tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67770094537966063392012-01-25T09:46:13.946-06:00This is my quest to find a way to feed my family healthy low to moderate carb meals on a budgetsVikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.comBlogger1041100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-83342309089916172132009-09-22T13:16:00.002-05:002009-09-22T13:48:31.875-05:00

Gonna have to start calling this Menu Tuesday since I can't seem to get it posted on time :(.I made a wonderful sausage/spinach quiche for breakfast this morning. It's after one and I'm still full. Think I will keep these made up in the freezer so I can just pour them in my pie plate and bake, without all the prep that goes into them.MondaySteak and eggs with sauteed mushroomsTuesdayTortilla

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-65898162780967881252009-09-09T16:18:00.002-05:002009-09-09T16:38:06.013-05:00

Seems I can't get my menu's posted most of the time, even when I manage to get them written out. But I'm beginning to think there is something genetically wrong with my biological clock. Not only can I not sleep on a normal schedule but I just can't seem to start the week on a Monday either. So here on Wednesday, I remember to post my menu's and this time I'm going to go ahead and post them

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-614376704273820462009-09-04T18:46:00.005-05:002009-09-04T22:57:16.560-05:00

I just love foods that will easily do double duty. So this week I made lasagna roll ups for dinner one night and made three extra with just the cheese to go with Parmesan pork chops later in the week.I thawed a pork loin roast and cut the three pork chops I need off it then split it in half, rubbed with a bit of sage and roasted it. Half went in the freezer for later and half got chopped, along

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-39226530242807986432009-09-03T07:42:00.004-05:002009-09-03T07:55:20.504-05:00

With mom using a walker, she hasn't been able to carry anything. So I grabbed a bit of yarn, a set of needles and started knitting. This is what I came up with. So far it's worked very well for her. She can carry her meter, a book or two, a glass or most anything she needs.I know it's not a great project as far as most knitters go, but it does the job and I think it's kinda cute too.God Bless you

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So I haven't posted in a while, but I wanted to give you a little update on life at my house. Cindy is working so many hours she's exhausted all the time, but other than that and some really achy legs she's doing great. Me, I'm trying to keep busy even with the kitchen in the state of hold it's in. Mom, well that depends on the day. Some are better than others. The shaking is as bad if not worse,

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-16603536242550582572009-08-26T07:40:00.004-05:002009-08-26T08:00:53.027-05:00

Well we finally got the roar of those darn fans out of our heads. They came a picked them up Sunday afternoon. Yeah!!!! It's funny, now everyday normal noises sound so darn loud. I was so glad for them to be gone, I almost didn't mind the huge mess left behind. Unfortunately, they had to remove part of the insulation in the walls and well there were little bits of it everywhere, not to

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Well I've been blessed I haven't had one quite as bad as today in some time now. God has been watching over us, keep us safe from days like this one. So you all know I've been really working at trying to save us some money around here. Today I guess, I hope, I prayer, it paid off.First off everyone here is sick. Cindy went to the doctor yesterday and he's running a test for streph throat but

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-26376275223438702742009-08-14T02:34:00.004-05:002009-08-14T03:33:11.356-05:00

I've done a lot of searching on ways to save on my grocery bill in the last year. One of the things I have found is that cutting the cost of drug store items has saved me more than anything. I gave up my shampoo and began using the same one mom and Cindy use. Though my hair is far more oily than theirs, I can just wash it more often and only wash it once each time and get the same clean hair and

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One of our new favorites and go to meals is cowboy stew. Why it's called that I don't know it's not stew like at all...giggle but it's my version of something they served the children at school. It's tasty, filling and very quick and easy to make.In my every continuing need to cut cost, I've gotten into the habit of cooking a pot of beans every week. I like to make my own beans so I can control

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-88608023021749469932009-08-07T02:56:00.000-05:002009-08-07T02:57:52.584-05:00

It's been a long long time since I've posted. Truth is I didn't have anything to share. With mom in the hospital yet again and then when she came home she was in such pain, I simply didn't feel like watching what we ate. We ate too much take out, too much junk and too many nights of everyone scrounging for something to eat. Even when I could get myself in the mood to cook and feed us all better,

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-85567191431081945242009-06-07T06:31:00.002-05:002009-06-07T06:44:44.078-05:00

With the economy what it is these days we are all scrambling to find ways to save a few pennies anywhere we can. I've been learning so much by reading money saving blogs, and let me tell you there are a wide variety out there. One of my favorites is STL Mommy. She teaches you how to use coupons, shop wisely, where to pick up a bargain and even list on line coupon sites.Right now she has a $25

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I found this on one of the budgeting blogs I read, Mommysnacks.net and I had to share it with you. It says it all about how I've been trying to fill my voids with food instead of God. I hope you enjoy it and it speaks to you like it did me.

