Slower Weight loss at 50?
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Ed, can you share a recipe for the orange tofu. It sounds delicious.
I mostly followed the recipe at this link. I had to make some minor substitutions, but nothing that would drastically change the outcome, other than adding in a lot of fresh sliced jalapenos, that the recipe didn't call for, for about half the peppers. That added a higher level of spicy heat to the overall dish. I didn't add any grated orange rind but that can also add some bitterness. J is very sensitive to bitterness in foods.
I did not shake the tofu with cornstarch either, so it wasn't super crispy, but I dry fried it instead in my nonstick Red Copper frying pan, to get a nice texture. That also had the side effect of somewhat reducing the carbs in the meal.
I'm sure chicken, pork, or beef would be delicious as the protein too.
I am sure adding other vegetables would be good too, maybe some broccoli. Restaurants often have broccoli in the orange chicken or beef.
https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/orange-tofu-and-bell-pepper-stir-fry
And for the method of dry frying, this link. But I don't press down with the spatula so mine may have a bit of moisture left in the center of the triangles. We like it so it's all good.
https://www.food.com/recipe/dry-fried-tofu-415903
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Howdy all y'all. It's fabulous Friday!
We have 20 (Celsius) sunny degrees with a simmering mostly sunny high of 34 expected and 6% chance of rain. Watering the container garden is on the agenda again. And so is folding laundry that is in the dryer from yesterday!
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good morning
Thanks for the recipe, Ed. I always substitute and change things too, but it's good to have the basic. I'll probably cube and bake the tofu ahead of time. It looks good.
The master bedroom was painted yesterday, a pretty dark blue. I usually use pale colors so it's quite a change, but I like it.
It's currently about 68F, windows open for a few more minutes til it heats up.
Sunny. High 86F. Winds light and variable.
Dining room is getting painted today. Yay! Natural Linen color on top, Anew gray under the chair rail.
Wishing all a festive Friday. 😎🌞0 -
Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday!
We have 23 (Celsius) sunny degrees now with an expected partly cloudy high of 33 and 24% chance of rain.
There is a pool party today so my beans are baking in the oven now. One friend is probably bringing his mother's recipe for mac and cheese, so I think my meal will be a burger (no bun), a burned hot dog (maybe a bun), some baked beans, and some mac and cheese. OK...there might be something else there too. Maybe even a cookie or a piece of cake or pie.
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good morning,
Ed enjoy your party. Hi Vix and Jo0 -
good morning
The dining room looks really nice, very calming.
I need to sort through a lot of stuff I moved and put in boxes or in the basement. Also need to clear out the other rooms this weekend.
It's currently 68F, gray, misty. Variable clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon hours. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High 83F. Winds light and variable.
Wishing all a wonderful weekend! 🌻💐🌼
Ha, this was actually my post from yesterday that didn't get posted!
My daughter and family got home from their vacay, so we played with the little ones while they unpacked. Fun!
We did have some pretty good showers yesterday. Today is currently 70F. Cloudy this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 86F. Winds light and variable.0 -
Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday!
We have 27 (Celsius) sunny degrees now with an expected high of 33 under partly cloudy skies and 46% chance of rain that could include thundershowers.
I enjoyed the party yesterday, but it wore me out. J skipped this one, staying home to work on a project that he had been putting off because of never finding the time to do it. Time to make the time, I guess. My baked beans were really good this time, and one of the hosts made some really good baked beans too. Both pans were clobbered during the meal, and I did not have any leftovers to bring home, which is just the way I like it.
The cats were kind enough to let me sleep in late this morning.
Today I need to get out for a few things, so will do that after feeding the cats in a bit.
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Update:
I did get out to the store but forgot to get kitty litter. It's OK as I am not OUT of it and should be able to last until the next weekend. I don't want to get out again and it's raining now anyway so that is not going to happen today.
