Quarantine update #6

Hello everyone 

I baked some cookies from a recipe from Anna at 

Cookie Madness Doubletree Cookies recipe

They turned out really good - so good that after we ate a few, we put the rest in the freezer so we didn’t keep eating them.  

Late in the afternoon,  I picked up a Walmart grocery order.  I’m a huge fan of Walmart pickup.  

Just place your order and wait for the time slot you choose. 

Then drive to the store 

Walmart workers bring out your order and load it in your vehicle.  

Then go home and put your groceries away. 


You can order non grocery things too- I got paper clips, sewing scissors and deodorant today.

And yes, I do like to buy things in pairs or multiples 😀

Pickup is so nice during this quarantine and I really was thankful for it too when my hamstring was torn.  

My parents have been secured in their retirement home for quite awhile, no visitors allowed.  

When they need things,  we sometimes send up small loads in a bucket that my Dad pulls up to their balcony.

There is a nice stretch of lawn there and sometimes their great grands visit and do all kinds of kid tricks in the grass.  

We’re expecting 3 days of cold weather and we already have tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and potatoes in the garden.  

We covered up the tomatoes and peppers and are hoping they are protected enough.  

We think the other crops will be ok.  

Guess we shouldn’t of jumped the gun on gardening - we will see! 

Hope you all have had a special Easter. 

❤️Rhonda 

Quarantine Update #5 - getting ready for Easter

Hello everyone 

Not much news here except a few food happenings 

I followed these instructions and made 

Fruit Turnovers. No glaze on ours though,  I don’t think it’s needed 

Since it will just be 2 of us for Easter lunch,  I made a tiny batch of “double eggs”. I usually make 2 dozen eggs for family gatherings 

The plain eggs will be for lunches next week 

Friday night we had homemade pizza.  I baked it on a pan I got from Amazon awhile back and it was really crispy.  

And the bottom crust baked in a polka dot pattern 😀

     

I finished more masks 😷. And cut out 10 more.  When I finish them,  I plan to sew something different than masks though.  

And took my parents, who are safe and secure in their retirement home, a small care package- leftovers, newspapers, masks, and trash bags that are not available right now on our Walmart grocery pickup.  

Kim at Out My Window  asked for the recipe for the sirloin tips I cooked this week.  Sorry Kim, it’s not an actual recipe,  I just winged it but they were very good. 

I browned some sliced mushrooms from the freezer and some diced onions, then removed them from the pan.

In that same pan,  I browned the sirloin cubes just until done in 2 batches, and removed them from the pan. 

Again in that same pan, I made a packet of brown gravy mix (2 cups worth) 

When the gravy was bubbly,  I added back the meat, onions and mushrooms and simmered it  a bit.  

We ate it on top of mashed potatoes and it would be good with rice or egg noodles too.  

What are you all thinking about this quarantine-shelter at home situation?  

When do y’all think it will be over?