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Well after over 2 months in a rehab center to receive daily blood work and antibiotic therapy to treat the blood disease, she's finally back home. This has been one rough year so far in our family, especially for mom. Starting in January when she had the valve replacement surgery.She been in and out of hospitals, care facilities and rehab centers with very little time in between. Best we can

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-50665105447491002972009-05-13T07:17:00.002-05:002009-05-13T07:39:18.283-05:00

Not too badly again today. However I plan to take the stove apart tomorrow and do a thorough cleaning from top to bottom so I might be taking something out of the freezer for dinner tomorrow, that is if I get it all clean in time to use the oven. Otherwise it might be eggs or the night we pick up KFC's new grilled chicken. Breakfast: breakfast cookie with iced coffeeLunch: tuna salad with pork

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-34620964132562297422009-05-12T05:16:00.003-05:002009-05-12T05:39:44.970-05:00

Yesterday I did pretty good. I had Scrambled eggs for breakfastCheese burger sans bun for lunchAnd made Cranberry Roasted Pork Loin for dinner with baby snap peas with sesame1/2 cup yogurt with a spoonful of cranberry sauce for am snackand a breakfast cookie for pm snack because I made them today and I couldn't resist...giggleAll on my menu, all as planned not to bad for the first day.

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Menu planning is never easy, unless you have a good system in place. I'm still working on mine. my goal is to be able to plan out a full weeks menu using up food item I already have on hand and only having to buy a few things at the grocery, plus restock. So far I haven't gotten this down to a science, but I'm working on it.My biggest obstacle in this challenge is me. I love to cook whatever

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-65282985024724965082009-05-09T20:29:00.002-05:002009-05-09T20:49:25.154-05:00

With mom still in the hospital we had to plan something portable so we could carry it to her. We decided at the beginning of the year, that this year there wouldn't be any birthday or mother's day presents this year. We decided on Cranberry Porkloin with snap peas. I went ahead and made the cranberry sauce and roasted the pork roast tonight. Tomorrow I will just need to toast some sesame

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Life here is moving on in what has become the norm. Mom is still in the hospital with 2 and a half weeks still to go. Cindy gets up heads to work, comes home changes and the heads to the hospital with our without me in tow to visit mom. Me if I'm honest I've gotten very lazy lately at keeping the house clean. I'm trying to get myself re-organized so I can better take care of things without

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As most of you know, mom has had a really hard time since the valve replacement surgery in January. She came home very imbalanced with severe left side weakness. On a walker and not looking all that great. They had sent her for a week of rehab after the surgery but it wasn't enough to help her take care of herself. I spent every night up so I could help her get up to go to the rest room.

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-38638034406862492612009-04-08T14:35:00.002-05:002009-04-08T14:49:57.415-05:00

I'm still without a computer but I hope to get a new one in the next week or two, Lords willing and the creek don't rise, as the old folk say. We've had car trouble, plumbing issue and lots of medical bills lately so $$$ has been tighter than ever.I'm also going to cut our carbs back again. Mom's blood glucose levels and both of our weights have not appreciated the need to cut the grocery bill

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-50259789329387509792009-03-08T18:57:00.001-05:002009-03-08T18:57:51.702-05:00

This is Texas and we tend to do things early.  Here it is the beginning of March and already we are having 80+ degree weather, the smell of fresh tilled earth is in the air from people prepping their gardens and flower beds. Lawns are being scalped in preparation for beautiful green grass.  Daffodils are popping up everywhere. The Mesquite Parks and Recreation is gearing up for another season

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I realized a long time ago, that many low carbs have given up all fruit.  I too tried that but found I really missed fruit.  I tried adding in just a few berries like so many suggest, but what I found works best for me is half a fresh crisp Gala, Fuji or Granny Smith apple.  I’m not a fan of the Delicious varieties. A nice firm crisp Pear is even better, but harder to find.  Most of the pears I

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If you know much about me you know I’m a big fan of freezer cooking. But how can it save me money? Well actually there are lots of big and little ways to save a few Abes (you know Lincoln=pennies)First and foremost, is the ability to eat at home and not flake out and run through the drive through. If I have meals I can thaw and put together in minutes and with little effort, then why go out

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-639308958306240112009-03-02T17:12:00.005-06:002009-03-02T17:34:22.097-06:00

Hi guys, no I didn't fall off the end of the earth, though to be quite honest it kind of feels like it.Mom is home and doing wonderfully. They put her on lasix in the hospital and she has lost all the built up fluid caused by the leaky valve, the surgery and as a bonus, it's keeping the fluid off a glad in her neck she normally has to have drained ever few months!The looked at her cat scan and

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-40156526513626863262009-02-24T15:34:00.002-06:002009-02-24T15:53:42.196-06:00

We had to take mom into the emergency room on Sunday morning. Her breathing had been getting worse and worse since she got out of the hospital on Wednesday. Finally she got to the point where she was gasping just sitting in her chair, without having to exert herself at all. Come to find out her lungs were filling with fluid.They have put her on lasix and it seems to be helping, but we still

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-81729621487920569052009-02-20T09:29:00.003-06:002009-02-20T13:33:58.728-06:00

