Month: August 2022

Daily Menu, August 17, 2022

Daily Menu, August 17, 2022

Just 7 more days to go. Another day of trails, then refuel and head to sea. That is the plan as it stands now. It doesn’t matter next week we will be heading home. Lunch Corn Chowder Choice of Salads and Crudité Roast Pork Fish 

Wedding Menu 2022

Wedding Menu 2022

I was asked to do a menu for my niece’s wedding. It is not until next year, but she believes in planning and being organized. We agreed on BBQ as a theme, as the wedding will be held outside as much as possible. Being me, 

Daily Menu, August 16, 2022

Daily Menu, August 16, 2022

We went for a little day sail yesterday, and will do the same today. The biggest difference as far as I am concerned is today we will not have an extra dozen people for lunch

Lunch

Curry Lentil Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Chicken Pot Pie

Pigs in a Blanket

Pasta Primavera

Smashed Baby Red Potatoes

Vegetables

Dinner

Curry Lentil Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Salmon stuffed with Spinach Tarragon Dressing

Grilled Pork Loin Chops

Mashed Potatoes

Lemon Rice Pilaf

Buttered Snow Peas

Daily Menu, August 14, 2022

Daily Menu, August 14, 2022

I fell asleep early last night and did not get this finished. It looks like a damp day out there today. A good day to be inside. Lunch Vegetable Barley Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Roast Chicken Penne Carbonnara Mashed Potatoes Dressing Gravy Dinner 

Daily Menu, August 15, 2022

Daily Menu, August 15, 2022

The hitch is starting wear down, nine more wake-ups left if this trip. Our refit is finished, rumor has we will let go the lines today to test systems and see how things work. On the menu today we have jambalaya. We were able to 

Daily Menu, August 13, 2022

Daily Menu, August 13, 2022

It is getting to the point in the hitch where I am starting to plan my off time. I will be taking the next trip off to prepare the meal for my niece Simone’s wedding. There will also be time spent on the golf course and a few short excursions. In the meantime, we still have a week and a half left before we head home.

Lunch

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Grilled Lamb Chops

Crisp Chicken Breast Sandwiches

Shrimp Risotto

Roesti Potatoes

Sautéed Green Beans with Almonds

Dinner

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Meatloaf

Oven Poached Haddock

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Daily Menu 12, 2022

Daily Menu 12, 2022

They opened the hatch in our storeroom today. That created a nice airflow, that, added to lower temperatures, cooled the galley nicely. Another fish Friday to be counted, every one brings me one closer to retirement. At this time I have have about a year 

Daily Menu, August 11, 2022

Daily Menu, August 11, 2022

We have had a bit of activity around the base the last few days. The Molly Kool was here for a couple days, then Alfred Needler came in, the Teleost, and the John Cabot tied up. Finally the G Peddle came in. Lunch Pot sticker 

Daily Menu, August 10, 2022

Daily Menu, August 10, 2022

We have reach the halfway point of the hitch. For the next few days we will be feeding the crew of the CCGS Peddle. They only have a small crew, so it will not be much extra work

Lunch

Fish Chowder

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Bao /Steamed Chinese Sandwiches filled with sliced pork and vegetables

Salmon fillets

Fried Noodles

Hot Dogs

Potato Wedges

Garlic Zucchini

Dinner

Fish Chowder

Choice of Salads and Crudité

County Fried Steak

Chicken and Tomato Tortellini

Potato Hash

Carrots

Gravy

Daily Menu, August 9, 2022

Daily Menu, August 9, 2022

Yesterday was another day of high humidity, but at least the temperature was a bit better. It was only 85F to 90F. That is much better than the previous few days. Lunch Tomato Tortellini Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Panko Crusted Cod Perogies with 

Daily Menu, August 8, 2022

Daily Menu, August 8, 2022

Yesterday was another warm one. The forecast looks a bit cooler for the next few days. Our menu for lunch today is an assortment of chinese style dishes, (Restaurant chinese). I cannot do real chinese, I have not had enough exposure to it, to recreate 

Daily Menu, August 7, 2022

Daily Menu, August 7, 2022

It was another hot day in the galley. It would be nice to finally get away from the dock to get some cooler air. Rumor has it, we will be doing sea trails next week.

Lunch

Carrot Ginger Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Beef Pot Roast

Stromboli – Salami or Sausage and Feta

Roasted Root Vegetables

Gravy

Dinner

Carrot Ginger Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Lasagna

Crispy Baked Haddock

Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts

Daily Menu, August 7, 2022

Daily Menu, August 7, 2022

That was quite the light show last evening. I haven’t seen that many lightening strikes since I worked in the Gulf of Mexico. Lunch Tomato Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Southern Fried Chicken Pan Seared Rainbow Trout Mashed Potatoes Green Peas Gravy Dinner Tomato 

Daily Menu, August 5, 2022

Daily Menu, August 5, 2022

We are fully staffed once again. That should mean I can get a bit more rest in the next few days. This being a Friday, means this is fish day. Also on the menu is a Cuban Sandwich. A Cuban sandwich originates in Florida, probably 

Daily Menu, August 4, 2022

Daily Menu, August 4, 2022

We got word that the second cook will be back with us late today, that will lighten the work load. After a week, I am almost back up to speed, but I am too old to keep it up for long. The forecast is for heat and humidity, so I will have to monitor my liquid intake accordingly.

Lunch

Curry Squash Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

BBQ Striploin Steak

Feta and Sausage Penne

Roast Potatoes

Sautéed Mushrooms

Dinner

Curry Squash Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Beef Rendang

Octoberfest Sausage and Sauerkraut

Parsley and butter Tossed Potatoes

Rice

Pan Seared Zucchini and Sundried Tomatoes

Daily Menu, August 3, 2022

Daily Menu, August 3, 2022

I am a bit late with this, I fell asleep before I management to post it. The heat and humidity has been brutal in the galley this week. It saps the energy out of an old body. Lunch Ham and Pea Soup Choice of Salads 

Daily Menu, August 2, 2022.

Daily Menu, August 2, 2022.

First Tuesday of the hitch, that means the last day of the first week. Monday was a much better, the day before I had a case of gout and my foot was hurting. About 10 o’clock my foot starting feeling better, when I woke Monday, 

Daily Menu, August 1, 2022

Daily Menu, August 1, 2022

Another day shorthanded, I may be starting to think I am too old for this. Things are going well all things considered. I am lucky to have a very helpful steward with me.

Lunch

Tomato Florentine Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Roast Pork

Pad Thai

Mashed Potatoes

Glazed Carrots

Gravy

Dinner

Tomato Florentine Soup

Choice of Salads and Crudité

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Maple Glazed Salmon

Basmati Rice

Broccoli and Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce