TOTALLY GEEKED!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Wednesday!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Hey.

Man. There's just never any muffins or bagels or bacon in here.

Tinydancer · Guru

I just zapped bacon in the microwave at work. I bet lot's of people are thinking about bacon right now. Happy Wednesday everyone!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Wow sb, Short handed. I see lots of OT in your future.
I'm eating my standard granola and Greek yogurt.

FNW · Guru

I zapped some bacon for the boys and whipped up some scrambled eggs for DH to cook for them. They must be going through a growth spurt, they want a big breakfast lately.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

FNW wrote:
I zapped some bacon for the boys and whipped up some scrambled eggs for DH to cook for them. They must be going through a growth spurt, they want a big breakfast lately.

When DS was that age, every day I started him with a pancake and then the regular breakfast. The pancake helped in filling him up.

FNW · Guru

My mom made big breakfasts every weekday morning during the school year. Probably during summers, too, I just cannot recall currently. She felt we did better in school if we started out with a good, hot breakfast. Last week the boys had their SOL's and the teachers asked that we give them big breakfasts before they come to school. So we did, and now the boys want it every day.

They were never hungry before but I think they didn't like what DH gave them. So I'll start making pancake & waffle batter and have DH cook for them on mornings when I go in to the office. They don't like leftovers or frozen foods (even if it's MY pancakes that are re-heated). They want it freshly made (spoiled). I'll make them crepes or ebelskivers or even dutch pancakes on mornings when I'm home.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Bacon? Who's got the bacon! I want me some B.A.C.O.N! Dagnabit! Now I have to get some out of the freezer to make. Speaking of bacon, yesterday I found maple bacon flavored chips by Kettle brand at the store. I haven't tried them yet but I'm told they're good.

What a morning. Just before 7, a very loud thunderboomer cracked and rumbled. Didn't see any lightning but it just about shook me right out of bed. A quick downpour and then stopped. Nothing since. I'm hoping the sun breaks through the cloud cover.

I'm off today and tomorrow. Woohoo! Time for laundry, groceries, cleaning, etc.

Have a great day!

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Dadgum raccoon climbed the support pole to reach my deck last night. Besides managing to reach the bird feeder that was hanging from a pole over the edge of the deck, he destroyed my flowers that were sitting along the railing. Death to raccoons!

Lindley · Guru

Good morning! Beautiful day here and then the rains will come. Babysitting my little man. He is growing up so fast!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

My boss decided that Wednesday is a stupid word and I had to look up the origin. Apparently, our lazy tongues and dialects have dropped the "d" and the extra syllable, so now he thinks the spelling should be changed to reflect that.

First world problems.

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Men!

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

We got about an inch of rain yesterday - it all came
down as I was making my 87-mile trip up to the Hill
Country. Man! Even the truckers had reduced their
speed by about 15 mph. Just hope we don't get a
downpour for the next 7-10 days, so the watermelons
can dry out (they want a very dry period as they
ripen at the end, to become sweet).

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I can't keep microwave bacon in the house.

It's usually gone before the day is out.

When the kids were little, I made breakfast every morning. Eggs, sausage or bacon, toast or bagels. They would get rice, oatmeal, or grits, too.

Sometimes they got pan fried potatoes.

Fridays were treat days, I'd make cinnamon rolls or muffins or every once in a great while they might get a donut.

As they got older, the less they wanted for breakfast.

Still made the Friday treats, but through the week they were happy with a boiled egg and toast or cereal.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Domestic Engineer wrote:
Dadgum raccoon climbed the support pole to reach my deck last night. Besides managing to reach the bird feeder that was hanging from a pole over the edge of the deck, he destroyed my flowers that were sitting along the railing. Death to raccoons!

Wrap some barbed wire around the posts starting about a foot or two from the top.

Move the bird feeder.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

When you freeze bacon in bulk, it can be a pain to
defrost a whole bunch. When you bring it home,
re-package it this way. Using parchment or wax
paper, fold it zig-zag over one or two slices. Put in
freezer zip-lock bags, and remove as much air as
possible. When you need just a couple of strips,
remove them and return the rest of the pack to the
freezer. The one or two strips will defrost in a
couple of minutes, rather than having to defrost
(and use) a whole package.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Who doesn't use a whole package of bacon?

