yes, following for recipe of cucumber spread. Is it like tzatziki