Mrs.J

1 minute ago, nw baltimore wx said:

Much like @Baltimorewx said, it’s more about the adventure for us. We like going out for a destination hike or bike, supporting local small craft brewers, and trying new brews.

People in this area travel a lot for destination. Downtown Frederick, when open, is a destination city for DC folks. They come up for the restaurant scene. 

8 hours ago, Baltimorewx said:

I really want to try their deez nuts imperial brown ale. 11%. Thinking about heading back down the shore tomorrow to grab a crowler

Ok so I just made my HS’ers snicker at the name of this beer! 

35 minutes ago, mappy said:

oh it looks super easy for sure - reminds me of the homemade spanakopita my mother makes. 

Ah if you can pass that recipe along. I am 1/8 Greek and have been taking time to get into that part of the family that we did not grow up with. My grandmothers father was from Crete but her mom and dad divorced, yes scandalous in the 1910's and we really do not know anything about that side of the family. I am trying to do it through food. 

6 minutes ago, mappy said:

i wish had Mrs J's cooking skills. that looks amazing

This is so easy you can do it with your Miss Mappy. 

So I decided today instead of just posting what we are having for dinner I would share the recipe. This is one of my go to easy dinners that looks and tastes like you spent hours on it. 

Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups.

Sauce, while I can and do make my scratch usually from scratch this recipe just get some Italian sausage and brown it up in a pot and then add your favorite jar sauce. 

Cook 8 lasagna noodles and then put them on some waxed paper or parchment paper. 

The filling is 1 container of Ricotta, 1 cup Mozzarella and 1 cup of Parmesan and a box of frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry. Slightly beat one egg in a bowl add all the ingredients from above and salt and pepper to taste and mix it up. Spread the mixture on the lasagna noodles and spread it out. Then roll the lasagna up and place into a cooking dish with some of the sauce spread on the bottom. When all 8 are in the dish cover with more sauce, you will probably have some left over so use that for another quick pasta dish. Add mozzarella and Parmesan and oregano on the top. Then bake @350 for 30-40 min. I have not baked mine yet as it is not dinner so you can put it in the fridge for a bit if made early. Enjoy!

12 minutes ago, Jebman said:

Down here in Buda TX, we are getting hammered by all this heavy rain! It has been smashing us for nearly 2 HOURS!

This is VERY unusual for us. Dry season starts about now. Its so bad I cant even get out to my rain bucket lmao! I'd estimate about 4 inches and still getting hammered by heavy rains!

Are you in the area with Tornado Warnings?

Plugging along on my Fallout inspired bookshelf. 
 

And another projected started with bottle caps. Ran short though so told Mr. J that he needed to go out and get some variety 6 packs for bottle caps. 

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.