I've gotten a good start cutting our grocery bill, but I still have a long way to go. I'm trying to get the stuff together to plant a small container garden in the back yard to help with veggies this summer. I want to start an herb pot too.I've priced the stuff to make a shelf to set the pots on and it shouldn't cost more than $15.00. Since I can't get on the ground and will need to tend to them

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-74721922738832540442009-02-17T07:23:00.000-06:002009-02-18T07:23:44.206-06:00

Well mom is still in the hospital, we had hoped she’d come on on Monday but that didn’t happen.  Her heart was still out of rhythm and the meds weren’t correcting it.  So they put her under and shocked her heart.  The good news is her heart is back in rhythm and her pulse is back down in the 60-70 range where it belongs.  The bad news is,  it didn’t help the breathing issues.  So her cardiologist

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-53961591636955896932009-02-16T14:51:00.005-06:002009-02-16T15:10:03.560-06:00

I was chatting with my friend Jennifer Eloff from Low-Carbing and General Health News this morning about things we eat for breakfast. I was telling her I'd had a wonderful cup of yogurt this morning for breakfast, and I decided it would be a good "recipe", more like technique than recipe, to share with you.You can use either store bought plain yogurt or home made either one. What I happened to

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-48337048205607052532009-02-12T05:00:00.002-06:002009-02-12T05:08:48.910-06:00

Due to financial and family medical issues, I'm going to have to change the way we eat. We will be following a much more moderate carb, budget friendly plan from now on. I haven't got all this worked out yet, but I will either change the focus of this blog or create a new one to match our new health and budget friendly way of life.To all my fellow low carb bloggers... keep the fires burning and

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-15759559811126210172009-02-03T23:55:00.001-06:002009-02-03T23:55:15.078-06:00

Unless something changes, mom will be coming home Thursday.  She’s done so well in rehab, that they think she is ready to go home. They have set up a therapist to come to the house to work with her for a bit longer until they determine that she’s back to normal or there about.  I’m still a little worried about the left side weakness, it still comes and goes.  I’d feel much better if I knew

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-24903889156229435012009-01-31T11:08:00.001-06:002009-01-31T11:08:16.612-06:00

This one is for Donna aka sadekat.  We were discussing the benefits of coconut oil on her blog one day and I mentioned how well it worked on my chapped lips.  Next thing I know this smart and sassy lady had melted down some coconut oil and filled an old chap stick tube.  Tell me your not impressed! I’ve used it for a long time for both my lips and an all over body moisturizer.  But I recently

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-12571342922122665672009-01-31T07:23:00.001-06:002009-01-31T07:23:27.321-06:00

We all love sandwiches from time to time, they are easy to make and somehow very satisfying. Finding a bread that is low in carb and makes a good sandwich can be difficult.  There are Cleo’s oopsies of course which are wonderful, and you know how much I like Joseph’s Lavash bread, but sometimes you need something hardier.  Enter Laura Dolson’s Focaccia -Style Flax Bread.  I love this bread

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-83112057606645821232009-01-28T12:09:00.002-06:002009-01-28T12:26:12.595-06:00

It's been a week since my last post I know. I'm sorry I keep saying I'm going to get better about blogging on a regular basis, and then some how, I don't.Well a quick update on mom. They moved her over to rehab (same hospital different building and set up) on Saturday. She's doing very well. The physical therapist comes and works with her three times a day. They are working on building the

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-58786204789253312042009-01-21T16:02:00.003-06:002009-01-21T16:32:21.662-06:00

With mom in the hospital, my aunt (her sister) has been staying up here with us so she can go to the hospital every day to see her. She lives about 67-70 miles away and at nearly 80 she doesn't need to be making trips like that very often.Anyway, her first morning here she forgot she wasn't making coffee for her and her son and she made a great big pot. Not wanting to waste it she pour the

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-29402943857040321992009-01-21T16:01:00.000-06:002009-01-21T16:01:54.767-06:00

If you haven't tried this recipe i.am.jenn's low carb kitchen: Bacon Maple Quiche from over at Jenn's new place you best run over there as fast as you can and give it a try. I'm talking amazingly good. And if you haven't checked out Jenn's new place what the heck you waiting on? See you there.

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-39214824424431708202009-01-18T23:32:00.001-06:002009-01-18T23:47:47.358-06:00

I roasted another 5 lb bag of leg quarters the other day and then made a big batch of stock. I saved back the stock and part of the chicken so I could make a big pot of soup.  I just wasn’t sure what kind I wanted to make I thought about Tuscan Chicken Soup  but I didn’t have any kale and without the kale it’s just not the same, then I was thinking Tortilla Soup but I didn’t have any Rotel. 

