Robyn1007

[syzygy]

I have a feeling you could use one of these right now...

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d151/HKamper/Gifs/yay/bigbearhug.gif

so sorry that things are not working out for you.:(

[Robyn1007]

:o :o :( :( :( :( Thank you.

[wallycat]

Robyn,
I have not read through all the new posts....
I am sorry if it is what I think it is ((((((((((((ROBYN))))))))))))))

[avariell]

im sorry robyn... i hope things work out the way you want.

[Gecko]

Hugs from me too. I would suggest he read " I didn't know a good thing when I had it".

[kwormann]

Robyn, Im sorry things are not going your way.... :(

My friend always says to me "boys are mean"....

[Canice]

....

My friend always says to me "boys are mean"....


Hate to say it, but boy does that resonate right now. :(

[kwormann]

Hate to say it, but boy does that resonate right now. :(

You too??? What is in the air???

[lindrusso]

Sorry to hear that things aren't going well.

[VAcooker]

(((((Robyn))))))

I hope that today is a better day for you...you have my support...and the same goes for you Canice...(((((Canice))))))

You are both in my thoughts...

[Pony]

Ohhh, Robyn. I am sooo sorry you are going through a rough time right now. (((ROBYN)))

(((Canice!))) My best friend's boyfriend is acting like a twit right now. No one would believe the story. He is just so childish at 38! Anyways, she lives in San Francisco. You 2 could meet for dinner and vent ;).

Maybe the full moon had something to do with all of this!!! :)

[Robyn1007]

I've said it before and I'll say it before, this board is incredible.

Yes, it is boyfriend troubles and by his decree it is over. I don't feel like going into his excuses here but they are excuses and he's either been lying to me all along or he's lying to me and possibly himself now. Either way, it's over.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me here and those who have sent notes. I'll get back to you if I haven't yet but I have biscuits in the oven that I don't want to burn. ;) :D

Canice, I hope that you will get through your troubles, your relationship has been so much longer than mine, I can only imagine how tough this must be for you. Especially with recent happenings in your life. I wish we were together so we could share a bowl of soup and a pumpkin ale. (((Canice)))

[Deechef]

So sorry Robyn.......I hate sad endings :mad:

[LaraW]

Robyn and Canice - I'm so sorry

[Natasha]

Robyn and Canice --

I'm very sorry to hear about all the heartache that seems to be going around. I'd send you both some of that soup (squash soup, in Canice's case!) and pumpkin ale if I could. (On that note, I recently tried a pumpkin ale and thought of you guys!)

Michelle, sorry to hear about your best friend too.

Natasha

[tamawrite]

Oh, Robyn. I'm so sorry. :( :( :( Breaking up just sucks. ((((Robyn))))

Enjoy your biscuits, though! :)

[LakeMartinGal]

I haven't read the posts, yet -- but as DD1 always said, when she called in tears, "Boys are stupid!" Hugs, (((((Robyn and Canice)))))...

[SusanMac]

So sorry Robyn. At least you have fresh snow!! And, apparently, biscuits :-)

[mom2garret]

Robyn:
I hope that your feelings feel better soon.
((HUGS))
Jodi

[KristiB]

Big hugs to Robyn and Canice!!! :( :( :( :(

You two ladies are fabulous and these men don't know what they're missing.

[testkitchen45]

Oh, Robyn, I'm sorry. I thought you two were having such a wonderful time together, and I really hope you heal soon. :(

(((((Robyn)))))

And, evidently it's not just you . . . (((((Canice)))))

You know, a fine Southern tradition is to bring food when someone's hurting or going through a tough time. Usually the first question is, "oh, no--what happened?" and the second one is, "when can I bring a meal?" So, in that spirit, here's some comfort food for you both, across the miles :o :


* Exported from MasterCook *

Barley Risotto with Caramelized Leeks and Mushrooms

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Recipe By :Wonderful mushroom flavor--so much better than typical white button mushrooms. Rated 5 stars on CL site.
Serving Size : 6
Categories : Bread Easy Entertaining
Family Meals Side Dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms -- sometimes sold as "baby portobellos," "portobellinis," or "brown buttons"
3 cups chopped leek -- about 3 regular or 1 large leek to reach 3 cups; see Notes
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
1/2 teaspoon salt -- see Notes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 1/4 cups chicken broth, low-sodium/no-fat
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek; cook 20
minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally.

Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add
barley, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth;
bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally.

Uncover and cook 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Stir in parsley.

Description:
"Cooking the leeks over moderately low heat results in buttery-soft
texture and sweet flavor."
Source:
"Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 194 Calories; 5g Fat (23.1%
calories from fat); 5g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 0mg
Cholesterol; 192mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2
Vegetable; 1 Fat.

Serving Ideas : Serving size is about 2/3 cup.

As with any risotto, serve immediately for the creamiest texture (but it holds well, covered, in a heavy saucepan such as a Le Creuset--and it would travel well, such as if you were bringing it to a friend's house ;) ).

NOTES : I halved the salt (as now noted in Ingredients). If recipe
turns out a little bland, add back in 25% of original
amount (1 tsp went to 1/2 tsp; decide if it should be 3/4
tsp for 1-cup-barley recipe).

Leeks are difficult to clean if you try to clean them
before chopping them. I like to slice off the root, then halve or quarter the leek
lengthwise; chop into 1/8" or 1/4" slices. Rinse slices
thoroughly in colander; drain well; measure.

[Deechef]

Testkitchen.....what a sweet idea :)

I'm sending along some comfort food as well. Sunday soup!! This is one of my favorite recipes and I just made a batch for lunches this week. It smells so good while cooking it and tastes even better.

