Hello, all! Bethany and Hans had a half day of school in preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, so they both had some cereal for breakfast, and then came home and heated up leftovers for lunch. I ended up running errands while they did that, and then took Bethany to Brain Balance this afternoon. It was funny; I was shutting off the car because I had to go write a check for the lab work, and Bethany made a face about me coming in. I told her it was only for a moment, but she acted funny, and I finally got her to tell me, "I don't like it when you come in - it's like your invading my privacy!" Which I told her was really funny, since Cody and I paid for her 'privacy' in the program! LOL.
But I understood what she meant; it's her place to go - she's the only one involved, and it's a bit of a territorial issue. Like a Chihuahua with a bone! HAHA... Okay, not really, but it sounds funny!
I realized this evening when everyone was getting ready for bed, that Bethany had all ready finished a large tupperware container of snack-mix I made for her. Almonds, dried cranberries, raisins, and the dairy-free chocolate mini chips; in less than 3 days, it's gone... She said it's gone because it was so good, but still - a little control on the consumption! If only she ate all her vegetables with such wild abandon... <sigh>.
As for dinner, it probably sounds lame, but I took the leftover spaghetti and made Baked Spaghetti & Meatballs, with some extra sauce. That and spinach, with some artisan rolls I found at Aldi (no eggs, no dairy) - warmed in the oven with dinner - and it was a nice meal. I forgot to ask Bethany if she tried the Vegan butter for the rolls... I'll ask tomorrow and see what she says.
Sadly, I can attest to the fact that those warm rolls were delicious with butter. (I feel so guilty).
I hope anyone and everyone traveling for the holidays arrives there and back safely, and that you all enjoy your Thanksgiving dinners - no matter how you're cooking them! I have a Turkey to cook, which I just add seasonings too and baste occasionally in it's own juices and a light spray of EVOO. And I'm going to try my mashed potatoes that everyone likes, but I'll use the Vegan butter, rosemary, chives, salt/pepper, Soy milk, and some hummus. (Maybe a little mayo if I can - I have a couple brands, so I'll have to see if one is made without dairy/eggs. Doubtful). Either way, it will be good. Plus canned cranberry jelly - one of Bethany's favorites! - and black olives, which I think I have. Finally, green bean casserole. I think I'll try and do it up with more soy milk, garlic hummus, and some of the White Bean hummus I got at Martindale's Natural Market in Springfield, PA. Here's a link to their website:
The hummus was great, but what my oldest, Josh, was really impressed with was their customer service and positive attitude. And they have LOTS of stuff! Anyways, I'm just a new customer, but check them out if you're in the area; they're really nice.
So, the only thing missing is a pie, and I have canned pumpkin - so we'll see. Right now, just thinking about baking is draining the last of my energy reserves. Or maybe it's motherhood doing that...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Have fun baking with that tough egg to crack!
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