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We as a family we would all like to express our gratitude to all those that have sent up prayers on her behalf.  Prayer is a very very powerful thing and it not only blessed my mom, it made us all feel better knowing that so many people were praying on her behalf. Mom came through the surgery like a trooper.  The surgeon said her pressures were already going down when the surgery was over and

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-88744224642608914762009-01-15T02:10:00.001-06:002009-01-15T02:10:54.793-06:00

One of our favorite on the go meals is a peanut butter roll up.  Which is nothing more than peanut butter and cream cheese mixed together (lower carb and creamier that way) spread on a low carb tortilla, drizzled with imitation honey and rolled up.  It’s filling, portable and doesn’t need refrigeration so it can go anywhere. I was making a few for mom and Cindy to carry to the hospital in the

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-55584762731497056652009-01-12T11:25:00.002-06:002009-01-12T11:38:58.946-06:00

Turn your head and run away it's not going to be pretty! I was talking to my good friend Patty yesterday and telling her how I hadn't been able to break through my lowest weight in the last year. I'd dropped down before Christmas of '07 and I've been up and down anywhere from 5 to 20 lbs over the last year. Well, when I got off the phone with her I went and weighed, I hadn't yet and Sunday's

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-37968392504040582362009-01-10T02:01:00.003-06:002009-01-10T02:26:28.544-06:00

As you know I'm the queen of short cuts. I love all things that make getting dinner on the table quicker. I like to precook veggies so they are ready to go with whatever protein I cook for that night. While all veggies don't keep well, things like cabbage, turnips and squash all work wonderfully for this.So today mom decided she needed to add a little something to her egg fast and boiled a

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-6266522485321490152009-01-06T05:30:00.004-06:002009-01-06T06:26:10.117-06:00

First off, we were under a freezing rain warning last night (Sunday) and I heading out to the doctor this morning I was created with the most amazing trees. While thankfully the roads were clear the trees, grass and shrubs were coated in a thin layer of ice. The day was gray but the trees made it very magical. The glisten even without the sun. Pine trees looked as if they were made of velvet,

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-61841208911232680712009-01-01T18:29:00.001-06:002009-01-01T18:29:50.717-06:00

Well guys I did great sticking with plan until the week of Christmas. I was so busy trying to get ready that I fell into the old habit of picking up dinner. It's really been very hard to pick up and get back in the saddle again. But I'm getting there. Also, I've got a terrible bronchial infection and with my asthma it's a tough fight just to breath. I've been symptom free for so long I had

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-48032179825657268642008-12-23T01:08:00.004-06:002008-12-23T02:53:07.194-06:00

I want to take this oppurtunity to wish all of you and your families the very merriest of Christmas'. I will be posting as many of my Christmas recipes as I can on my other blog, as time permits. I'm so far behind on both blogs it's unreal!

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While on the surface many of the bundling plans seem too good to be true, they are in fact a major pain in the behind. A couple of years ago when AT&T was still SWB in the area they had a bundling plan that would bundle your phone along with a DSL internet connection. In the beginning, this saved me a fair amount each month but it did not last long. Soon I started noticing little added charges

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It's that time of year again, when everyone turns into a baker and sugary sweets come out of the kitchens of even those folks that don't cook. So as a low carber I've got to arm myself with low carb treats so I stay out of the carbivore's treats.I started my baking this week, I got 4 loaves each of my Banana Nut Flaxbread and Cranberry Nut Flaxbread which I made in loaf pans instead of my normal

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-20434162037509359082008-12-11T16:27:00.003-06:002008-12-11T17:00:55.123-06:00

I finally got my Christmas cards addressed and in the mail. The gifts are all bought but nothing is wrapped. Mom made her first batch of "Trash" what is now known as Chex Mix except we add a few more things in it and it's got a good dose of red pepper flakes too. I've got several really ripe bananas just dying to become Banana Nut Flaxbread, and a stack of cranberries waiting to become

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Well I went to seem my new doctor yesterday. She confirmed that the rash is an allergic reaction to "something". What we may never know was her response. You see I've not changed anything, no new foods, no new soaps, creams, make up or other products. With the one slight chance that it might be the fabric softener. I've used this a few times before, but they were out of the one I normally use and

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Just wanted to check in and let all my online friends know I'm still among the living. Thanksgiving went fairly well, with only a few turkey mishaps. I brined it for the first time this year and it was the tastiest turkey I've ever had, but the darn thing just wouldn't get done. I also went ahead and cut the turkey up into parts so it would cook faster, it worked for the dark meat but the

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I can't believe it but I got a couple of emails from my doctor today. I just had blood work done yesterday and I have the results today! Anyway, the results are I don't have PCOS, which is what I expected in the first place but it's awful nice to know. But now I still don't know what's causing the hair loss, screwed up periods and all the rest of the symptoms that don't seem related to

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Well as some of you may know, I had a doctors visit today. It took over a month to get the darn appointment and I've been dealing with a cold and allergies so long my poor eyes look like I'm at the end of a year long binder. Thankfully I don't drink but you couldn't tell it by looking at me.We discussed the fact that while I love her being my doctor, I can never get in to see her when I need

