tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76297347955279869292024-03-13T14:49:00.623-05:00The GOOD, The BAD, and The HONGRY!First off all, THANKS for stopping by and for those of you following...THANKS for following AND indulging my MADNESS. Please feel free to holla back or provide your 2¢. I WILL respond to ALL comments via email. I USUALLY respond in the comment section, but I plan to start responding via email. AGAIN THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT!Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-8586688999413939632010-06-22T23:41:00.000-05:002010-06-22T23:41:24.573-05:00So Long ...Farewell...I decided to discontinue this blog and start posting my recipes on my main blog <a href="http://mesohongry.blogspot.com/">Ah Me So Hongry...The Misadventures of a Weight Watchers Repeat Offender</a>. I made this decision based on the fact that bloggers can now add pages to Blogger blogs. So, if you are not a follower, you better jump on the band wagon. Thanks to those of you who followed...see ya on my other blog.<br />
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<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zEIzyhu5txE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zEIzyhu5txE&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-44094814974079091272010-01-06T00:21:00.005-06:002010-01-06T00:31:55.337-06:00My Pizza Obsession . . . OLE!Using my Xpress Redi, Set, Go I made this scrumptious Mexican pizza.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QtbseAr7I/AAAAAAAAB_E/-qzB-24vI38/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+030.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QtbseAr7I/AAAAAAAAB_E/-qzB-24vI38/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423509805077671858" border="0" /></a><br />First, I mashed a 1/2 cup of black beans and then spread the beans over a corn tortilla.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0Qs4X2CEMI/AAAAAAAAB-0/9kMJkH5yBZo/s1600-h/Quick+bites,+Mexican+Pizza+001.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0Qs4X2CEMI/AAAAAAAAB-0/9kMJkH5yBZo/s400/Quick+bites,+Mexican+Pizza+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423509198245859522" border="0" /></a><br />Next, I placed another tortilla on top and and covered that tortilla with 2.5 oz of ground turkey and 28 oz ounces of cheese.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0Qs4HlSBoI/AAAAAAAAB-s/qWXpig4Wiko/s1600-h/Quick+bites,+Mexican+Pizza+003.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0Qs4HlSBoI/AAAAAAAAB-s/qWXpig4Wiko/s400/Quick+bites,+Mexican+Pizza+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423509193880635010" border="0" /></a><br />After the pizza cooks for 5 minutes, remove from the RSG and top with lettuce and tomatoes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0Qs3MOfW6I/AAAAAAAAB-c/LaxKsqy5ORo/s1600-h/Quick+bites,+Mexican+Pizza+006.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0Qs3MOfW6I/AAAAAAAAB-c/LaxKsqy5ORo/s400/Quick+bites,+Mexican+Pizza+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423509177947347874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0Qs3pIo8kI/AAAAAAAAB-k/NXanLSOXoH8/s1600-h/Quick+bites,+Mexican+Pizza+005.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0Qs3pIo8kI/AAAAAAAAB-k/NXanLSOXoH8/s400/Quick+bites,+Mexican+Pizza+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423509185707438658" border="0" /></a>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-8334102468088442522010-01-06T00:08:00.005-06:002010-01-06T00:37:02.440-06:00My Overstuffed Avocado BLT Pizza<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">OMG</span>! I just ate the best pizza EVER. For $5 I purchased the WW cookbook, Hit the Spot, and boy did the Overstuffed Avocado BLT Pizza hit the spot!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrFwusM1I/AAAAAAAAB-U/Aei5ZWw0oDQ/s1600-h/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+006.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrFwusM1I/AAAAAAAAB-U/Aei5ZWw0oDQ/s400/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423507229240996690" border="0" /></a><br /></div><ul><li>For the crust I used Joseph's Pita bread (1 pt.). After toasting the pita to my satisfaction, I spread 1 TBS of Miracle Whip Light on the pita. <br /><br /></li><li>Next, I layered the following ingredients: 2 slices low sodium turkey bacon, 2 oz. avocado, 1 diced tomato, and spring lettuce mix.<br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrFv1VuHI/AAAAAAAAB-M/jnFStDl9H3M/s1600-h/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+004.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrFv1VuHI/AAAAAAAAB-M/jnFStDl9H3M/s400/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423507229000448114" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrFFkkOXI/AAAAAAAAB-E/nS3gc-TAOEU/s1600-h/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+003.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrFFkkOXI/AAAAAAAAB-E/nS3gc-TAOEU/s400/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423507217655806322" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrE77U0GI/AAAAAAAAB98/GFbqyfH1GLU/s1600-h/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+002.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrE77U0GI/AAAAAAAAB98/GFbqyfH1GLU/s400/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423507215066910818" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrEV3BWGI/AAAAAAAAB90/6vDvxf6hezY/s1600-h/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+001.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/S0QrEV3BWGI/AAAAAAAAB90/6vDvxf6hezY/s400/BLT+Pizza,+Hit+the+Spot+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423507204848310370" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-1428628097957995852009-12-06T14:00:00.004-06:002009-12-09T21:47:36.579-06:00My Turn<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SxwOq01CRyI/AAAAAAAABqc/RenpK5c3yyI/s1600-h/Frosty,+Chili,+Turkey+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412216981090879266" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SxwOq01CRyI/AAAAAAAABqc/RenpK5c3yyI/s400/Frosty,+Chili,+Turkey+021.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Remember my resurrection post? Well, if you recall, 3 coworkers and I decided to take turns bringing healthy lunches for each other. On Wednesday, my designated day, I decided to bring Weight Watchers' Heart Turkey Chili. Since our climate changed, chili seemed like a satisfying choice.<br /><br /><b><i>Weight Watchers Hearty Turkey Chili<br />POINTS</i></b>® Value: <span style="font-size:+0;">4</span><br />Servings: <span style="font-size:+0;">6</span><br />Preparation Time: <span style="font-size:+0;">25 min</span><br />Cooking Time: <span style="font-size:+0;">58 min</span><br />Level of Difficulty: <span style="font-size:+0;">Easy</span><br /><div class="recipe_bod"><div class="recipe_int"><table style="WIDTH: 668px; HEIGHT: 351px" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr height="7"><td colspan="2"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Ingredients</span><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>1 spray(s) cooking spray </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>1 tsp canola oil </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl2_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>1 large onion(s), chopped </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>2 medium garlic clove(s), minced </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl4_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>2 medium carrot(s), thinly sliced into rounds </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl5_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>1 pound(s) lean ground turkey </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>2 Tbsp chili powder </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>1 Tbsp paprika </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>1 tsp ground cumin </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl10_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>2 medium tomato(es), chopped </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl11_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>1 cup(s) canned tomato sauce </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl12_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>1 cup(s) canned chicken broth </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl14_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>1 1/2 cup(s) cooked kidney beans, rinsed and drained </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl15_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>1 medium green pepper(s), chopped </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste </td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td>1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste </td></tr><tr><td><img id="rptrIngrediants__ctl18_divFillingFood" height="14" src="http://www.weightwatchers.com/images/1033/css/icons/icon_filling_food.gif" width="14" border="0" /> </td><td>1/4 cup(s) scallion(s), chopped </td></tr></tbody></table><h4>Instructions</h4><ul><li>Coat a large pot with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and onion; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sauté</span> onion until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and carrots; cook until garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Add turkey; brown meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Stir to break up lumps.<br /><br /></li><li>Add chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, beans and green pepper; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; garnish with scallions. Yields about 1 cup per serving. </li></ul></div></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-58359027529298849852009-12-06T13:37:00.003-06:002009-12-06T13:57:33.195-06:00Recycled Turkey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SxwI4rpCJXI/AAAAAAAABqM/J8LBhUSLdr0/s1600-h/Frosty,+Chili,+Turkey+015.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SxwI4rpCJXI/AAAAAAAABqM/J8LBhUSLdr0/s400/Frosty,+Chili,+Turkey+015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412210622073021810" border="0" /></a><br />Me, like so many other millions of Americans <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">continued</span> to eat leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Let's see, I made turkey sandwiches on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Orowheat's</span> Sandwich Thins, turkey pizza with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">portabella</span> mushrooms, and this dish pictured here, turkey salad.