Basically the remnants of Ike were passing to our west and unexpectedly hit a massive cold front from the east and created 70+ mph winds for hours on end. Basically, we had a Category 1 hurricane in
We were very, very fortunate. Check out some of the pictures from our neighborhood:
Monday morning the boys and I hopped in the bike/chariot to tour around the neighborhood. Trees uprooted, cars pinned under trees, and more branches than I could count. I know, I know, it isn't as bad here as it was in Texas, but again, this was totally unexpected and out of the blue.More than 2 million people in Ohio lost their power...we were amazed that we never lost power...just our phone, cable and internet. Many of my friends and neighbors still do not have power.
I figure some good old fashioned comfort food is in order this week. Our menu:
Roasted Chicken, Green Beans with Almonds and Lightened Cauliflower Au Gratin (recipe tomorrow--it rocked!!)
Barbecue Chicken Pizza with a side of Broccoli
Pasta Carbonara
Turkey Burgers (California style--with avocado, red onion and yellow tomatoes), Oven Fries and "Fried" Okra
"Make it Better" Frijoles Refritos (recipe coming soon) and Rice with Tomatillo Sauce
Sweet Eats,
SPC
7 comments:
so glad to see you back on line. I'm hoping to call today if my phones are behaving.
We've been doing the comfort food thing for a while too - plus using up all food in the freezer. Also justifying our need for a little something sweet in our lives. Consequently I've been eating a whole lot of bleached flour and potatoes.
The book I'm reading is about the return to New Orleans post-katrina (it's actually funny and uplifting) and she mentions the Katrina-15. She and many others gained significant weight after the storm due to all their stress-eating. I think I'm on my way.
But we hit the grocery store yesterday - not too painful - and stocked up on lean protein and veggies and now I'm off for a run on the mostly cleared sidewalks. Maybe I'll turn this around.
Since I am further North of you, we didn't see as much damage on my street... others weren't quite so lucky. People around here still have another 2 days or so until the power is back up for them. Ugh. Again, not quite Texas, but I sure was surprised to see my poor garden. And we are also eating plenty of comfort foods this week! What a nice transition into the days that are coming when we cannot get out of the driveway...
Wow, I had no idea you guys would be affected up there. I guess I haven't been watching close enough. Glad to hear all is OK in your area though. I feel sorry for the people whose situation is not OK. Menu looks great!
Wow, those photos are intense!
Wow! I can't believe those pictures!
I remember reading a food section article where the author always roasted two chickens at a time -- one to be served as roast chicken, the other to be used in other recipes that called for cooked chicken (e.g., chicken enchiladas, etc). I always mean to do this, but forget to pick up two chickens at the store!
J and family, I am so GLAD that you are all OK!!! Those pictures are amazing....I can't believe those trees...
So glad you 4 were okay. The calm after the storm is always so peaceful, though, which is just wild! Now, can't wait to see that Frijoles recipe. Schmack!(That's the sound of a big kiss on the cheek!)
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