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I just wanted to tell all those wonderful bloggers, whose blogs I follow, subscribe to and read religiously. I'm still doing so. Unfortunately, my computer has become a holy terror and I'm not able to post many comments. Please don't think I have forsaken you. I haven't. But all my nice little comments seem to end up in the netherworld somewhere. So please, keep up all the wonderful things

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Saturday night was game night. This is something we try to do a couple nights a month just to make time to laugh, cut up and spend time with each other. The games stimulate the brain, meaning we have to use it a little and we really enjoy it. It doesn't really matter whether we play board games, cards, domino (we all love chicken foot) or even one of those dvd games, it's more about spending time

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I wanted to share some of the dishes we eat on a regular basis. Some of these recipes are on my other site, some are just so basic everyone has their own recipes for them, such as bar-b-que chicken. No recipe is really needed and everyone makes it a bit differently. Bar-b-que chicken, turnips and jalapeno flax bread. Stir-fries are a go to meal. Quick, easy and a great way to use up those bits

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I've been fighting a cold and allergies for the last month. For some reason I don't seem to be able to kick it, although I think mom and Cindy both had it about this long too. Anyway, I haven't felt much up to anything other than just getting done the things I have to get done each day. When I have felt a bit better I've been cooking, trying out new recipes and trying to prefect a few more.

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I have to admit to feeling more than a little shaken today. It seem my normal safe life has been tilted today. In the wee hours of the morning we had a 3.o earthquake in the Midcities area (suburbs between Dallas and Fort Worth). Then this afternoon, the small town feel of my little suburb was shattered when two bank employees were shot during and attempted bank robbery! So my question is

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My friend Vikki Ann from over at lowcarbdiets.com forum came up with this recipe. I finally had a chance to give it a try tonight and it was FABULOUOS! I just had to share it with you. If you've ever made a 1 minute muffin this is very similar but very much a dessert.CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MICRO TORTE1 Servingapprox 2 carbs depending on how much and what brand of the toppings you use.cake:2

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Monday is grocery day at my house, however we weren't able to go this week because we had company for a couple of days. So as it turns out come dinner time, we had 3 squash, 1/2 a white onion, and a couple of green peppers. Yeah I know not much in the veggie drawer. We were having pork chops and I was totally dying for some creamy mac&cheese. Only problem is I didn't have any milk or cream

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1. When it appears that you have killed the monster, NEVER check to see if it's really dead. 2. Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even just for kicks. 3. Do not search the basement, especially if the power has gone out. 4. If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which they should not know, shoot them immediately. It will save you a lot of grief in the long run.

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With Halloween just around the corner, so begins the countdown to the holiday season. There will be parties and gatherings. Food of every sort to be had in abundance. In other words, this is the hardest time of the year for anyone trying to lose weight. Well meaning friends and family will tempt you with all manner of tasty delights with the assurance that just a bite won't hurt you. Well

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-43077221742778641752008-10-25T10:19:00.007-05:002008-10-25T11:09:20.579-05:00

I've made these several times. They are simple to make and you can use anything you like for filling. My first go was peach but I made pumpkin last night. So so good. Fried Pie1 low carb tortilla for each pie, I use the small tortillas 5 net carbs1-2 tbsp of filling of choice ( this is pumpkin and pecan)splendaoilGenerously brush one side of tortilla with oil, I used coconut this time, but I've

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Fall is here and all the winter squash are hitting the produce stands and grocery stores. I found this lovely spaghetti squash at mine. Spaghetti squash like a pumpkin give you double the pleasure. First there is the meat of the of the squash and then there is the seeds.The first step is the hardest, Cutting the squash in half so you can roast it. Take your time and be careful. Once cut use a

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After about 2 1/2 week of this nasty cold/allergy/crude, I'm finally feeling better. I've been back in the kitchen working on Chicken recipes as you can tell if you've looked at my other blog. I've neglected this blog terrible but I just haven't felt like sharing much. Forgive me for that.So where am I right now? Afraid to even look at the scales. Everyone in this house has been sick for

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-61867024703737088442008-10-17T22:54:00.006-05:002008-10-17T23:19:54.604-05:00

One of my favorite things at Cracker Barrel is their fried apples. Of course with all that sugar there is no way I can have them any more and still keep my blood glucose levels low and steady, the whole idea behind low carb eating.But if you're like me and you miss fried apples or apple and cinnamon for that matter, don't despair, there is a solution.Simply pick up a couple of chayote squash the

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-71067102221080159992008-10-17T22:51:00.000-05:002008-10-17T22:53:57.877-05:00

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-41919509586914518172008-10-05T16:32:00.005-05:002008-10-05T16:56:30.071-05:00

Last night I made Tuscan Chicken Soup and I had left over pre-cooked chicken. So today for lunch I made me this delicious Chicken wrap and some cole slaw. Chicken WrapPre cooked chickenonionred peppergreen peppermushroomsspinachbaby swiss cheese ( I used 2 slices which was just at 1 oz.)1 tbsp. butterMayo1/2 Joseph's Lavash BreadMelt the butter in a small skillet, add onions, pepper and mushrooms

