Category: What to Eat
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Ready for the next step
I’m making some special cupcakes and have to stop to run an errand. But my kitchen waits… ready for the next step. (I can’t wait to try it out in a bit!!)
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Baked Potatoes in the Crockpot— YUM
My relationship with my slow cooker (eh-hem, slow cooker collection) has not always been rosy. And I must admit there is still some trial and error going on in the 144 household. But I’m getting better! At Christmastime I was trying to figure out how to optimize my cooking options and still serve a delicious…
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Seeking stick-with-ya breakfast ideas…Can you help?
I feel like we have fallen into a breakfast rut over here in the 144 household and was hoping a few of you could help me out with some new ideas. Do you have any ideas for protein-packed, low-effort breakfasts I could prepare for my kiddos before heading off to school? I’m looking for ideas…
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Frozen Waffles: A Tutorial
My husband and I have decided we need to be more pro-active in showing our kids how to do more for themselves. This morning I decided to show them how to prepare frozen waffles using the toaster and, to make it more exciting, invited my oldest to shoot an instructional video while I taught. In…
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My own cookbook of low Points-value recipes
At my weekly weight in I wasn’t too proud of myself, yet I wasn’t too disappointed, either. My weight remained exactly the same. I’ve been losing at such a steady pace that the stop was a bit of a surprise. However I know I didn’t track as closely as I should have over the weekend,…
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Napa put a speed bump in my weight loss journey
After my amazing weight loss victory from last week, I continued to lose another pound… until I boarded the plane for California last Thursday for an amazing long weekend in the wine country. Sure, I could have waited until after the trip to start back at Weight Watchers, but then I’d probably be in more…
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Last week I lost 5.6 pounds!
This past week I lost 5.6 pounds following the Weight Watchers plan. I’m thinking Weight Watching Wednesdays will be back with a vengeance!! That’s a lot to lose in a week, so I think I should explain… I re-joined WeightWatchers last Monday after struggling with a few pounds. I am a Weight Watchers Lifetime member,…
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Maple-Brined Pork Recipe— YUM!
I saw that Life as Mom is asking for our all-time favorite recipes today for the Ultimate Recipe Swap. This one always gets rave reviews at my house. Not only is the maple a yummy addition to pork, but the brining really gets the meat tender and juicy. Hope you give this one a try.…
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Lemon Cheesecake Bar Disaster
Aaaargh. I was feeling like such the model mom a few moments ago. (That’s when you need to watch out, I think!!) My daughter and I had just baked a yummy pan of lemon cheesecake bars and slipped them into the oven. Then she settled down for a sweet nap. My wonderful cleaning ladies were…
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My first double-decker chocolate-chip cookie cake!
Oh my goodness! I just finished a double-decker chocolate chip cookie cake in the shape of an 8 for my son’s class (His birthday is this week.) and I am SO excited about it. Take a look: When he told me he wanted a cookie cake I was determined to make it on my own.…
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Yummy stir fry rice noodles, chicken, broccoli and asparagus
We are about to sit down to a dinner my neighbor once shared with me. It is super easy and my whole family gives it two thumbs up: Stir Fry Rice Noodles with Chicken, Broccoli and Asparagus ½ lb thin rice noodles (We use A Taste of Thai) 3 Tablespoons oil 10 cloves garlic, minced…
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Recipes from a delightful ladies’ lunch
A few days before Easter I was invited to a luncheon with some pretty spectacular ladies. Our hostess made this adorable edible bunny dip with a bread bowl, rolls, veggies and some spinach dip: It was too cute to just keep for ourselves. I had to share! And look at her centerpiece for just one…
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It’s the Virtual Great American Bake Sale!
You know how bake sales allow you to look over lots of delicious treats and select the best to share with your friends and family without all the mess? And then you also get to support to a very worthy cause at the same time? Well, that’s sort of how it is with the Virtual…
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Carbohydrate Power Smoothie
A few friends have asked what type of smoothie I drink before a long ride. I found this one in The Ultimate Smoothie Book and modified by adding ice. It has 31.1g carbohydrates and I love it! I usually drink it with peanut butter and banana toast and also lots of water on my way…