Not too long ago I saw a pin for pizza dip on Pinterest and traced the pin back to the blog “Closet Cooking.” The photographs of the dish made me want to crack open my laptop and reach inside of it with a hunk of French bread to scoop up and gobble down a heap…
All In One Salad Bites
I believe, somewhere in my piles of cookbooks, there lies a cookbook containing a version of this salad. I still think this idea is brilliant! Whenever I eat a salad I always try to get a little bit of whatever is in the salad onto each forkful. Depending on the salad this can really be…
A Little Motivation & A Weight Update
I just needed a little motivation today when I got home from work. Motivation to not eat 15 tablespoons full of peanut butter dipped into cool whip! I was so hungry when I got home that I went straight to my computer to search for a fatty fat photo of myself to inspire me not to…
Popcorn Croutons and Sewing Seeds
I had to snap a couple of pics of my dinner last night after Ben saw what I was about to eat and said, “Jeez babe, that salad looks like you are a dieting pot smoker.” I had to laugh. But sometimes I get bored and have to jazz up my diet food. So I was preparing a…
What I Am Listening To & Weight Update
Monday May 14th, 137 lbs. So there it is, still at 137. But, I am not surprised. As you can see from my workouts I only got three in last week. Good for maintenance maybe, but not so good for losing. Running without music is not an option. Even outside. When I run outside with…
Israeli Couscous Caprese
This came together in my mind and then into this bowl the other day. I had never tried Israeli couscous before this dish. It has a great texture. I cooked it according to the package directions and then stirred in an obvious mixture of classic flavors. It would be a perfect side dish for any occasion. Great in…