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-86584327407672475562008-10-03T13:56:00.002-05:002008-10-04T09:40:35.073-05:00

If there is one thing that living a low carb lifestyle has taught me, it's that progress comes in baby steps. If you get in too big a hurry to loose the weight, then your going to end up doing something wrong, cutting back to far back on carbs, not getting enough veggies, or maybe just not being consistent enough for your body to keep up. But if you take it slow, let your body do things on it's

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-29158474383976828842008-10-03T01:19:00.005-05:002008-10-03T02:11:25.188-05:00

Well this week I've been busily cooking away. Our local Tom Thumb had chuck roasts on sale this week. So I made a bee line and bought two gorgeous roasts and had several more ground into hamburger. While I was there I was able to score a huge jicama, a beautiful eggplant, and chayote squash.Once home the ground meat needed to be worked up. I ended up with 3 packages of taco meat, 2 packages of

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Our local (round the corner) Tom Thumb has chuck roasts on sale. So up we go, pick out several for grinding in to ground meat and a couple really pretty ones for pot roast. As I walked in the door ( pushing my wheel chair), I was struck by just how odd Fall is here in North Texas. There sitting right inside the door were big, round, green watermelons that look like they had just ripened over

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-31330910780860561882008-09-24T07:16:00.006-05:002008-09-28T10:29:40.677-05:00

As I was putting together this soup, I was thinking about my wonderful grandmother and all the things I learned from her. She grew up in the first part of the 20 century and was raising a family during the Depression. She could create anything from next to nothing. I have a pair of my fathers baby shoes she sewed for him out of an old pair of my grandfathers wore out overalls. The souls were cut

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-37723956112391608802008-09-23T05:35:00.003-05:002008-09-23T05:59:03.333-05:00

Thanks to my friend Jeri Kay, I ordered a couple of bottles of Capella flavor drops to give them a try. Here's the blurb off their page about the drops: Our ProductsNo one compares to Capella's Flavor Drops! With over 50 unique flavors, all containing NO calories, carbs, fats, sweeteners or preservatives, it’s no wonder why our customers tell us we’re the finest and most unique product on the

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-20847294074032448182008-09-20T05:59:00.003-05:002008-09-23T06:00:54.590-05:00

As a kid and own into adult hood one of my favorite comfort food combo's has always been a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of Cambells cream of tomato soup. What's not to like? The sandwich is ooey gooey cheesey on the inside and buttery toasty on the outside. The soup is rich and creamy with the addition of sweetness to off set the saltiness of the cheese. You ladle up the soup in a big cup

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-75180781580246049902008-09-20T04:41:00.003-05:002008-09-20T05:02:15.405-05:00

I have to say it was fantastic. I'm motivated again. I'm excited and energized. I ready to tackle the challenges a head to find that thinner me. Yesterday, I got up at 1:15-1:30 am. Yep sleep pattern is steady but on a whacked out time table. Dr. Stevenson gave me some tips to get it where I want it. It's just going to take some time.Anyway, I got up at around 1:30 am and headed to the

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-23518773411509086682008-09-18T08:43:00.009-05:002008-09-23T06:01:39.401-05:00

Well I had my follow up appointment yesterday, and everything seems to be what I expected. Dr. Stevenson, says that they thought my pressure could come down a little, but that if I was comfortable where it was, we could just leave it. YES!!!! I really didn't want to have to change it.Being on medicare and all their nit-picky rules meant I didn't get my new machine yesterday while I was there, but

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-1122083698067745252008-09-18T08:43:00.008-05:002008-09-19T08:45:47.138-05:00

I started my new low carb eating plan in May of 2007. By October I had lost roughly 60 lbs. Since then it's been up and down never going below my lowest. I'd like to say I'm great at counting and recording all my meals and watching my counts like a hawk. I'd like to but then I'd be lying. I've cheated, gone completely out of control, and skimmed by. But even when I'm doing great. Keeping my carbs

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-35735275756209529462008-09-17T08:11:00.002-05:002008-09-17T08:16:14.761-05:00

Just thought I would show you how my new plan to create a recipe book for family this Christmas is going. Here's one of the recipes. I sure hope it doesn't come out too fuzzy.

