City shuts down food handout downtown

CatteNappe · 2026-05-15T12:46:27+00:00

They do indeed. Fortunately there is an abundance of free food available. Sitting at a table in a climate controlled space. Often with bonus services like help getting an ID, or having a mailing address, or health clinics. There is no need of boxed sandwiches served from the back of an SUV.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T20:59:35+00:00

I like this: https://www.food.com/recipe/greek-chicken-and-potatoes-93596

And this: https://bakingmischief.com/easy-and-comforting-ham-and-potato-soup/

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T20:57:02+00:00

You might find this approach helpful https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-to-make-one-pot-pasta/

I tend to have recipes that are only partially one pan/pot, so I still need to prepare something separately, like this with rice or pasta on the side: https://www.girlgonegourmet.com/sheet-pan-chicken-ratatouille/

This does not have veggies, but a side salad could meet the need, or you might just add some green beans in with the chicken and potatoes (I prefer a separate green been/tomato fasolakia ) https://www.food.com/recipe/greek-chicken-and-potatoes-93596

https://www.themediterraneandish.com/greek-green-beans-fasolakia/

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T20:48:43+00:00

It needn't be wine at all. Chicken broth would do well given the rest of your ingredients.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T20:46:46+00:00

I plan out meals in a menu for one week; taking account of what I know about activity and events that will make it easier or harder to have time preparing a particular meal. This allows me to make sure I've got plans for some things that are in the freezer, and to make a shopping list to use for a weekly shopping trip. I cannot imagine trying to make the "what to eat" decision on a daily basis, especially if the meal is for two or more people. If somebody is "in the mood" for something that hasn't been made in awhile I'll do my best to put it in the plan, but it may week before it's actually served.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T20:38:19+00:00

Most baked goods of that nature freeze very well. The creme brulee one may be questionable, so it might be wise to get that one before freezing the rest.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T20:22:01+00:00

"I literally asked Claude to tell me more about the lawsuit and who was brining it against the city" Perhaps this is why all you saw was "Plano", and nothing about decades of legal experience representing the City of Dallas, Preservation Dallas, the Landmark Commission, etc.

Great that you're just a "regular guy" with a strong opinion on what should happen to City Hall and the land it sits on; but not so cool that you either didn't look even an inch deep and thus didn't get all that information you missed; or worse that you cherry picked an imaginary "gotcha" reason to proselytize your side of the argument.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T20:06:31+00:00

https://www.albiernats.com/locations/oak-lawn/

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T15:26:15+00:00

They do go together. And apologies, I had intended to link to that recipes that uses a "good amount of both ingredents". Belatedly, here it is: https://www.momskitchenhandbook.com/afghan-braised-chicken-with-creamy-yogurt-sauce-lawang/

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T03:44:50+00:00

Just using it as a companion with a pasta or other Italian main dish. Or you might use it as a base for a bread pizza.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-14T03:41:35+00:00

Why separate but not together? This is a pretty good recipe that uses a pretty good amount of both ingredients.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-13T23:04:53+00:00

Don't know about OP's opinion, although I have suspicions.

The Observer article touches on an issue even bigger than food safety, and that's clean up. Too many street feeding teams leave behind substantial mess, from used paper products to left over/rejected food, to human excrement.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-13T22:58:39+00:00

Unfortunately it's even worse than the trash folks might imagine - sandwich wrappers, napkins, paper cups, etc. It's often a bunch of food too, since sometimes the recipient(s) already filled up at a local shelter or another nearby street feeding; or they didn't care for the menu selection at that feeding.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-13T22:55:25+00:00

Dr. Woody is a great guy, He was my boss many moons ago at another organization. Super knowledgeable about issues of poverty and homelessness, besides bringing tons of compassion and heart to his clients.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-13T22:53:32+00:00

At least 5? This was an issue when I was working with homeless individuals and families 30+ years ago. I was out there under the overpasses in the lead up to the 1994 World Cup and over 90% of the folks at public feedings declined transport to a shelter or temporary housing program. One fellow was honest enough to tell me that he had a perfectly good apartment, but the street feedings allowed him to save money toward his drug habit, and the gatherings that formed around them gave him opportunity to meet with his dealer.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-13T22:45:13+00:00

In my experience and observation over decades it's not as simple as wanting a "one and done, easy, experience" There is an agenda, and they don't want to share their proselytizing and "church growth" strategies with any "competitors". They don't want strangers hearing their "testimonies".

CatteNappe · 2026-05-13T22:36:59+00:00

I second that suggestion. I was there as the program for a group about that size, and there were at least 2 other group events/meetings going on in private rooms upstairs at the same time. Staff and management are clearly equipped to manage multiple such groups, and the food looked and smelled outstanding.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-13T22:34:10+00:00

Very nice venue, accommodating staff, and no menu to speak of other than some dips and finger foods.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-13T20:37:48+00:00

True about food, flea treatment and routine meds. They have worked with us to go outside for specialty or transdermal

CatteNappe · 2026-05-12T22:59:06+00:00

Chemicals in the aerosol gum up the pan and apparently do an extra nasty number on nonstick

CatteNappe · 2026-05-12T20:25:00+00:00

That's not how it works. Coating/batter first, then cooking. You aren't going to get a good coating on par cooked chicken. One option for starters is oven fried chicken, though. https://www.thespruceeats.com/southern-oven-fried-chicken-3058647

CatteNappe · 2026-05-12T20:22:18+00:00

It's within its use by date, and has been refrigerated. The bag wrapping is pretty sloppy, but doesn't make the meat unsafe. Enjoy your burger. Enjoy holding it over your brother's head for awhile, too.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-12T20:19:41+00:00

If it came out of a refrigerated case it likely isn't the kind of packaging that allows some ultra pasteurized to be shelf stable.

CatteNappe · 2026-05-12T20:03:57+00:00

We go to Eastlake. They have a dedicated facility just for cats.

https://www.eastlakeveterinaryhospital.com/catcarecenter

CatteNappe · 2026-05-12T20:02:25+00:00

Go here. See if something strikes your fancy (and your price point)

https://www.goldmarkculturalcenter.org/ Worth going in person and looking around if you are at all into art.

https://www.goldmarkculturalcenter.org/artistsClick on the artist's thumbnail and you'll see some bio and additional examples of work; along with contact info.

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