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Recycled Turkey Salad</span><br />1 boiled egg white<br />3 oz. of turkey (shredded)<br />1 TBSP Miracle Whip<br />A few squirts of course ground mustard<br />2 chopped scallions<br />curry<br />ground red pepper<br />black pepper<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SxwI4cKDMHI/AAAAAAAABqE/8PxTH6-F04o/s1600-h/Frosty,+Chili,+Turkey+016.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SxwI4cKDMHI/AAAAAAAABqE/8PxTH6-F04o/s400/Frosty,+Chili,+Turkey+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412210617916534898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SxwI3qJF14I/AAAAAAAABp0/UyWCaBy6HLk/s1600-h/Frosty,+Chili,+Turkey+018.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SxwI3qJF14I/AAAAAAAABp0/UyWCaBy6HLk/s400/Frosty,+Chili,+Turkey+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412210604490741634" border="0" /></a>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-42649830139871558072009-11-19T18:15:00.007-06:002009-11-20T00:10:16.271-06:00Did someone say pizza?Pizza...pizza...pizza...my <span style="font-family: arial;font-size:130%;" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">kryptonite</span></span>! I could eat pizza morning, noon , and night! On this particular day, I created a pizza for breakfast.<br /><br />I started by preparing 2 egg whites in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Redi</span>, Set, Go.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmtr33bHI/AAAAAAAABjQ/DsZK_DslLCY/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+014.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmtr33bHI/AAAAAAAABjQ/DsZK_DslLCY/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406050969017871474" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I toasted a Joseph's brand pita in the oven until crisped to my satisfaction.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYsLLbN9kI/AAAAAAAABjY/d9nJs7WqQYQ/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+015.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYsLLbN9kI/AAAAAAAABjY/d9nJs7WqQYQ/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406056973261993538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next I placed my egg on to the toasted pita.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmb7g955I/AAAAAAAABjI/MvNPXGTjchQ/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+016.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmb7g955I/AAAAAAAABjI/MvNPXGTjchQ/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406050663979149202" border="0" /></a><br /><br />For sauce I used <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">HEB's</span> salsa. I chose to spread the salsa on the egg rather than the pita. I figured the sauce would make the pita soggy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmbmaa5rI/AAAAAAAABjA/K_KNfWktgHY/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+017.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmbmaa5rI/AAAAAAAABjA/K_KNfWktgHY/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406050658314544818" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I added Morning Start Vegetarian Italian Sausage and 1 serving of Kraft's Mexican 2% Cheese.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYma8z9zrI/AAAAAAAABi4/X51p3qgLTMk/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+018.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYma8z9zrI/AAAAAAAABi4/X51p3qgLTMk/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406050647147400882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Ooops</span>, I almost forgot to add my HEB <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">pico</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">gallo</span>! Lastly, I baked the pizza in the oven for about 8 minutes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmau1WPuI/AAAAAAAABiw/a4CZRgdz7Yg/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+019.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmau1WPuI/AAAAAAAABiw/a4CZRgdz7Yg/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406050643395100386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I removed the pizza from the oven and devoured it. I wanted to add bacon instead of the veggie <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Italian</span> sausage, but I forgot to pick up some veggie bacon during my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">weekly</span> grocery gathering <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">excursion</span>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmadVSi0I/AAAAAAAABio/jmRLzZEF7Ew/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+024.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYmadVSi0I/AAAAAAAABio/jmRLzZEF7Ew/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406050638697237314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYlfq2jzgI/AAAAAAAABig/6jx8i1FyeHU/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+026.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYlfq2jzgI/AAAAAAAABig/6jx8i1FyeHU/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406049628714159618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYlfJftR_I/AAAAAAAABiY/O7Vikf3CoZE/s1600/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+025.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwYlfJftR_I/AAAAAAAABiY/O7Vikf3CoZE/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406049619759941618" border="0" /></a>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-74505261021495751482009-11-16T22:07:00.008-06:002009-11-16T23:14:52.054-06:00Papas Caliente!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwIuuXYf6zI/AAAAAAAABhY/shx_4p38JI8/s1600/Potato.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwIuuXYf6zI/AAAAAAAABhY/shx_4p38JI8/s400/Potato.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404933876883647282" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />During music class the other day, the teacher asked the students what game did they want to play next. In unison, the students shouted, PAPAS CALIENTE!" I thought for a second and then I said aloud, "Ooooooooooooo, hot potato." I then turned to the music teacher and requested, rather shouted, "PAPAS CALIENTE!"<br /><br />Papas Caliente<br /><br />4 oz. potato<br />3 oz. chicken breast<br />1 point worth of avocado<br />1/2 cup black beans<br />2 TB fat free sour cream<br />2 TB salsa<br />4 oz. pico de gallo<br /><ol><li>Bake or microwave potato and then cut into smaller pieces.</li><li>Top the potato with chicken, black beans, pico, and avocado.<br /></li><li>In a small bowl mix sour cream and salsa to make dressing.</li><li> Pour the dressing mix over the potato.</li></ol><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwIwUaeef_I/AAAAAAAABh4/9zMEG3h239Y/s1600/Looks,+Pappas+Caliete+023.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwIwUaeef_I/AAAAAAAABh4/9zMEG3h239Y/s400/Looks,+Pappas+Caliete+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404935630060683250" border="0" /></a><br />Feel free to change the toppings to suit your taste. Thanks <a href="http://tjstestkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/11/mexican-baked-potato.html">TJ</a> for inspiring papas caliente!<br /><br />Here's the loaded potato I made for my son.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwIv38D650I/AAAAAAAABhw/i42bxe5WYMc/s1600/Looks,+Pappas+Caliete+011.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwIv38D650I/AAAAAAAABhw/i42bxe5WYMc/s400/Looks,+Pappas+Caliete+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404935140859897666" border="0" /></a>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-56028787599636098202009-11-15T16:39:00.005-06:002009-11-15T17:05:41.235-06:00What's Popping?...caramel corn that's what. My mom made some "waistline friendly" caramel corn.<br /><br />Waistline Friendly Caramel Corn: serving size 1 cup<br /><br />6 Caramel Squares<br />1/2 tsp Water<br />2 TBSP Corn Syrup<br />10 Cups Popcorn<br /><ol><li style="text-align: left;">Air pop 10 cups of popcorn. Or you can use the popper from Target pictured below.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwCDebNvrlI/AAAAAAAABgw/xjj1-pYvY9Q/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+062.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwCDebNvrlI/AAAAAAAABgw/xjj1-pYvY9Q/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+062.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404464111569317458" border="0" /></a></li><li>Next, place the caramels, corn syrup and water in a microwaveable cup or dish.</li><li>Microwave for 40 seconds.<br /></li><li>Stir.</li><li>Microwave for another 30 seconds until melted.</li><li>Place the popcorn in a glass or ceramic dish.</li><li>Carefully pour the HOT caramel mixture over the popcorn and stir to coat.<br /></li><li>Spread the caramel coated popcorn on a cookie sheet and bake for 6 minutes at 350º.</li></ol><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwCF-0dkDuI/AAAAAAAABg4/GGCaKf1GGo4/s1600-h/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+027.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SwCF-0dkDuI/AAAAAAAABg4/GGCaKf1GGo4/s400/Breakfast+Pizza,+Goodwill,+Popcorn+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404466867125620450" border="0" /></a><br /></div>What a perfect snack to take care of cravings for sweets!Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-1990469242265141432009-11-12T20:55:00.006-06:002009-11-12T21:22:21.702-06:00Resurection...<p>I decided to resurrect this blog with a new post. This summer I cooked some amazing and sometimes creative dishes. As of late, I felt my current dishes failed to measure up to my summer cuisine, so I chose not to post.<br /><br />BUT... then I thought about my decision. Regardless of where my dishes fall on the fabulous meter, I decided to post them anyway.<br /><br />So, on my other blog <a href="http://mesohongry.blogspot.com/">Ah Me So Hongry</a>, I wrote about my participation in a <a href="http://mesohongry.blogspot.com/2009/10/significance-of-40.html">lunch experiment</a>. Here's the post:<br /><br />Last week, a co-worker called me and proposed a novel idea. She suggested that myself, as well as 3 other teachers take turns bringing lunch for each other. So, in other words, I only worried about packing my lunch 2 days this week: </p><ul><li>Monday: Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes...7 points. I paired raw carrots with mine.<br /></li><li>Tuesday: Chicken Tortilla Soup...4 points. I paired cucumbers with my portion.