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My heart goes out to all those that lost so much this past weekend. While many in Houston, Galveston and other Southern Texas cities struggle to put their homes back together after the devastating winds of Ike ripped through last Saturday, other find themselves homeless, helpless and having to start over. I send up my prayers for them, and wish there was more I could do.We were very fortunate to

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-90563261880015406302008-09-14T06:44:00.003-05:002008-09-14T12:09:08.774-05:00

My sleep study was last night. I have to say it was one of the most miserable nights of my life. The bed was sooo uncomforable. The poor tech was used to a different set up and couldn't quite get all the electrodes attached to me to work. She started about 9:30 to get me set for bed and it was after 10:30 before the lights were turned off with a good night. I was so sleeping after having taken my

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-48941976748918462842008-09-11T18:11:00.003-05:002008-09-14T12:05:25.015-05:00

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-37970453903880241862008-09-11T04:44:00.004-05:002008-09-23T06:03:48.329-05:00

Today I made a quick and simple lunch of tuna patties and bacon green beans. It took only about 2o minutes it was tasty, filling and something different.Tuna Patties3 cans tuna, drained well1 egg1 tsp. onion powder2 tbsp. Carb Counters Instant MashersJust mixed it all up, pattied them out in silver dollar sized patties and fried in coconut oil. They were crispy on the outside, moist and yummy on

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-38344153055936027692008-09-10T03:23:00.003-05:002008-09-10T04:11:38.285-05:00

We'll we finally got some answers for mom. But they sure we're what we were looking for. As most of you know, she's slowly suffocating because she has a heart valve that's just given out. It needs to be replaced.When they were running all the tests to find out if she were healthy enough for the surgery, they found she has Pulmonary Hypertension. So the search for the cause began. First of,

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-63494388157060226912008-09-08T20:07:00.010-05:002008-09-08T22:00:10.283-05:00

Once upon a time Dijon Mustard was all the rage. Commercials, print ads, bill boards the works. But it seems it's day has come and gone. It's a shame too. It's one of those simple things that can inject a lot of flavor while adding next to no carbs.I really like the combined flavors of Dijon and pork chops. Since I had pork chops in the fridge that needed to be cooked I was already thinking Dijon

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-41680988782212634182008-09-07T03:40:00.006-05:002009-02-18T09:15:53.369-06:00

We've not been too hot this last week sticking to plan. Ok if I tell the truth we've gone out of our way to go as far off as possible. The last few months has been a real struggle with as many off days as on. So the decision was made, not exactly what I wanted, to indulge in the things people were really hungry for, and then get back to it full force and strict come Monday. So my plans for this

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-16175304956260589242008-09-04T13:48:00.003-05:002008-09-04T14:16:24.386-05:00

Is there such a thing? Or is it only a dream? I often wonder. Between being a perimenopausal woman, sleep issues and stress I have few days each month where I'm not fighting the demon know as bloat. I'm sure it's my bodies way of fighting back for the things going on with it, some of which I'm sure I'm responsible for. Sleeping in short catnap stages isn't fair to my body... but believe me, I'd

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-50551938973970915452008-09-02T03:55:00.004-05:002008-09-02T04:36:22.449-05:00

I've never done a review of low carb products before, but I simply had to review these. They are perfect low carb bread for that toasty, crispy, crunch pita sammy you've been craving. My favorite is BLT. I oven fry some bacon til it's nice and crunchy, chop up some romaine lettuce, a little onion and a fresh tomato in a bowl, dollop on some mayo, a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a quick drizzle

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-50635979213964529882008-08-30T05:49:00.002-05:002008-08-30T07:11:43.110-05:00

I had to reschedule my sleep study due to weather. Mom was going to be driving me, but a storm hit and I just didn't want her driving in it. So it's been rescheduled for the 12th. Luckily I've already paid for this months rental on the bi-pap so I'm good until the end of next month.I weighed yesterday and I had actually gained a few pounds!!!! What's with that? I'm hopping it just the erratic

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-2761151899963535602008-08-29T05:33:00.003-05:002008-08-29T06:01:31.592-05:00

I recently posted about eggs on my other website http://www.vikkiskitchn.spaces.live.com/ one of the ways I like to have eggs is what I call "French Eggs". What it actually is, is french toast without the toast, but it's darn good and I totally enjoy it when I get a hankering for something different. In fact it was dinner tonight. You can't go wrong with eggs and syrup now can you?Vikki's French

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-12543702182572945922008-08-28T08:50:00.003-05:002008-08-28T09:07:29.137-05:00

I stayed the course yesterday with only one little infraction, ok maybe not so little, but it didn't seem to set anything bad into motion so I'd say it wasn't disastrous. Got up early after only a few hours sleep, mom needed to go buy groceries. Since she can't bring them in that means I need to be up. Ok so I went back to sleep until she called to say she was heading home. I still had time

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-5685961141492777762008-08-26T10:35:00.003-05:002008-08-26T10:47:29.749-05:00

I took my first Trazadone last night before bed. What a sweet sweet night of sleep. I didn't even wake up once. I'm a happy happy camper.I've been doing pretty good about getting back on track too. I've eaten more eggs in the last week than I care to think about, but I'm nearly to the point where I'm losing my appetite again. So that's a great thing.I've been making up tea getting off the Diet

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-43530350706724855072008-08-23T23:36:00.003-05:002008-08-23T23:39:48.147-05:00

Well I guess at this point, I've finally decided to move in. I've had this blog account for several months now, but haven't done too much with it. I guess I've finally found it's purpose. So I've been doing a little nesting today and I think I'm finally all moved in. I just hope I can keep learn all there is to know to make it the home I want it to be.

