This and That
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 07:30AM 
I'm painting my kitchen cupboards. It's going slow. I'm happy with all my paint choices, though, so that's a plus.
Yesterday afternoon we had a thunderstorm of Biblical proportions. Many streets were closed temporarily because the storm sewers could not keep up with the deluge. I thought about turning on the Weather Channel to see if Jim Cantore was standing on a street corner somewhere nearby, but never did turn on the tube. However, I did turn off the computer! We've already had one computer fried with a lightning strike and I didn't want THAT to happen again!
Wouldn't you know, we were out of dog food. It was quickly approaching time for Eve to start her happy, happy food dance, so as soon as the storm cleared, Sam and I ventured out to go to the dog food store. We had to pick a new route because of the flooding, but eventually we got there--almost. The police had the street blocked off just before the Petco parking lot. So we parked the car, walked over, and came home with a 5 pound bag instead of the usual 40 pounds, because it really wouldn't do to come home without food, would it?
Later, eldest son, John, and I went to the hardware store to get a new screwdriver and have two keys made. After 5 attempts to make even ONE that worked, I came home with one extra key. I guess I should be happy to have one. I really needed two.
But one good thing happened while we were out and about. John and I saw the most fantastically complete, boldly colored rainbow I have ever seen! We called home and asked Jake to grab the camera and go out and see if he could see it in our neighborhood (no small feat with all the mature trees in our neighborhood). He got a few, not-so-good pictures. Here's the best one. It does not do the rainbow justice, but I submit is as evidence, both as a reminder to myself of the best rainbow I ever saw in my life and also as a reminder to all of us that God keeps His promises.
Oh, one more thing; I found 5 or 6 mushrooms in the fridge that needed to be used up, so I made a very yummy loaded baked potato for dinner last night.
Brown onions and mushroom loaded potato
Sautee mushrooms and onions in butter and olive oil until well browned and caramelized--downright sticky.
Open baked potato and smash with a fork. Put a small amount of cream cheese on it instead of butter and smash it into the potato. Cover the potato with lots of mushrooms and onions. Top with provolone cheese and stick under the broiler until the cheese is melted and just starting to brown.
YUM. I'd pay big money for that in a restaurant!!
Well, that's enough chatting for this morning. The kitchen awaits. I'll post pictures once it's all done. Don't hold your breath. . .it'll take a while. Unless the we have another storm and the computer gets fried. In which case, I'll get a whole lot more painting done!
Catch up with you later. . .
Reader Comments (8)
My kitchen cupboards could use painting, but I've been putting it off because I know how long it'll take. I admire your courage!
Beautiful rainbow! Your mushroom topped potato sounds delish!! Happy painting...
hugs!
I couldn't see your pics? But I don't have to see to know that painting kitchen cabinets is a JOB! But the results will be worth the effort!
Your potato recipe sounds absolutely delicious!
Looking forward to your redo. I know what you mean about the time it takes. My cupboards were sticky forever it seemed, then they dried completely. Keep the paint away from your nose and hair!! ;-)))
You know... I think I remember that computer getting fried. Was that in Medina?
I want one of those potatoes with the onions and mushrooms pleeaase!
Downright sticky...now those are the words of a true cook!
What a fun 'this and that' post.
I'm catching up, Kim, and looking forward to seeing the cabinets!
The rainbow is beautiful.