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Title: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: River Tyne Lass on Wednesday 29 April 20 20:16 BST (UK)
Feels like another day of same old, same old for me to write about.  Finished nightshift.  Home on buses.  Breakfast, bed, tea and then start all over again.

In a paper today I have read that 407,000 jobseekers have made applications for NHS jobs - apparently a huge surge from this time last year.  I think this just shows how passionately people value the NHS that so many want to play a part despite all we have heard about the tragic deaths of frontline workers. 

When I got home this morning I was pleased to see a grasscutter man going around cutting some of the long overgrown public grass areas at last.

I think we are all much more appreciative of others services now, which we may have just taken for granted in the past.
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Roobarb on Wednesday 29 April 20 21:45 BST (UK)
Yes, that's good to see, a massive demonstration in practical terms of how highly people think of the NHS workers.

A strange sort of day for me. Woke myself up coughing at 6a.m, my chest really doesn't like the tree pollens that are about at this time of year but it's usually a few weeks earlier that it shows.

It was my friend's husband's funeral today, she had given me the details to watch the webcast but sadly the video didn't play. I spoke to her later today and she said no-one had been able to view it but it was available now, so I watched it tonight. I felt so useless not being able to be there for her, although I know she just accepted that that's how it had to be and I was with her in spirit. 

It was cool and cloudy today, not that many people about so I was able to walk through the woods more and think about things. Not that I don't have plenty of thinking time anyway but the events of this particular day brought on my pensive mood.

After lunch I did some research (not family history) and wrote a rather long email. Then went to clean the bathroom. My mother always used to comment on how the place you go to get clean gets the dirtiest. I saw Alice Beer on This Morning today, talking about how to use bleach (after comments were made on the speech by a certain American!) She said you could put it in a spray but it's more difficult to put it directly where you want it. Last time she was on talking about the same subject she suggested putting it in a spray.  ::) Apparently bleach has a use by date as it loses its efficacy. I never knew that.

Did a few other chores (it never ends) and spent a while on Rootschat. One of these days I'll get round to doing more family history but I do find these chat threads comforting at a time like this, I feel like I'm among friends when I can't physically be among friends.

My friend rang after I texted her and told me about the funeral and other things that are going on, I  was glad to speak to her.

Was thinking about what to have for tea, remembered I had the other half of the chicken in pasta sauce to use up so I had that, it was easy and that suited me today.

Watched some TV, have started watching the Sewing Bee programme that I recorded, might leave it till another day, not really in the mood for it.

Hope everyone has had a good day, also hoping for some respite from the daily grind for River Tyne Lass.



Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Wednesday 29 April 20 23:48 BST (UK)
I have written my thoughts for RTL and Pharma on Tuesdays diary...

I think that you're right about people being more appreciative of others now... I hope the government will be too and put the funds into the NHS and its staff in more than just words!

I'm sorry Roobarb you are going through a tough time at the moment and I can't imagine how difficult you're finding not being able to see and comfort your friend... I only know how I feel not being able to see my grandsons who are both very precious to me and what my daughter went through to have them... oldest one ( nearly 7) is very worried about not seeing us, and when will he and will they ever be able to come and stay... he's saying what I'm thinking! It's good to have somewhere like RC where you feel you're amongst friends even when you don't know them...

Today's diary is pretty much like the rest of the days... dull weather today, usual morning spoke to some friends on the phone had lunch...
Did some sewing of headbands for friends DiL's hospital and watched Kirstie Allsopp on Chanel 4 doing her lockdown crafting!
OH fed up as he couldn't get outside and because I was busy doing something he couldn't join in with so got out a jig saw! He must be desperate!
We had salmon tonight made from a recipe out of my good food mag that came yesterday... bung all ingredients in one dish shove in the oven and cook for 20 mins... lovely.
Watched tv.. The Repair Shop.. such a refreshing programme to watch, talented people ... then The Sewing Bee... not keen on this series, don't like the presenter he's an idiot and totally inappropriate ( in my humble opinion) and why can't they have 'normal' people on it! The BBC are just impossible... I'd stop watching it if it wasn't to do with garment making... just have to,put the people out of my mind...
Bed and a read...

Take care all and hoping tomorrow is a better day all round...

Caroline

PS - cheered up as daughter just sent me some photos of the boys having science lesson today... 
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Roobarb on Thursday 30 April 20 15:05 BST (UK)
Thanks for your kind comments Caroline, I am finding it difficult but when I feel sorry for myself I remind myself how much more difficult it is for my friend.

Your salmon recipe sounds great, bung everything in a dish and shove it in the oven is just my kind of cooking!
I don't like the Sewing Bee presenter either, bring back Claudia Winkleman!
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Thursday 30 April 20 15:07 BST (UK)
You're welcome... we all have those difficult moments but there's always someone worse off ..

Salmon lovely I can let you have the recipe if you'd like?

I agree good old Claudia was much better than this nitwit!

