Three Lil Fishes

It's that time of year where we indulge and the sisters are finding ways to lean into 'yes' this week.

Lynne is following Timothé Chalamet's movements through Nashville, Kathy is watching Red One alone and Nancy learns the difference between chop suey and chow mein noodles.

On a serious note the girls acknowledge this time of year isn't always the happiest time and talk about some coping mechanisms and how to find purpose from the pain.
https://www.webmd.com/depression/features/25-ways-find-joy-balance-during-holidays

Then the fishes share their favorite sweet recipes of the season, but not the peanut brittle.  That's a secret family recipe you've got to be on the inside for.

Great Grandma K's Caramels
1 3⁄4 C CornSyrup
2 C Sugar
1 C Butter
1 C Rich Cream
1 C Rich Cream
1 tsp. Vanilla
Chopped Nuts

Put syrup, sugar, butter, and 1 C cream over fire. Stir and cook vigorously until mixture boils briskly, then stir I slowly (that cooking may not stop) the second cup of cream. Let boil stirring often until when tested in cold H2O a firm ball may be formed. Then stir in 1 tsp of vanilla and a cup or more of nuts. Then pour in buttered tins and when stiM enough cut into squares.

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The sisters discuss Christmas Trends and Traditions. What’s old and what’s new for the Holiday season in 2024.  Kathy loves that tinsel and velvet are coming back into fashion, and is enamored with her Christmas tree watering funnel. The girls rehash the age-old fake vs. real tree debate. Nancy doesn’t know how an advent calendar works, Kathy gives Rudolph plastic surgery and Lynne hates wrapping presents.

https://www.nookandfind.co.uk/journal/christmas-trends-2024/#:~:text=Velvet%20ribbons%20in%20deep%2C%20rich,throws%2C%20and%20chunky%20woven%20rugs.

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What’s For Dinner

Chicken WIt Mustard Mascapone

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chicken-with-mustard-mascarpone-marsala-sauce-recipe-1944096

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Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and we’re officially in December the sisters turn their sites towards Christmas. First up, MOVIES! What are our holiday must-watches? Who are the Clarks and Cousin Eddies in your life? What about that classic action film with Bruce Willis, is that a CHRISTMAS movie?

Nancy talks French Macaroons, Lynne has an elegant fix for odor issues and Kathy can’t live without her dermaplaner.

https://www.skeemshop.com/print-block/fleur-de-sel-print-block-perfume

https://www.target.com/p/flawless-dermaplane-glo-sonic-facial-exfoliator/-/A-92343912#lnk=sametab

The Fishes also discuss a quandary that a listener is having. Did we help? You be the judge.

What’s For Dinner
Quiche Lorraine (with leftover pie crust from Thanksgiving)
From Once Upon A Chef

https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/quiche-lorraine.html#tabrecipe

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It’s the Five Li’l Fishes as the sisters parents are in California with Nancy for the Thanksgiving holiday. Everything is on the table this week, strawberry pretzel jello salads, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole…all the casseroles. We discuss how to best accommodate your vegan guests and talk a little bit about the history of the holiday and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Did you know the older Thanksgiving Day Parade in the country is Gimbel’s first held in Philadelphia in 1920? It’s now known as the 6ABC Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The sisters discuss the trends for this year, going vegan, going stress-free and going sober.
Bold Twists on Tradition
https://search.app/MTzjZLr8A45G4gQ59

Strawberry Pretzel Salad
https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/strawberry-pretzel-salad/376aa27c-19a2-4114-9c80-20a431fc269b

Lynne’s Thanksgiving Book
https://a.co/d/82NCMzM

WHAT'S FOR DINNER:
Poppyseed Bread
3 beaten eggs
2 1/3 C. sugar
1 1/2 C. milk (Substitute your milk preference)
1 1/8 C. oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbs vanilla extract
2 Tbs almond extract
2 Tbs butter extract ( I do not use this, but the rest of my family does)
2 Tbs poppy seeds
3 C. flour

Mix and divide into 2 loaf pans.  Bake 350

For the glaze:  OJ and sugar.  Mix the two to make a light glaze.  I just eyeball it.

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What’s up fishes! Today we’re discussing the house guests that are arriving from across the city, state or country to share a big roast turkey, or Tofurkey or whatever it is that graces your table. We think it’s a good idea to set some ground rules so the dinner table doesn’t turn into a Crossfire style shouting match. Remember what your grandma told you. Don’t discuss politics or religion. We also discuss things to do that AREN’T centered around food or a meal.

How to Deal With Difficult Family Members

We kick things off talking about Gladiator II, The new Yellowstone show on Paramount Plus, and subscription fatigue. Can we just bring the bundle back already?

What’s For Dinner?

Our family’s Roast Turkey recipe

Turkey or Pheasant Recipe

We cook our turkey in a roaster but you could also do in the oven.

Clean, wash and prepare the bird. Remove excess tissue and innards from bird and pat dry.

Place bird breast down when cooking!

Season bird with fruits and herbs – place around the bird as well as inside the bird.

