Mrs.J

Made Cajun Shrimp and Sausage with Peppers. And I wanted cheese grits so I babysat them and made them. 

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s here. The 2 Miss J’s made my favorite baked French toast for this morning. 

1 hour ago, mappy said:

I love this! I get flowers for Mother’s Day too, they went out yesterday in the rain and picked me out quite a few to plant. Happy Mother’s Day to you! 

Happy Mother's Day to you as well. Happy Planting!

So did my annual Mother's Day tradition a day early. All I ask for is an unlimited budget at my favorite local nursery. The only thing different is that I usually come home and start planting. I will not be planting till tomorrow afternoon at the earliest most likely Monday. Got a Bahn Mi from a local Vietnamese food truck that was at the nursery for lunch. Was actually a better day for some Pho but the Pork Belly was calling my name in the Bahn Mi. 

Just now, George BM said:

Random question @Mrs.J.

Have you ever thought of or do you plan on opening your own restaurant?

Nope. Having worked in restaurants in HS and college I know what all it requires. 
 

I only cook and bake for family and friends. I find relaxation in cooking and baking, and a restaurant I do not find relaxing. I am happy to pass along recipes for those who want them though. 

1 hour ago, PhineasC said:

If schools are only open 1 day a week you will be homeschooling anyway...

Not exactly. I will not be responsible for the learning content. Which is for the best. Being Dyslexic I have my own issues still. 

1 hour ago, DCTeacherman said:

I’m not homeschooling.  Not only do I not have a ability to do that because of work, but I think any amount of social interaction is good for them.  

I will not Homeschool. I am already hitting a wall with the youngest Miss J. And she will be in HS next year. The older Miss J. has it all under control. But honestly there would be two bloody bodies on the kitchen floor if I have to even try to get the younger to do what she needs to.

Pouring over here. Have the window op as it smells nice and fresh. 

Went with comfort food tonight. BBQ Mini meatloafs with green beans and mashed potatoes. 
 

6 minutes ago, nw baltimore wx said:

Probably not the instant kind, huh?

You got that right!

Thought I do not begrudge someone who does the instant ones. I used to eat those too when younger. 

@leesburg 04 guess what I am making to go with dinner tonight.

One of our cats is burrowing under the covers and freaking the crap out of her brother on the end of the bed. 

6 hours ago, H2O said:

My middle school kid wants to go back. Which is surprising given her dislike of the amount of work they made her do

My 8th grader who was having a absolute crap year due to girl drama actually said she wanted to be able to go back. But I think it was that she wants to see her teachers. The 10th grader wants to go back because as much as she likes being home, she is better with in class instruction. 

It will be weird in the fall as the 8th grader is moving up to HS. Hope that she will get to check out the school as she has anxiety. Will have to see what plan the system comes up with for going back in the fall. 

9 minutes ago, Always in Zugzwang said:

Yeah that was bad I know! After copying that image @H2O posted the other week to my phone, I then bleached it with @Mrs.J's recipes to make things safe again! 

I am glad that I am able to help. That particular dish is just vial!

27 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said:

I'm out of mashed potatoes 

I just made some fried potatoes. Those may work. 

6 minutes ago, mappy said:

MD kids will not be returning to the classroom this academic year, virtual learning through the end of school (june 22) 

Knew it was coming and fine with it. The 2 Miss J's have been doing very well with their virtual learning, Mr. J and I have been happy with the type of work they have been getting. And our district in FCPS has been chosen for a pilot project that allows face to face video. 

3 hours ago, ravensrule said:

We need a lot less Covid talk and a lot more of Mrs. J's baking pictures and recipes. I'm stuck home with plenty of flour, let's get it on. 

Did I hear my name called... Here are some cranberry orange scones. This weird cool weather had me in a tea and scones mood. 

4 minutes ago, leesburg 04 said:

I ate mashed potatoes for dinner....that's it...mashed potatoes 

Don't knock that! I love just mashed potatoes for dinner with lots of butter melted all over them.

6 minutes ago, psuhoffman said:

Why do people buy margarita mix?  It’s just tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, and lime juice. 

 

That is what we say. My husband has made ours for years and they taste so much better!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Just saw this on Twitter and and going to put it in my calendar. 

Posting it as I though others on here might enjoy watching. 

Mr. Tornado (The story of Ted Fujita's Tornado science)

Cuban Arroz Con Pollo with a Daiquiri.
 

Making some grilled Mustard Potato salad to go with Brats and Kraut tonight right now. It is a new recipe but wanted a more German style taste. Has a lot of vinegar in it. 

7 minutes ago, wxdude64 said:

I have not heard of these 'Iowa Brownies', or maybe they are called something else here? What are they? (course Iowa and brownies and cattle bring other images up too lol!)

Not sure why they have that name but they have a whole can of Hershey's syrup (which I grew up calling Chocolate Dope, it is an OH thing) in them and nuts. To die for! 

Iowa Brownies

Texas Sheet Cake

4 minutes ago, wxdude64 said:

That looks yummy (sorry H20)!!! I'll take a nice slab and a glass of milk please!!

Just now, WxWatcher007 said:

You and your family deliver every single time. 

 

I need cake now. 

Thanks! This is one of my favorite recipes. Reminds me of growing up and my grandparents had a cottage on a lake in MI. We would go up for the weekends and my grandmother either had a Texas Sheet Cake or Iowa Brownies made. It makes a lot and is oh so good!