Sunday, May 6, 2012

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ Week Of May 7, 2012


This week I had a biopsy of my thumb nail bed (no worries) so my left hand was a little out of commission! 
I was not able to cook or use my hand very well.

The recipe I planned to make and post could not be done and the silver spoon garden markers did not get finished! What's a blogger to do when her best laid posting plans go awry...  Write about yourself!!! YIKES!

So, I posted  10 RANDOM THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ME yesterday! I didn't want this to be all about me, so I asked my readers to tell me something about them too!

It was AMAZING and soooooo much fun! This has become my favorite post because of all the interesting responses!!!!! I found out some delightful and funny random facts about you!

Here are just a few...


My random fact would be that I hope to one day write the lyrics to a Christmas song, even have topic already picked out.  Lynn at Happier Than A Pig In Mud

 I cry at the Hallmark card and Folgers coffee commercials.  Kim at Savvy Southern Style

One random thing about me? I would love to publish a children's book. Nana Diana Takes A Break

I am a hugger and have been told many times that I do give the best hugs. I cry at sad movies, commercials, cards you name it I have a tear for it.  Lori at Wildflowers

 I sang with a band in HS. Yup, and it was FUN! I now only sing while in the car alone:) Pinky at Designs By Pinky

 One thing most people don't know about me is that I can tie a fly for fishing that would make all fishermen want them.  Gretchen from Bird Nest Cottage

One random thing...I studied chemical and biological weapon systems for my Master's Degree. 
Elizabeth at Pine Cones And Acorns

 Four leaf clovers almost scream at me lol I find them all the time..my daughter can too. Melissa


One random thing...I cannot smell. My whole life, I've been faking it. Gayle


One random thing: On days that I KNOW I MUST get a lot of things done around the house, I keep my pajamas on so that I'm not tempted to leave! Alycia at Tablescapes At Table Twenty One


Wasn't that fun? Thanks everyone for the interesting random facts!!!!  To see 10 Random Facts About Me and others click HERE.. join in with your random fact too!

I am now able to cook so here's what's ON THE MENU...

MONDAY
Pan Seared Scallops With A Lemon Wine Reduction
Wilted Spinach With Sherry Vinegar
Individual Scalloped Potatoes

TUESDAY
Tacos And The Fixins'

WEDNESDAY
Pesto Pecan Bow Tie Pasta With Salmon And Bacon
Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Pine Nuts In A Lemon Vinaigrette

THURSDAY
Red Chicken
Baked Potatoes
Green Beans In Garlic Oil

FRIDAY
Dinner Wedge Salad
My Favorite Bleu Cheese Dressing

SATURDAY~ Company's Coming
Lobster Pot Pie
Boston Bibb Lettuce With Clementines, Pistachios And Bleu In a Poppyseed Vinaigrette
Elegant Strawberry Dessert
I have made this very beautiful and impressive dessert for years. This is one to make when you want jaws to drop! Look for this very special recipe in an upcoming StoneGable post!

SUNDAY
Mother's Day~ I'm not cooking... and don't know who is!

OTHER THINGS COOING AT STONEGABLE THIS WEEK:

Cream Of Asparagus Soup




StoneGable Iced Tea




Breakfast Cookies




Look for this yummy recipe this week...





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CULINARY TUTORIALS



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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 6, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Dear yvonne:
    So sorry to hear about your thumb. Hope it is all better.

    I am making your pulled pork in the crock pot for dinner
    tomorrow night. I am looking forward to this as everyone
    of your recipes I have tried have been delicious.

    Hope you have a great week.

    Denise

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Hope your thumb will feel better soon, Yvonne! You're too busy to be out of commission, dear lady. Thanks for hosting your OTMM. Hope you have a happy week.

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  3. MaryMay 6, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Fun facts~ I need to read yours :) So many delicious bites on your menu, I would dearly LOVE to be one of your company coming on Saturday! Hope your thumb is on the mend!

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  4. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMay 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I really want that salmon and pasta recipe!!!! I am trying like HECK to get some salmon on our table and this would work. I LOOOOVE salmon but the others....not so much. THIS I will try on them when you share. XO, Pinky

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  5. Marina@Picnic at MarinaMay 6, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    It was fun! Thanks for this post! You are so organised Yvonne! I never know what I am going to have for lunch, forget the whole week! :)

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  6. Gloria BakerMay 6, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    nice to know more about you Yvonne:))

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  7. On Crooked CreekMay 6, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Yvonne,
    "Mr.Ed" and I tried a new 'breakfast' recipe this weekend that is a definite keeper!!! Time got away from us during our restful weekend. I'll get it to your On The Menu Monday soon! That soup looks delicious! Thank you for hosting this weekly meme!
    Fondly'
    Pat

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  8. Miz HelenMay 6, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Yvonne,
    I can't wait to try your Lobster Pot Pie, it sounds fabulous. What a great idea to have 10 Random Things to Know, I really enjoyed reading the responses. Hope you have a great week and thanks for hosting.
    Miz Helen

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  9. LynnMay 6, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Glad to hear your thumb's ok, I know that has to hurt! I'm not a big seafood eater but Lobster Pot Pie sounds really good to me! Your "random facts" post was fun:@)

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  10. kim @ whitebarnbasicsMay 6, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Oh how I laughed and thouroghly(how in the heck do you spell thouroghly?) enjoyed your "random" post! Thumbs (no pun intended) up! You are delightful and I so look forward to your posts!
    kim whitebarnbasics.blogspot.com/

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  11. Barbara F.May 6, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Sorry to hear you had to have a biopsy but happy all is well. Hope it is back to normal. Another wonderful week of meals. I am looking forward to the pasta with salmon dish. Yum! xo

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  12. The TablescaperMay 6, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Yes, sometimes recipes don't work out. I stopped by for my weekly bit of inspiration. I made a huge batch of tomato sauce and 2 batches of meatballs today.I love having all of that stashed in my freezer!

