Thought I had started this blog earlier on today, but obviously I hadn't. Been a fairly busy day especially because Kathy is away this week so I had to get my own shopping. Matt wouldn't come with me so I took his walker, bigger basket, and took the basket off mine as well. I was a bit teed off with the PC Express people today, I ordered a product which they said they didn't recognise. They then told me there was none in the store. I called the store and after being cut off 4 times, I finally got hold of the right department and discovered they had the product I wanted. Why the devil the PC Express people can't do what I did instead of just saying "we're out". Sheer blood laziness if you ask me. Not only that I discovered I only got 12 bananas instead of 14 and when I went to deal with the broccoli, I discovered it was wrapped up in what I always call a French Letter, and because it had been on the shelf and regularly sprayed, there was water inside the wrapping and the broccoli was rotten. I was not a happy camper. I have been promised a replacement broccoli and assured that not all of it is wrapped up.
I had called in at the liquor store as well so I managed to bring everything upstairs except my fizz. It won't hurt in the garage. However, I was really loaded down and by the time I got into the apartment I was in a lot of pain from both my legs and my gouty toes. Kathy, come home.
One thing I bought today was frozen black cherries, already de-pitted. I had a few at supper time and they were good. I let them partially defrost and they really worked well. I think I will invest in more of them. Although, for a while, if I can't get the fresh black cherries, I will get some cherry juice. Think it does help the gout. By the way, my skin problems, almost definitely not shingles, seem to be fading nicely.
I meant to do a few more things when I went out but just couldn't face it today. Have to go to the bank and to a hardware store where I can get the bags for my under-sink garbage collector. I can also drop off used batteries there. I also need to go to a glass place, can't remember what the local one is called, but like Apple Auto Glass, to find out about getting my wing mirror replaced. Mind you, I rarely use my right hand mirror anyway.
Just been watching Il Volo again, Matt really enjoys them, well so do I, but I enjoy other stuff too. I really should try and get another DVD of them singing, if there is one.
I love baked brie.
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Have a great day, stay well, stay safe.
I had called in at the liquor store as well so I managed to bring everything upstairs except my fizz. It won't hurt in the garage. However, I was really loaded down and by the time I got into the apartment I was in a lot of pain from both my legs and my gouty toes. Kathy, come home.
One thing I bought today was frozen black cherries, already de-pitted. I had a few at supper time and they were good. I let them partially defrost and they really worked well. I think I will invest in more of them. Although, for a while, if I can't get the fresh black cherries, I will get some cherry juice. Think it does help the gout. By the way, my skin problems, almost definitely not shingles, seem to be fading nicely.
I meant to do a few more things when I went out but just couldn't face it today. Have to go to the bank and to a hardware store where I can get the bags for my under-sink garbage collector. I can also drop off used batteries there. I also need to go to a glass place, can't remember what the local one is called, but like Apple Auto Glass, to find out about getting my wing mirror replaced. Mind you, I rarely use my right hand mirror anyway.
Just been watching Il Volo again, Matt really enjoys them, well so do I, but I enjoy other stuff too. I really should try and get another DVD of them singing, if there is one.
I love baked brie.
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 round of brie
directions
- Lay the puff pastry out flat and place the brie onto it.
- Spread the cranberry sauce over the on the brie.
- Fold the pastry over the top of the brie.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven for 25 minutes.
Source: Closet Cooking
Author: Kevin Lynch
Have a great day, stay well, stay safe.
Hi Jo - glad you got some of the shopping ... and the rest you'll get today or later in the week. Hope the auto-glass can sort your wing mirror out. Frozen cherries - they are good aren't they ... and occasionally I'll have baked brie - but so rich, so not often. All the best today - Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes Hilary, managed the main shopping. I keep forgetting about the wing mirror. Never had frozen cherries before, they are good. Haven't had baked Brie in a while.
DeleteIt sounds like a busy and frustrating day. What happened to service from the businesses you deal with? Once upon a time...
ReplyDeleteI adore cherries, and look forward to their return here.
I hope you can relax your aching muscles tonight.
Ut was, hope to get the rest done today Sue. I am a bit fed up with PC Express at the moment. Never had them frozen before.
DeleteWe usually have frozen black cherries in the house and have them with yogurt. They are pretty good. Have you been buying peaches? They seem to be exceptional this year. And the other day we bought tomatoes at a local Mennonite farm and they were juicy and delicious. Soon be time to start making soups to stock up for the winter.
ReplyDeleteI will in future David, I really enjoyed them. Yes, I have been buying peaches although I prefer the white peaches because they are cling free. Had local tomatoes too, as you say, they are delicious.
DeleteSo, what kind of cream did the doctor give you to clear up the infection? Is it an anti-fungal? My sister had shingles and no cream did much for her.
ReplyDeleteIts a mixture with hydrocortisone - can't remember what else. But I definitely didn't have shingles Denise, it didn't really hurt although it did itch a bit.
DeleteMy sister was in horrible pain and was on nerve meds for over two years. It was awful.
DeleteI am sorry to hear that Denise which is what convinces me I do not have shingles, thank goodness.
DeleteI've never seen broccoli wrapped up. I bet it would rot.
ReplyDeleteI know, it's ridiculous Alex. Broccoli rots very easily anyway. They are going to replace, but stupid to wrap it in the first place. As I said, it was all wet inside the wrapping.
DeleteYou have so much trouble with orders you pick up. A friend of mine who used to bag to-go orders at Harris Teeter said they were very strict about picking the best produce and getting the right items. One slip up and you got a warning, the next and you were gone.
ReplyDeleteI used not to Diane, only since Covid when they got so exceptionally busy that they took on lots of new, and young I think, employees. Youngsters who don't really care. Hopefully it will get better.
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