I saw a recipe today that called for fat free half and half. I did a double take on that: I've never heard of it nor have I noticed it in the store. But yes, there it is right on land o lakes website. Isn't the term fat free half and half kind of an oxymoron? I mean, if half and half is half cream and half whole milk, and you take the fat … [Read more...] about Fat Free Half and Half
Make Your Own Pita Bread
Make Your Own Pita Bread PITA (Pocket Bread) Makes 6 pocket breads 3 ½ to 3 ¾ cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 package active dry yeast ¼ teaspoon sugar 1 1/3 cups water 1 tablespoon salad oil cornmeal favorite filling 1. In large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, salt, yeast and sugar. In 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Pita Bread
Honey We’re Killing the Kids
I watched Honey We're Killing the Kids for the first time tonite. On the learning channel. 2 kids, a boy 9, a girl 11. The boy could be babyboys twin. I found myself laughing: not at the kid because obviously he was miserable but because Babyboy acts the exact same way. Oh the horror! He even stated at one point his mother was making him … [Read more...] about Honey We’re Killing the Kids
Potato Chips
Potato Chips Don't look at me in that tone of voice! I said potato chips! Use whatever spice combination that makes you warm and fuzzy. Try Old Bay, or chili powder with fresh lime, salt, pepper and garlic or freshly cracked black pepper and sea salt. Get creative and use your imagination. (I do this with popcorn as well. No butter. Butter … [Read more...] about Potato Chips
Spicy Chicken Skewers
Spicy Chicken Skewers This sounds good even if you're not dieting. 1lb boneless skinless chicken fillets or breasts Marinade: 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 tbsp dry sherry 2 tsps liquid honey 2 tbsps low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsps minced gingerroot 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp ground coriander 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp crushed red … [Read more...] about Spicy Chicken Skewers
Planning the Diet
Planning the Diet Diet planning, for us includes the following things. Most of the reasons are purely selfish, I admit it. Prepare the household. All three of us. I continue to tell babyboy on a daily basis that once school is out, we will begin dieting. I'm doing it this way because I will have more control (evil maniacal laugh) over his … [Read more...] about Planning the Diet
Weight loss quiz
Did I expect any less? -25 to -16: Overhaul required. The diet detective: Weight loss quiz Posted on Tue, May. 16, 2006 By Charles Stuart Platkin Losing weight is more about how you behave and your lifestyle than anything else. In Part 2 of the Ultimate Weight Loss Quiz, find out whether how you live will help or hurt your efforts to lose … [Read more...] about Weight loss quiz
Warm Tropical Fruit Topping
Warm Tropical Fruit Topping 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks, in juice 2 (6 oz.) cans (frozen-defrosted) pine-orange banana juice 1 T. cornstarch 1 firm, medium banana-peeled and sliced 1 orange, peeled and sliced 1 C. seedless grapes Drain juice from pineapple into small saucepan. Stir in pine-orange banana juice and cornstarch, blend … [Read more...] about Warm Tropical Fruit Topping