Submitted by LikeAThermometer t3_z56m2j in rva
Up early as usual because the dog doesn’t believe in weekends. Our Thanksgiving didn’t go to plan but we managed to have a really nice day and a relaxing Friday where I didn’t really eat any meals but just fed on leftovers all day like an animal at a feedlot. What’s the state of everyone’s leftovers? Any good Black Friday deals had by anyone? Or just talk amongst yourselves.
I've never been lucky reheating mashed potatoes for some reason. I always just make potato cakes out of them.
Use a double boiler.
If you want a Saturday project they’re also great for pirogi filling. The dough is really just flour, egg, sour cream, water, and a pinch of salt. If you got the gumption it’s a great way to occupy kids for a few hours
I do love some pierogi so I may need to try that. My son wanted to make dumplings a while back so I gave it a try... Apparently I have no sense of how thick dumpling wrappers should be as mine were like little loaves of wet bread with way too much filling in them.
Add some shredded cheese and a touch of Old Bay to reheated mashed potatoes to reinvigorate them. That's my trick.
There’s a bunch of cheese already in them which is what I’m thinking is making them reheat well
add more butter or even a splash of water to the potatoes before microwaving. remoistens them and the butter obviously adds that butter fat goodness.
The family Thanksgiving knocked it all out actually, but we did a private household second meal on Friday of just a stupid gluttonous feast of our favorite foods. Duck breast, lobster tails, mashed potato/parsnips, roasted carrots, cocktail shrimp ring, mulled wine...
My dad and I started doing Second Thanksgiving when I was in high school, and I’d recommend it to everybody. All of the food you like, none of the extended family nonsense you don’t!
I ate leftover Mac and cheese for two meals yesterday which was delicious but I think I need to eat real food today. Maybe a vegetable or two.
Mac and cheese never disappoints.
You mean..... Something green!?
Mac and cheese is a side dish. Vegetables are side dishes. Therefore mac and cheese is a vegetable.
Just signed a lease last night to move back to Richmond in a few months! Have been up in nyc for the past 2 years but ultimately decided it wasn’t for us. Excited to be back home but also not too excited for the new job search.
We need a boomerang flair. :) Welcome back!
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I have contracted some sort of mild virus. Stuffy head, post nasal drip, aching body. It's not too bad, I just hope it stays mild
Hope you feel better soon! Lots of nasties going around right now.
Thanks! I'll take a covid test later to rule that out, but I don't think it's that. Feels more like a cold
I am just recovering from the same, was ~3 days of feeling a bit bunged up and achies - but thankfully feeling better today
the crud is going around. couple folks went down with it at work recently. rest is the only cure.
That hit me at work Wednesday. Not fun, but I’m finally feeling about 100% today
Same
Oh my god same here. I thought I had a double ear infection for the past two days but it's just that the sinus pressure is so great. Wonderful. Covid and flu negative.
I took a covid test and was negative. So yeah idk what it is but I'm not having fun
Same the day of Thanksgiving 🤧, I hope you feel better!
Went to friends for Thanksgiving so cooking my turkey today for lunches next week. Gonna make some pot pies.
God I love a pot pie. Serious comfort food.
Oh yum, what a great idea none of us ever came up with for leftover turkey!
What can we do around town today to stretch our legs? ideally not involving food - after several days of eating and sitting want to see if outside still exists
Maymont is always a good option, as is the loop from Tredegar over Browns island and across to the little loop near the climbing walls, or Belle isle in general.
It’s here!!! The day we’ve all been waiting for! THE GAME!! It’s gonna be a hair-raiser, people. Keep your socks on and GO BLUE!
GO BLUE 💛💛💛〽️💙💙💙
When the Michigan-OSU game happens, we are all Wolverines.
Sincerely, a Badger.
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Yes GO BLUE!!!! I’m so nervous….
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Yeeeeeea buddy
Congrats on the win!
Thank you - I’m still floating from it! Go Blue!!!!
Resolve Bodyworks has a sale on gift cards! Great way to get an amazing massage at a small discount.
That is a good idea. Are their massages pretty good? I have a friend that has been wanting one.
The massages are good but be warned, due to plumbing problems they won't have a working toilet for customers until 2023.
They should really tell people that! Luckily I live 5 minutes away but it sucks for people like my mom who commute here.
I went there earlier this year so I got an email explaining the situation, luckily.
The best! I love that they focus on pain management while also being therapeutic. Gift cards don’t have an expiration.
Gonna enjoy the sunshine today and go on a long bike ride. About ready to invest in a nicer road/gravel bike but have no idea what type of bike to be looking for. Any recs?
I don’t have much advice on brand. I think all of the name brands are great. Specialized, Cannondale etc. Definitely avoid the big box stores that sell heavy cheaply made bicycles. You can get name brand used bikes all over Richmond if needed.
I will say, go somewhere that will let you test ride the bicycle. Make sure it’s comfortable for you and has the features you want. I have 5 bicycles and each one has a different feel to it. Some I like better than others.
>You can get name brand used bikes all over Richmond if needed.
This is true, and at a steep discount. All you need is a pair of bolt cutters and a little car jack, and the world's your oyster
You took that a different direction than I was expecting. I will admit to being highly suspicious of people with bolt cutters who are not in a construction/handyman van.
I am also now recommending a good lock.
