Last night I tried two new recipes: Blackened Salmon with Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce (from Big Daddy’s House on Food Network) and a roasted asparagus with parmesan (from Barefoot Contessa). When I was going through recipes, these two sounded like they would go really, really well together.
Man, was I right! Mr. B. raved. Said it was the best thing I’ve ever cooked. Of course he really like salmon and he really likes asparagus! But, I admit, this fish was insane. Thanks to the recipe, it was perfectly cooked. The seasoning was fabulous (though I did make a couple of modifications, of course. I just can’t leave stuff alone!).
Even better, these were really, really easy to make. I’m not even kidding. The whole meal took about 5 minutes of prep. The asparagus cooked for 15 minutes, the fish a total of about 10. The sauce maybe 5 minutes, and it only contains 3 ingredients. Anyone can make this!
I will be posting the recipes later on. Today I have my middle guy’s IEP meeting. For those that don’t know, this is an Individualized Educational Plan for a student who needs special education or related services (for kids with disabilities or a child who is typical, but just needs speech therapy). We’ve been fighting over quite a few issues with the school all year. Well, fighting isn’t exactly the right word. I try to get things done, and the school ignores me. We’ll see how this meeting goes. This will set the basics for his education, therapies, and social skills program for the rest of this year and into the next. It’s really critical that we get things straightened out and fixed. I’ve actually invited the director of special services to my meeting (which I’ve never done before) and he’s supposed to be there.
So if you are so inclined, send me some good thought, positive vibes, say a little prayer, light a candle, knock on some wood – whatever it is you might do, that everyone in the meeting will be working toward the greater good for my son, without any considerations but what is best for his education.
I’m digging the blackened salmon but greenery has to go.
Oh man, that looks so good! I can’t wait to see the recipes to see if it is something Lone Wolf would eat lol We’re big on salmon, and he loves asparagus, (I’d even be willing to try it with the salmon!) I hope everything goes well in your IEP meeting today. Sending you good energies today for a smooth meeting and good outcomes.
I hope everything goes well for you today. The salmon looks yummy. I will have to try this recipe out when you post it.
Can’t wait for the recipies. Sending you goo juju vibes for your meeting!
Sending good thoughts for the IEP meeting and listening to my stomach grumble after looking at your pic of the salmon/asparagus dinner (oh, yum!).
I will definitely say a little prayer.
Good luck! Sending positive vibes your way for the meeting.The fish and asparagus look good!
I am hoping that everything went well at your IEP. Im not looking forward to my eldest’s transition to high school and having new people to ignore us. LOLShe’s classified as emotionally disturbed due to issues with depression and ODD. Not something I talk about much on the blog for sake of her own privacy.
As a former special education teacher in NYC, I can tell you that IEP meeting are no fun for the teachers either. Stay calm and resist the urge to rip the district rep and the teacher’s heads off. I would suggest listening to what they have to say first.
It’s not the teachers (mostly) that I have the problem with, it’s the CST. They have been non-compliant with my son’s IEP since September.The only issue we’ve had with teachers are the ones for specials – languages, art, music. They did not read his IEP at all. I just had to deal with one that gave him a failing grade for not having his notes in his binder. Meanwhile, she was supposed to supply him with a copy of all notes for the class, because of his writing issues.I could go on and on about the issues with the school. The special ed system in our district is so broken, the director had to be demoted to a school psychologist. It’s just a big steaming, hot pile of mess. I have a complaint ready to go to the state with 15 violations of my son’s IEP. That’s not good.The meeting, though, did go pretty well considering. The interim director showed up to the meeting, and that always helps. More on that when I have some time, though.
Recipe looks divine. I will send my good thoughts for your meeting.
Then there is a very big problem. I do not understand how this can be going on. I would suggest filling a complaint with the local school board.
Just knocked on wood three times, sent positive vibes, will light a candle. I really hope everything goes right in the meeting for the best your son needs. Let us know!Kisses from us.PS: As soon as I can I’ll send you mom’s recipes, they’re old and good!
Thanks to everyone for the good thoughts. I’m still wading through some stuff that needs addressed.Brianna, the school board is fully aware of all the issues. Our district has a brand spanking new superintendent and director of special services to try to clean up the mess. Sadly they are wading through a hip deep pile of crap, fishing out one turd at a time, so to speak. The only way to get ahead with your problems in my district is to hire a lawyer or take a complaint to the state.Again, not the fault of the teachers, who I have a ton of respect for. I actually had my case manager say in my meeting that we shouldn’t use the word “autism” in my son’s IEP because some teachers might look at it and say “Autism? Ewwwwww!!”Direct quote from the school psychologist who is my son’s case manager.
Now that stinks. I hope all goes well.
I just got so hungry looking at those pics. The hubby loves salmon and asparagus so we will HAVE to try that one. I will send good thoughts for your son.
Wow! You are a witch!! I feel like cooking.. Although your dishes are a bit sophisticated for my cooking abilities… Your blog is really great thank you for following mine.Blessed be**