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Relaxing Weekend (yes)

After the Thanksgiving holiday, we need a break.   Fortunately, we have left-overs.  Tonight, we have the G families over for dinner.  These two families are probably among our closest friends.  That is a good thing since we will indeed be having leftovers.

We also have a niece and her friend staying with us.  Tonight's dinner will be 21 people.  Just a small gathering!  Tomorrow, we are going out for lunch, so we will get the break that we need.

Because things were too boring, I decided to get immunized for the winter flu and the swine flu today.  One shot in each arm.  Hopefully, I will not feel any side-effects.  After three hours, I'm fine.  I think it is important to get these inoculations, because the alternatives are worse.  I really don't enjoy having the flu.  It knocks me out for about a week.  I am hoping that the flu shots can keep me healthy, or minimally, reduce the impact if and when I do contract one of these illnesses.

On the cooking side, pretty plain food.  We have a two vegetarians, a gluten and sugar free eater, and a bunch of omnivores.  Good thing we have lots of alternatives.

Shabbat Parshat Vayeitzei
Dinner - 21
Mushroom barley soup (with turkey stock)
Parve Broccoli soup
Sweet Chili
Corned Beef
Stuffing (a bit of everything)
Zucchini in tomato sauce
Quinoa
Sesame noodles
Israeli Salad
Cabbage Salad

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Anonymous said…
Thanks for commenting on my blog about the swine flu vaccine. I don't buy the conspiration issue either.
November 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Melissa said…
Elliot,

I love the new look of your blog.

Looks great.

Melissa
December 3, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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