Daily Menu, December 14, 2022
It is time to go. Our hitch is over. When we came in Tuesday it was blowing hard. There were 3 or 4 meter seas going out of the harbour as we passed Chebucto Head. That isn’t too bad coming from the ocean, but coming …
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Daily menu, December 13, 2022
If things go according to plans we will be tied up at BIO before noon. Time to get everything together, pack up and get ready to go. I haven’t gone outside in days, people tell me it got cold, I am not sure if I …
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Daily Menu, December 12
The weather is staying grey and windy. It will be soon time to start moving crew change is Wednesday at BIO (Bedford Institute of Oceanography). Seven days from now I am scheduled for a medical, that will determine my fate as far as work goes. I am reasonably healthy for an old, fat, deaf cook that spends his days standing on his feet. In the meantime we will keep on until crew change day.
Lunch
Chicken Noodle Soup
Choice of Salads
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs
Chicken Balls
Fried Rice
Focaccia
Dinner
Chicken Noodle Soup
Choice of Salads
Garlic Chicken
Bratwurst Sausage
Mashed Potatoes
Roast Sweet Potatoes
Braised Cabbage
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Daily Menu, December 10, 2022
The visibility is a bit better than yesterday. We are back at anchor in Shelburne. It was a bit rough on the way to the rescue and back. We made to the anchorage sometime before noon. Lunch Red Lentil Soup Choice of Salads Beef Sliders …
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Daily Menu, December 9, 2022
Some days it is amazing sunrises and beautiful sunsets, other days is is just fog so thick you can’t see the length of the ship. We spent Thursday on a SAR call. No drama. just a pickup and tow. Lunch Vegetable Beef Soup Choice of …
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Daily Menu, December 8, 2022
Another day closer to going home, another day closer to retirement. Some people have asked me if I will leave the site up once I retire. The answer is yes, I will be leaving it up for a couple years. It is turning into the place I go to make sure I am doing things the way I should. My memory isn’t what it was, so I need a resource I can use.
Lunch
Curry Squash Soup
Choice of Salads
Low and Slow Roast Striploin (16 hours in the oven at 132 F)
Ham and Cheese en croute
Roast Potatoes
Rice
Natural Roast Carrots
Dinner
Curry Squash Soup
Choice of Salads
Roast Chicken Legs
Pad Thai
Potato Wedges
Peas and Carrots
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Daily Menu, December 7, 2022
We are back at anchor in Shelburne Harbour. Just 7 days left, it is time to start considering our exit, then home for the Christmas season Lunch Tomato Chipotle Soup Choice of Salads Jerk Chicken Honey Garlic Ribs Mashed Potatoes Rice Stir Fried Vegetables Dinner …
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Daily Menu, December 6, 2022
We are somewhere south of Cape Sable, just jogging along on Search and Rescue standby. The weather is good and the seas have subsided. I have started to realize that I will miss being at sea, but that will not change my mind about retiring. …
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Daily Menu, December 5, 2022
We left the dock mid day Sunday. Once we left the harbour we started to roll a bit. It was a slow lazy roll, so it was fairly comfortable.
We are down to 9 more wakeups, time to start planning our exit for this year.
Lunch
Scotch Broth
Choice of Salads
Ginger Beef and Broccoli
Pan Fried Cod Loins
Butter Roast Potatoes
Roasted Squash Risotto
White Rice
Green Peas
Dinner
Scotch Broth
Choice of Salads
Beef and Mushroom Pie
BBQ Chicken Legs
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Roast Turnip and Apple
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Daily Menu, December 4, 2022
We are still tied up in Shelburne. That is a good thing, it blew very hard Saturday. Probably 60 or 70 kilometers an hour. I have no idea what our plan is tomorrow, but we only have 10 more days left, the it will not …
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Daily Menu, December 3, 2022
We tied up Friday and took provisions. The weather is supposed to be bad for the next few days, so we will stay put unless we are called upon to help out. Lunch Shrimp Gumbo Choice of Salads Chicken Wing with Choice of Sauces Sausage …
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Daily Menu, December 1, 2022
The calendar has turned the page. We are now into December. That means I have less then 2 weeks left on the Jean Goodwill this month and Christmas is rushing towards us. We are sitting at anchor at the moment, but with the lobster season now open in the area we could pick up and go at any moment.