<br /></li><li>Wednesday (my turn): My mom prepared Enchilasagna from Devin Alexander's cookbook <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Most-Decadent-Diet-Ever-favorites/dp/0767928814">The Most Decadent Diet Ever!</a> 8 points for the entire portion, or 4 points for half. I devoured the entire portion. For my veggie serving I ate cucumbers.<br /></li><li>Thursday: Taco Bake...not sure of the points, but I requested the recipe. I paired the taco bake with green beans.<br /></li><li>Friday: Since only 4 of us agreed to this experiment, Friday we're on our own.</li></ul><p>My only reservation about this lunch experiment...the lack of control. Although the ladies use Weight Watchers cookbooks to prepare the meals, I worry about the ingredients, specifically salt. Like I said this is an experiment, and we shall she what the results yield. But you must admit, it's a great idea with awesome benefits.</p><p>So, this week for my turn I decided to make Chicken Stroganoff in the crock pot....super simple. </p><p align="center">Mix FF sour cream and 1 pack of Lipton onion soup mix together. </p><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SvzO2nWfbpI/AAAAAAAABf4/OssUlICoTeg/s1600-h/Sour+Cream.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403421090609327762" style="WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SvzO2nWfbpI/AAAAAAAABf4/OssUlICoTeg/s400/Sour+Cream.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SvzO-FGagrI/AAAAAAAABgI/De1_yeZ2s7w/s1600-h/Soup.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403421218854044338" style="WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SvzO-FGagrI/AAAAAAAABgI/De1_yeZ2s7w/s400/Soup.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>Throw some chicken breast and the sauce mixture in a crock pot and BAM...Chicken Stroganoff!<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SvzO57v8PrI/AAAAAAAABgA/iDWSS9DUi9o/s1600-h/Crock+pot.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403421147624390322" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SvzO57v8PrI/AAAAAAAABgA/iDWSS9DUi9o/s400/Crock+pot.JPG" border="0" /></a></p>I regret to inform you that I forgot to take a picture of the finished product...my bad. You can pair the chicken with either whole wheat pasta or brown rice. Bon Appetite!Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-73149706329916544552009-10-06T20:29:00.008-05:002009-10-12T22:41:39.240-05:00The Roof...The Roof...The Roof is on Fire!...the roof of my mouth that is. Okay so a few weeks ago I made some personal pizzas in my Express RSG. Well, the pizza looked so mouthwatering, I failed to allow proper cooling time and just dove in.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/StP2psba3KI/AAAAAAAABXA/_pzCUsgymxk/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+036.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/StP2psba3KI/AAAAAAAABXA/_pzCUsgymxk/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391924375053851810" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />FAIL (as my kids say)! The hot pizza burned the crap out of the roof of my mouth.<br /><br />I used ready made pizza dough. I wanted a true pizza experience and wanted nothing to do with the whole wheat crust I usually make.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswDLXxq43I/AAAAAAAABWA/0PbZ7clffAA/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+014.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswDLXxq43I/AAAAAAAABWA/0PbZ7clffAA/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389686347951432562" border="0" /></a><br />I also cut and prpared my toppings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/StP1--jv6HI/AAAAAAAABWw/8-goshTpl4E/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+007.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/StP1--jv6HI/AAAAAAAABWw/8-goshTpl4E/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391923641186248818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/StP1_pJ7jSI/AAAAAAAABW4/ZDqZePDRcuQ/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+010.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/StP1_pJ7jSI/AAAAAAAABW4/ZDqZePDRcuQ/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391923652620684578" border="0" /></a><br />I placed the dough in my Express Ready Set Go and added the toppings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswDKz0dGWI/AAAAAAAABV4/05QvdJjUe-M/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+016.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswDKz0dGWI/AAAAAAAABV4/05QvdJjUe-M/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389686338299435362" border="0" /></a><br />More toppings...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswDKY8t7sI/AAAAAAAABVw/m2FC2tPqgjg/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+018.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswDKY8t7sI/AAAAAAAABVw/m2FC2tPqgjg/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389686331086335682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswChVpCZ0I/AAAAAAAABVI/nmWEEgawArY/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+030.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswChVpCZ0I/AAAAAAAABVI/nmWEEgawArY/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389685625823848258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswCgoh083I/AAAAAAAABVA/SuZVGyhPVeA/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+029.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswCgoh083I/AAAAAAAABVA/SuZVGyhPVeA/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389685613714010994" border="0" /></a><br />Yum!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswCiqc8_cI/AAAAAAAABVY/L7p29HCBeT0/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+032.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SswCiqc8_cI/AAAAAAAABVY/L7p29HCBeT0/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389685648590175682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-60958844634121621362009-09-24T22:39:00.006-05:002009-09-24T22:49:36.111-05:00FLT<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srw9LGaWIYI/AAAAAAAABSo/Pc42biRIMDE/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+003.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srw9LGaWIYI/AAAAAAAABSo/Pc42biRIMDE/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385246515337240962" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">For days I craved a BLT, so using my facon (Morning Star Farms Veggie Bacon) a.k.a. fake bacon I created this FLT (Facon, Lettuce, and Tomato)!<br /></div></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-57772907162378203062009-09-21T21:05:00.007-05:002009-09-21T21:37:29.296-05:00Trina's CantinaSo the other day during lunch a couple of teachers walked into the teacher's lounge and declared, "Man, it smells good in here!" Another<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>teacher answered, "That's Trina's lunch!" The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Redi</span>-Set- Go (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RSG</span>) strikes again!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srg1OQPBYzI/AAAAAAAABRA/nAlxVG1_va0/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+036.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srg1OQPBYzI/AAAAAAAABRA/nAlxVG1_va0/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384111873513841458" border="0" /></a><br /><br />First I threw some onions and bell pepper into the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">RSG</span>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srg09zKUcdI/AAAAAAAABQ4/BMb3Br5e-MY/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+062.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srg09zKUcdI/AAAAAAAABQ4/BMb3Br5e-MY/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+062.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384111590831583698" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next, I threw in some shrimp and added a little seasoning.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srg0cOjEPuI/AAAAAAAABQQ/k05jhxCia3c/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+064.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srg0cOjEPuI/AAAAAAAABQQ/k05jhxCia3c/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+064.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384111014067584738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And last, I wrapped the shrimp and veggies inside these marvelous low point tortillas, thanks to <a href="http://tjstestkitchen.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">TJ</span></a>. You can eat 4 of these babies for 3 points. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">SHAZAAM</span>!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srg0be5EA1I/AAAAAAAABQI/x-vfemGtdbE/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+069.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Srg0be5EA1I/AAAAAAAABQI/x-vfemGtdbE/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+069.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384111001274942290" border="0" /></a><br />Now that's what I'm talking about: quick, easy, and tasty.Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-91201942834743749502009-09-20T23:24:00.011-05:002009-09-21T00:31:36.929-05:00Recession...Smession<div><div>Although this recessions continues to restrict frivolous purchases, my weight loss financial backer (a.k.a. my Mother) managed to scrape some funds together to purchase this bad boy. <p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcOW5wFqZI/AAAAAAAABOY/4Uc48OJxY9Q/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+037.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383787666167146898" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcOW5wFqZI/AAAAAAAABOY/4Uc48OJxY9Q/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+037.jpg" /></a></p><div>Recession, smession. If you can scrounge up $60 bucks, purchase an Express Redi-Set-Go. Anyway, on to my new dish, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms.<br /></div><div> </div><div>First start with 1/2 cup of imitation crab. Chop up the crab into little chunks. </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcJPtd-RtI/AAAAAAAABOI/K2zvYZ6Js6g/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+037.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 225px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383782045052716754" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcJPtd-RtI/AAAAAAAABOI/K2zvYZ6Js6g/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+037.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>After you chop the crab, add 1 teaspoon of mustard. I used course ground mustard.