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Brrrr! from Florida this morning. Here's hoping the strawberries made it without harm.
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cynupstateny
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Yeah? Well it was -12 here this morning and I feel invigorated smileys/wink.gif
What a wonderful trip, I hope we get a travelogue when you return. Is this your
first trip there? I've never been, but would like to go. I'll be thinking of you, safe trip. Oh, the strawberries aren't mine, there are a lot of strawberry farmers just a bit north of here and the berries were coming on the market. It got pretty cold last night and don't know if their efforts to save the berries worked. There was probably a lot of produce ruined last night in Florida, even further south of here.
first trip there? I've never been, but would like to go. I'll be thinking of you, safe trip. Oh, the strawberries aren't mine, there are a lot of strawberry farmers just a bit north of here and the berries were coming on the market. It got pretty cold last night and don't know if their efforts to save the berries worked. There was probably a lot of produce ruined last night in Florida, even further south of here.
Lol, because you're used to it! And I bet you have a cozy house. This house is built for
efficient air conditioning and uses heat pumps for heat, they don't work very well when it gets this cold. Since heat rises, I'm sure it's toasty up there at the ceilings. Thankfully, it doesn't get this cold very often and the temperature will be back in the 70's by this weekend.
efficient air conditioning and uses heat pumps for heat, they don't work very well when it gets this cold. Since heat rises, I'm sure it's toasty up there at the ceilings. Thankfully, it doesn't get this cold very often and the temperature will be back in the 70's by this weekend.
amanda_pennsylvania
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Sounds wonderful...have a great time!
amanda_pennsylvania
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Same here. I had another word in mind, but we can use yours!
Yes, Brrrr! You all have to remember that it was just 84 here a few days ago!
We're just not used to it. And I hear ya Curious, our houses are built for heat. Cement block and tile floors! Good for keeping the house cool so when it drops into freezing range the "bones" of the house are just cold. But I planned for this today. I'm home today so the oven has been going since early. Breakfast was in the oven then I made this orzo pie type thing for lunch with a salad but I had a little ham I wanted to use up so I diced it and used it instead of chicken. I also added a small handful of shredded Mozzarella. I also halved the recipe and baked it in a 6" spring form pan then I just cut it in wedges. It is really good. Dinner is in the oven now. Beef Stew with Red Wine and Carrots. I've linked it.
Chicken and Orzo Frittata
Giada De Laurentiis
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
3/4 cup orzo pasta
6 eggs
1/3 cup whole milk ricotta
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 cups)
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup diced roasted red bell peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
In a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and creme fraiche and stir until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are combined. Add the cooked orzo, chicken, scallions, parsley, red bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Place the pan under the broiler until golden on top, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad.
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/72299_I_made_so_many_excellent_new_recipes__this_year_but_this_one_was_wonderful_&a
We're just not used to it. And I hear ya Curious, our houses are built for heat. Cement block and tile floors! Good for keeping the house cool so when it drops into freezing range the "bones" of the house are just cold. But I planned for this today. I'm home today so the oven has been going since early. Breakfast was in the oven then I made this orzo pie type thing for lunch with a salad but I had a little ham I wanted to use up so I diced it and used it instead of chicken. I also added a small handful of shredded Mozzarella. I also halved the recipe and baked it in a 6" spring form pan then I just cut it in wedges. It is really good. Dinner is in the oven now. Beef Stew with Red Wine and Carrots. I've linked it.
Chicken and Orzo Frittata
Giada De Laurentiis
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
3/4 cup orzo pasta
6 eggs
1/3 cup whole milk ricotta
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed (about 2 cups)
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup diced roasted red bell peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the orzo and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
In a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and creme fraiche and stir until the eggs are beaten and the ingredients are combined. Add the cooked orzo, chicken, scallions, parsley, red bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Turn on the broiler. Place the pan under the broiler until golden on top, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with a side salad.
http://www.finerkitchens.com/swap/forum1/72299_I_made_so_many_excellent_new_recipes__this_year_but_this_one_was_wonderful_&a
cynupstateny
Well-known member
Think of it this way, Amanda. The cold acts as a preservative so we'll look good when were 90!