The What's For Dinner Thread - November '09(recipe index in OP)

[Rogue26]

Healthy Morning Muffins

1 ¼ cups flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup old fashioned oats
½ cup raisins
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large egg
1/3 cup skim milk
4 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium ripe banana, mashed

Preheat oven to 400*F. Coat a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl whisk together, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until there are no lumps. Stir in oats and raisins. Add oil, egg, milk, carrots, and banana and stir until blended.

Fill each muffin cup with ¼ cup batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, 23-25 minutes. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

I used dried cranberries instead of raisins. They make pretty small muffins but I made the twelve, working on portion control. They also store very nicely in one of my lock and locks. I also think they might be good with buttermilk.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Bethany- I know people say not to weigh yourself everyday, but for me it's working (only since monday, but small victories at a time.) Anyway, the wiifit told me I went down .4 pounds since yesterday. Certainly not enough for me to notice, but it helps me realize I'm on the right track. I also love to get cookbooks from the library, especially since I read them like books. We also have a great library system, every town on Cape Cod has it's own library (I have no idea why we need that many) and you can borrow books from any of them. You look through the online catalog and they get sent to your library. I guess that doesn't really pertain to you does it, but I'm sure other libraries in the country do similar things.

When I weigh myself everyday, it's ALL OVER the place. Like 5 pound swings from day to day. Feels good when it's DOWN that much, but the next day when it's UP,

We have a pretty good library system here. You can do the inter-library loan thing with other libraries within the parish (county), and I think other parishes too. I can't really read cookbooks the way some of you can. Some of you can look at a list of ingredients and go "oh, that sounds really good". I read it and go "huh"?

I did read a cookbook once. It is interspersed with stories about the food. Read ALL the stories, and NONE of the recipes. (Cooking Up a Storm I think is the title?)

Okay....I gotta get going. We had a two hour delay today and now it's time to head out. Have a great day, everybody!

 

[Glynis]

That has never occurred to me. And I was at the library yesterday. I got a book about WDW and when I was leaving, there was a car accident in the parking lot. But never thought about cookbooks.

And I guess I did lose a smidgen, but it sure don't feel like it because my clothes are still quite tight. Can't afford new ones right now so I need it to hurry up!

I'm a cookbook junkie! I figure if I try out several recipes and find we like them, then I can justify the price of buying one for myself. I love the library!!!

 

[Glynis]

Sheryl -- Your chicken looked good!

Good morning. I am off to zumba in a few minutes, but thought I would pop in here quickly. I am planning fish tacos tonight. A new fish market opened in town...can you tell? Have a good day! BBL

I WANT TO TRY ZUMBA!!!! My niece goes to a class every Tuesday and Thursday and loves it! She has lost about 30 pounds since Halloween doing Zumba and watching what she eats. My problem is that the nearest Zumba class is about 35 minutes away, and I just can't leave the kids that long when Alan's not around. I keep looking for one closer to me, but so far, no luck!

 

[Glynis]

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Bethany- I know people say not to weigh yourself everyday, but for me it's working (only since monday, but small victories at a time.) Anyway, the wiifit told me I went down .4 pounds since yesterday. Certainly not enough for me to notice, but it helps me realize I'm on the right track. I also love to get cookbooks from the library, especially since I read them like books. We also have a great library system, every town on Cape Cod has it's own library (I have no idea why we need that many) and you can borrow books from any of them. You look through the online catalog and they get sent to your library. I guess that doesn't really pertain to you does it, but I'm sure other libraries in the country do similar things.

The library system that I use is the same! We actually don't have a library in our town, so I pay 80 dollars a year for an "out of county" library card. We live about 25 minutes from the nearest library in the next county. I can order books from any of the libraries in that county, and they get sent to "my" library and I pick them up there. The nice thing is that my town will pay half the library card fee as an incentive, so, until we get a library here, that is what I'll do. It's my birthday present to myself each year.

 

[TigerKat]

Laura - What should I title your dish in post 1429?

Bethany - Are you weighing yourself at the same time every day? I do, first thing in the morning. Hang in there, you're on the right track!

WFD - Takeout of some kind, probably Chinese!

 

[TigerKat]

Wendie -

 

[bigmerle1966]

Oh, I'm eating enough, full meals and all, just cut out snacks and soda.

Are you just eating three meals a day? If so try changing to 5 smaller meals, this can help kick start your metabolism so it starts working faster to help drop weight.

Back when I was being very good and following WW, exercising and all that I would have a not so good weekend and think I was not going to have lost anything. But every Monday when I would weigh in I would have. I finally figured out that even though I wasn't eating very healthy I was eating something every 2 to 3 hours.

Starting next week I am going to be back on the bandwagon and am going to make a schedule of 5 to 6 smaller meals and see how it works.

I guess that doesn't really pertain to you does it, but I'm sure other libraries in the country do similar things.

Ours does. It's great because there are times when they only have 1 of the books I want to read and it's at a branch all the way on the other side of the county.