It was horribly hot when I went, as I was a bit later in the day getting out than I had planned. When I got home, I put most of the groceries away, including all the refrigerated or frozen stuff, of course, then sat at my desk in front of a fan for a while to cool off. Then I put the rest of the groceries away and got started on a very late lunch.
I made some sharp Cheddar pimento cheese with sweet pickle relish and minced, fresh jalapenos. Then I stuck some Kroger Tater Bites in the air fryer to cook. While they were cooking I made myself a grilled pimento cheese sandwich using whole wheat reduced carb bread, and made J an omelet Palm Beach, i.e., an omelet stuffed with pimento cheese, and some MorningStar Farms fake bacon flavored strips. We both had some of the tater bites.
We both enjoyed that late lunch. The dishwasher is running now.
I think I may just make snacky things for supper later.
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Howdy all y'all. It's magnificent Monday!
We have 22 (Celsius) sunny degrees with an expected partly cloudy high of 34 and 38% chance of rain that could include thundershowers.
We got a decent amount of rain yesterday and I didn't need to water the container garden.
Back to the grindstone today.
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Good morning;
We are in for a hot one this week, in the 90's all week.
Vix-Enjoy your new room colors. They sound really nice.
Irene-Nice that your are enjoying your pool.
Ed-your meals always look so good.
I have a dentist appt. this morning for a cleaning.
I started a new project this weekend. I have a tall chest that I am repurposing. I forgot to take a before picture. I bought new legs and draw pulls and got rid of a lot of ornate decorations on it.
Today I will sand and get ready for paint. I am leaning towards white paint.
Two of my co workers have covid. I am 1 of 2 people in my department that hasn't got it yet.
Have a great week!
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good morning
Jo, our weather is supposed to be all 90s this week too. Good luck with your dentist appt. Your project sounds like fun. What will be the new purpose of the chest? You are very lucky you haven't gotten covid, maybe you're naturally resistant. That would be great.
Ed, your grilled cheese sandwich is making my mouth water! Yum. The pool party sounds like it was fun too.
Hi Irene.
It clouded over yesterday a few times, but we didn't get the rain. Today is 100% chance.
It's currently 75F, cloudy skies early then heavy thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 87F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Our painter will be back tomorrow, so I will do some more sorting through and moving things out of the way today.
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Living room and morning room color.
MBR
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Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday!
We have 22 (Celsius) rainy, thundery degrees with the thunderstorms expected to continue through 8:00 this morning at least. The projected high for today is 30 with cloudy skies and 97% chance of rain that may...er, does include thunderstorms.
My power protein pancakes are warming in the air fryer convection oven.
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good morning everyone,
we finally got rain last night we haven't had rain in awhile
Vix love the color blue on your walls looks great.
Jo hope you stay healthy.
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good morning
Ed and Irene, probably good that you're getting some rain. Seems like drought or flooding happening all over. We had a t-storm yesterday afternoon. It rolled through pretty quickly. Got dark within a few seconds, then lots of wind and rain for about 1/2 hour.
Hi Jo!
It's currently 77F, some light fluffy clouds in the sky. Plenty of sunshine. High near 90F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. We're expecting 90s all week.
The rest of the hallways and the kitchen are getting painted today. We're using the same creamy color we used in the dining room. (S-W natural linen).
Wishing all a tranquil Tuesday. Stay cool! 🥒😎0 -
Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday!
We have 23 (Celsius) cloudy degrees with an expected partly cloudy high of 32 and 51% chance of scattered thundershowers. It rained off and on all day yesterday and the temperature wasn't quite as simmering as the rest of the week is expected to be.
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good morning
It's currently 71F, not a cloud in the sky. Sunny. High 92F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Our front room, hubby's study, is being painted today, and maybe the mud room. And our heating and cooling system is supposed to get it's annual check this morning.
I'm going to meet up with a friend this afternoon.
So pretty busy day for me.
Wishing all a winning Wednesday. 🌞🌻🌼0 -
I almost forgot!
7 years ago today, July 20, 2015, I went with a few friends to the courthouse and married my soulmate.