Lunch
Steak and Potato Soup
Choice of Salads
Grilled Steak
Bacon and Swiss Quiche
Vermicelli with Tomato Sauce
Roast Potatoes
Balsamic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts
Dinner
Steak and Potato Soup
Choice of Salads
Swedish Meatballs
Lemon Baked Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Rice
Pan Seared Asparagus
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Daily Menu, November 30, 2022
We have reached the halfway point, time has been going quickly so far. The weather has been good (except when it is not). Lunch Fish Chowder Choice of Salads Sweet and Sour Chicken Char Siu Pork Belly Fried Rice Fried Wontons Stir Fried Vegetables Dinner …
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Daily Menu, November 28, 2022
Another Sunday in the books and another week started. Sunday was a much nicer day. The morning was beautiful with not a ripple on the water. It stayed nice all day. Being at anchor makes for an uneventful day, which is not a bad thing. …
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Daily Menu, November 27, 2022
Yesterday was a good day to be at anchor in a sheltered place. There were 2 to 3 foot waves in the harbour, so it is a fair bet that it was a bit rough out on the open ocean.
Lunch
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Roast Turkey
5 Bean Vegetarian Chili
Mashed Potatoes
Dressing / Gravy
Peas and Carrots
Rice
Dinner
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Deep Dish Lasagna
Baked Haddock with Lobster Butter
Baby Red Potatoes
Roast Butternut Squash
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Daily Menu, November 26, 2022
Another day in, we went for a sail then we went somewhere to anchor. I heard the hook drop, but I am not sure where, and I don’t have the ambition or the need to leave my cabin to find out where we are. It …
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Daily Menu, November 25, 2022
Second fish Friday of the trip. Not many left for me The end is in sight, only 10 more Fridays at work until I walk off the ship for the last time. Until then, I will do what I do. I only know one way …
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Daily Menu, November 24, 2022
So much for staying at anchor. I just got finished doing yesterdays post, and the anchor started being hauled. We went to pick up a sailboat and escorted it to Halifax. Everything went safely, and we dropped them off at the mouth of Halifax Harbour.
We have beef tapa on the menu today, it is a sweet, spicy garlic, Filipino beef, not to be confused with Spanish tapas, which is a snack or an appetizer.
Lunch
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Roasted Chicken
Sausage and Sundried Tomato Penne
Smashed Baby Red Potatoes
Pan Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Gravy
Dinner
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Beef Tapa
Crispy Breaded Chicken Breasts
Fried Rice
French Fries
Sliced Tomatoes/Lettuce/Onions/Cheese slices
Snow Peas
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Daily Menu, November 23, 2022
We have a week in already. Things are going well so far. I hope we have a boring month. That will mean there have been no Search and Rescue calls, and there has been a problem free start to the lobster season Lunch Spicy Thai …
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Daily Menu, November 22, 2022
Yesterday was another day sitting on the hook. It is better here than being at sea beating about for no reason. The wind is forecasted to come up, so it is better to stay where we are. Lunch Ginger Squash Soup Choice of Salads and …
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Daily Menu, November 21
We spent Sunday at anchor in Shelburne Harbour. It is pretty quiet here. Not much on the go, except for a few fishing boats and the boats tending the fish cages.
Lunch
Ham and Pea Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Pan Fried Halibut with Caper Butter
BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Rice with Corn and Black Beans
Steamed Spinach
Dinner
Ham and Pea Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Pork Chops
Roast Potatoes
Zucchini
Herb Focaccia
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Daily Menu, November 20
We made our way slowly down the coast to Shelburne. We are currently sitting at anchor. We will probably stay here until we are needed. Lunch. Beef Barley Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Baked Ham Garlic Shrimp Scalloped Potatoes Fettuccini Butternut Squash Dinner Beef …
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Daily Menu, November 19, 2022
After a day of trials and tests in Bedford Basin, we have left the harbour. We are slowly making our way south to stand by for the start of lobster season. Hopefully the weather is fine and the fishers have a safe drop day. One …
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Daily Menu, November 17, 2022
Finally back at it for another hitch. It rained a bit last night, I had to go move my car and got soaked through. Luckily it was fairly warm (for this time of the year).