    - The Tablescaper

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  13. MarthaMay 6, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Oh boy, that Iced tea looks so refreshing! I think I might need to make some soon! Thanks for hosting!

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  14. FoodiewifeMay 6, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Wow, that ice tea is stunning. Everything sounds wonderful. I'm off to blog hop!

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  15. Pura VidaMay 6, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    That tea is hoighty toighty worthy

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  16. Nancy @ The HeadmistressMay 6, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Oh, my...those SCALLOPS!!! Will definitely be trying those!
    Nancy

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  17. ElaineMay 7, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Thanks for the welcome, Yvonne! I am honored to join your party. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous! I hope your thumb is doing better!

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  18. Nothing But Blue Skies...May 7, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    So many delicious looking things on your menu this week! That salmon and bowtie pasta looks divine!
    Thanks for hosting, Yvonne! Love the random things too!
    xo-Lisa

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  19. Claudine from ReStory.caMay 7, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    Dear Yvonne!!!
    Your post was so interesting that I READ IT ALL< and I am barely awake!!!
    I drove 5 hours today coming back from a friends house in the interior of British COlumbia, Canada.
    First: LOVED the random facts, laughed at some! I am a new blogger but already knew some blogger you mentioned!
    LOVED your menu!!! I will come back to the party tomorrow, lets see what I come up with to link up!!! Night night, from Vancouver!

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  20. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMay 7, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I've enjoyed the random things from you and the others. Amazing what we don't know....

    I've brought a French Lamb Stew with Figs & Olives today. I was dreaming of Provence and took a magical trip there with dinner. Hope you have a wonderful week and thank you for hosting On the Menu Monday.
    Sam

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  21. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizMay 7, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    I have to admit I have no plan with my meals- its always a hip shot! My husband would be thrilled with your salmon recipe! I'm not one for fish! Glad your biopsy turned out okay. Hope your thumb feels better quickly!

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  22. ThepearsonfamileeMay 7, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Hi Yvonne...thank you for taking the time to host this party every week! It is one of my favorites...always so refreshing to visit you! YOUR lobster pot pie sounds divine! YUM!

    We are in the middle of getting our Caleb to graduate from highschool and go to the Philippines, our Laurissa ready to teach in Kazakhstan and then her wedding shortly after she returns...but I will still be checking in for recipe ideas that are easy peasy, fun and fresh! I am so thankful you are back. We all missed you. Love to YOU, sweet bloggy friend.

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  23. JoyceMay 8, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Read your blog every week even if I no longer blog myself. Daughter had the same biop on her nail two years ago so I know it hurts. She has recheck this month. I was at the skin Dr. And had nail polish on so she shows me a photo of nail beds and I remark it looks like daughters. She had daughter come in immediately. Photo saved my daughters life! Hope your finger feels better soon.

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  24. The Charm of HomeMay 8, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Yvonne, I love this breakfast cookie and milk pic! That bottle is great! Thank you for hosting! Hope you test come out well!!
    Sherry

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  25. Anita at Cedar Hill May 9, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Busy couple of days and we just closed on my MIL's house (she passed away last summer) so it was crazy, but I am so happy that is over. So that's why I'm late to the party, but I did want to join!! I am coming back to get some food styling tips. Gorgeous blog as ever here.

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    1. AnonymousMay 11, 2012 at 8:25 AM

      Hi Yvonne, I love reading your blog. When will you post your elegant strawberry desert? I would love to make it for Mother's day if you do it soon! Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!

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  26. Miz HelenMay 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Hi Yvonne,
    Your menu's have always been such an inspiration to me and so many others. I have made plans to make the Lobster Pie and can't wait to try it. Hope you have a Very Special Week End and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  27. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    lovely post and I enjoy trying new recipes. I would like to learn how to make a blog , post pictures etc. I have a yard in bloom and we have done some major changes. What a transformation my neighbor calls our yard. We lived here 30 yrs. before we went more modern and open. We tore out the front yard area and took down the front entry privacy fences and opened the whole yard. It was that way when we bought the home and when the posts rotted we just put up new posts. for some reason I wanted it open. We removed two trees ( not by choice I backed over thenm) but looks nicer without . Our neighbor came over and said he had huge rocks and we had one he gave us that has a peak and stand upright. it is about two feet plus. To buy those rocks it is a costly adventure. I put new electric yard lights in and a spot light against the rock. planted variagated grass in front of it. My daughter gave me all her teak patio furniture. I put the love seat in the new front yard by our Cheroke pink Dogwood tree that is 34 yrs. old. Our home is 50 yrs old. The back yard is large compared to homes today. A lot of work we are Senior citizens. The back yard has a pond we put in years ago. We have 10 goldfish and one cat fish. thank you for all your posts/ recipes.

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