Butter – rub the butter under the skin

Salt

Pepper

Rosemary

Thyme

Bay leaf

Peeled Oranges (3-4)

Peeled Apples (3-4)

Celery

Vidalia or regular Onions

Chicken Broth – depends on size bird. Fill bottom of pan 1-2 inches of broth

Little water- just added to the broth.

Champagne to baste as turkey cooks.

Bake at 350 degrees. About 4 hours for 24-pound bird. Use meat thermometer.

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The sisters continue to gear up for the holidays and are focused on de-stressing the hosting duties as much as possible. They get some tips and trips from Friend of the Fishes Janice Rewer who’s a near expert-level entertainer.

Nancy shares a story about sneaking around late-night at home trying to evade her up-all-night teenager. Lynne learns what Sheet Spray is and Kathy shares some tips about how to best prepare for house guests that maybe aren’t spring chickens.

Considerations for Elderly House Guests

https://www.neighborly.com/expert-tips/considerations-for-elderly-house-guests

Thanksgiving Hosting Checklist from Ambitious Kitchen

What’s For Dinner:

Prickly Pear Martini
Ingredients
1.5 oz Absolut Pears
.75 oz Apple Juice
.25 oz Grenadine
-Sliced pear
DIRECTIONS: Fill a martini glass with ice. Set to the side. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour all ingredients over ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Discard ice from the martini glass. Strain cocktail shaker into chilled glass. Garnish with sliced pear.

Lamb Lollipops
https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/lamb/sizzling-lamb-lollipops/

How To Lose a Guy in Ten Days clip

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The sister fishes are getting ready for the holidays. First up, Friendsgiving, which beginning in 2020 is an official word in the dictionary. 

Kathy discussed the news in Pennsylvania, which includes Jason Kelce’s phone incident and more locally a party that got a little out of hand. The girls discuss underage drinking and how to manage it with young adults who are more than likely indulging at some point.

The girls have also recently watched the new Martha Netflix documentary and whether they’d have prefer to have tea with her or Ina Garten.

Bigdotofhappiness.com

Hostess Gift Suggestions
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Dew-Gifts-Friendsgiving-Multi-Purpose/dp/B07H3N6V2B
https://www.amazon.com/Mud-Pie-Trim-Towel-Friendsgiving/dp/B0D4X9GS4K
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What’s For Dinner:
Lentil Soup

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The Sisters are fired up this week and airing out some grievances. Kathy reports that people in Pennsylvania don't know how to use a roundabout, Lynne shares how many "Bless Your Hearts" she's given out since moving to Tennessee and the girls help Nancy decide whether she has a kids leave the toilet lid up problem or a "can't stop dropping my phone in the toilet" problem.

They share a psychologist's opinion on how to cope with the anxiety that comes along with these little daily stressors.

https://hammondpsychology.com/how-to-cope-with-pet-peeves/

Toilet Lid Study

What's For Dinner:

Lynne is going to Chik-Fil-A to get a Kale Crunch salad and to hear them say "My pleasure" Kathy’s making Barefoot Contessa's Pot Pie

https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/chicken-pot-pie

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Lynne gets Booed, Nancy shares her opinion on Boo Baskets and Kathy’s allergies make her feel like Walter from Sleepless in Seattle. The sisters do a deep clean this week.  Kathy shares a secret tip on how to get silver clean with everyday items you already have on hand, Nancy shares an embarrassing story about her front-loading washing machine, and Lynne tells us why there is always a lemon in her dishwasher. 

We’re watching the new season of The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix and probably skipping the new Demi Moore/Dennis Quaid horror film The Substance.

DIY Silver Cleaner

Dust Mites Diagnosis and treatment from the Mayo Clinic

WHATS FOR DINNER?
Yogurt Marinated Roast Chicken (From NYT Cooking)

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The sisters are getting their houses ready for holiday company, which means organizing and decluttering everything. They speak with Rebecca Dunkle (AKA Dunk) a professional organizer who gives them some secrets, tips and tricks on how to tackle everything from your overflowing clothes closet to donating kids’ toys.

Why Decluttering is Important for Self-Care and Wellness
https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/why-decluttering-is-important-for-self-care-and-when-it-isnt/

What’s For Dinner
Fried Rice

Inspired by Bill Granger’s Sydney Food

3 ½ TBS vegetable oil

1 tsp garlic, finely diced

2 eggs lightly beaten

3 Cups of cooked white rice, preferable cold

¼  Cup of green onion, finely sliced

¼ Cup sweet onion, finely diced

¼ Cup of carrot, finely diced

1 Cup of cooked diced chicken

Mirin

Low sodium soy sauce

Sweet chili sauce – for serving

Place a wok over high heat. Add 1 ½ tsp of oil and reduce heat after a min. Add eggs and partially cook. Remove to a bowl. Clean wok, add 2tsp oil. Add garlic, onion, and carrot and cook for several minutes. Add rice. And stir-fry for 3 min. more. If dry, add more oil. Add a splash of mirin and soy sauce. Stir fry for 30 more seconds. Return eggs to pan. Add diced chicken. Add green onion. Check seasoning. Serve in bowls and top with sweet chili sauce.

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