Lunch
Chicken Rice Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Slow Cooked Beef Sirloin.
Mushroom Risotto
Roast Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables
Gravy
Dinner
Chicken Rice Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Pan Fried Atlantic Salmon
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Mashed Potatoes
Lemon infused Rice Pilaf
Glazed Carrots
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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 …
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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 …
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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
Vegetable Barley Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Meatloaf
Pan Fried Haddock
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
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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 …
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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 …
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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 left to work
Lunch
Portobello Mushroom Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Battered Haddock
Beef Stroganoff
Buttered Noodles
Green Peas
Dinner
Portobello Mushroom Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Curry Chicken
Pork Tenderloin roasted with apples
Squash Stewed with Coconut milk
Mashed Potatoes
Basmati Rice
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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 …
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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 …
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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 sausage, bacon, caramelized onions, sour cream and grated cheese
Rice
Peas and Carrots
Dinner
Tomato Tortellini Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Pan Seared Scallops with lemon butter and capers
Chicken ala King
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Medley
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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 …
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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 …
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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 Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Chicken Shawarma
Falafel
Lemon Roast Potatoes
Tabbouleh
Meatballs in Gravy
Vegetable Skewers
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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 …
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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 …
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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 and Crudité
Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf
Mushroom Risotto
BBQ Beef on a Bun
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Butternut Squash
Dinner
Ham and Pea Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Grilled Ham Steak
Butter Baked Cod
Scalloped Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli
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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, …
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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 …
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Daily Menu, July 31
There is not much happening, we are getting the ship ready for the official dedication August 25th. Until then, we stay here making the ship look pretty.
Lunch
Seafood Chowder
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Baked Ham
Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
Macaroni and Cheese
Beef and Potato Hash
Corn
Dinner
Seafood Chowder
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Shepherd’s Pie
Garlic Shrimp
Basmati Rice
Vegetable Medley
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Daily Menu, July 30
Another day, I am still short a cook, it doesn’t really make a big difference. It just means I have to keep my head down and concentrate. Lunch Beef Barley Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Curry Chicken Pork Chops Chana Saag (chickpeas and spinach) …
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Daily Menu, July 29
The first fish Friday of the hitch. It looks like I am going to be short-handed for a few days. The baker went to the CCGS Earl Grey to cover for a few days. I guess that means no lollygagging for the next week. Lunch …
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Daily Menu, June 27, 2022
Some days you see nothing but fog out of the porthole, other days you see a sternwheel ship go by.
The days are getting short, just 2 more mornings before we head for home.
Lunch
Curry Sweet Potato Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Beef Pot Roast
Tortellini Carbonara
Mashed Potatoes
Zucchini
Gravy
Dinner
Curry Sweet Potato Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Pork Tocino
Haddock with Lobster Sauce
Rice
Vegetable Medley
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Daily Menu, June 26, 2022
Sunday. The last one this month. The weather is turning nice, so I am hoping to get to the golf course quite a bit over the next month. We just have to get to Wednesday, then we are free for another 28 days Lunch Mushroom …
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Daily Menu, June 25, 2022
Some days there is not much to see out the porthole. Friday was one of those days. Fog and rain all day. We are into our last weekend, once again it is time to start deep cleaning to prepare for the next crew to come …
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Daily Menu, June 24, 2022
Yesterday, we had people in to perform maintenance on the exhaust hood. That threw off my timing a bit, so the Chicken Rendang did not get made. Therefore, we are having rendang today. One of the items we are serving for lunch is the Lancashire Hot Pot. This dish was traditionally made with lamb or mutton. It is a type of stew made with meat, onions and sliced potatoes. It is assembled and baked.