FNW · Guru

HAHA. A package lasts 2, maybe three meals. Easily done within a week of opening.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Freeze bacon???????????

Never!!!!!!!! biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin biggrin

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Yeah, but I was talking about when you buy bacon in
BULK - like 8-9 packages at a time, because they are
on sale!

FNW · Guru

We'll get 3 packs from BJ's. I will freeze two, and keep one in the fridge. When I need another pack, I put it in the sink filled with hot water and let it defrost while I get the rest of the meal started.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I was thinking Momala was talking in bulk, like 5-10 pounds of bacon in one package.

You know, bacon is a cured meat.

You can get a slab, slice what you need and wrap unused portions in cheesecloth.

It'll keep in a cool dry environment for weeks.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Who doesn't use a whole package of bacon?

*raises hand*

I hate reheated bacon so I only cook what I need or will eat at the time.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Who doesn't use a whole package of bacon?

DD and I use half a pack. It's just the two of us though. Most packages aren't a whole pound anyways.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

I post a lot of bacon memes on FB but

Spoiler: I don't eat bacon

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Honeys_Mom wrote:
I post a lot of bacon memes on FB but
Spoiler
I don't eat bacon

I knew there was a reason I loved you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

flan

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

flan327 wrote:
Honeys_Mom wrote:
I post a lot of bacon memes on FB but
Spoiler
I don't eat bacon
I knew there was a reason I loved you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
flan

And here I thought it was the carrot cake... biggrin

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Vette wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Who doesn't use a whole package of bacon?
*raises hand*
I hate reheated bacon so I only cook what I need or will eat at the time.

Maybe it should be phrased - "who doesn't eat the whole package in one sitting?"

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Lawyerlady wrote:
Vette wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Who doesn't use a whole package of bacon?
*raises hand*
I hate reheated bacon so I only cook what I need or will eat at the time.
Maybe it should be phrased - "who doesn't eat the whole package in one sitting?"

I used to eat the whole pound of bacon in one sitting all by myself. Then, I realized just how unhealthy it was to do that so now I freeze it in packs of four strips each. It's much easier to pull out that way and cook.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Thunder and the dog is crying. OGFG is this what I am in with for the night?

On the other hand, I have sent out 3 more orders! Lipsense, not bacon.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Thunder and the dog is crying. OGFG is this what I am in with for the night?

On the other hand, I have sent out 3 more orders! Lipsense, not bacon.

Have you seen these?

https://zendogcrate.com

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

My doctor's office called an hour ago. Instead of coming
in for my appointment tomorrow, could I/would I like to
come in today? Sure, why not. When I got there, the
receptionist just about hugged me to death. Seems they
have a patient that REALLY needs to be seen tomorrow,
so I saved them from having a really jammed up day.
They do everything they can to accommodate their
patients. One of the reasons I love them!

jlbear71 · Guru

We get our bacon from the Amish so it is not in a pack but sold loose by the pound. I portion it into 6 strips for the freezer, 3 each. DH's cholesterol appreciates the portion control.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Dog is hanging his head off the sofa with his best puppy dog sad eyes. Thunder and lightening is fierce. I may be up all night. Sigh....

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Vette wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Who doesn't use a whole package of bacon?
*raises hand*
I hate reheated bacon so I only cook what I need or will eat at the time.
Maybe it should be phrased - "who doesn't eat the whole package in one sitting?"

Oh... right...lol...

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Dog is hanging his head off the sofa with his best puppy dog sad eyes. Thunder and lightening is fierce. I may be up all night. Sigh....

Oh my gosh...Jupiter can sleep through tornado sirens going off!

Thunder and lightening, doesn't even phase her. smile

Our cats, on the other hand, pace around...meow at closet doors....make a pest of themselves.

These cats are going to be the death of me. cry

All 7 of them. furious

Shoot me now! wink

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I think my wallet might start on fire. I just registered and paid for more camps this summer for the girls. Blech.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I just did the spider in your hair dance ritual.

The spider did not survive

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Good grief, FS! Where do you get those FABULOUS
emojis?

Forever Sunshine · Guru

Momala, I have my own board and spent lots of time gathering them for it. They're all there or in my photobucket account. A good search for something will turn up just about anything on the internet. hahaha