Monthly Archives: November 2015

Update on my turkey baster from Oct 10. I tried them …………

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Sandra

. I am so sad. I use turkey basters for many many meals. I’m just so sad that I can’t find one that will last more than one single meals. I had a turkey baster for about 35 YEARS and … Continue reading →

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Weight loss for a New Years Resolution.

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Sandra

Even though I am losing almost daily, I want to really lose faster. I’m not sure what I will do, but I might stick with what is working so far. I have time to decide.

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Day after Thanksgiving and I did gain. 0.2 pounds and I am so proud of myself.

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Sandra

I ate like a hog so it could have been worse. I ate…. Turkey Stuffing two different family reipes that I made every year) real mashed potatoes with homemade gravy cauliflower with lots of butter Real green bean casserole cranberry … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Sandra

The menu was HUGE !! We worked for days and I didn’t get many photos. I did manage to get a few of the plates that were sitting on the table. Hard to get to the other end of the … Continue reading →

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Trying out the Oster Roaster….. Mmmmmm Turkey.

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Sandra

    From Above looking into the top     Well I was happy with it but something happened that it didn’t brown. The light kept blinking so I may have gotten a defective one. Oster Roaster   Well I … Continue reading →

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Sonic Buffalo wings………..they were swimming……. they didn’t eat them. Four orders were thrown away.

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Sandra

  they bought them on the way here. They traveled a distance and never looked inside.

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Pumpkin Pie and small Ramekins for those that don’t want the crust.

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Sandra

  4 pies 8 Ramekins    

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Apple pie

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Sandra

     

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Shish-Ka-Bob, Homemade Rice Pilaf…….. Mmmmmm

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Sandra

 

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Broiled Chicken Breasts, Steamed Cauliflower, and Brown Rice

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Sandra
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This is what he came home with today

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Sandra

  Just in time for my four pies. LOL     I really like these OXO measuring cups. I had a three piece set but they ended up with cracks in the bottom and I had to throw them away. They … Continue reading →

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Shrimp, Spinach and Whole Wheat Pasta. I always make things up as I go.

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Sandra

            Don’t forget to use the shrimp sells to make shrimp stock for the freezer              

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Atkins snack bars, meal replacement bars, and candy treats for the whole family.

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Sandra

Everything from breakfast bars, lunch bars or a treat. We do NOT eat these daily but they come in handy for an emergency. Late meeting, stuck in traffic, not feeling well, or other. You will find them in purses, back … Continue reading →

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Swiss steak, mashed taters and peas…… yep, still losing weight.

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Sandra

Neither one of those plates are mine, I always take a photo of the first one served ( or when I get a second to grab the camera.    

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I have to agree…. I don’t take away your Hanukkah, I don’t take away your Kwanza… Don’t try to take away MY CHRISTMAS !

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Sandra

  Yep, you can try….. but you’ll never do it.   It is ” Merry Christmas” in this house and it always will be.   You can take away 20 ounce soft drinks and take away the smoking areas…. You … Continue reading →

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Nice HOT Chili…..Mmmm

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Sandra

     

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Lower Carb Blueberry muffin

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Sandra

           

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Weight loss is still going well. But I have been the same number for 4 days now.

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Sandra

I guess that I can’t complain because I am losing daily, but I want the scale to move. I have set my mind on this and I WILL do this. I just don’t like the  1/4  or  1/2  pound at … Continue reading →

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Dinner tonight Steak and homemade steak sauce, sketti squash, corn for some, mushrooms and onions for others….along with a salad

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Sandra

The clear plates make it look ugly and the char marks aren’t as pretty as they were in “real life”. Doesn’t matter, they were great.   Sauteed Mushrooms for three people and two were disgusted. One person was working.   … Continue reading →

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How to make Sketti Squash (Spaghetti Squash)

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Sandra

  Please be careful when cutting these in half. What I do is make small stabs so I have a dotted line. Then I take a knife and saw back and forth until it goes threw. DO NOT try to … Continue reading →

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Low Carb Pizza. Yum

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Sandra

This one was “loaded”. I made a veggie only but forgot photos   Everyone had a tossed salad also.   I used my “bestest friend” for this job. I whipped up this pizza dough in SECONDS. Here are a few of the toppings … Continue reading →

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A breakfast meal….. a little on the strange side, but it isn’t her strangest craving.

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Sandra

A breakfast Omelet filled with brussel sprouts, broccoli,cauliflower, and swiss cheese. Served along with a slice of Wheat toast.   I know what you’re thinking but it doesn’t bother her.

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Broiled Chicken Breasts and Thighs, Baked Sweet potatoes and broccoli

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Sandra

  Have I told you about the blue plates? Because I have clear dishes, I needed something that would show the food instead of looking like I make everyone eat off of the table. after the photo I will put … Continue reading →

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Cutting a whole Chuck Roll. Using my FoodSaver and freezing.

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Sandra

        FoodSaver In case you are interested in these wonderful machines.  NO I WAS NOT PAID FOR THIS POST.  

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