Sorry for the lack of posts. I'm rather behind on everything.
Unexpectedly, my wife was scheduled for surgery this week. Said surgery was very minor, took place this morning and she's doing fine, thanks to a skilled medical team and a Percocet prescription.
But, the surgery was on her shoulder. One whole arm is out of commission.
Not to mention the fact that she has a very, very low tolerance for any and all drugs.
This means I'll not only be busy as a bee, cleaning up the house for the holidays, but I'll be in charge of all culinary duties, as well.
I only started seriously exploring my interest in cooking, about three months ago. So, very much still an amateur, I've suddenly been called up to the big leagues! And my son wants a Turkey on Christmas Day, so it'll be my first. I yoinked a recipe from Gordon Ramsay, so we'll see! Then there's Christmas Breakfast and Christmas Eve, the latter of which is always an appetizer thing at our house.
I'm gonna try to get the News finished tonight or tomorrow. A whole slew of stuff has come out over the past couple of weeks!
Family before hobbies man. I know what it feels like when my wife hurts, not fun. You want to make it better, but can't.
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well James and your wife recovers quickly. Oven bags work wonders for preventing turkeys drying out when cooked.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the cooking, and best wishes to your wife.
ReplyDeleteOh man. I am sorry to hear that she had surgery but glad she is doing well. As for cooking, I have no doubt that you'll knock it out of the park. Will you take pictures of your food?
ReplyDeleteWhat else are you making? I'm very excited for you. Cooking, as you know, is wonderful.
Merry Christmas and best wishes for your wife
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your wife is doing ok. I hope she has a speedy recovery--and I hope your family has as s great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!
ReplyDeleteRoasted Garlic Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Spinach Gratin, Evil Corn, Brussel Sprouts & Bacon.
Very nice. The double bacon. Can't go wrong with that. Hey, we were at the market today and I picked up mascarphone. I keep seeing it on Chopped and you mentioned it's great with honey so ... I bought it.
ReplyDeleteHaving it over the weekend. Thanks for the idea. Happy Eating & Happy Cooking.
Not for yr current project @ hand, but i highly recommend Alice Waters "The Art of Simple Food"; when my wife was pregnant a few years back, it def kicked me up a notch & opened up a lot of other cooking avenues as well. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBrussel Sprouts & bacon, right on... We eat a brussel sprout & bacon gratin a lot around here, Richard Olney recipe, it's the bomb
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your wife, man. BTW, you can't just go wrong with a Gordon Ramsay's recipe! Just remember his secret ingredient: swear the hell out of it when cooking :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like some sitcom-esue wackiness may ensue; "The fire department showed up? On Christmas eve?"
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out. Happy New Year!
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