http://justnotdinner.com Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:52:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Of course, it's nothing like what it would be if you actually walked through while we're running (hint, hint - take time to stop out next season and introduce yourselves!  I am the wacko redhead running the show while playing with a cash register) but it gives you the general ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/11/dollinger-family-farms-haunted-barn-2008/ I spent Sunday afternoon be-bopping around my kitchen while cooking for the boss.  The most wonderfullest female singer in all the world was playing on the CD player, blasting out of the surround-sound speakers as I stirred and tripped over animals.  While singing along with Stevie Nicks, it occurred to ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/11/getting-jiggy-with-it/ This was actually written yesterday, but I couldn't find my usb cable for the camera! When I decided to play in the kitchen a bit today - the first real inclination to create in weeks - I had no idea that my last post had been about pancakes. But before we get ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/11/just-goes-to-show-how-closely-i-pay-attention/ The Stepson and his best friend arrived about 7:30 last night to hang for the weekend.  Because I knew they were coming, I waited to do a grocery run because....well, they're 17 year old boys that play football.  They eat.  A lot.  So after they arrived, I asked what they ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/10/would-you-like-some-pancake-with-that-syrup/ Yes, I still exist.  Thank you to those who sent concerned emails.   Work has had me tied to my office desk for more than 12 hours a day, several days a week, in order to keep my head above water while working on big projects.  Add to that the Haunted ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/10/the-flavors-of-fall/ I'm here, really.  I have been back to spending every spare moment on a huge work project, so I haven't been cooking AT ALL.  It's been sandwiches for dinner for 2 weeks now. On a good note, there's proof that eating well (as I was) and gluten free (oh...and a little ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/08/alive-and-kicking/ I wanted to make a "special" dinner to celebrate The Man's first day back to work. Running around doing things in the house this morning before work, I thought about what I could do that wouldn't have us eating at midnight. Pork tenderloin. Mmmkay. I pulled one out of the ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/08/making-it-up-as-i-go-along/ Through the month of August, Triumph Dining is giving away free American dining cards to help raise money for Celiac Disease.  They're calling this fundraiser "The $10K Challenge."  If they get 15,000 people to sign up, they will donate $10,000 to a national Celiac Disease awareness campaign that we get ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/08/triumph-works-to-triumph-over-celiac/ I intend to talk about food in a moment, really. I want to say thank you with all my heart to those of you that left comments and sent emails over the past week. We have an empty space here at Just Not Dinner.  For the most part, The Gidge and Baby ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/08/empty-space/ [googlevideo]http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5786310641620536351&hl=en[/googlevideo] No more pain, Sweet Pea.   Momma loves you forever & knows that Nana J is taking good care of you. But oh, the pain for me. Thanks to Dr. Buchanan, Dr. Mullan, and the staff at Mallard Point Veterinary Clinic in Minooka and the Animal Care Center in Plainfield for making ... http://justnotdinner.com/2008/08/broken-heart/