Maybe not the best meal I've ever had, but by far the best meal I've ever made. Wow. That recipe is a keeper. I posted a link to it a few posts back if anybody wants it.
I subbed cayenne for the red pepper flakes and cut the amount in half. I also subbed balsamic for the red wine vinegar and used the juice from fresh oranges. The sauce was good enough to go on ice cream if you like complex flavors.
And don't wimp out on the cast iron skillet. I increased the recipe by 50% to feed 6 (and there's none left!) so I had to brown the meat in the skillet, then transfer half into a glass baking dish and distribute the veggies. The skillet half tasted better than the baking dish half, though both were good. And don't omit the sauce, either - it's good enough to eat on a spoon!
The trouble with having an open mind is that people put things in it.
My sitch - Divorce Busted! http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1804137#Post1804137
1) It was entirely obvious looking at pillows and such that H and I had been sharing the big bed.
2) My anniversary ccard is prominently displayed in the clean, organized kitchen.
3) My artwork is back up on the walls.
4) H hugs me and is affectionate with me.
5) There's a picture of me up in kidlet's new room and some pics of OW are conspicuously missing.
It's pretty impossible for the in-laws to miss what's going on.
All looks very good. Oh, and I love fish tacos. We have a great mexican place near our house that has the best ones I have had. Getting hungry just thinking about them.
I have to say, that the very best way not to have to explain anything to the relatives is just how you are doing it. No words. Just obvious changes. And I am so glad it is going smoothly with your H's comfort level also.
I may run away from home this weekend. Its my sister's b-day tomorrow and I'm thinking about going down to NC.
Patience, patience.
And that "show" was hot. You never need worry about offending me with details like that. While ML will come along when you are 100% safe, just knowing it is there and possible is definitely weighing on the man's mind.
Frankly, I don't think he stands a chance against our Dia!
Me 45, H 46, S 23, M 26, Together 30, Bomb 6-2-08, S 6-19-08; H left 12-29-08. H home 12-09, Still MLC in 2012! Me- I have my big girl panties on. Bring it.