I WANT TO TRY ZUMBA!!!! My niece goes to a class every Tuesday and Thursday and loves it! She has lost about 30 pounds since Halloween doing Zumba and watching what she eats. My problem is that the nearest Zumba class is about 35 minutes away, and I just can't leave the kids that long when Alan's not around. I keep looking for one closer to me, but so far, no luck!

Try looking on the internet to see if they sell a Zumba DVD.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WENDIE!!!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Bethany, like you I can go up 3 lbs. in one day!!!!
I have been trying to use the Wii everyday, it does motivate me. I'm not good with CDs at all....

All week I have been keeping my modified oatmeal raisin cookies on hand & that has helped me with getting rid of 2lbs.
(I posted the cookies a long time ago, but can't find them) if anyone wants the recipe please let me know.
My biggest food problem is I don't eat enough during the day & the I keep up with Greg at dinner

Ann, I think the weather is making us all drag. Glad the kids are sleeping well.

Vickie your pictures are priceless!!!!!!! The "boy" is just adorable, that smile could light up the room!!!!!

Glynis, cool idea about the library books.
Have fun at bowling.

Gretchen inspired me...I'm going to do my coq au vin tomorrow.
Tonight I'm not sure~

bbl

 

[Nancyg56]

Thank you ladies! I think she is little but she seemed to want to go. Buddy came right out last night and told her it was a fluke and that gravity won the toss. I think he was right. I cannot remember much about Kady btu I think she was older too. I askedWelby to call Risa because she was younger than me Brian thought that it was a fluke too and told Welby not to get her hopes up, that Nola would go when she was ready. I'll call her later.

We had Chinese last night. It was good but that place was wicked expensive. I don;t think i will go back.

Well, you are on the diet train?
do not weigh myself more than once a week, I find the fluctuations way too difficult. I also will go back to WW but I am following the simply filling. I eat all day long, a little here and a little there. I drink plenty of water too.

Baby is criying, BBL

 

[FormrCastMbr]

HI all!

All this diet talk...I have been fairly good all week but the General Tso's Chicken that was left over from Andrew the other day was staring at me! That is what I had for lunch. I am down a couple pounds but that is because of all the over eating during the holiday.

A couple of my diet things that work (if I can only get back on track)...lots of water, weight watchers zero point veggie soup, water, and eating 6 meals a day...I am trying to do a modiefied WW and diabetic diet. I am also trying to exercise at least 3 xs a week and about 10 min after dinner (that is what the dietician recommended when I had gestational diabetes). For that 10 minutes I lift light weights, squats and march in place. A and T think its amusing. I need to get my but in the gym next week.

I really need to catch up but I had a lot of appts this week and today want to get the house in order for a showing tomorrow and going to a friends later.

Andrew is doing well with the braces so far. I just hope he eats the right things when he is not with me. He has the tops on and they will do the bottom in a couple months.

Well, I need to go for more bloodwork...my cholesterol was a bit high when pg and then I never went to a GI for the other problem...not sure if I told you guys but when I was in the hospital with T, they tested for something by mistake and it turned out that I have it!!! Its Porphyria...not really sure what that is all about but need to make an appt. I also want to talk to them about some other family history things...

My DB has been taken off the vent and oxygen but is not really responding...the docs are talking about brain damage. I just hate the thought that if he had insurance, they would have found the swelling sooner and not treated him for the wrong thing all the time.

OK, I am rambling now...

dinner will be at my friends...probably pizza...I know bad but dont want her cooking...and lots of wine!

Have a great day all! Thank you for always being such good friends!

Happy Anniversary Wendie and Kris!!!​

 

[scotlass]

Hey....



Had stuff/drama going on here,I hope youse are all well and keepin warm.

OMG its cauld ower the water.....Brrrrrrrrr !!

Maria - You have no idea how happy you made my boy.

Lassies,Maria kindly sent my Froot Loop withdrawal suffering boy packs over and he was soooooo excited.

I was originally going to give then from Santa but this worked out way better.

He was so amazed AND touched,in his words....." Mum,there are really nice people in the world and you know them !! "

Thats a big from a 9 yrs old boy me thinks.

I posted pictures of his reaction on Maria's FB if youse want a laugh !!



Hmmmm...dieting.

Well,I dont.

I've found its the mixing real food and crap that piles on the weight....so If miss out on the 3 square meals I can eat all the candy I like !!

Granted Im not the healthiest lassie but hey ye canny huv everything.


Ive got the bairns for a sleep over tonight...fun,fun,fun !!

BBL x

 

[Nancyg56]

Lauren- don't go there with your brother. You will never know what would have been, what information he and his wife shared with the Dr or how they discribed the symptoms he had or how truthful they were with his drinking. I know that it is very hard to be truthful with a Dr when you may not even realize what is happening to you and are living like ostriches. That is how I was when Donald went intot he hospital, I really did nto know what had been happening when I was not "looking" and to be honest, I am not sure how hard I really looked. I told the Dr what I believed, who knows what was the reality. Perhaps that is how things were with your DB andn DSIL.

I think what I am really trying to say is that all you can ever know is where you are right now, so pleasse do not try to look back and see if anyone missed anything, what you are really doing is trying to see if you could have changed anything and you could not have.

