Squash Casserole and Pineapple Popsicles

 

I have been searching for a squash casserole recipe and none are like I used to make. I think squash, buttered bread pieces, and cheese in layers is what I made. However, there may have been other ingredients. So far, I have found ingredients I am quite sure I never used--crackers, mushroom soup, garlic, eggs and other things I cannot remember. I lost so much in the house! 

Late tonight, I made popsicles again--crushed pineapple and Greek yogurt. Tommy went to the store and was gone for 1.5 hours, going on 2 hours. I worried something had happened to him. I asked what took so long--apples, he said. He has to sort through so many to get good ones for me. He was astounded that he could find no plain yogurt in the small size. He asked if Greek yogurt was okay. I thought he might object. 

These two times I have made popsicles, I have managed to make the exact amount for two popsicles. I am trying two at a time in order to find what we like. I am thinking of what I can make next. I will use the leftover crushed pineapple in cottage cheese. Maybe he will want the same thing again. I am planning banana for my next popsicle. I have no blueberries or strawberries at this time. Maybe something else from a can, like peaches.  

I would make a smoothy recipe with green stuff in it to use for popsicles, but I cannot find my smoothie blender glass. The last cleaner moved it somewhere!

Tonight, we had salmon croquettes, leftover slaw, and a can of green beans. There are croquettes for tomorrow and a dab of beans, and a dab of slaw. Lunch maybe? 

I have had problems with TMJ so chewing much of anything bothers it. The croquettes are perfect. Even the crust on bread is a problem to chew, making my left jaw pop with eat chew. 

Last week, I ate a loaf of sourdough bread that came from Publix. I love sourdough, but this was so tough. I kept on gnawing on it for the love of sourdough and this week, I am suffering. So, nothing that requires chewing is on my menu. Even chicken and ground beef are too much to chew. 

The ac on Tommy's car is going to require close to $1000 to repair. But, we cannot live without it--no suffering until fall. He has not suggested that, but it could be an option if we did not have ac weather into October!

Do you have a squash casserole recipe from the 70s that does not have lots of ingredients? That is the best way I can describe it. 

What is your favorite homemade popsicle flavor? 

Not-So-Much Monday

Tuesday, I have something to do and may not have  a chance to write or desire to type. Monday, I had a sandwich for lunch since I was not hungry for breakfast and awoke at 10:30 am. Tommy had vegetables later. I had a craving for brownies. One of the $0.98 pouches of fudge brownies was a treat. I told Tommy we will only have these once each month. He was very agreeable. I used olive oil in them because he hates bananas and I had no applesauce. 

Then, for dinner I decided to have salmon croquettes and squash and onions, and grape tomatoes.  Contrary to my usual method of cooking--frying, these croquettes were baked in the oven. I was ready to try them in the air fryer but remembered I had not washed it yet. So, in the oven they went. 

The farthest either of us went was to the utility room for Tommy and to the mailbox for me. And, we don't care that we are here with nowhere to go. Well, I had somewhere I wanted to go, but decided against it. I have something to return to Lowe's. But, it will wait. 

The cardiologist's nurse called me. He had said the two statin meds he gave me for cholesterol were the only two for me to take. Another doctor, not a cardiologist, gave me one I asked her about. Well, today the cardiologist said he would send that for me. So, there! I have been taking it for several days, and it appears I am not in pain.

I worry about the blockage in my arteries, but I have taken measures to amend my diet. I don't 100% eat right, but everything is altered some to improve my health. I know I need the stint. 

Tuesday, Tommy drove me to the doctor. I am home now, and exhausted. 

The other two pieces for the air fryer came--on the porch when we got home. While in Cullman I picked up the extra shelf for the freezer. 

Dinner tonight will be mostly vegetables and fruit for dessert. 

Today was a beautiful day. It was such a contrast to the stormy weather in North Carolina and north of there. How was your day? Any bargains out there? Tomorrow is the day ads change and I do not see anything exciting. Do you?