</div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcJPL5poCI/AAAAAAAABOA/XwU2scHCuXw/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+038.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383782036041998370" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcJPL5poCI/AAAAAAAABOA/XwU2scHCuXw/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+038.jpg" /></a> </div><div><br />Next add 1 tablespoon of mayo. I used Miracle Whip Lite.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcJeMPQnlI/AAAAAAAABOQ/PG6MJbF9-2Y/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+040.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383782293830671954" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcJeMPQnlI/AAAAAAAABOQ/PG6MJbF9-2Y/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+040.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>Next I added some chopped onions, onion powder, and garlic powder. <div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIhfv-IuI/AAAAAAAABNo/6_vgosI7c0s/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+045.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383781251096126178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIhfv-IuI/AAAAAAAABNo/6_vgosI7c0s/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+045.jpg" /></a></div><br />Wash and remove the stem from 6 mushrooms.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIiAe1eNI/AAAAAAAABNw/wpKSxOiFi_8/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+042.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383781259882625234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIiAe1eNI/AAAAAAAABNw/wpKSxOiFi_8/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+042.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>So I thought the next step consisted of stuffing the mushroom and placing them in the Redi-Set- Go. WRONG! Actually, I filled each well with the stuffed crab mixture AND THEN...</div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIg_XjHII/AAAAAAAABNg/XsvSMPvX9MU/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+046.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383781242403757186" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIg_XjHII/AAAAAAAABNg/XsvSMPvX9MU/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+046.jpg" /></a><br /><br />THEN...I placed each mushroom on top of each filled well.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIgXV1EWI/AAAAAAAABNY/DDqmamMbwPg/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+047.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383781231659127138" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIgXV1EWI/AAAAAAAABNY/DDqmamMbwPg/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+047.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIf1tIEvI/AAAAAAAABNQ/y-Tt93e0XWU/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+049.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383781222630036210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcIf1tIEvI/AAAAAAAABNQ/y-Tt93e0XWU/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+049.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I waited 7 minutes and then BING!<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcHtltZyjI/AAAAAAAABNI/p4QypdgedQ8/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+050.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383780359342770738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcHtltZyjI/AAAAAAAABNI/p4QypdgedQ8/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+050.jpg" /></a><br /><br />In order to remove the mushrooms, place a saucer on top of the mushrooms and flip over the removable wells pan.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcHtJYWY6I/AAAAAAAABNA/d2fjKXFs87o/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+052.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383780351738274722" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcHtJYWY6I/AAAAAAAABNA/d2fjKXFs87o/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+052.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcHsjLGDeI/AAAAAAAABM4/75REBvMQPAM/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+054.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383780341482130914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcHsjLGDeI/AAAAAAAABM4/75REBvMQPAM/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+054.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I decided to add a little cheese.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcHsNYnGyI/AAAAAAAABMw/5pu7B1FSO7w/s1600-h/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+057.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383780335633242914" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrcHsNYnGyI/AAAAAAAABMw/5pu7B1FSO7w/s400/pizza,+mushroom,+BLT+057.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-15147158528780684302009-09-19T17:11:00.010-05:002009-09-19T17:35:24.210-05:00Quiet mouth Trina...quiet mouth...I teach Special Education and sometimes when our students eat various yummy foods they make sounds as they chew. So we (the paraprofessionals and I) sometimes say, "Quiet mouth...quiet mouth." Most of the time the students comply. Saying <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">all</span> that to say, last week I cooked the most tasty okra EVER!<br /><br /><div><div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>As I ate the okra I caught myself making the same sounds as my students, "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hmmmmmm</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mmmmmmmmmm</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hmmmmmmmmmm</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mmmmmmmm</span>." I literally told myself, "Quiet mouth Trina." What made my okra so magically delicious? Well for starters my my "cooked down" some farm fresh okra from Louisiana. Do not ask what "cooked down" means. AND my mom gave me a bag of fresh Gulf shrimp from Louisiana. The shrimp tasted so wonderfully fresh and delicious, and rather than shrink in size like most shrimp when you cook them, they stayed the same huge size. </div><br /><div>So guess what I plan to prepare this week minus the fresh Gulf shrimp? You guessed it...O-O-Okra!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrVajt5kMNI/AAAAAAAABMI/2qLmWTEOO5o/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+055.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383308499254259922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrVajt5kMNI/AAAAAAAABMI/2qLmWTEOO5o/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+055.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrValn7bJvI/AAAAAAAABMg/eXWWIorcPOM/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+058.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383308532011181810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SrValn7bJvI/AAAAAAAABMg/eXWWIorcPOM/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+058.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-74316527543095953632009-09-10T22:55:00.014-05:002009-09-11T00:10:16.086-05:00I'm Baaaaaack....Redi, Set, Go!<div>Since I returned to work a few weeks ago, I struggle daily to find balance in regards to preparing nutritious meals. Well, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SHAZAAM</span></span> y'all I received my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Xpress</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Redi</span></span> Set Go, and NOW in 8 minutes or less, I create healthy, quick, and easy meals.<br /><div><div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnLiySyiJI/AAAAAAAABIo/7jbH4cFsFOk/s1600-h/GT.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 268px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380055028347340946" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnLiySyiJI/AAAAAAAABIo/7jbH4cFsFOk/s400/GT.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>BREAKFAST IDEAS:<div><div><div><div><div><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Eggsters</span></span>: 3 egg whites, Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes, and Green Onions</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnRxoEFrpI/AAAAAAAABI4/082G8w6wcjU/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+036.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 225px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380061880369131154" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnRxoEFrpI/AAAAAAAABI4/082G8w6wcjU/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+036.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div> </div>Mix ingredients and pour into mini wells...<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnRxHSxMfI/AAAAAAAABIw/j-FC_kwnkug/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+045.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 225px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380061871572333042" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnRxHSxMfI/AAAAAAAABIw/j-FC_kwnkug/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+045.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnRzM6BZnI/AAAAAAAABJQ/cgC5-6n-wLs/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+051.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 225px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380061907438888562" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnRzM6BZnI/AAAAAAAABJQ/cgC5-6n-wLs/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+051.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />5 or 6 minutes later! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">SHAZAAM</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Eggsters</span>!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnRyJWSSKI/AAAAAAAABJA/i68o04kr3nc/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+046.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 225px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380061889303824546" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnRyJWSSKI/AAAAAAAABJA/i68o04kr3nc/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+046.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div>O so cute...almost <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">toooo</span> cute to eat! But I ate them anyway!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnS4oN5bLI/AAAAAAAABJY/651tISajQW8/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+048.jpg"><img style="width: 400px; height: 225px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380063100180982962" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnS4oN5bLI/AAAAAAAABJY/651tISajQW8/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+048.