 

[THE HAT]

Hey my beautiful friends!! Sorry I have been MIA...tough month and the stress of vacation issues, almost a panic attack feeling I guess. I think we have figured out a way to go, by taking from the home improvement account, as there isn't any real issues that need to be done right now,and if something does come up between now and March there should be enough left in there to cover it.
That being said..if I mention vacation on FB please don't make note of the issues we were having about going. My MIL knows none of it, and her mouth is not one I need flapping, she is such a PITA!

I have not had a chance to read back other then to skim the last page somewhat.....but to Maria, Kat and all who have said something on here or FB thank you so much for the Anniversary wishes...I woke to a beautiful card and 17 (16 for years married and 1 more for years together)long stem multi colored Roses on the nightstand, and a very sweet card. We are going out tonight for dinner, then tomorrow Ross is going to the inlaws for the afternoon and night, Kris and I are going to do a bit of zig zaggin around the state to some favorite spots.(portland, bar harbor, bangor etc) We can't have Ross sleep over there tonight as he teaches karate in the morning.

I did see mention of lots of diet talk..funny...I met this morning with my trainer at the gym. This is a family run, old school gym..they do different classes(cross fit, boot camp etc) and MMA..plus lifting and cardio. The owner/trainer is a local highschool football coach, graduated from the area, and his wife is a teacher of health at the high school. I just love going..but I set up a nutrition consult with Wes as something just wasn't working..I am not losing like I should be etc. So today I faced the music got on the scale and we sat down and formed a plan of attack.
What they follow there is the Zone diet and we went over it all, and it seems very easy to follow and very appealing to me as well. So I am starting that tomorrow, I have my list to make of foods to get (Kris and I are going to whole foods in Portland(2hrs away) as the produce is so much better then anyplace around here).
I have to weigh in every 2 weeks with Wes, I think that is going to be the one thing that keeps me on track as having to answer to someone and wanting to impress them is huge...being held accountable to a witness so to speak.
I will let you all know how I do with this...wish me luck!!
Ross went last night and took the bootcamp class, he had jelly legs when he got home but had a blast. They just love him there as he works so hard. I love that he enjoys going, and being healthy...I was never talked or encouraged to do that so I want to make sure he is and has that as a platform in life.

Ok....I need to go shower before Ross gets home...if I don't get a chance to catch up on here today, I will for sure on Sunday. I will have small updates of life and such on fb as I can get onto that from my phone..and kindle I just think that is odd to get on Fb from there, lol.

I hope you all have a day as beautiful as you are!! Love Ya's!!

 

[Rogue26]

Today's lunch, a spinach frittata, with more spinach

Laura- I forgot earlier, the speedy pot pie was good, but not great. It sure hit the spot on a cold day though and we will have it again. It really was pretty quick, but I didn't use the packaged potatoes it called for since I had perfectly good potatoes and onions in the house.

 

[TigerKat]

Lauren – Praying that all of your medical issues are resolved very soon. Know that I am praying for your DB. Have fun tonight with your friend, pizza and wine sound great!!!!!

Wendie – I hope you & Kris have a great time, safe travels!

Off to visit with MIL!

 

[Glynis]

Try looking on the internet to see if they sell a Zumba DVD.

I found a class!!!! It's Monday and Wednesday mornings from 7 to 8 a.m. Best news is that it's here in my town. I can do the Monday morning classes until the end of February, and then I could feasibly do both days from then on! I'm calling the instructor to see what she is charging and I'll go from there!

 

[Disney Ron]

Robin, I am so impressed by the frittata picture. Were you holding out on us?

Sheryl, impressive coq au vin too!

Lauren, sorry about your brother continued prayers. I hope all works out with your health issues as well. Sending support to you.

Maria, how are you?

Kat, How was your DMIL doing?

Nan, I have no advice on potty training. I need some of my own. Luke is doing great doing peeps in the potty but not so well with back end if you know what I mean. TMI. Tell me it will come with time please?!?!?!

WFD- fried pork cutlets with gravy, baked potatoes with bacon and sour cream, and julienned candied carrots.

*** Nothing diet about my meal tonight! ***

I miss you all, and need to get on here much more often. I admit to being a huge WFD slacker and hate it. So sorry.

 

[Aimeedyan]

Well, I need to go for more bloodwork...my cholesterol was a bit high when pg and then I never went to a GI for the other problem...not sure if I told you guys but when I was in the hospital with T, they tested for something by mistake and it turned out that I have it!!! Its Porphyria...not really sure what that is all about but need to make an appt. I also want to talk to them about some other family history things...

My DB has been taken off the vent and oxygen but is not really responding...the docs are talking about brain damage. I just hate the thought that if he had insurance, they would have found the swelling sooner and not treated him for the wrong thing all the time.

on your brother. Don't haunt yourself with the what-if's and such. Easier said than done, I know.

I've never heard of Porphyria, but I hope you find out more info on it soon. How weird that it was an accidental testing!


Happy Anniversary, Wendie!


We went out of town for the day; DH's charges went with us and they went to a children's museum while I had a meeting. It was a good day and I got to catch up with my dear friends in my peer learning group.

Tonight's dinner is He mentioned sushi, which I'm always fine with. We'll see.