Caroline
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Roobarb on Thursday 30 April 20 15:11 BST (UK)
The recipe would be great thanks Caroline, I might have a go when my salmon arrives next week in my Tesco order.  :D
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Thursday 30 April 20 16:34 BST (UK)
Ok I'll pm it to you

Caroline
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Roobarb on Thursday 30 April 20 17:16 BST (UK)
Thanks Caroline  :)
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: BumbleB on Thursday 30 April 20 17:20 BST (UK)
Caroline - is there a reason why you can't share the recipe here on the thread?  It sounds very interesting.
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 30 April 20 17:31 BST (UK)
Caroline - is there a reason why you can't share the recipe here on the thread?  It sounds very interesting.

Possibly page 64 in the May edition Good Food Magazine.   I can view this magazine through RB Digital via my library  :)
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: BumbleB on Thursday 30 April 20 17:48 BST (UK)
Good Food magazine May 2008 - another one pot Salmon dish - with asparagus. 

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pan-salmon-roast-asparagus
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 30 April 20 18:00 BST (UK)
Good Food magazine May 2008 - another one pot Salmon dish - with asparagus. 

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pan-salmon-roast-asparagus

That looks good, I have printed it out - also the Thai Green Salmon showing on the same page  :)
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Thursday 30 April 20 18:13 BST (UK)
No There's no reason at all... it's from this months Good Food magazine but was very tasty and quick and easy to do... so yes I will put it on here then... just cooking tonight dinner though... beef stroganoff with rice...

Caroline
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: BumbleB on Thursday 30 April 20 18:16 BST (UK)
Thank you. :)

Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Thursday 30 April 20 18:17 BST (UK)
Good Food magazine May 2008 - another one pot Salmon dish - with asparagus. 

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pan-salmon-roast-asparagus

That looks good, I have printed it out - also the Thai Green Salmon showing on the same page  :)

No Rosie it's not that one...
It's from May mag Pesto Salmon with bean gratins... don't know how to actually put a link on here but perhaps you do!


 Caroline
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Thursday 30 April 20 18:18 BST (UK)
Opps sorry BumbleB it was you who linked it!
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: BumbleB on Thursday 30 April 20 18:27 BST (UK)
Caroline - so we are not talking about the salmon with asparagus recipe.

Pesto salmon with beans gratin:

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pesto-salmon-bean-gratins

Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Roobarb on Thursday 30 April 20 18:28 BST (UK)
Hardly dare say this now but I'm not keen on pesto.  :-[ But thank you anyway.  :)
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Thursday 30 April 20 19:24 BST (UK)
Caroline - so we are not talking about the salmon with asparagus recipe.

Pesto salmon with beans gratin:

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pesto-salmon-bean-gratins

No BumbleB.. but you've now got the right one..

Oh no Roobarb 😱😱😱😱 well you could use something else to mix with the cream cheese that you like then... sundries tomatoes, tapenade crushed olives.... I didn't have any canellii beans so I used a time of mixed beans and I added mushrooms as we like them... suppose you could spit in what you like really... I also had more breadcrumbs and grated cheese so I just sprinkled it over the whole thing...
I'm afraid I don't stick to recipes I use what I have take out what I don't like and add what I do! Hate anyone asking me for a recipe because it's never as 'it says in the book' ...
Good luck have fun and I'll look forward to hearing your take on it!

Caroline
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Roobarb on Thursday 30 April 20 19:55 BST (UK)

Oh no Roobarb 😱😱😱😱 well you could use something else to mix with the cream cheese that you like then...

Caroline

I think I need to write this in tiny letters .......... I can't eat cream cheese, I'm lactose intolerant.  :-[  I'm okay with hard cheeses but I'm guessing it's not quite the same!
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Roobarb on Thursday 30 April 20 19:56 BST (UK)
suppose you could spit in what you like really...
Caroline

 :o :o :o     ;D ;D
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Thursday 30 April 20 23:12 BST (UK)
There you go predictive text again....
typed whilst trying to cook....
Oh dear no cream cheese either..... you've got me stumped now... how about quark?


Caroline
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Roobarb on Friday 01 May 20 12:58 BST (UK)
I very much appreciate your suggestions Caroline. As I live on my own and don't have a lot of interest in cookery, there are many ingredients I don't have. Also, because of the times we're living in at the moment I don't want to experiment with things I might not use up. I hope you understand, you've been so kind, I'd hate to appear awkward. It was the idea of just chucking it all in that attracted me, I hadn't really given much thought to what other ingredients might be involved. I hope the recipe has been useful to other people.
Title: Re: Diary - Wednesday 29 April 2020
Post by: Caw1 on Friday 01 May 20 15:04 BST (UK)
No problem Roobarb- not everyone enjoys cooking and doing it for one can be a bit of a test unless you batch cook and freeze.

I can understand that not all items are in everyone's store cupboard - my OH likes eating and I'm trying to come up with various dishes just to keep life more interesting.

I've been doing slimming worlds recipes for some time and using low cal spray fats, fat free yogurts and low cal mayo I've lost a stone and quarter... it's been really easy and I've still enjoyed my glasses of 🥂So not all bad!
So I like experimenting with what I have to hand!

Currently I'm making chicken, ham leek and mushroom tarragon pie for tonight be a lemon drizzle cake.... no substitute for the sugar or fat though as you have to have a little indulgence sometimes!

Take care and enjoy what ever you decide to cook

Caroline