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Huevos</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Rancheros: 1 tortilla, salsa, cheese, and 3 egg whites.<br /></span></div><div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 225px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380063795037502178" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnThEwmeuI/AAAAAAAABJw/zamT8vgJb8w/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+032.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnYJLqBzKI/AAAAAAAABKg/htDJ_GgUDW0/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+033.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnYJLqBzKI/AAAAAAAABKg/htDJ_GgUDW0/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380068882130259106" border="0" /></a><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px; display: block; height: 225px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380063806034825538" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnThtukUUI/AAAAAAAABJ4/tziJbLGjX14/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+034.jpg" border="0" /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnY5ZQmB6I/AAAAAAAABKw/JSmovs6RqEc/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+041.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnY5ZQmB6I/AAAAAAAABKw/JSmovs6RqEc/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380069710415398818" border="0" /></a>8 Minutes later...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">SHAZAAM</span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Huevos</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Rancheros</span>!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnYJntGwQI/AAAAAAAABKo/I7857az9_6s/s1600-h/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+044.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SqnYJntGwQI/AAAAAAAABKo/I7857az9_6s/s400/Okra,+999,+Redi+Set+Go+044.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380068889659359490" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-38155367558511794442009-08-18T18:38:00.008-05:002009-08-18T19:29:01.347-05:00Lean Green Eggs and Ham Cups...That Sam I AmThis recipe hails from the Abs edition of Oxygen magazine:<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350° F. The green of the lean green eggs and ham cups...green onions.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_oCHhgPI/AAAAAAAABBQ/heTMM_HzS34/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+128.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_oCHhgPI/AAAAAAAABBQ/heTMM_HzS34/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+128.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371456937565192434" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This recipe serves 2. Whisk together 1 whole egg and 3 egg whites with a bunch of green onions. The recipe called for 1/3 chopped chives for a serving of 4. I chopped and chopped. I love green onions or onions period.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_npQoyPI/AAAAAAAABBI/YwMR8gxi_7E/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+129.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_npQoyPI/AAAAAAAABBI/YwMR8gxi_7E/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+129.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371456930892531954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_m3b7xfI/AAAAAAAABBA/u0w-L1baKvg/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+130.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_m3b7xfI/AAAAAAAABBA/u0w-L1baKvg/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+130.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371456917518140914" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next, spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Then, take 97% fat free ham slices and mold them into a muffin tin. After molding the ham into the muffin tin, evenly divide your egg mixture amongst the ham cups.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_mSyC-bI/AAAAAAAABA4/wa6GBUH79QA/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+131.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_mSyC-bI/AAAAAAAABA4/wa6GBUH79QA/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+131.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371456907678775730" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Place in oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Top with cheese and bake for 5 more minutes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_l4fS0WI/AAAAAAAABAw/tx5AQY-YGQo/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+133.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos_l4fS0WI/AAAAAAAABAw/tx5AQY-YGQo/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+133.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371456900620800354" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Remove your cups from the muffin tin and voila...Lean Green Eggs and Ham Cups. Now you may experience a little seepage off the eggs into the muffin tin, but everything should just pop out of the tin.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-Wpc6rNI/AAAAAAAABAo/ov5HK8N6bM4/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+138.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-Wpc6rNI/AAAAAAAABAo/ov5HK8N6bM4/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+138.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371455539374632146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-V7JFI8I/AAAAAAAABAg/v6TuW2VMqf4/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+136.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-V7JFI8I/AAAAAAAABAg/v6TuW2VMqf4/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+136.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371455526943400898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I paired the ham cups with some leftover beans w/salsa and mixed fresh fruit.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-VeMbZYI/AAAAAAAABAY/NhcANiE-euo/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+142.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-VeMbZYI/AAAAAAAABAY/NhcANiE-euo/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+142.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371455519172814210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-UtKzVBI/AAAAAAAABAQ/eEyvi3bBfoc/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+145.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-UtKzVBI/AAAAAAAABAQ/eEyvi3bBfoc/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+145.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371455506012656658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-UF1CvSI/AAAAAAAABAI/wmlStGGNXyA/s1600-h/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+144.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Sos-UF1CvSI/AAAAAAAABAI/wmlStGGNXyA/s400/Quesadilla,+Ham+Cups.+Garden,+Day+at+Moms+144.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371455495452409122" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-16726538260937389212009-08-16T22:45:00.006-05:002009-08-16T23:05:34.197-05:00Rerun...Alas the time has come...If you follow my other blog Ah Me so Hongry! The Misadventures of a Weight Watchers Repeat Offender, yes this is the same posts.<br /><br />Well folks, as of 12:00 AM my Summer officially ends :-( Tomorrow, the teaching staff must report back to work(Actually, I went to work last Friday to jump start my room preparations.).<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/goodbye" target="_blank" o="'1"><img border="0" src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o26/digitalicing/ClipArt/goodbye-summer.gif" /></a></p><p align="left">This past week I walked around in a funk in anticipation of my return back to work. Don't get me wrong, I am more than grateful to be gainfully employed, but I can't help but feel a tinge of remorse as I enjoy my last few hours of Summer. My back-to-work funk interfered with my weight loss endeavor, and knocked me off the wagon. I only worked out once last week, but i managed to make somewhat sensible food choices. Even though I worked out once, my week kept me super busy and active.</p><p align="left">Despite residing in Funkytown last week, I managed to drop 2.4 pounds bringing me to a total of 32.6 (something like that) pounds removed! This week I plan to get back on the wagon and ride it till the wheels fall off. GAME ON!</p><p align="left">So tonight, I contemplated writing a post about my weekend OR last weekend's end of STATS class celebration OR my mom's red boots, BUT instead I decided to create a photo montage celebrating my first summer off. I hope you enjoy my montage SUMMA-TIME 2009:</p><br /><div align="center"><embed height="382" name="FLVPlayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="408" src="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_view_player?p=" quality="high" scale="noscale" wmode="transparent" salign="LT" flashvars="&p=95af189f3ae2b0ca1323c5&skin_id=1702&host=http://www.onetruemedia.com"></embed></div><div></div><div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-BOTTOM: 15px; MARGIN: 0px; WIDTH: 408px; FONT: 12px/20px verdana,arial,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_player_link?p=95af189f3ae2b0ca1323c5&skin_id=1702&source=emplay" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" src="http://www.onetruemedia.com/share_player_link_image/95af189f3ae2b0ca1323c5/1702.gif" width="408" /></a><br /><a style="TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.onetruemedia.com/landing?&utm_source=emplay&utm_medium=txt1" target="_blank">Make an on-line slide show at <span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline">www.OneTrueMedia.com</span></a></div></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-30386399398259792872009-08-15T00:42:00.005-05:002009-08-15T02:46:40.127-05:00And the award goes to...<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoZLZP55XBI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/Gm6VcRF__10/s1600-h/lovelyblog.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370062502824074258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoZLZP55XBI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/Gm6VcRF__10/s400/lovelyblog.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br />ME! Thanks to <a href="http://reducedtoashes.blogspot.com/">Solace at Reduced To Ashes</a>, I recently received the One Lovely Blog Award. So in the spirit of the One Lovely Blog Award I must:<br /><ol><li>Acknowledge the giver</li><li>Pass the award to 15 other blogs I love:<br /></li></ol><ol><li><a href="http://godsfavoriteshoes.blogspot.com/">GOD'S FAVORITE SHOES</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.queenofdadomain.com/">Queen of my Domain</a></li><li><a href="http://skinnysweetpea.blogspot.com/">For the Love of the Run</a></li><li><a href="http://weightoflife.blogspot.com/">It's Not a Diet, It's a Weigh of Life...