Posted on August 9, 2008 by Amanda
Man, I am really procrastinating on my sisters slideshow (see previous post). I watched almost two hours of Olympic rowing and made scones to get out of it. Time to bite the bullet though now. Well after I finish blogging
Speaking of biting….these are worthy of just that. They are a-m-a-z-i-n-g!
For the recipe and [...]
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Posted on August 9, 2008 by Amanda
I’ve had a lazy Saturday so far. Slept in until 10, made breakfast, read some blogs, watched the US Women’s Volleyball team kick butt in the Olympics and threw in a load of laundry.
Now I’m sitting downstairs willing myself to finish the slide show I started for my sisters wedding next week. It’s almost done. [...]
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Posted on August 8, 2008 by Amanda
After making chili yesterday, I’ve been on a bit of a fall kick. So today I decided to experiment with a few different recipes and came up with Apple Crisp Cake. It’s divine. Literally, straight from the Lord.
It makes 12 servings at 8pts a piece, which is a little hefty, but totally worth it. Hey, [...]
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Posted on August 7, 2008 by Amanda
It’s freezing here today. The thermostat has barely hit 65. And, its raining. In fact, I can’t remember the last time it didn’t rain. Very unseasonable for this time of year.
We’ve been traveling far more than I desire to this summer. Off on vacation with the in-laws, picnics and bbq’s, local fairs, bridal showers in [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2008 by Amanda
Cola Pork & Apple Slaw
I’m doing this new thing with grocery shopping lately. Usually I would go to the store for a big shop once every two weeks. That worked OK except I have this big problem with keeping produce fresh. We also waste SO much food because things always come up and meal plans [...]
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Posted on June 18, 2008 by Amanda
I met with a nutritionist a few weeks ago to discuss the best diet I should be keeping to help deal with PCOS (I was diagnosed in late April, TMI?). My doctor had previously suggested the book “The Schwarzbein Principle“. I picked it up on the way home from the appointment (type A [...]
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Posted on June 10, 2008 by Amanda
What’s that weird trophy thingy? It’s called the Arte y Pico award and is given to people who are creative and have a penchant for art. Whoever it is bestowed upon must present it to 5 other bloggers and let them know. Peanut Butter Boy gave it to ME. I knew I [...]
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Posted on June 10, 2008 by Amanda
Adapted from Rachael Ray
INGREDIENTS:
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 1/2c. Fat free beef broth
2 cloves of garlic, finely diced
1/2c. quick cooking barley
15oz small white beans
1/4c. flat leaf parsley
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Posted on June 9, 2008 by Amanda
Breakfast: 4.5
1c. Oatmeal (2pts)
20g. Raisins (1pt)
2 TBSP Sugar Free Maple Syrup, Maple Grove Farms (.5pts)
1c. Watermellon (1pt)
12oz. Water
Morning Snack: 3
Light String Cheese, Frigo (1pt)
14g. Raw Almonds (2pts)
Lunch: 6
1c. Leftover Mac N’ Cheesey (4pts)
Granny Smith Apple (1pt)
SF Jello Pudding Cup, Vanilla (1pt)
20oz. Water (0pts)
Afternoon Snack – 3
Baby Carrots (1pt)
100 Calorie Pack Oreos (2)
Dinner: 13
1c. White Bean [...]
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