Rachel made an AMAZING dinner tonight. Recipe from Pioneer Woman - she even had the Tablet PC in the kitchen with her! I’m so proud!
She’s always been a terrific cook. Tonight it was roasted garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, and a big fat ribeye steak. Best meal I’ve had in recent memory. Thanks, sweetie! ![]()

Don’t forget the Martinelli’s, also our family’s special drink. Except for tonight. We had strawberry Crush, somehow appropriate for Valentine’s Day in color and name.
You’re right - we had Martinelli’s leftover from New Years. It was Apple-Grape, and so was a nice pinkish purple color, perfect for the occasion. Of course, it foamed up and spewed all over the table and all over my plate, so my dinner had a nice pink hue, too.
I will be glad to relinquish my ‘best dinner in recent memories’ award to my sister. Of course, it is not hard to beat chicken and spaghetti.
I had made a reservation at Jake’s and the babysitter a couple weeks ago thinking I would finally get ahead of the game. After all a happy wife is a happy family. Sydney got sick thus I had to cancel everything. Made a family dinner at home instead. Did save some money but would have loved the time together.
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