Morning Blog, April 1, 2013

Good morning to everyone, I am a wee bit tired after a long week and weekend, so I am moving more slowly this morning. I am ready to jump on the clock and begin my work week. But for now, talking with you about Easter being the "last eating holiday" before grilling arises, is HUGE. I have five different people who are starting their health journey this week, as "summer is right around the corner." And yes it is. I also need to give a shout out to Wal-mart who had their watermelons on sale for 6.88. I bought one on Friday and it was HEAVEN. I found the dark green one with a flat, yellow bottom and the formula lives on. :) I have eaten more watermelon in three days than in 6 months. HAPPINESS has arrived at my house. I am hopeful to coheres my husband in heading to Wal-mart for another one today. Did anyone make any sugar free desserts or new dishes to share? I made a pork roast with Lipton Onion soup and sugar free cherry jelly (I usually make whole cranberry sauce with xylitol and lemon extract, but the cranberries are out of season so I substituted cherry jelly (all fruit) and a cup of dried cranberries. The fruit rehydrated during cooking and made a beautiful blend with the cherry jelly and onion soup mix. It was a real hit and EASY in the crock pot. Then I made a sugar free, starch free carrot cake with black walnuts. I used sugar free coconut and no pineapple or raisins. I did make a buttermilk glaze to pour on the cake before frosting with a cream cheese icing. It was YUMMY! Finally I made a squash casserole with melba toast. I made the casserole a day ahead so the melba could softened as it tends to be like card board. Extra pimentos give this dish a real punch in flavor. How about you? Any body got any recipes or success stories to share? We need some testimonies. Also, our Healthy 4 You Life Group meets this Sunday from 6-8. I will be making a pork roast (like I did for Easter) and a new asparagus recipe. YUM! Will be sharing a new fudge recipe as well. Bring a dish and a copy of your recipes and let's hit this summer season of shorts and bathing suits right square on. Yes??? Come and bring a friend. We will also establish a Saturday soon to cook with the children who need to see that healthy eating CAN be yummy. We will get that date on the calendar this Sunday. Please let me know if you are attending. Much love to all - PK