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As Christmas Day is almost over it's time to start assembling the ingredients for Hoppin John. "Hoppin' John is one of those classic Southern dishes that come with as many versions, stories, and flavors as there are cooks. At its core, however, Hoppin' John is rice, black-eyed peas (or field peas), smoked pork, and onions."
Black-eyed peas are supposed to bring you luck if you eat them on New Year's Day, and it is traditionally eaten with collard greens. Plenty of recipes can be found with a web search.
This has been extremely hectic. Took the wife to an ER on 12/17, they diagnosed gallbladder infection and she was not released until 12/24 (Christmas miracle). Due to blood infection we have been at the infusion center each day since, including Christmas morning.
She is feeling much better (now driving again) and was improving every day she was there, but they needed the organ infection to recede, before they could perform gallbladder removal surgery. Our son and spouse arrived 12/21, so O'Hare airport trips, shopping, cleaning, cooking, chauffeuring, laundry, preparing guest rooms, sitting bedside, present wrapping, all fell on me. I like being busy, but was hectic in a way I have not experienced in a decade.
Dropped them off at airport 2 hours ago in rain and fog, and are waiting to see if the plane actually departs. Delayed 75 minutes once already.
All-in-all everything worked out pretty good, considering. Happy New Years to everyone too!
As Christmas Day is almost over it's time to start assembling the ingredients for Hoppin John. "Hoppin' John is one of those classic Southern dishes that come with as many versions, stories, and flavors as there are cooks. At its core, however, Hoppin' John is rice, black-eyed peas (or field peas), smoked pork, and onions."
Black-eyed peas are supposed to bring you luck if you eat them on New Year's Day, and it is traditionally eaten with collard greens. Plenty of recipes can be found with a web search.
Cool! Heard of it, but appreciate the reminder/details.
Well, talk about a Christmas rush @DrVenture! So much for slowing down as we get older. Happy to see that recovery is progressing and hoping for a successful outcome all around. Take care of yourselves.
@DrVenture I had my gallbladder sucked out about 18 months ago. I didn't have any negative reactions from my existing diet, but I was careful about 'which' food intakes for a few weeks. But, be sure to be mindful of the discharge papers and any notes about post-op diet. There is also good info online.
@DrVenture I had my gallbladder sucked out about 18 months ago. I didn't have any negative reactions from my existing diet, but I was careful about 'which' food intakes for a few weeks. But, be sure to be mindful of the discharge papers and any notes about post-op diet. There is also good info online.
After drop off at O"Hare and return in moderate rain (at 85 MPH) I ate, helped wife with a few things, changed two beds and cleaned two bathrooms. Fight took off, so I am all good for heavy relaxation. Last night I slept on a couch, as the wife was extremely restless, and all beds filled. A few craft beers, and a wee bit of THC tincture, should ensure a good sleep tonight. But, only after the Bears win against the 49ers! lol
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Thanks Ron, and same to you.
Black-eyed peas are supposed to bring you luck if you eat them on New Year's Day, and it is traditionally eaten with collard greens. Plenty of recipes can be found with a web search.
OJ
This has been extremely hectic. Took the wife to an ER on 12/17, they diagnosed gallbladder infection and she was not released until 12/24 (Christmas miracle). Due to blood infection we have been at the infusion center each day since, including Christmas morning.
She is feeling much better (now driving again) and was improving every day she was there, but they needed the organ infection to recede, before they could perform gallbladder removal surgery. Our son and spouse arrived 12/21, so O'Hare airport trips, shopping, cleaning, cooking, chauffeuring, laundry, preparing guest rooms, sitting bedside, present wrapping, all fell on me. I like being busy, but was hectic in a way I have not experienced in a decade.
Dropped them off at airport 2 hours ago in rain and fog, and are waiting to see if the plane actually departs. Delayed 75 minutes once already.
All-in-all everything worked out pretty good, considering. Happy New Years to everyone too!
I'm sure that you and your family will remember this Christmas for a long time to come!
I'm glad that your wife is feeling much better now.
Yes! Thanks for the heads up.
Appreciate you all!
After drop off at O"Hare and return in moderate rain (at 85 MPH) I ate, helped wife with a few things, changed two beds and cleaned two bathrooms. Fight took off, so I am all good for heavy relaxation. Last night I slept on a couch, as the wife was extremely restless, and all beds filled. A few craft beers, and a wee bit of THC tincture, should ensure a good sleep tonight. But, only after the Bears win against the 49ers! lol
Much appreciated. She is doing pretty well, everything considered.
And I slept very well last night, as a bonus.