April 9, 2012

My brother Charlie lives in Texas.  Before that, he and his family lived in DesMoines, which was a lot easier to visit since its only about a 5 1/.2 hour drive from Chicago.   I’ve actually not lived with him for 28 years. He hadn’t been feeling well so he went to the doctor a few weeks ago.  The doctor asked him if he any stress...

I have to give Tony props for my breakfast yesterday.  Don’t get me wrong, I love when Tony cooks for me.  The only thing is that he is a bit heavy handed with the olive oil and cheese. However, yesterday he brought me my breakfast and said “I only used Pam, no oil, two eggs, half a baked potato and a tiny sprinkle of cheese.” ...

I’ve had plantar fascitis for about five years.  I ended up having to have special inserts made for my shoes that I have to wear every day.  If I wear flip flops or skip wearing them for a couple days, the back of my heels, especially the left one, becomes painful not only to the touch, but with every step I take.  It usually takes...

Who else has the day off besides me?  I actually had a half day yesterday too.  Tony had his check up with his surgeon to see how his wound vac is coming along.  He took the sponge out and took a look at his wound and said “it’s beefy and bloody – it looks great!” Turns out he’ll have to wear the vac for another...

I am finally posting my White Bean Soup!  I brought this to a co-worker yesterday, and it was a tad on the salty side.  I think by sitting the salt rendered out of the ham, so if you make this, I suggest you eat it up in a couple days. White Bean with Ham and Bacon makes 4, 1.5 cup servings:  276 calories, 6.9 fat,...

I have discovered something about myself these last few days with my quest for trying to finally get fit, I’ve decided that I can’t really handle Jillian’s face within five minutes of waking up saying “That’s fear leaving the body!” So I went on Exercise TV on demand to find something else to do before work.  Only one problem.  All of my exercise programs on...

I have Helen to thank for this delicious breakfast.  I never would have thought to sub sweet potatoes into a breakfast casserole.  And I have to admit.  I was a tad bit nervous.  I am new to liking sweet potato.  In like, I only tried sweet potatoes about 3 1/2 years ago. And while Helen adapted her recipe to what she had on hand/liked.  I...

Thanks to everyone who participated in this weeks BSI – Pasta!  And double thanks to Veronica and her sister for donating the homemade soap as the prize this week. In no particular order: Errign made Ricotta Gnocchi: Suzie made Tortellini & Polish Sausage Soup: Andrea made Pasta with Spicy Italian Sausage: Lisa made Pasta Veggie Salad: Brianne made Baked Spaghetti Squash with a spicy sausage...