</a></li><li><a href="http://ivyleague-reflections.blogspot.com/">The Ivy League</a></li><li><a href="http://trimthefat-marisa.blogspot.com/">Trim the Fat</a></li><li><a href="http://phmommy.blogspot.com/">Project Hot Mommy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.snotw.com/">Scientific Nature of the Whammy</a></li><li><a href="http://www.skinnyhollie.com/">Hollie's Weight Loss Blog</a></li><li><a href="http://fat-free-me.blogspot.com/">Fat[Free]Me</a></li><li><a href="http://www.priorfatgirl.com/">Prior Fat Girl</a></li><li><a href="http://themaskedmommy.blogspot.com/">The Masked Mommy</a> (Check out the Jello Fire Fighter's Hat)</li><li><a href="http://witnessthisfitness.blogspot.com/">Witness This Fitness</a></li><li><a href="http://eatmovewrite.blogspot.com/">Eat Move Write</a></li><li><a href="http://lilmisshungry.blogspot.com/">Little Miss Hungry</a><br /></li></ol>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-1812795656983676742009-08-13T18:11:00.009-05:002009-08-13T19:18:05.625-05:00Ants-On-A-Log<div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSjV63Hu4I/AAAAAAAAA8w/SBa-r_hHLs8/s1600-h/Paper+and+Ants+On+a+Log+005.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSjV63Hu4I/AAAAAAAAA8w/SBa-r_hHLs8/s400/Paper+and+Ants+On+a+Log+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369596252705504130" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One of my most <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">favoritest</span></span> (not a real word, but it is now) snacks in the whole wide world: Ants-On-A-Log!<br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSe5iPtjFI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/rJ7UeNp7JCA/s1600-h/Paper+and+Ants+On+a+Log+004.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSe5iPtjFI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/rJ7UeNp7JCA/s400/Paper+and+Ants+On+a+Log+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369591367014911058" border="0" /></a><br />Yes...real true live PEANUT BUTTER! I tried a few healthier alternatives, but none of them can hold a candle to Peter Pan's Honey Roasted Creamy Peanut Butter, salmonella and all.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSe4itO0_I/AAAAAAAAA8A/CP2vdCDf0Pc/s1600-h/Paper+and+Ants+On+a+Log+002.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSe4itO0_I/AAAAAAAAA8A/CP2vdCDf0Pc/s400/Paper+and+Ants+On+a+Log+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369591349958857714" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I tried <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Better'n</span></span> Peanut Butter, but it should be renamed to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Better'n</span></span> Paste. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Better'n</span></span> Peanut<br /><div style="text-align: left;">Butter is better suited as paste for art projects or to seal envelopes.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSgUGecuZI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/sJ8kIH8LtpE/s1600-h/BTPB.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 117px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSgUGecuZI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/sJ8kIH8LtpE/s400/BTPB.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369592922928626066" border="0" /></a></div> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSiSoa7VEI/AAAAAAAAA8o/pwcsJjJyQu8/s1600-h/art.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 123px; height: 98px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSiSoa7VEI/AAAAAAAAA8o/pwcsJjJyQu8/s400/art.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369595096704177218" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSga2_Pc9I/AAAAAAAAA8g/Hy-ORo3Q8pk/s1600-h/envelopes.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 131px; height: 103px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSga2_Pc9I/AAAAAAAAA8g/Hy-ORo3Q8pk/s400/envelopes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369593039030285266" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />There <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">IT </span></span>(Better'n Peanut Butter) is on the side of the miracle whip, in front of the cheese. By now the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Better'n</span> PB is probably sporting a fur coat. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Hmmm</span>...I better go and check.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSsDPvBRiI/AAAAAAAAA9A/TiSzWd7wik8/s1600-h/Honk+Kong,+Devin,+Other+Stuff+023.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSsDPvBRiI/AAAAAAAAA9A/TiSzWd7wik8/s400/Honk+Kong,+Devin,+Other+Stuff+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369605827495806498" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSeesWW0fI/AAAAAAAAA7o/611JBaN7rro/s1600-h/Paper+and+Ants+On+a+Log+009.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoSeesWW0fI/AAAAAAAAA7o/611JBaN7rro/s400/Paper+and+Ants+On+a+Log+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369590905870668274" border="0" /></a>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-35406100744235524752009-08-12T23:51:00.004-05:002009-08-13T00:15:20.169-05:00What a JERK!My Mom made some homemade jerk seasoning. The Recipe....<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">COMING SOON!</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">MOM</span></span>, send the recipe. Thanks.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoOf8AkUXDI/AAAAAAAAA6w/fDaw99LUc88/s1600-h/Jerk,+Omlette+019.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoOf8AkUXDI/AAAAAAAAA6w/fDaw99LUc88/s400/Jerk,+Omlette+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369311034049059890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoOg7MV0NgI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/rjLIbEWlwzM/s1600-h/Jerk,+Omlette+023.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SoOg7MV0NgI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/rjLIbEWlwzM/s400/Jerk,+Omlette+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369312119541216770" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-83151902847886145122009-08-06T12:02:00.021-05:002010-06-11T21:38:04.083-05:00Oui, oui, Monsieur: Stuffed French Toast Sundaes!<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bonjour</span> Mes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Amis</span>! Yes, I took French in high school. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Oui</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">oui</span> monsieur, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">bonjour</span> mes <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">amis</span> (Hello My Friends), <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Où</span> est la <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">plage</span>? (Where is the beach?) and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Où</span> est la <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">bibliothèque</span>? (Where is the library?) sums up the extent of my French vocabulary. So if by some chance we end up in Paris together, we're pretty much limited to the beach and the library.<br />
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As I <a href="http://thegoodthebadandthehongry.blogspot.com/2009/08/cooking-myself-thin-potabella-tuna.html">previously mentioned</a>, I enjoy the show Cook Yourself Thin. So much so, my Mom and I ordered the cookbook. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Yesterday I decided to make Stuffed French Toast Sundaes. Too bad I didn't cook the Stuffed French Toast Sundaes on Sunday. If I had, my post title would read "The Perfect Sundae to Start Your Sunday!" Pretty creative post title huh...too bad I read it in the cookbook.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Snsw7aSGe0I/AAAAAAAAA3w/rcHEqBJuFis/s1600-h/ingredients+004.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366937178167737154" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Snsw7aSGe0I/AAAAAAAAA3w/rcHEqBJuFis/s400/ingredients+004.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 225px; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also provided the link to print the recipe towards the end of my post.</div><br />
The sundaes took about 20 minutes to make. Start by cutting the crust off the bread.<br />
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Next I mixed 2 egg whites, 1 TBSP 2% milk (Recipe calls for skim but I used what I had on hand.), 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon honey. The recipe provides directions to make 2 servings, but I cooked 1 serving. None of my kids wanted to participate in my french toast sundae experiment.<br />
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Now, dip the bread into the egg mixture.<br />
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After dunking the bread in the egg mixture, spray your muffin tin with cooking spray. Then, mold the soggy bread into the muffin to resemble a bread bowl. Bake at 375° for about 12 minutes or until crisp.<br />
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While your bread bakes, prepare your fruit. I chose strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. The recipe calls for blackberries and raspberries, but I didn't feel like picking blackberry seeds out of my teeth for the next 6 hours.<br />
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After you prepare your fruit mix 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese until creamy.<br />
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After 12 minutes remove your bread from the oven. Disregard my foil muffin tins. Since we used to eat out frequently, there was no need to invest in real cookware.<br />
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Pop those babies out of the muffin tin and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">BAM</span>...sundae cups! How cute are those?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Fill your bread cups with ricotta and fruit. <span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Voilà</span>...<a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/cook-yourself-thin/recipes/stuffed-french-toast-sundaes">Stuffed French Toast Sundaes!</a></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Their sundaes vs. My sundae...I WIN!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Snsu-MwnCqI/AAAAAAAAA3o/texPkacJYnA/s1600-h/FTS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366935027053955746" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Snsu-MwnCqI/AAAAAAAAA3o/texPkacJYnA/s400/FTS.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 200px; width: 300px;" /></a></div><br />
