I am having a break down

[Heidi3]

I need to freak out just a bit more...please?

you guys are so good to me I hope it is ok to take advantage?

Just know I live on the top of a hill and everyone else on the planet who is close to me is hiding from me right now!

So did I mention 50 people are coming to my house this Saturday for dinner

the only thing I have prepared so far is egg rolls and wontons....

I have to go to work here soon ..thank God because I am sick of this house ...it MUST be clean now!!!...I have been spring cleaning all week... but I can't see it because I am obsessing over everything...

tomorrow is my day to do serious cooking and I am lacking in inspiration and motivation ...

frankly I am exhausted

I have all the groceries but no real menu

my paper plates do not match the bowls

they did not have any nice romaine at the store so I have to stop on my way home after work tonight

my shoulder is much better but still sore enough to be a pain in the asss I am opting to ignore it and continue with drugs and home care until after this party

I have a huge dinosaur meat in the frig that needs to be cut into London broils and I have no idea how to cut it it is kind of scary actually looking in there ...

I have yet to pick the marinade I want for the chicken wings

the rains are heading this way ..perfect timing huh?
on the bright side....

my taxes are 80% done and

I did paint my toenails

[Jasmain]

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I went looking around for recipes and found this!

http://www.grasslandbeef.com/recipe_blackened_londonbroil.html

There are some other things there too that might help you, you could always replace the sugar with splenda!

Cut it against the grain, that's all I know~! Try this link for what it should look like after you cut it sort of!

http://www.grasslandbeef.com/meat_descriptions.html

[iyamamaschke]

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OMGosh can I just offer you a BIG (((HUG))) I also have about 50 comming over for Bday party and dinner but, I am being lazy Hotdogs Burgers and Salads and cupcakes I am a looser

Sarah

[Lady_Hawke]

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Vent anytime. Thats what we are here for - to support you!
Think of it this way, your paper plates and bowls don't need to match - things don't need to be perfect - these people are coming to see you and enjoy your company. I am sure everyone will have a wonderful time!

[Pau]

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Don´t panic!!!!


I´m sure you´ll manage!

And ............. you can always cook different salads, brochettes, burgers, different dips, roastbeef, chicken pies ....... don´t complicate yourself too much .....

[sunflowergrl]

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Your guests are comming because you are so great, not to pick on your bowls not matching your plates! LOL
I am sure you will do fine, wish so much that I could come help you!!! Since I can't, I am sending much love and support over the net. We are here for ya!!

[Binsk]

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Think of your table setting as eclectic. How about a jerk marinade for some of the wings, and a rosemary olive oil (don't forget the salt and pepper) for some others.

Remember to assign tasks to your family. They won't do it unless you ask.

Here is a simple dip recipe for Articoke Caponata.

1 jar marinated articokes drained (about 2 cups)
1 cup shredded asiago
enough mayo to bind
garlic

in a blender pulse the articokes until they are chopped with no large pieces, place in a bowl and add the shredded asiago, add enough mayo to bind everything but not make it creamy looking (this is a thick dip) blend in the garlic (this is to taste, and if you use fresh pressed garlic go sparingly. Let everything sit in the fridge covered overnight. Good with crakers, celery, you get the idea. It also divine spread on fresh baguette, but that would be for non low carb people. My preference is to eat it cold, but it can be served hot.

[Heidi3]

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My life is eclectic so of course my table can be ..thanks so much you guys I am sitting at work waiting for patients and reading your kind words to gear me up for tomorrows cook a thon...I am liking the artichoke idea and think I have all the stuff to make it thanks Binsk!!!

you guys are all so good to me when I am freaking out!!!!

Sarah who's bday is it? and hotdogs are a great idea too bad I could not pull that one off people here have eaten my cooking...

and btw the I can hear coworkers (around me this evening) hyping up the party talking about "the great food Heidi makes wait until you try it" to people who have not been over and I am telling you this really puts the pressure to produce on!!!

I have to get a plan or something by tomorrow ..good thing I have a lot of food...

Jasmaine that picture really helped I think I can cut this big monster into that..I hope ....I know it is against the grain but this thing looks like an ASSs of cow and the grain is all ways!!!

[ValidRouge]

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So, every time you open the fridge you see cow ***? Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice LMAO

Breathe girl! All the freaking out is going to produce you a fantastic party!

Nobody will even notice that your plates and bowls don't match....

Your house is clean.

You're beautiful.

You're hubby is awesome.

You're the Queen of the hill. And your minions are coming to bestow their love upon you tomorrow. Whatever you do will be perfect to them.

[Heidi3]

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I love you Sarah thanks so much for saying that!!! OOOXXX

[Laurenfra]

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If anyone can pull this off you can. Its just the panic before the peace. Relax and have fun.

[iyamamaschke]

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Hey Heidi it's a Bday Party for my Kids I can cook But **** with it ROFL I am toooo lazy I have to try and Bake 80 cupcakes tomorrow with 8 kids tearing through the House does that count as stress HE HE. I am getting freaked out at the thought of all the crap I ahve to do. I am even gunna make a PASTA salad cause it's quick and easy and I am LAZY. One thing I did and I am glad is I told everyoneto bring something that way all of the stress isn't on me well most of it is but not all of it. It'll be a fun day but hey I'll be stressed till it's here LOL>

You'll do great girl no worries it'll all come together and no matter what it's like you did the best you could and that's all that matters if they don't like you food to heck with em HE HE HE

Sarah

[Heidi3]

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You are so sweet Sarah thank you sooo much! OOOXXX

Lauren I know but still I keep doing this what is wrong with that?

each big event of my life seems to have a mandatory complete hysterical flip out prior to it actually happening..

you know my youngest son does the same thing ...

[Heidi3]

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Ok this is it...I am sitting here in the dark by the fire having coffee and wondering why I can not just go back to bed instead of working before this party!


I got all this food prepared with the help of my very sweet very sexy man yesterday

chile colorado
London broils and chicken wings are marinating
pinto beans
potato salad
green salad
California rolls
all those aforementioned eggrolls
shrimp wontons
home made salsa
dipping sauces for everything
tortillas
lc tiramisu
drinks
lemon drops
ice tea
water
fizzy water, coffee and hot tea
and my son got the Costco cake (that was good because I could not have gone in there that is for sure! )

My friends are coming over early while I am at work to decorate and set the tables up...and to deep fry

one son is going to keep drinks going and the other is going to watch for drunks and grab keys if needed we have that worked out always in advance
and my dear husband will be doing all the grilling and taking care of toasting the tortillas ....and my friend will do the deep frying ...so all I have to do is..come home from work..shower ...and ...enjoy the party

I think I am finding the "peace" Lauren was mentioning..I just am so tired I wish I could have a nap first that is for sure

[penniedo]

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Wow, your spread sounds AWESOME!! Can I come too?? I myself am a firm believer in "Before the party stress"... I think without it things don't turn out as well. And since you had enough stress for the whole ADBB board your party can only turn out to be fantastic!! Enjoy!!