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Now I have to admit right off, that I am more than a little intimidated by food science. What is safe to eat and what will do you as much harm as highly processed foods? What is too processed? After all all food undergoes some processing unless you pull it out of your own garden. The veggies you buy at the grocery store have been radiated to extend their "shelf Life". Lord only know what all has

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-7839635531771019202008-08-22T00:58:00.005-05:002008-08-22T01:29:57.658-05:00

I made these into mini loaves and cooked enough for everyone to have 1 for dinner and wrapped the rest in plastic wrap and froze them for another night. Could top with sauce if you like, but we like them without and it saves on carbs. Meat loaf2 lb. ground meat¼ grated onion½ cup Bread crumb mix (1 slice l.c bread, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 1cup ground pork skins)1 eggSaltPepperGarlic powderMix all

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-47415507437138524972008-08-22T00:15:00.005-05:002009-02-18T09:08:56.388-06:00

Well I slept and I slept hard. This rental I have isn't set nearly at high enough pressure but it's so much better than my sisters that I slept very hard. I woke up fairly often but was able to go right back asleep. I finally slept enough that when I woke up, I had ankles gain, my hands were not so swollen that they just ache and after an hour or so the head ache was gone too. Over all I felt

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-79420904056525046912008-08-20T18:57:00.003-05:002008-08-20T19:30:58.276-05:00

I just got home from my Dr. appointment. It went very well. He gave me a prescription for Trazodone (?) I think is what it's called. Dropped it off, will pick it up tomorrow. He said I needed get a little sun light, drink less caffine in the afternoon and never let myself sleep more than 8-9 hours no matter how many hours I've been awake. He says sleeping more than that will add the

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Finally my appointment with the sleep specialist is tomorrow afternoon. I can not wait to get in see the dr. and get my sleep study set up. I'm hoping and praying for this Friday night, but I don't know if I can get it that quickly. I didn't sleep well today and only managed about 5 hours at that. Maybe if I fall asleep in the waiting room he will schedule it quicker...giggleNot sleeping

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-8411985835728937292008-08-17T22:42:00.002-05:002008-08-17T23:11:40.062-05:00

With my bi-pap completely out of commission, I ended up trying out my sisters c-pap. I'm used to a bi-level breathing machine that maintains pressure on both the inhale and exhale. Mine is set at 27 meaning it blows very very hard! Cindy's is set at 9 is just a slight whisper in comparison. But I was thankful to have it. At least I was able to cover my head, the only way I can sleep. The lack

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-19238280355048803532008-08-17T02:37:00.004-05:002008-08-23T23:49:01.244-05:00

I'm so tired of fighting this insomnia. It's been going on for a over a year. But I refused to see a specialist about it. Well now my bi-pap machine has stopped working, I can't get it fixed and the only way to get a new one is to have another sleep study done. My doctor retired so I'm having to see a new one. Wish me luck, I've not been this long without my machine since I got it. What little

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-24070665925209474442008-08-14T02:10:00.003-05:002008-08-23T23:50:28.538-05:00

I don't know what's got into me. I thought I had finally gotten my sleep patterns all under control at last. But then suddenly I began having the long stretches with out sleep again. I'm sleeping during the day and up all night again. I hate this. And I keep having 30-36 hour days. None of this is low carb friendly. I tend to snack when I'm up alone and the house is quite. I haven't felt much

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-27614347484816630362008-08-11T20:18:00.002-05:002008-08-23T23:58:01.520-05:00

Vikki Ann's Garlic Parmesan Flaxies One of my good friends from low carb diet forum about.com came up with this recipe, Flax Flat bread nicknamed Flaxies. Such a yummy recipe. Here is one of my variations on that recipe to make a nice garlic parmesan wrap. I smeared it with butter, rolled it up and enjoyed. But it would be fantastic with a little chopped grilled chicken and your favorite sautéed

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-45215561318997090262008-08-09T18:37:00.002-05:002008-08-09T18:39:45.457-05:00

I love the flavor of Coconut Flour Waffles but I’m not nuts about the texture. If you eat them right away straight from the waffle iron their aren’t bad, but try to freeze them and you end up with waffle crumbs. Even straight from the waffle iron your more than likely going to have torn waffles. So I set my thinking cap on brilliance and I came up with so/so But hey we can’t always come up

Vikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17244128212156453322noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777009453796606339.post-13111348644758168502008-08-09T00:37:00.000-05:002008-08-09T00:38:58.507-05:00

1-2 lg. bunch of fresh or 1 bag frozen chopped broccoli½ cup chopped onions3-4 slices of bacon, chopped½ cup shredded cheese of choice2 boiled eggs, chopped½ cup toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds (could use whatever nuts you prefer too. Very good with cashews but they are fairly high in carbs)* ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half* optionalMayo, vinegar and mustard to tasteIf using fresh broccoli

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