Valentine Dinner

[Dave Smith]

I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.

We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake. I haven't had one in years.

[Jill McQuown]

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.

Fancy!

I almost bought a (raw) lobster tail when I was at the meat market
today. I love lobster but I don't love the price. I do know how to
prep a lobster tail for broiling or grilling. Cut the underside off
using kitchen shears then bend the tail shell backwards until it cracks.
This is to prevent curling when you cook it.

Post by Dave Smith
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake.  I haven't had one in years.

I don't think I've ever tasted a pineapple upside down cake. Enjoy!

Jill

[D]

Post by Jill McQuown

I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store for
some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was picked up
two cooked lobsters.

Fancy!
I almost bought a (raw) lobster tail when I was at the meat market today. I
love lobster but I don't love the price. I do know how to prep a lobster
tail for broiling or grilling. Cut the underside off using kitchen shears
then bend the tail shell backwards until it cracks. This is to prevent
curling when you cook it.

This is the truth! Reminds me when I went to Boston once, and ordered the
biggest lobster in the restaurant. It was enormous! It must have sunk many
ships when it lived. ;)

Post by Jill McQuown

We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She confirmed
that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I decided to make a
pineapple upside down cake.  I haven't had one in years.

I don't think I've ever tasted a pineapple upside down cake. Enjoy!
Jill

[dsi1]

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake. I haven't had one in years.

I like to use crushed pineapple instead of rings. Rings look nicer but
it causes problems when you cut the cake. I'm going to have to make me
some too! I think it's a good idea to line the bottom of the pan with
parchment.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JztKnw6JvLPVSJtG8

[Ed P]

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake.  I haven't had one in years.

That sounds very good.

I'm going to have a Wagyu rib eye tonight.

I may be alone, but I won't be lonely. Too long a story to post here.

[Cindy Hamilton]

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake. I haven't had one in years.

I love pineapple upside down cake. I wish my bakery made it. It
would be pointless for me to make one; I'd have to eat it all myself.
(I bet it would freeze well, though.)

We don't do Valentine's Day. He went out to lunch with a buddy;
I had leftover saag paneer, rice, and naan.

Salad for dinner.

[Dave Smith]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake. I haven't had one in years.

I love pineapple upside down cake. I wish my bakery made it. It
would be pointless for me to make one; I'd have to eat it all myself.
(I bet it would freeze well, though.)

I can see it being a good think to offer in bakeries. I love the stuff
and don't mind having leftovers over a period of time, but it is really
sweet stuff and getting it one or two pieces at a time would be a good
option for people.

Post by Cindy Hamilton
We don't do Valentine's Day. He went out to lunch with a buddy;
I had leftover saag paneer, rice, and naan.

Sounds good. My wife was convinced to forgo her walk today because of
the ice. She came along with me to shop and we ended up having lunch
at the corner bakery. We shared a spicy ham and maple cheddar sandwich
with mango chutney.

[Ed P]

Post by Cindy Hamilton

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake. I haven't had one in years.

I love pineapple upside down cake. I wish my bakery made it. It
would be pointless for me to make one; I'd have to eat it all myself.
(I bet it would freeze well, though.)

I buy this frozen. One minute in the MW, let stand 2 minutes and on the
plate. Handy to have, nice size for a snack.

https://wildforkfoods.com/search/?query=pineapple%20upside%20down

[ItsJoanNotJoAnn]

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake. I haven't had one in years.

It was leftover garlic parmesan chicken here and it was
better today than yesterday when I made it. But I don't
think I'll make it again, but a neighbor loved it.

[MummyChunk]

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake. I haven't had one in years.

How did the desert turn out?


This is a response to the post seen at:
http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=683847327#683847327

[Bruce]

On Sat, 15 Feb 2025 10:33:08 -0500,

Post by MummyChunk

Post by Dave Smith
I dropped my wife at the grocery store while I went to the liquor store
for some wine. I got back to the grocery store just as the she was
picked up two cooked lobsters.
We stopped at the corner bakery for a quick lunch and we talked about
picking up a couple desserts for tonight. I had a brain wave. She
confirmed that we had a can of pineapple rings in the pantry so I
decided to make a pineapple upside down cake. I haven't had one in years.

How did the desert turn out?

Hot and dry, I bet.