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Which PANINI maker do you recommend?
I mentioned to my hubby a new kitchen gadget for my upcoming birthday/Mother's Day gift ideas..... Which PANINI MAKER do you recommend? Looking for reviews from anyone who has one.......
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?? * COMFORT * FOOD ?? new way of thinkin'
I am an emotional eater- and I am TIRED of it. I have my foods I turn to for COMFORT, whether I'm angry, stressed, depressed or frustrated..... I'm learning that the more I DETACH myself from the *emotional hold* it has, the easier I can say NO. FOOD is just FOOD. That's all it is. The only difference is in the taste, and…
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Diet Sprite as a ham glaze???
I was searching for a sugar-free glaze OR at least LOWER sugar....... Has anyone on this site ever used Diet Sprite as a glaze for ham? I saw one recipe making it in a crockpot- (which is how we're doing our dinner this year) adding honey, cinnamon, cloves and mustard as well. Just hoping someone's made this and can give…
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April Fool's Day Fun Dinner Idea
Here's a cute idea for April Fool's Day Ingredients MEAT LOAF 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper POTATO FROSTING 3 cups mashed potatoes Food coloring Instructions Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Line…
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What are YOU planning for April Fool's Day?
This is our family's FAVORITE *holiday*. only ONE RULE: HARMLESS fun, nothing done that can cause permanent damage...otherwise, it's a NO HOLDS BARRED FREE FOR ALL! Some of my most memorable pranks played on me: My kids took off all the labels off my canned goods. I got the *last laugh* cuz they had to eat all the…
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Needing MAINTENANCE FRIENDS
Would like to be part of a SMALL maintenance group [ *prefer* a CLOSED GROUP, no more than 10 people ] This is the HARDEST PART of this journey, and I'm feeling OVERWHELMED trying to *figure this out* on my own. Feel like a baby bird on my own, don't want to be a fledgling. Anyone else want to mentor others?
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To Graze Or Not To Graze
My witty husband is a self-proclaimed grazer- which can be *good* or *bad* depending on what's available to eat. His quote this AM left me howling, thought I'd share the laugh: " GRAZING is GOOD if you're grazing in the RIGHT PASTURE ...which means STAY OUT of CANDYLAND, and DON'T VISIT the MUFFIN MAN.":wink: :laugh:
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WHAT SWAPS ARE KEEPERS/LOSERS FOR YOU?
I *like* turkey bacon- as a side- but it will never replace pork bacon in a BLT- at least not for this gal. However, I *love* Perdue's breakfast turkey sausage- MUCH better than its porky pig cousin- and it WILL replace any crumbled sausage recipe from here on out. ?? WHAT SWAPS HAVE YOU TRIED THAT ARE KEEPERS/LOSERS ???
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We need to teach our daughters (and sons)
Someone sent this to me on FB, spoke *VOLUMES* to me- thought I'd share:
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ZUMBA TUTORIAL DVD???
I apologize in advance- I KNOW there are LOTS of previous ZUMBA topics already posted, but can't seem to find the answer to THIS QUESTION: I'd like suggestions for a DVD ( NOT Wii/Kinect/XBox) that will DEMONSTRATE the BASIC ZUMBA MOVES Any recommendations?
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Chile Verde (Green Chili)
Chili Verde ( Green Chili ) - got this from my sister This is a two day process ( for BEST flavor ) In a large crockpot, cook a 2 lb. boneless pork loin roast- Cover the roast with water ( I add Garlic, Onion and Salt substitute for seasoning but if salt isn't an issue for you, you can add a couple bouillon cubes instead )…
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When others tell you otherwise
I have dealt with this issue all my life, and I don't know how to do it anymore. I am NOT ready to disclose *details* of things in the past other than to say that I've encountered SEVERAL situations where someone ELSE has taken liberties that I was NOT a willing participant in- but I have been told- REPEATEDLY- that…
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How do you handle a comment like this?
"You're wasting away to nothing..." "Be careful, you don't want to lose TOO much..." "You're not STILL on a diet, are you? You're thin enough...." I'm no where CLOSE to looking like I'm UNDERweight- in fact, I decided to go into maintenance mode, rather than lose another 10 pounds- because I didn't want to lose anymore-…
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just exactly how stupid can I be??????????