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After you stuff your sundaes, drizzle syrup over them. The recipe calls for pure maple syrup, but that crap costs $6000 bucks a bottle...not really. At the store I went to, the cost of pure maple syrup ranged from $6.99 to over $10 bucks a bottle. Uh...uh...no ma'am. So, I used my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Smucker's</span> sugar free syrup.<br />
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I took so many pics...I had a french toast photo shoot going on in my kitchen.<br />
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Sooooooooooooo...a few months ago a WW member mentioned the show Cook Yourself Thin at a meeting. I remember racing home so I could search the Comcast guide for the show and to no avail I found nothing! Well as most of you know I kicked Comcast to the curb for AT&T's U-Verse (which I love). Anywho... One day I sat on the couch flipping through channels and BAM...Cook Yourself Thin on the Lifetime Real Women Channel.<br /><br />So real quick, the premise of the show entails three cooks, providing makeovers of your 3 favorite high calorie, high fat dishes. After your food makeover you receive a basket with all of the ingredients necessary for you to create the made over meals at home. Weeks later the three cooks visit your home to see if you cooked yourself thin. Most of the ladies lose at least one dress size.<br /><br />After watching a few episodes I quickly developed a list of recipes I want to try. Well I now present my attempt at preparing Cook Yourself Thin's <a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/cook-yourself-thin/recipes/portobello-mushroom-tuna-melt">Portabella Tuna Melts</a>.<br /><br />Here are the ingredients: portabella mushroom caps, Albacore tuna, big ole tomato, parsley, lemon juice, swiss cheese, celery, (not pictured) salt, pepper, and EVOO.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU7lk1MGQI/AAAAAAAAAzg/Q6fRB9yeI54/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+001.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU7lk1MGQI/AAAAAAAAAzg/Q6fRB9yeI54/s400/Tuna+Melt+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365260047809779970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU7lZ2ormI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/Y85b0ZZZia0/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+004.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU7lZ2ormI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/Y85b0ZZZia0/s400/Tuna+Melt+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365260044863057506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I used low sodium Albacore tuna. 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FYI...my instructions seem a bit vague, which is the reason why I provided the link for you to print the recipe.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU7k1-kjMI/AAAAAAAAAzI/7fmv3uLF_zM/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+017.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU7k1-kjMI/AAAAAAAAAzI/7fmv3uLF_zM/s400/Tuna+Melt+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365260035232664770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU7koR5RnI/AAAAAAAAAzA/qxlpzAXKSIE/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+023.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU7koR5RnI/AAAAAAAAAzA/qxlpzAXKSIE/s400/Tuna+Melt+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365260031555618418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next I scooped the gills, cut the stems and washed the mushrooms. I need more practice at gill scooping.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU6nWR1WVI/AAAAAAAAAyw/Ain3cKNQUEo/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+025.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU6nWR1WVI/AAAAAAAAAyw/Ain3cKNQUEo/s400/Tuna+Melt+025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365258978751502674" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I placed the mushroom caps on a pan and broiled them for 10 minutes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU6nL_VhTI/AAAAAAAAAyo/FjCVqCHYe0o/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+027.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU6nL_VhTI/AAAAAAAAAyo/FjCVqCHYe0o/s400/Tuna+Melt+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365258975989564722" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After broiling the caps, I divided the tuna amongst the 4 mushroom caps.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU6m7tugBI/AAAAAAAAAyg/3TKVajsVNrk/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+028.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU6m7tugBI/AAAAAAAAAyg/3TKVajsVNrk/s400/Tuna+Melt+028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365258971620737042" border="0" /></a><br /><br />...and I then placed a slice a Swiss cheese on each cap and broiled them again for too long. My cheese melted quickly...toooooo quickly.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU6mlGDbZI/AAAAAAAAAyY/wMu3865wXDw/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+030.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU6mlGDbZI/AAAAAAAAAyY/wMu3865wXDw/s400/Tuna+Melt+030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365258965548756370" border="0" /></a><br />Voila, Portabella Tuna Melts!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU57WknCoI/AAAAAAAAAyA/uRrgl7pKfCI/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+037.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU57WknCoI/AAAAAAAAAyA/uRrgl7pKfCI/s400/Tuna+Melt+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365258222916012674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My Melt vs. Their Melt: I win!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU56xq2eBI/AAAAAAAAAx4/-x69JlGgP2M/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+035.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU56xq2eBI/AAAAAAAAAx4/-x69JlGgP2M/s400/Tuna+Melt+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365258213010077714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU-q7B8fMI/AAAAAAAAAzo/VaEO10TCqLw/s1600-h/Melts.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU-q7B8fMI/AAAAAAAAAzo/VaEO10TCqLw/s400/Melts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365263438203092162" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU56ZpQa5I/AAAAAAAAAxw/VkYq-sBF7yU/s1600-h/Tuna+Melt+040.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnU56ZpQa5I/AAAAAAAAAxw/VkYq-sBF7yU/s400/Tuna+Melt+040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365258206560938898" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">UMMMMM...YUUUUUUM!!!!</span></span><br /></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-39898669190267734662009-07-31T15:23:00.014-05:002009-07-31T16:13:27.004-05:00Blog Smorgasbord...food finds, simple meals, and other crap...Food find #1: While searching high and low for these sandwich thins, I yielded NO results. My mom walks into Kroger the other day and BAM...sandwich thins!! 100 calories for one thin. I tried one last night with some Albacore tuna...delish! I first saw these on <a href="http://trimthefat-marisa.blogspot.com/">Marisa's blog Trim the Fat</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNXvmKTHHI/AAAAAAAAAxY/_T1HKbe4jUg/s1600-h/Food+finds+002.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNXvmKTHHI/AAAAAAAAAxY/_T1HKbe4jUg/s400/Food+finds+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364728056337603698" border="0" /></a></div><br />Food find #2: My mom found this NO Salt Seasoning at Big Lots. Due to the risk of developing hypertension, I must stay away from salt or limit my intake. I sprinkle this on everything, salads, beans, meat, etc.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNXvQNmILI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/EXiGCtVeB88/s1600-h/Food+finds+003.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNXvQNmILI/AAAAAAAAAxQ/EXiGCtVeB88/s400/Food+finds+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364728050445852850" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Food find #3 and simple meal #1: I found these while shopping at HEB. Wal-Mart doesn't carry whole grain macaroni and cheese.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNZxuS3fOI/AAAAAAAAAxg/ScgKZq01zwQ/s1600-h/KISS+070.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNZxuS3fOI/AAAAAAAAAxg/ScgKZq01zwQ/s400/KISS+070.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364730291904019682" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The last few busy days left little time for real cooking so I threw this meal together. I intended to make this meal for my kids and prepare something different for myself before I went to school. But I ran out of time and ate this instead: oven "fried" chicken, whole grain mac & cheese, and side salad.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNZx4HaeZI/AAAAAAAAAxo/Lz-REvkrNdU/s1600-h/KISS+072.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNZx4HaeZI/AAAAAAAAAxo/Lz-REvkrNdU/s400/KISS+072.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364730294540335506" border="0" /></a></div><br />Simple meal #2: Salad. Again pressed for time, I threw this salad together. Those raspberries livened up the salad. O and I added my <a href="http://thegoodthebadandthehongry.blogspot.com/2009/07/trader-joe-hoe.html">Oriental crunchies</a> from Trader Joe's.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNWNkLuqeI/AAAAAAAAAww/D8ISEYkRR6A/s1600-h/KISS+064.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNWNkLuqeI/AAAAAAAAAww/D8ISEYkRR6A/s400/KISS+064.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364726372179552738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNWNJpJknI/AAAAAAAAAwo/wHAxmLafqXc/s1600-h/KISS+068.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNWNJpJknI/AAAAAAAAAwo/wHAxmLafqXc/s400/KISS+068.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364726365055193714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNVMNGLFII/AAAAAAAAAwg/URJ2RBBZLTs/s1600-h/KISS+065.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNVMNGLFII/AAAAAAAAAwg/URJ2RBBZLTs/s400/KISS+065.