I've been searching for a used gravel bike for ages, either I'm looking in the wrong places or there ain't much market for that. Mountain and road bikes yeah, but not gravel...
I like the bike shop Outpost. They’ll be able to help you pick something out.
I’m a big fan of fairdale bikes. I’ve bought 4 in the last 20 years. I have the Weekender now and it can go anywhere. Their bikes are very well built with a focus on keeping things simple. One possible con is that they are built for life with chromoly steel, which can be quite heavy compared to aluminum bikes or road bikes.
I’ve been a slug out of the game for awhile, but the folks down at ReCycles on Cary were always awesome. They’re worth going over and having a chat with even if you don’t buy.
I supported Small Business Saturday this morning by purchasing fresh spelt bread from Prairie Grain to make turkey sandwiches. This stuff is so good and I watched them slice a loaf right out of the oven for me!
Everything we cooked for Thanksgiving came out fantastic and we have spent the past 2 days widdling away at that. Mom/Nona got us season passes to Busch Gardens/Water Country to avoid having to buy a ton of gifts so we will hit up Christmas Town today and I’m super stoked on that!!
Headed back to the river today, this time with a picnic (Publix subs ftw).
Went to The Park last night (opens officially on Wednesday) - indoor mini golf, virtual golf, and duck pin bowling. Has food-court style eateries and a self-serve beer wall (don’t they all, these days?) Interesting concept, but the absolutely chaotic unce unce unce unce kinda music was irritating. Heard only bad things about management and employee treatment so far. Those who like bingo/ circuit/ river city roll/ slingshot will enjoy it, however, it’s not my scene unless I take a Xanax.
Anyway, off to the gym shortly. Just started reading Somebody’s Daughter (hardcopy), and Know My Name (kindle) so those will occupy much of my day.
Is it rude if I ask about management and employee treatment?? I know a few people who have applied and at least two who start next week. They all seem very positive about the job but something about all of the details make me feel like it might not be everything that they're promising. Maybe I'm just jaded?
I don't wanna shit on my friends opportunities but if i can give them a heads up about anything, ya know???
To my knowledge… (and take this with a grain of salt) there have been kitchen walkouts already, loooong consecutive days of 12+ hours, and issues with tip pooling/ distribution. Nearly everyone working there last night seemed over it/ exhausted. I’d imagine it’ll be decent money for a while until the splendor wears off and then we’ll see full turnover of the grand opening staff. Source: friend is an employee there.
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How do you get a Michigan graduate off your porch? You pay them for the pizza.
I-O My husbands a fan, I know the proper response. Lol
Muck Fichigan!
I’ve determined I need to start making an extra side of sweet potatoes just for me to eat. It’s the best part of Thanksgiving and there are never enough when it’s time for leftovers!
A few years ago I found a copycat recipe for the sweet potato dish they serve at Ruth’s Chris and it has consistently been requested and devoured every year since. It’s so stinkin good.
Ooo care to share the recipe?? 👀
Hell yeah!
Thank you!! I am going to make these!
Yay! I hope you enjoy them!
I am still recovering from FLU A...had this shit over a week now (officialaly diagnosed Monday but started getting sick the Thursday before) and its down right miserable. Cannot get my appetite or strength back to save my life.
My son tested positive Tuesday but had been sick since Sunday. Now he’s at the tail end of being sick and I’m just ramping up. I hope my husband is spared. We all three had our flu shots too.
So about a week of sickness with the shots...we stupidly had not got ours yet so thats why ours is lasting a week and a half I guess.
I have the fun but challenging task of running errands with 2 small children today. But we get to buy some cool stuff! Books for an Angel Tree gift donation, shoes for my 4-year-old, some clothes, and groceries. Pray for me.
Until then, we’re lounging around the house watching cartoons while eating leftover banana bread. It’s a nice day.
Still got a whole pan of sweet potato casserole to take in to work tomorrow. Thankful that black friday is over with. Ready to get gifts and set up for the holidays!
Looking to take the kids on a nice walk/hike this afternoon. Maybe FHP. Any alternative suggestions?
I think FHP is a lovely suggestion.
Just got back from being with the fam. We had a medical emergency right before Thanksgiving and ended up doing a buffet instead of cooking, which was stress-free but also no leftovers. I'm sad about the no leftovers today.
Anyways, going to work. Gunna be a big sale at work today so I'm expecting chaos. Boss always offers to buy us lunch on Saturdays though, so I don't need to worry about packing whatever I can dig out of the fridge/freezer.
Has anyone been to the Capital One cafe? Can they help with submitting documentation?
Documentation like for your bank account? I think they can help with that. They've got several people standing around in the back with tablets who are really excited when people ask them questions.
I'm dealing with this urge to do something and be productive and not actually wanting to get off the sofa. I did book a time at Rage RVA later today for the kid, so I will have to get up soon to put real clothes on.
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Why is a huge part of Fairfield ave closed down? A bunch of cops blocking streets and even cops on horses…
There's a Christmas parade going on!
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9 hour drive. FML
My entire apartment is experiencing a pretty big drop in water pressure. I'm wondering if anyone else is seeing the same thing.
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Reaching a point where the good leftovers are running out and now it's just stuff no one really wants to eat. I'm surprised the mashed potatoes are actually reheating well though, those always seem to be hit or miss.
Went out shopping a bit yesterday with the family and watched my dad buy stuff. Going to keep an eye on online shops this weekend and on Monday to look for good deals.