Lunch
Beef Barley Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Battered Haddock
French Fries
Beef Lancashire Hot Pot
Gnocchi with Meat Sauce
Dinner
Beef Barley Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Chicken Rendang
Burnt End Pork Belly
Green Peas
Fried Noodles with Beef
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Daily Menu, June 21, 2022
Another day alongside. We have a few favorite on the menu today. The Char Siu Pork is one of my favorites, Chicken fried steak is always popular (even though there will be confused people when they find out that it is beef), and lasagna is …
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Daily Menu, June 20, 2022
Monday. That means we are down to single digits, nine more wake-ups left this hitch. Lunch Chicken leek Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Baked Ham Pan Fried Cod. Macaroni and Cheese Creamed Corn Dinner Chicken leek Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Beef Tapa …
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Daily Menu, June 19, 2022
Happy Fathers Day to all Fathers.
There is not much to tell about our day to day, scheduled maintenance is happening all over the ship, and will continue for a while.
Lunch
Butternut Squash Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Lamb Chops with a Balsamic Glaze
Mashed Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Carrot and Turnip
Dinner
Butternut Squash Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Szechuan Shrimp
Chicken Tetrazzini
Jasmine Rice
Buttered Pasta
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Daily Menu, June 18, 2022
Another weekend is here for those of you who don’t have to work. Lunch Spicy Thai Chicken Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Maple Glazed Salmon Beef Fajitas Sweet Potato Fries Steamed Whole Potatoes Broccoli Spears Dinner Spicy Thai Chicken Soup Choice of Salads and …
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Daily Menu, June 17, 2022
It is Friday again, that means it is fish and chip day for us. I try not to use the fryer, but sometimes it is necessary. It is quiet here, but the work is getting done on the ship. Lunch Fish Chowder Choice of Salads …
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Daily Menu, June 16, 2022
It was another nice day. The one good thing about being at the dock, is being able to go for a walk in the evening.
Lunch
Onion Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Beef Rendang
Baked Chicken
Potatoes
Rice
Green Peas
Dinner
Onion Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Roast Pork
Fish Tacos
Fresh Salsa / Guacamole
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Gravy
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Daily Menu, June 15, 2022
We have reached the mid point of the hitch. Two weeks remaining before I can get back to the golf course. The forecast is for fine weather, so I plan on doing steak on the BBQ for lunch. My friend Gord made it back after …
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Daily Menu, June 14, 2022
I should have my friend Gord back with me today. He has been off for a week with covid. He has tested negative and is feeling better. Lunch Tomato Tortellini Soup Choice of Salads and Crudité Baked Cod Bratwurst Sausage Perogies with Caramelized Onions, Bacon, …
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Daily Menu, June 13, 2022
This will be a light day, at least by my standards. Our water is shut down for tank cleaning, so most of our work is prepared ahead.
Lunch
Honey Ginger Soup
Salads and Crudité
Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Deli Style Coleslaw
Breaded Shrimp
Ham and Cheese stuffed Buns
Potato Salad
Pasta Salad
Dinner
Honey Ginger Soup
Salads and Crudité
Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast
BBQ Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Vegetables
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Daily Menu, June 12, 2022
It was a very nice day yesterday. There were many sailboats out in the basin enjoying a beautiful Saturday Today being Sunday, we are having a Turkey dinner. That should make for a drowsy afternoon Lunch Seafood Chowder Choice of Salads and Crudité Roast Turkey …
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Daily Menu, June 11, 2022
Another weekend is here. Two more Saturdays to go this hitch, hopefully the rest of the hitch goes as well as the first few days. I believe I have made my decision. approximately 1 year from now I am going to retire. That will give …
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Daily Menu, June 10, 2022
It is another fish Friday. It was a wet day this morning, but it turned into a beautiful day.
Lunch
Chicken Noodle Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Battered Haddock
Beef and Caramelized Onion Sub
Scallop and Asparagus Risotto
French Fries
Roasted Butternut Squash
Dinner
Chicken Noodle Soup
Choice of Salads and Crudité
Chili con Carne
Quesadillas
Mexican Fried Rice
Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips
Guacamole / Pico de Gallo
Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Asparagus and Goat Cheese
Baby Roast Potatoes
Pan Seared Zucchini
Gravy