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364725249290736770" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Other crap #1: I went to the movies to see Hangover...FUNNY! I stowed this snack away in my purse: H2O , almonds and raisins.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNVLsxzPzI/AAAAAAAAAwY/d2ZNMHkmjSI/s1600-h/KISS+048.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNVLsxzPzI/AAAAAAAAAwY/d2ZNMHkmjSI/s400/KISS+048.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364725240615354162" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNVLWQbT5I/AAAAAAAAAwQ/9opEMq_ctBc/s1600-h/KISS+046.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNVLWQbT5I/AAAAAAAAAwQ/9opEMq_ctBc/s400/KISS+046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364725234569793426" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Food find #4: Did you know McDonald's serves a Southwest Chicken Salad?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNVLKPOogI/AAAAAAAAAwI/m7PbL-w7iX8/s1600-h/KISS+023.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNVLKPOogI/AAAAAAAAAwI/m7PbL-w7iX8/s400/KISS+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364725231343542786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNUoeATHXI/AAAAAAAAAv4/HpT58ssFDss/s1600-h/KISS+024.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNUoeATHXI/AAAAAAAAAv4/HpT58ssFDss/s400/KISS+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364724635354209650" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Simple meal #3: Baked potato with pico, 1 serving of cheese, and a pat of Smart Balance, chicken breast, and cherries.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNUneTEnqI/AAAAAAAAAvg/BYfCaaa1yN4/s1600-h/KISS+006.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNUneTEnqI/AAAAAAAAAvg/BYfCaaa1yN4/s400/KISS+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364724618253082274" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNUmzkoEKI/AAAAAAAAAvY/bakqBL8BjNA/s1600-h/KISS+008.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnNUmzkoEKI/AAAAAAAAAvY/bakqBL8BjNA/s400/KISS+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364724606783983778" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div></div>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-58860318124756410162009-07-30T22:33:00.007-05:002009-07-30T23:36:05.361-05:00Trader Joe Hoe!I see all you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bloggers</span> flaunting your Trader Joe's goods. <span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Unfortunately</span></span>, H-Town is Trader Joe<span style="font-weight: bold;">less</span>. NO <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">FREAKIN</span> TRADER JOE'S. However, I managed to get my hands on these: <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BAM</span></span></span>!!! Check it out:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJn77tWKlI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/fKDiBvCvIo0/s1600-h/KISS+031.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJn77tWKlI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/fKDiBvCvIo0/s400/KISS+031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364464385489513042" border="0" /></a><br /></div><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Trina/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.jpg" alt="" /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJq-t3954I/AAAAAAAAAvA/7bJTPEVc8-4/s1600-h/KISS+038.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJq-t3954I/AAAAAAAAAvA/7bJTPEVc8-4/s400/KISS+038.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364467731850454914" border="0" /></a></div> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJoodbSt_I/AAAAAAAAAu4/kHqhDALco6I/s1600-h/KISS+037.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJoodbSt_I/AAAAAAAAAu4/kHqhDALco6I/s400/KISS+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364465150454839282" border="0" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">If I DO NOT lose this week...BLAME these Sea Salt & Pepper Crisps</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">!!!!!!</span></span> I would do anything for these crisps. I guess that makes me a <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Trader Joe Hoe</span></span>!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LOL</span> at myself.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJooI-BjTI/AAAAAAAAAuw/oXLLxPpt5iU/s1600-h/KISS+044.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJooI-BjTI/AAAAAAAAAuw/oXLLxPpt5iU/s400/KISS+044.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364465144963370290" border="0" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJn7rC8cVI/AAAAAAAAAuI/qMHp0SaDPVk/s1600-h/KISS+030.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJn7rC8cVI/AAAAAAAAAuI/qMHp0SaDPVk/s400/KISS+030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364464381016699218" border="0" /></a></div> </div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I love these too....also another <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">scapegoat</span></span> for failed weight loss. I put these on top of my salad or I found my hand <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">submerged</span></span> inside the bag just eating them as a snack.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJonctxIWI/AAAAAAAAAug/V322oBca9dE/s1600-h/KISS+039.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJonctxIWI/AAAAAAAAAug/V322oBca9dE/s400/KISS+039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364465133084025186" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJong3oCWI/AAAAAAAAAuo/qDUHPIw2MqE/s1600-h/KISS+043.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJong3oCWI/AAAAAAAAAuo/qDUHPIw2MqE/s400/KISS+043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364465134199114082" border="0" /></a></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJom_b5kEI/AAAAAAAAAuY/MLO1Xl9AXnc/s1600-h/KISS+040.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJom_b5kEI/AAAAAAAAAuY/MLO1Xl9AXnc/s400/KISS+040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364465125224452162" border="0" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJn7DPnIRI/AAAAAAAAAuA/-hXi41y4XAI/s1600-h/KISS+028.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJn7DPnIRI/AAAAAAAAAuA/-hXi41y4XAI/s400/KISS+028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364464370332410130" border="0" /></a></div> </div> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJn6qJmu4I/AAAAAAAAAt4/HRKXGAL6SAE/s1600-h/KISS+026.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/SnJn6qJmu4I/AAAAAAAAAt4/HRKXGAL6SAE/s400/KISS+026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364464363596331906" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Most of my goods are of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">snackish</span> persuasion. I shall tell you why. My Mom went on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">vacay</span> to San Fran and I harassed her repeatedly to visit <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">TJ's</span>. She said <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">TJ's</span> reminded her of Whole Foods but a WHOLE lot cheaper. Since my Mom and husband traveled by plane, packing the frozen dough <a href="http://trimthefat-marisa.blogspot.com/2009/07/sluggy-mcsluggerson.html">Marissa</a> used to make her BBQ <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">calzones</span> was out of the question. On the bright side packing the dough in her suitcase would result in a nice loaf of bread upon arrival. I'll keep you updated as I try each product and believe you me, I look forward to trying<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> each</span></span> and <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">every </span></span>one!!<br /><br />Since I<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> love</span></span> the pepper rice crisps and the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Oriental</span> rice crackers, I plan to take a trip to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Hong</span> Kong Food Market to see if they carry either product.Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629734795527986929.post-61953621394848500622009-07-24T15:38:00.005-05:002009-07-24T19:10:23.510-05:00Everthing is BETTA with FETA!Today's breakfast: Eggs Florentine. Sounds fancy huh? Impressed? Well now you too can impress your friends by informing them YOU made Eggs Florentine.<br /><ol><li>Spray your pan with cooking spray and saute a cup of baby spinach until it wilts. I used Swiss chard.</li><li>Whip 4 egg whites in a bowl and pour over spinach. I used 1 whole egg and 3 egg whites<br /></li><li>After eggs cook, remove from pan and add 2 Tablespoons of Feta cheese to the eggs. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">BAM</span>...Eggs Florentine!</li></ol>I paired my Florentine with my mom's homemade whole wheat bread and fruit(strawberries and peaches).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc4hGguxI/AAAAAAAAAtM/Z6ndNla7qa8/s1600-h/Eggs+Florentine+012.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362130063621929746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc4hGguxI/AAAAAAAAAtM/Z6ndNla7qa8/s400/Eggs+Florentine+012.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc4aO2xtI/AAAAAAAAAtE/mWXB1R76ALs/s1600-h/Eggs+Florentine+007.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362130061777880786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc4aO2xtI/AAAAAAAAAtE/mWXB1R76ALs/s400/Eggs+Florentine+007.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc4MfD8UI/AAAAAAAAAs8/nYQznrgDY5o/s1600-h/Eggs+Florentine+002.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362130058087756098" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc4MfD8UI/AAAAAAAAAs8/nYQznrgDY5o/s400/Eggs+Florentine+002.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc3b2EOXI/AAAAAAAAAss/iiwuvErQNBM/s1600-h/Eggs+Florentine+001.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362130045030906226" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc3b2EOXI/AAAAAAAAAss/iiwuvErQNBM/s400/Eggs+Florentine+001.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc36XimYI/AAAAAAAAAs0/TDj8DJUJNhQ/s1600-h/Eggs+Florentine+006.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362130053224372610" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Gkw7aQYlNQQ/Smoc36XimYI/AAAAAAAAAs0/TDj8DJUJNhQ/s400/Eggs+Florentine+006.jpg" /></a>Trinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07654799247385343040noreply@blogger.com7