rennea
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Discussion Overview
The thread revolves around participants sharing their dinner plans and seeking inspiration for meals. Various personal experiences and menu choices are discussed, reflecting the diverse cooking situations of the contributors.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions they will have pork chops with smashed garlic potatoes and is undecided on a vegetable.
- Another participant shares their plan for baked BBQ'd ribs with cheesy rice and broccoli, noting a busy schedule that has limited home-cooked meals for their family.
- One participant expresses a need for dinner inspiration, indicating uncertainty about their meal plans.
- A participant updates their menu to ham and cheese brunch squares due to a change in plans, mentioning a trip to a local sale instead of the originally planned ribs.
- Another participant states they will have burgers, fries, and a vegetable, highlighting the need for a quick dinner to allow time for decorating their Christmas tree with their child.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of individual meal plans and experiences without agreement on specific dishes or themes.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal anecdotes about their dinner preparations, reflecting their unique circumstances and family dynamics.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants looking for meal ideas or inspiration for family dinners may find the shared experiences relevant.
ChefBeckyD
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ChefBeckyD
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Okay - I guess I should post that the menu has completely changed.
DH called this morning, and wants to go to the Moonlight Madness Sale at Gemmens this evening, and since it starts at 4:30 - he wants to get there as soon as possible before all of the good stuff is gone. There are a couple small items I wanted to get for DS for Christmas there too. (those of you from around here know about Gemmens!) So - I am making Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares. We'll have the ribs tomorrow.
DH called this morning, and wants to go to the Moonlight Madness Sale at Gemmens this evening, and since it starts at 4:30 - he wants to get there as soon as possible before all of the good stuff is gone. There are a couple small items I wanted to get for DS for Christmas there too. (those of you from around here know about Gemmens!) So - I am making Ham and Cheese Brunch Squares. We'll have the ribs tomorrow.
Chef Michelle D
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We are having a quick dinner tonight burgers, fries and something for a veggie. DH put up our tree last night and tonight we are going to decorate it. So a quick dinner so we have more time to spend on the tree since DS has school tomorrow. DS is so excited about it, I'm happy since he is 9 (almost 10) I am sure my time is coming to an end with him want to help decorate.
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