Chicken Mulligatawny
Makes 6 servings, about 1 1/2 cups each

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1 ½ teaspoons hot Madras curry powder (see Tip)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground ginger
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ cup white basmati rice
12 ounces chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup lite coconut milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (see Tip), optional





Chicken Mulligatawny
Instructions

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add apples, curry powder, cumin, coriander and ginger and cook, stirring often, until the apples begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add broth and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 12 minutes.
2. Add chicken, return to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Stir in coconut milk and return to a simmer. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Garnish with almonds (if using).

[cookinator]

but I have biscuits in the oven that I don't want to burn.

This is a lady who has her head on straight!
Hang in there sweetie, there's another bus around the corner...;)

[syzygy]

Canice, one for you, too...

http://ak.imgag.com/imgag/product/full/ap/3032970/polbear2cp.gif

[Robyn1007]

The love and support on this thread and in all the messages I've received is overwhelming. I've done a pretty good job of picking up and moving on today. I've been cleaning, riding my bike (on the trainer) baking and cooking. The leftover biscuits will go well with the horseradish cranberry pot roast that's in the oven. Both of the recipes offered here will go onto my menu in the near future, thank you.

Tomorrow is another day, I go back to work which will be a great distraction and I now have one of my ski passes so I'm contemplating skiing in the next couple of weeks. If that won't cheer me up nothing will! ;) :D

[ljt2r]

Canice and Robyn:

I feel quite certain that neither guy was good enough for either of you. :(

In my experience the first week is always the worst and then it gets much better, so here's to hoping that first week goes by quickly.

Laura

[Beth]

Robyn and Canice, so sorry you are having tough times. Better things lie ahead, especially if someone close to you hasn't been honest with you, Robyn. That's no basis for a relationship. Hang n there and be good to and true to yourselves. ((( ))) ((( )))

[mcgeiger]

IMHO both are jack a$$es...

[Robyn1007]

IMHO both are jack a$$es...

I'm counting on that attitude this week girl! ;) :D

[armel]

Oh, Robyn, I am sorry to hear that things are s*cky for you right now. You are always such a bright spot for me on these bb. It is nice you have such good (real and virtual) friends to give you love and support.

I know keep busy with work and doing some fun things that you love to do will help you these next few weeks.

[Peweh]

IMHO both are jack a$$es...

what she said!! Hugs, soup, ale, whatever you both need I'm sending in my thoughts from MA!

[Hoodone]

Wow, Robyn, that completely and totally sucks. Let me know if you want any "girl therapy". There's a great spa up here in Evergreen and we could go get massages or something.

[Gracie]

Robyn and Canice - I am so sorry to hear about your situations. Neither one of them were good enough for either of you! Spend some time (and money!!) on yourselves and don't give them any thought that they don't deserve.

Loren

[Kyra]

Ladies, I am so sorry to hear about this. I agree: boys are dumb. Skiing, soup, and support are definitely in order. (No skiing in Ohio, but you know we'd be happy to cook for you!)

Sending hugs and wanting you know we are thinking of you!

[Terri_A]

Enough with these silly boys...now you're free to find great men!:D I'm sending you both warm Texas thoughts and good Justin boot to kick 'em both in the a$$!!!

[Canice]

Thank you all, but I really only meant what I posted: In that moment Kim's comment resonated. I regret it.

[SDMomChef]

I'm so sorry! It is so disappointing when it turns out that somebody is less than honest with you. Jerk. Idiot.

I wonder if we could enlist those hackers that messed with our BB to screw-up his computer! :D At least we can fantasize about it!

[Deechef]

Canice........so glad to hear your problem was a momentary glitch - kinda had a feeling it was not the Big Breakup!

Robyn - you said Justin was a "catch and release" kinda guy. He never get so savor what he catches - poor guy ;)

[Robyn1007]

Robyn - you said Justin was a "catch and release" kinda guy. He never get so savor what he catches - poor guy ;)

*SNORT!* It's actually Jared but you have a real point there! :p

[Kathy B]

What a bummer, Robyn! :( I am so glad you have ski season coming right up to look forward to. Hang in there!

Sending good thoughts your way. :)

[MISSINDI]

(((Robyn)))

[TieKitty]

Robyn, I'm so sorry you are hurting. (((( )))).

[Laura]

Okay, before anyone throws rocks at me for posting this (as I have a son who is awesome), I always thought this shirt was cute.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1d/BoysAreStupid.jpg/250px-BoysAreStupid.jpg

[cniles]

Oh yuck Robyn! Sending hugs your way!! Go out and enjoy the ski season!

[Jalapeno]

Okay, before anyone throws rocks at me for posting this (as I have a son who is awesome), I always thought this shirt was cute.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1d/BoysAreStupid.jpg/250px-BoysAreStupid.jpg

As a woman who has a husband AND a 16 year old son.....all I have to say is YEP!!! I need that shirt! :D

Robyn biscuts are better then boys! ((((hugs))))

[ErinM]

Okay, before anyone throws rocks at me for posting this (as I have a son who is awesome), I always thought this shirt was cute.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1d/BoysAreStupid.jpg/250px-BoysAreStupid.jpg


Anyone appreciate how that appears to have been drawn by a Mr. Todd Goldsmith? :D

And Robyn...yeah, he's just not worth it.

[colleency]

(((Robyn))) I'm sorry.

I'm always torn between mashed potatoes and chocolate ice cream for a pick-me-up, but biscuits sound good, too!

[TKay]

Somehow I missed this post earlier. ((((Robyn))))

[SusanL]

I have been away from the boards for a while, Robyn and Canice- my love and prayers to you both. But, you two are so strong -"there are better fish in the sea." A quote from my grandfather, who was quite a man and very sensitive to female issues.