" Just exactly how stupid can I be?" is NOT a good question to ask myself....... I'm *AMAZED* at the opportunities that will arise just to prove it to me..... Today, while cleaning a client's shower, I managed to thoroughly soak myself because I didn't realize the shower was ON. and NO, I don't carry a change of clothes…
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I joined then chickened out for a while
When Erin started this group, I was all gun-ho...then I chickened out- preferring NOT to deal with this.... but i can't. Because the past is coming back AGAIN, and I'm turning back to my old coping mechanism.....eating. Binging, to be more precise. To me, gaining weight was a decision on my part to divert unwanted…
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FYI- you can make $ Christmas Caroling!
This year, my nephew and I went out Christmas Day and sang around the neighborhood.... simply as a gesture of goodwill........ but we were surprised with the goodwill extended back to us....seems EVERY house we visited offered us some $...... How very sweet....... we accepted the $ and decided we'd donate it to The…
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{{{Can you *hear* the "ROCKY" theme playing???}}}
{{{{{{Can you *hear* the "ROCKY" theme playing???}}}}}}} That's me, running around this AM, declaring a FULL SCALE VICTORY!!!! I not only *made* my FINAL end goal weight by my goal date, I surpassed it by .6 lbs!!!!!!!! AND NO, I am NOT gonna *celebrate* with FOOD..... THAT is the BIGGEST VICTORY, seriously.... Well, just…
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Dealing with FOOD PUSHERS during the holidays
Just something rather *profound* I just read- and it hit me upside the head...thought I'd share. This is an excerpt from an interview in Spryliving w/ Bethenny Frankel Spry: Do you have any advice for communicating with well-meaning friends and family who may try to push you to eat more than you'd lkke? Bethenny: Nod…
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Anyone ever make COMPOUND BUTTER(s)?
I just happened to be watching Food Network- Paula Deen- and she was making blue cheese compound butter to put over steak..... Coincidentally, we were planning a steak cookout this past weekend, so I paid close attention to the show. It took our steaks to a new level of ectasy! I think this is my new favorite *secret-…
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Yours? Or Mine? What's the proper *etiquette*?
OK- I seriously want some feedback. Here's the scenario: We go out to dinner and you're paying- your treat, you say. I order an entree, and right at the beginning- when they deliver the meal- I ask for a take home box- and put 1/2 of it in the box. Are you perplexed? Do I *appear* rude? I mention this because this is what…
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NEVER have your boss on your Facebook friends list.....
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Nutmeg Oil? Anyone use it in recipes?
For YEARS, I have been making a homemade eggnog recipe (made w/ very few eggs)that I'd *probably* be asked to leave the holiday parties if I showed up WITHOUT this year (just kiddin') But, it dawned on me (AFTER ALL THESE YEARS), that the GROUND NUTMEG (which is hard and sinks to the bottom of the milk jug) is the little…
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Looking "HEALTHY"- what a NSV!
Have run into several people lately that I haven't seen in over a year... and got the BEST COMPLIMENTS thus far....... NOT commenting on how I *LOOKED* (and whether they *approve* or not) but that I look so full of energy, and so HEALTHY....... NOW THAT'S THE KIND OF COMPLIMENT THAT REALLY SENDS ME SOARING..... because…
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HG's Freezy Downside-Up PB Dream Pie
154 CALORIES A SLICE AND OH SO YUMMY! Just made this tonight- BUT I revised it and my version is BETTER (imo) http://www.hungry-girl.com/chew/show/2078 My revision(s) I did NOT use reduced fat peanut butter, I used Great Value Creamy I used Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk and added 1 tsp imitation vanilla extract I used…
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No sense- Saltines
Riddle me this? Premium UNSALTED TOPS Saltines- serving size: 5 crackers VS Premium HINT OF SALT Saltines- serving size: 5 crackers ALL nutrition facts are exactly the same except for the sodium......... Take a *WILD GUESS* which one is LOWER? Reading labels is quite an education, huh? NEVER assume. Unsalted= 95gr. Hint of…
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME= NO SENSE
sorry, now it's too SMALL to read [groan] Here's what the caption says: WHEN TOLD THE REASON FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME THE OLD INDIAN SAID, "ONLY THE GOVERNMENT WOULD BELIEVE THAT YOU COULD CUT THE TOP OFF THE BLANKET, SEW IT TO THE BOTTOM, AND MAKE IT LONGER."
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Redneck Wedding Ring Guard
It pays to have a fisherman in the house: I am not at my final goal YET, so I'm not ready to have my anniversary band re-sized so my hubby tied a snell knot, using 14 # test line, and it works!!!! My ring isn't loose anymore- and it's invisible.
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Just in time for 31st anniversary- NSV!
I CAN WEAR MY ORIGINAL WEDDING RING ONCE AGAIN- and our 31st anniversary is just less than 2 weeks away!!!