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good morning,
Happy Anniversary Ed And J hope you have a great day!
Our weather here has been hot spending most of the day in the pool.
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Ed and J !!!
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Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling thundery Thursday!
We have 25 (Celsius) mostly cloudy degrees with thunder and lightning. There is a potential for severe thunderstorms today. The expected high is 32 under cloudy skies and we have 62% chance of rain.
Another workday looms!
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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good morning
Irene, great weather to be enjoying your pool!
Ed, sounds like some tough work days.
Hi Jo!
Everything is painted except for our guest room/my study, and half of the laundry room. The painter will be back tomorrow to finish up.
It was really great seeing my friend yesterday. We talked for over 2 hours, just catching up.
It's currently about 80F, Variable clouds with scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon hours. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 94F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Expected to hit 99F on Sunday.
Looks like it will be a thirsty Thursday, whether we want that or not.
Enjoy your day! 🌶🌶🌶 🌤⛅⛈
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Howdy all y'all. It's fabulous Friday!
We have 21 (Celsius) sunny degrees with an expected high of 32 under partly cloudy skies and 24% chance of rain.
We may be having dinner with friends tonight.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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good morning
Ed, have fun with friends.
We had some cloudiness and wind yesterday afternoon, but no rain.
It's currently 74F, plentiful sunshine. Hot. High 94F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
The painter will be coming to finish up today.
I have a much needed massage appointment this morning.
Wishing all a fearless Friday. 🌞0 -
good morning
Currently 74F, sunny. Hot. High near 95F. Winds light and variable. Birds are singing outside my window, that's nice.
The painting is done. Everything looks nice and colorful/fresh/pretty. My study/guest room is now a sort of periwinkle color, very soothing. Hubby's study is sort of a peacock blue, laundry and mudroom the same blue as living room.
Now to sort through all the stuff taken out of the rooms and put things away. I also scheduled a Purple Heart pickup for Monday to start recycling things that are still useful. Luckily there are several charities that pick up quite often, so I can continue to go through our things.
Wishing all a wonderful weekend. Stay cool! 🍦0 -
Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying sunny Saturday!
We have a warm 23 (Celsius) sunny degrees with an expected high of 39 under partly cloudy skies and 39% chance of rain that could include thundershowers.
Baked beans are in the oven as there is a pool party at another friend's house today and baked beans should go well with the planned barbecued pork and chicken.
Our ex-roommate, D, is here for a couple of days on his way back to Kentucky and may go to the party with us.
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good morning
Ed, nice that you have so many pool parties to keep you cool.
It's currently 69F here, a mix of clouds and sun. Near record high temperatures. High 97F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
We had a chance to play with the GCs yesterday, it was fun. I'm working on sorting through things, rearranging and putting things away. This will be a long term project, really everything has to be looked through and cleared.
Wishing all a relaxing, peaceful Sunday. 🌻🌼🌵0 -
Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous sunny Sunday!
We have 23 (Celsius) sunny degrees now with an expected mostly sunny high of 33 and 24% chance of rain.
The party was nice. All my baked beans were consumed. There was leftover barbecue so I am having some barbecue pulled pork with my oatmeal this morning.
After breakfast I need to get out to the grocery.
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Good morning;
Ed-Happy Anniversary!
Vix-I love your paint colors. It must feel like a new house, all shiny and new.
Irene-Do you let Sammy in the pool?
I went to our local farm and picked flowers this morning. I also bought some fruits and veggies.
I came home and made pasta salad and strawberry jam.
It has been so hot, that my little refurbishing project had been on hold. I have to sand before I paint and I want to do it on the deck, less mess to clean up.
Stay cool and have a great week!
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I got to the stores and bought everything I needed (except for items I inevitably didn't write on the list) so the short list has been started. Nothing critical on the list, so it can wait until next weekend.
It was already frightfully hot out, so now I am rehydrating after a light lunch of sausage, peppers, and penne with marinara, picked up from the heat and eat shelves at Publix.
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